So

there's a lot, like you said, there's, you've talked about, there's hundreds of signs you talk about in the book. We've talked about quite a few. And this science of like this, reading the weather isn't, it's a science, but it's also, it's more of an art. You kind of have to start putting things together layer upon layer. For someone who wants to get started with this, like today, like after they listen to this podcast, like what are some things that are easy to pick up on quickly to start deciphering the secret world of weather?

Yeah, I think you want to look for the big stuff. So shape of clouds and wind direction, if you're interested in noticing big change go through, and then pair that with the microclimate stuff as well. Just take a real interest when you notice a temperature change or a slight sort of gust of wind or something like that, and just say to yourself, why has that happened? And don't be frustrated if you can't answer it straight away. The answer is there. Nothing's happened. None of this stuff is random. Nature doesn't really do random. So the act of just sort of asking, you know, why have I just felt august there? And then maybe the first two or three times the answer won't be obvious, but then you will be, ah, that is a gap wind. And then our brain likes that. Our brain really likes it when we solve small puzzles. It gives us, I'm not a brain scientist, but I'm guessing it's something like dopamine or something like that. We just get a little reward. So that'll, you know, nudge you on to sense the next thing. So have a look at the big stuff, the major sort of wind direction and the cloud shapes, and then ask yourself every single time, you know, over a sort of five minute period when you notice the temperature change. Yeah. I mean, a really fun thing is just notice how, if you're in direct sunlight, how the temperature changes when you, when you're, when you have something over your head. So if you can get yourself under a tree, but still in sunlight. So you're, you know, if it's the middle of the day, you're likely to be on the South side of the tree and not right up against the trunk. You'll notice how hot you suddenly feel. And there you're putting some pieces together. Okay, the radiation from the sun is warming me up, but it can't escape anywhere through convection. That's why it's a few degrees warmer here. I mean, on cold days, that means you can sit out. I sat out in Miners 2 a couple of months ago in what I call these kind of like sun pockets. And you're perfectly comfortable because you're just using these little tools and having fun with it. Well,

Tristan, this has been a great conversation. Where can people go to learn more about the book and your work?

Thanks a lot, Brett. My website, naturalnavigator.com, has loads of information about the book and my work generally. And I'm on all the usual social media channels as well. I'm on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, that sort of thing. Thanks so much for having me. I really enjoyed the chat.

Yeah, Tristan, it's always a pleasure. My guest today was Tristan Gooley. He's the author of the book, The Secret World of Weather. It's available on Amazon.com and bookstores everywhere. You can find out more information about his work at his website, naturalnavigator.com. Also check out our show notes at aom.is slash weather, where you can find links to resources, where you can delve deeper into this topic. Well, that wraps up another edition of the AOM Podcast. Check out our website at artofmanliness.com where you can find our podcast archives as well as thousands of articles that we've written over the years about pretty much anything you think of. And if you'd like to enjoy ad-free episodes of the AOM Podcast, you can do so on Stitcher Premium. Head over to stitcherpremium.com, sign up, use code MANLINESS at checkout for a free month trial. Once you're signed up, download Stitcher app on Android iOS, and you can start enjoying ad-free episodes of the AOM podcast. And if you haven't done so already, I'd appreciate if you take one minute to give us your view on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. It helps that a lot. And if you've done that already, thank you. Please consider sharing the show with a friend or family member who you think will get something out of it. As always, thank you for the continued support. Until next time, this is Brett McKay. Remind you to not only listen to AOM podcast, but put what you've heard into action.