Unpacking Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls with a scholar. Themes, techniques, and one true sentence are discussed. Redemption after criticism, autobiographical elements, and narrative techniques. Unbiased portrayal of war. Embracing challenges and commitment. Scholar's work and book recommendation.

Rener Gracie, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert and co-owner of Gracie University, shares how principles from jiu-jitsu like timing, leverage, and positioning can be applied to overcome obstacles in business and life. They discuss the impact of their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu videos and highlight the importance of creating a strong foundation. Rener also shares a story of turning a negative experience into a positive one and explores the application of principles like the Kazushi, clock, and river principles in overcoming challenges.

Dr. Ryan Sultan, a professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, challenges the idea that cannabis is completely safe, citing its negative effects on young adults such as mental illness and cognitive deficits. They explore the strong link between cannabis use and schizophrenia, especially in young men, and discuss the impact of cannabinoids on brain development during adolescence. The episode emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making and provides resources for further information.

James Sexton, a divorce lawyer, shares insights on making love last by discussing the five types of infidelity, common sources of conflict in marriage, and the importance of attention and communication. He emphasizes the value of maintaining small connections and meeting each other's needs to prevent major issues. The podcast also explores the role of money in causing marital conflict and the importance of honesty and open communication about finances.

Dr. Srini Pillay, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, discusses the power of the unfocused mind. He explains the downsides of excessive focus and the benefits of tapping into the unfocused mind, including increased productivity and creativity. Pillay shares strategies for incorporating unfocused time into your lifestyle, such as daydreaming and doodling, and discusses the importance of setting aside intentional time for unfocused activities.

Author Andy Crouch discusses the tradeoffs of seeking magic without mastery, using phones as instruments instead of personal devices, and redesigning relational lives. The podcast also explores the impact of technology on our sense of self, the superficiality of personalization, and how technology shapes us unknowingly. Embracing risk and pursuing goals are emphasized as important for human development.

Dr. Trevor Kashey, a biochemist and nutrition consultant, discusses the importance of mindset in effective weight loss. He highlights the gap between knowledge and action, the power of tracking food intake, managing hunger, and setting realistic expectations. They also explore the impact of measuring behavior and the connection between psychology and personal finance.

Explore the benefits of personality tests and learn about the Color Code personality profile. Discover the strengths, weaknesses, and tips for interacting with each color type. Delve into the dynamics of different personality color combinations in relationships. Understand healthy and unhealthy traits and the importance of self-reflection.

Mike Martin, Senior Visiting Fellow in the Department of War Studies, King's College London and author of Why We Fight, explores the motivations behind war: the drive for status and the drive for belonging. He discusses how leaders and ideologies corral and amplify these drives, and how understanding these motivations can prevent conflicts and promote healthy masculinity.

When someone asks us to do something we don’t want to do, we often say yes even though we want to say no, because we think that saying no will feel terrible. But my guest, Dr. Vanessa Patrick, says the opposite is true: we actually feel great when we say no.So why do we have such a hard time doing so?Today on the show, Vanessa, who’s the author of The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life, answers that question and more. She shares how to categorize the asks you get into quadrants to determine whether you should say yes or no to them. And she explains how to give an “empowered refusal” — a no that’s phrased in a way that makes it less likely to create offense or pushback — so you can start saying no to the things that don’t matter, and spend more of your time on the things that do.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Article: How to Firmly Say No Without Coming Off Like a JerkAoM Article: A Better Way to Say NoSunday Firesides: Give the Gift of NoAoM Article: Quit Being a Pushover: How to Be AssertiveAoM Article: There Is No Indispensable ManConnect With Dr. Vanessa PatrickVanessa’s websiteVanessa on LinkedInVanessa on TwitterVanessa on IGVanessa’s faculty page