The Read Well Podcast Learn to Journal Like Ralph Waldo Emerson (Part 2 of 6) | EP110
Sep 8, 2025
Discover how Ralph Waldo Emerson's journaling transformed his thoughts and fostered personal growth. Learn about the importance of revisiting your writings to uncover deeper insights. A recommended read, 'Ethics in a Nutshell,' provides a clear look at essential ethical theories, making philosophy accessible. Plus, get the latest updates on a community bookstore project, including progress on funding and future plans for its establishment.
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Host Returns To School While Building A Bookstore
- Eddie Hood describes juggling podcasting, opening a bookstore, and returning to school for philosophy and English literature.
- He uses this personal change to motivate learning methods and context for the episode's topic.
Ethics Bowl Participation Without Competing
- Eddie recounts joining an Ethics Bowl class and being ineligible to compete due to prior degree status.
- He will still support the team through research and preparation work.
Journals As Tools For Thinking
- Emerson used journals as tools to refine thinking and improve writing and speaking.
- He filled 263 journals and treated them as intellectual resources rather than mundane trackers.
