Dr. Brad Wilcox challenges misconceptions about marriage and discusses the significance of marriage based on data. The podcast explores the decline of marriage in America, the importance of commitment in marriage, the impact of family structure on children, political polarization's effect on finding partners, and the joys of parenting and family.

Tim Jarvis, adventurer who re-created Ernest Shackleton's journey, shares the story of Shackleton's heroic effort to save his crew. He discusses how he replicated Shackleton's journey, highlighting the lessons in resilience and leadership. Topics include previous expeditions, challenges faced, assembling the team and preparing equipment, replicating the original expedition's diet, challenges and near-dangers at sea, and book promotions.

Learn about the nature of dreams, their impact on our waking hours, and tips for getting more out of them. Explore the connection between dreams and emotions, depression, and creativity. Discover theories on the purpose of dreaming and how it can be used to enhance problem-solving and performance. Unlock the power of dreams with a dream journal and improve your overall wellbeing.

When people think of the plays of Shakespeare, they tend to think of his comedies and tragedies that spotlight interpersonal dynamics like love and jealousy, pretense and reality. But my guest would say that many of Shakepeare's plays, especially his sometimes overlooked histories, are also unmatchable in revealing the dynamics of power.Eliot Cohen is a military historian, political scientist, professor of international studies, and former State Department counselor, as well as the author of The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall. Today on the show Eliot takes us through what Shakepeare's plays can teach us about navigating the three-part arc of power: acquiring power, exercising power, and losing power. Along the way, we discuss how these lessons in leadership played out in the lives of real-life historical figures as well.Resources Related to the PodcastPlays discussed:Richard IIHenry IV, Part 1Henry IV, Part 2Henry VRichard IIIJulius CaesarCoriolanusKing LearMacbethThe TempestAoM Podcast #853: The Real Rules of PowerAoM Podcast #792: How Power CorruptsAoM Article: A Lesson From TR & Taft on Pursuing a Life You LikeAoM Article: There Is No Indispensable ManRobert Caro's biographical series on LBJAll the King's Men by Robert Penn WarrenSupreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen, and Leadership in Wartime by Eliot CohenConnect With Elliot CohenEliot's faculty page

Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo and a successful entrepreneur, discusses how to overcome obstacles in starting a business, finding a business idea, acquiring customers, and achieving growth. They emphasize taking immediate action, developing your 'asking' muscle, and being the first customer. They also discuss validating a business idea, building and sustaining success, and encourage listeners to launch a business this weekend.

Brandon Warmke, philosophy professor and co-author of Why It's OK to Mind Your Own Business, challenges the idea of changing the world and advocates for the value of living a smaller, quieter life. He discusses the dangers of intervening in other people's lives, highlights the importance of ordinary morality, and emphasizes the benefits of minding your own business, creating a good home, and living in solitude. The hosts also explore the dangers of not minding one's own business and discuss the existential crisis of John Stuart Mill.

A retired professor's field study reveals that success is more ordinary than mystical. Desire is more important than discipline, and surrounding oneself with the best is crucial. Mundane elements, like small things and motivation, play significant roles in achieving excellence.

Learn about the importance of understanding the mind under life-or-death stress, phases of violence, and how to deter potential attackers. The speaker shares their personal experience as a bouncer and how it changed their perspective on self-defense. Explore the decision process of bad guys, recognizing signs of danger, and taking control in self-defense to protect yourself and your loved ones.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of fun and provide strategies for incorporating more fun into daily life. They explore the three elements of true fun and the importance of playfulness, connection, and flow. They also discuss conducting a fun audit to identify personal fun magnets and prioritizing activities that bring joy. The podcast encourages listeners to create 'Ferris Bueller moments' and embrace playfulness. They reflect on the timeless humor of Ferris Bueller's Day Off and introduce guest Katherine Price, author of The Power of Fun.

Discover the surprising influences on the formation of the American mafia, the unexpected collaboration between the government and the mafia during WWII, and the real reason J. Edgar Hoover didn't go after the mob. Explore the rise of the Sicilian mafia in New Orleans and their control over the citrus and vegetable trade. Learn about Bugsy Segal's involvement in the rise of Las Vegas and the major crackdown on the American mafia under the Kennedy Administration.