Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 47m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (9)
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Timeless wisdom from history's greatest minds on love, happiness, meaning, peace and enlightenment. Support my mission in recovering wisdom: https://becomingantifragile.com

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S1E83 083: How To Cultivate Silence To Gain Wisdom And Heal Your Soul - Josef Pieper

Dec 01, 2025 41m

Lessons from "Leisure: The Basis of Culture" by Josef Pieper.This book challenges our contemporary work-centric culture and the idea of “total work,” where the ethos of work and productivity…

S1E82 082: How To Live Life To The Fullest

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S1E81 081: How To Shed Your Ego To Find Your True Self - Chandogya Upanishad

May 22, 2025 43m

Lessons from 'Chandogya Upanisad'I recommend listening to '071: How To Build An Inner House of Peace Amid A Chaotic World - Juan Mascaró' first if you haven't already.Chandogya Upanishad is one of…

S1E80 080: How To Deal With Loneliness Through Solitude - Henri Nowen

May 14, 2025 52m

Lessons from 'Out of Solitude' by Henri J.M. Nouwen.Henri Nouwen was a Professor of Religion and Theology at Yale University, the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Divinity. He left his academic…

S1E79 079: How To Have Skin In The Game - Nassim Taleb

May 06, 2025 44m

Lessons from reading ⁠Skin in the Game⁠ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb (1960 - present).Skin in the Game argues that many of the world's problems spring from decision-makers unwilling to bear the risks of…

S1E78 078: How To Calm The Voice Inside With Silence - Sister Wendy Beckett

Apr 30, 2025 34m

Lessons from 'Meditations on Silence' by Sister Wendy Beckett.Sister Wendy Beckett was a contemplative nun from the 1970s. She passed away in 2018. She earned a first-class degree from Oxford. Health…

S1E77 077: How To Improve Your Self-Control - Inazo Nitobe

Apr 23, 2025 47m

Lessons from 'Bushido: The Soul of Japan' by Inazo NitobeIn this book, Nitobe breaks down the Bushido ethical system into 11 parts: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, truthfulness, honor,…

S1E76 076: How To Achieve Spiritual Enlightenment - Gregory of Nyssa

Apr 16, 2025 1h

Lessons from 'Life of Moses'. Gregory of Nyssa (335-394 AD) was a bishop of the town of Nyssa and one of the founders of mystical theology within Christianity. 'The Life of Moses' is a monumental…

S1E75 075: How to Ascend to True Wisdom - Richard Rohr

Apr 09, 2025 32m

Lessons from 'Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life' by Richard Rohr. Rohr is a Franciscan priest, author, and served as Chaplain for 14 years at the Albuquerque county jail.In…

S1E74 074: How To Live A Life Without Regrets - Paul Kalanithi

Apr 01, 2025 42m

Lessons from 'When Breathe Becomes Air' by Paul KalanithiPaul Kalanithi was a neurosurgeon, writer, and a young father. He was completing his residency training in neurological surgery and a…

S1E73 073: How to Cultivate Compassion And Find Freedom - Buddha

Mar 25, 2025 38m

Lessons from ⁠⁠The Dhammapada⁠⁠ by the Buddha. A collection of sayings/teachings from the Buddha on how you can master your mind, find freedom, and achieve enlightenment. This translation of the…

S1E72 072: How To Defeat Your Greatest Temptations - Jesus Christ

Mar 18, 2025 35m

Lessons from 'Gospel of Luke' , chapter 4 - The Temptation of ChristThe temptation of Christ is a map, guiding us through the spiritual battles we face every day.Jesus of Nazareth is one of the most…

S1E71 071: How To Build An Inner House of Peace Amid A Chaotic World - Juan Mascaró

Mar 11, 2025 47m

Lessons from the introduction of 'The Upanishads', translated by Juan Mascaró.Mascaró was born in Majorca, Spain and was early interested in spirituality, copying a book on occultism at age 13.…

070: How to Act Decisively and Live with Intention - Arnold Schwarzenegger

Mar 03, 2025 54m

Lessons from ⁠Be Useful⁠ by Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 'Be Useful', Arnold reveals his tool kit for how he achieved all his dreams, and why he believes you can use the same tool for your life.Freya…

S1E69 069: How To Follow Your Gut And Persist With Unshakable Resolve - Matthew McConaughey

Feb 24, 2025 1h 3m

Lessons from ⁠Greenlights⁠ by Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey (born Nov. 4, 1969) is an Academy Award Winner, husband and father. His movies include A Time to Kill, The Lincoln Lawyer, Mud,…

S1E68 068: How to Face the Darkness and Find the Light - Michael O'Brien

Feb 17, 2025 50m

Lessons from 'The Lighthouse' by Michael D. O'Brien.'The Lighthouse' is a story about Ethan McQuarry, a lighthouse keeper on a remote Nova Scotia island, who finds peace in solitude but slowly heals…

S1E67 067: How To Escape The Trap of Victim Mentality - Fyodor Dostoevsky

Feb 10, 2025 59m

Lessons from⁠Notes from Underground⁠ by Fyodor Dostoevsky.Dostoevsky is one of the greatest writers. His works include '⁠Brothers Karamazov⁠' and '⁠Crime and Punishment⁠'.'Notes from Underground' is…

S1E66 066: How To Forge An Unbreakable Mind and Will - Epictetus

Feb 03, 2025 51m

Lessons from 'The Manual' by Epictetus. Epictetus was a Stoic philosopher born into slavery in the 2nd century. After gaining his freedom, Epictetus became a renowned teacher, emphasizing the…

S1E65 065: How To Stay Mentally Strong When Dealing With Unexpected Adversity - Ryan Holiday

Jan 27, 2025 43m

Lessons from "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday. Holiday is an author and entrepreneur. He revitalized Stoicism for the 21st century through his writings. Order: USA:…

S1E64 064: How To Expand Your Mind - Bruce Lee

Jan 20, 2025 37m

Lessons from 'Tao of Jeet Kun Do' by Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee, Lee Jun-Fan, was a Hong Kong-American martial artist, actor, filmmaker, and philosopher. Founder of Jeet Kune Do or 'Way of the Intercepting…

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