Perennial Wisdom

Scott Samuelson, a professor of philosophy and author of "Rome as a Guide to the Good Life," shares insights on how ancient Rome can inspire modern living. He discusses the transformative power of life's detours and how they lead to personal growth. Samuelson emphasizes the wisdom of the Roman poet Horace, blending Stoic and Epicurean philosophies for a fulfilling life. The conversation also explores the connections between culinary art and philosophy, illustrating the deep impacts of wisdom on everyday experiences and relationships.

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Ivo Brughmans, the author of Paradoxical Leadership: How to Make Complexity and Advantage. Ivo is a philosopher, political scientist, and management consultant. He is fascinated by paradoxes and the challenge of bringing together opposite approaches and opening new perspectives that combine the power of both sides.  In the conversation, Ivo and I discuss, The meaning of paradoxes Either/or thinking  The History of Paradoxes The fundamentals of both/and thinking What it means to be paradoxically competent and much more I’m excited to share this conversation — Ivo is one of the world’s leading experts in paradoxical thinking, and you can learn more about his work and the book at paradoxical-leadership.com. --- 🏛️ Virtual Event on The Art (and Wisdom) of Contemplative Practices (24 May at 7:00 pm EST). Although this virtual event is part of our Perennial Habits Course, everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more and register here. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: How to Use Both/And Thinking with Wendy Smith  The Way of Paradox The Paradox of Love

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, I’m sharing a few of my favorite clips on Stoic wisdom from my conversations with Massimo Pigliucci (author of The Quest for Character), Donald Robertson (author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor), and William B. Irvine (author of The Stoic Challenge). In the episode, you’ll hear, Choosing a Philosophy of Life The Wisdom of Impermanence Compassion and Stoicism The Discipline of Desire What would Seneca do? and much more  Learn more and stay connected:  Donald Robertson: Substack | Twitter | website Massimo Pigliucci: Substack | Twitter | website William B. Irvine: website --- 🏛️ Virtual Event on The Art (and Practice) of Stoic Wisdom (10 May at 6:00 pm EST). Although this virtual event is part of our Perennial Habits Course, everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more and register here. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: The Quest for Character with Massimo Pigliucci  Stoic Wisdom for Modern Leaders with Donald Robertson How to Journal Like a Stoic with Brittany Polat

📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Valerie Tiberius, the author of What Do You Want Out of Life? Valerie is the Paul W. Frenzel Chair in Liberal Arts and professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota. Her books include Well-Being as Value Fulfillment and The Reflective Life: Living Wisely with Our Limits. In the conversation, Valerie and I discuss, Strategies for figuring out what matters Goals and values Dealing with conflicting values Existentialism and becoming who you are Courage and values Wisdom in daily life and much more Learn about Prof. Valerie Tiberius here. --- 🏛️ Virtual Event on The Art (and Practice) of Stoic Wisdom (10 May at 6:00 pm EST). Although this virtual event is part of our Perennial Habits Course, everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more and register here. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: Seneca | On the Shortness of Life Life is Short with Dean Rickles The Courage to Lead a Life How to Avoid Leading a Life of Quiet Desperation

Dr. Dilip Jeste, a neuropsychiatrist and the author of 'Wiser,' explores the scientific roots of wisdom and its impact on healthy aging. He discusses how wisdom differs from mere intelligence, emphasizing traits like empathy and emotional regulation. The conversation covers the importance of learning from elders, navigating loneliness, and the societal need for compassion, especially in the wake of the pandemic. Jeste also introduces tools for self-reflection on personal wisdom, highlighting its dynamic nature and the benefits of intergenerational collaboration.

📩 Want daily meditations on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Jamie Kreiner, the author of The Wandering Mind: What Medieval Monks Can Tell Us About Distraction. Jamie is a professor of history at the University of Georgia. Her work has been awarded prizes from organizations such as the Medieval Academy of America and the American Society for Environmental History. Jamie’s new book has been called “A compelling call to address our current distracted moment with both more seriousness and more humility.” In the conversation, Jamie and I discuss,  Discerning our way Why distraction is a perennial problem How to observe the mind The role of reading in training the mind Wisdom in daily life and much more 🏛️ Free 7-week Perennial Habits course on the Art (and Science) of Change (for Perennial Meditations members). The course consists of email meditations on Tuesday and Friday of each week, along with live meetups (Apr 26th, May 10th, & May 24th). Read the latest meditation on The Paradox of Small Changes to learn more. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: How to “Think” About Change Thinking 101 with Woo-kyoung Ahn  The Medieval Craft of Memory by Mary Carruthers  The Discipline of Discernment with Dr. Brian Russell 

In this episode, my guest is Shane Trotter, the author of Setting the Bar: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Era of Distraction, Dependency, and Entitlement. Shane is an educator, a strength and conditioning coordinator, and a writer. If you’re not already subscribed to his Substack,  Setting the Bar, I highly recommend it!  In the conversation, Shane and I discuss: Becoming an Adult Reflecting on what matters The role of responsibility Rediscovering Rites of Passage Overcoming challenges Navigating anxiety and much more As you’ll hear in the episode, Shane is someone with a deep interest in philosophy, psychology, and character development. I always learn something connecting with Shane, and this conversation was no exception! 🏛️ Upcoming course on Perennial Habits, exploring the art (and science) of change. The 7-week course is free for Perennial Meditations members. Learn more and sign up here: How to Change, When Change is Hard. 📩 Want daily mediations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe   STAY CONNECTED:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods  Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, I’m sharing an audio lesson from The Wisdom School, a private podcast for Perennial Meditations members (our daily email community on Substack). The lesson I’m sharing today is an episode on the wisdom and practice of stillness. If you’re interested in getting our daily meditations and access to The Wisdom School. You can visit Perennial Meditations on Substack and become a member! Your support is deeply appreciated and helps to keep this podcast completely ad-free and focused on wisdom for daily life! 📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe STAY CONNECTED: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPods Instagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPods Website: https://www.perennialleader.com/

Woo-kyoung Ahn, John Hay Whitney Professor of Psychology at Yale University, specializes in higher-level reasoning. She delves into how cognitive psychology can enhance daily life and the powerful allure of fluency in perception. Ahn explains the difference between rumination and contemplation, emphasizing the challenge of answering 'why' questions. She shares insights on visualizing our future selves, the importance of critical thinking, and navigating judgment and overconfidence. Her discussion highlights practical applications of reasoning for personal growth and wisdom in daily life.

In this episode, my guest is Prof. Dean Rickles, the author of Life is Short: An Appropriately Brief Guide to Making it More Meaningful. Dean is a professor of history and philosophy of modern physics at the University of Sydney, where he is also a director of the Sydney Centre for Time. Learn more about Prof. Dean Rickles. In the conversation, Dean and I discuss,  Why the shortness of life is what makes it meaningful Overcoming the fear of death Seneca’s influence on the book The need for uncertainty How to connect with the future you Discerning our path in life and much more 📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube