Perennial Wisdom

📩 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 meaningfulOvercoming the fear of deathSeneca’s influence on the bookThe need for uncertaintyHow to connect with the future youDiscerning 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/subscribeFollow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, I welcome back to the show my good friend Brandon Tumblin from The Strong Stoic Newsletter and Paradoxically Speaking. Brandon is a strength athlete and coach and someone with a deep interest in the art of living. His podcast The Strong Stoic (which is approaching 250 episodes) explores all aspects of philosophy and what it means to live a good life!  In the conversation, Brandon and I discuss: The connection between strength and virtue How to adopt a strength mindset The difference between happiness and wisdom How to integrate practical wisdom into daily life and much more 📩 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/

Dr. Brittany Polat, author of 'How to Journal Like a Stoic' and co-founder of Stoic Care, dives into the transformative power of Stoic journaling. She contrasts Stoic journaling with traditional diary writing, emphasizing acceptance and emotional reframing. Brittany shares insights on viewing wisdom as a lifelong pursuit, much like maintaining dental hygiene, and offers a 90-day journaling program to foster self-acceptance. Ultimately, she encourages embracing Stoic practices as pathways to joy and personal growth.

David Richo, a seasoned psychotherapist and author known for integrating psychological and spiritual perspectives, dives deep into the art of embracing life. He discusses what it truly means to say yes to life and unpacks the five givens we all face. Richo shares insights on the dual nature of the ego and how accepting life's paradoxes can lead to personal growth. He also explores how wisdom emerges through life's experiences, emphasizing the importance of timing and surrender in navigating change.

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 new private podcast for Perennial Meditations members (our daily email community on Substack). The first season of The Wisdom School is based on a 5-week course we just finished called The Timeless Art of Leading a Life. Throughout this course, we’ve explored timeless perspectives, principles, and practices for daily life. The lesson I’m sharing today is episode four of The Wisdom School, which is on The Wisdom of Not Knowing.   If you’re interested in getting our daily meditations and access to The Wisdom School, our new private podcast. You can visit Perennial Meditations on Substack and become a member! Your support is deeply appreciated and helps me to keep this podcast completely ad-free and focused on wisdom for daily life! Alright, without any further delay, I hope you enjoy this episode on The Wisdom of Not Knowing! 📩 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/

Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, I welcome back to the show Dr. Kai Whiting the co-author of Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. Kai Whiting is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism. His main research interests are how to better account for resource use and the practical application of Stoic philosophy to the challenges of the 21st century. In the conversation, Kai and I discuss, The meaning of sustainability and why it matters. The connection between wisdom and thinking sustainably. Why we need to change our language around sustainability. What Stoicism can teach us about changing the world, and much more. __________ Connect with Kai & Learn More: You can learn more about Kai’s work in the world at StoicKai.com. If you’re interested in Philosophical Mentoring from Kai, you can sign up here. Check out some of Kai’s recent academic papers here. __________ Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Substack __________ Looking for more Podcasts & Essays on the Art of Living? Check out Paradoxically Speaking, a new joint venture with my good friend Brandon Tumblin from The Strong Stoic Podcast.