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Purpose and meaning of life, discipline, and motivation, people of the digital age are struggling with all of that. This podcast brings to you the experiences of your fellow struggler related to purpose, discipline, meditation, and hustle. Subscribe to get weekly podcasts in your feed.
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heroic aging

Angus Harding

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Heroic Aging explores how to age with clarity, resilience, and meaning in an increasingly dystopian world. Created by Gus, this podcast blends science, philosophy, and personal growth to help you navigate the challenges of aging without magical thinking or denial. Each short episode dives into topics like emotional mastery, purpose, frailty prevention, mortality, and the psychology of heroic living. Whether you're facing down old age or simply seeking meaning in the face of nihilism, Heroic ...
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Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.
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The Stoic Pirate

Mathias Müller

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The stoic pirate is on a quest for the treasure of the good life. On his journey, he encounters philosophical, psychological and political questions. The intention of the stoic pirate is to encourage critical reflection and motivate people to be more humane, magnanimous and courageous. The pirates were not satisfied with the prevailing social norms, they questioned and tried to break new ground. The podcast is aimed at open-minded people, mavericks and those for whom today's culture of debat ...
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James Altucher interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the "Choose Yourself" story - these are the moments we relate to... when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, ...
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Afford Anything

Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network

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You can afford anything, but not everything. We make daily decisions about how to spend money, time, energy, focus and attention – and ultimately, our life. How do we make smarter decisions? How do we think from first principles? On the surface, Afford Anything seems like a podcast about money and investing. But under the hood, this is a show about how to think critically, recognize our behavioral blind spots, and make smarter choices. We’re into the psychology of money, and we love metacogn ...
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Stoicism Philosophy

Stoicism Philosophy

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Ready to unlock the profound wisdom that transforms discipline into the ultimate path to freedom? Join our free 14-day challenge at solunamind.com and discover premium philosophical content designed for deep thinkers seeking authentic spiritual meaning through stoicism philosophy. Explore carefully curated Focus Packs featuring meditation philosophy sessions, self improvement techniques, comprehensive self help resources, motivational quotes for daily inspiration, and much more—all organized ...
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What if your memories haunted strangers? What if a city flowed like a river, drowning dissent? Welcome to The Thought Experiment, where Thinker weaves dark, speculative tales that unravel tech’s grip on the soul. Each episode, a new world—surreal, haunting, and steeped in philosophy—probes questions of Zen presence, Taoist flow, and Stoic resilience, with twists that linger like shadows. From a memory-erasing device gone wrong to an AI enforcing fatal calm, these stories challenge what it me ...
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The Official Find Your Flow® Podcast by Winston Widdes (the FInd Your Flow guy) brings you personal downloads from Winston as well as interviews with expert flow'ers from all walks of life sharing their experiences and Flowosophies on life and the art of Flow! Just by listening to this podcast you will start to notice more flow in your life in the shape of coincidences, synchronicities, revelations, epiphanies, connections, flow experiences of all kinds! Mind - Body - Spirit - Social - Cash ...
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If you're not thriving at your highest level, The Renaissance Humans Podcast can help. We're all about scientifically-supported methods of overcoming chronic disease, reaching new levels of vitality, becoming happier and more efficient, and ratcheting up your athletic performance. We talk about plant-based diets and lifestyle and mental performance improvements proven to make a big difference in the lives of those who put them into effect.
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Hosted by Manny Teran, the Voice of Growth podcast, sponsored by Profectory, is where entrepreneurs and business leaders gain the insights they need to navigate both the external and internal forces shaping their success. Through insightful monologues and deep-dive interviews with visionary entrepreneurs and business leaders, we explore trends, strategy, and operations while uncovering the mindset needed to lead with clarity, resilience, and wisdom. Success isn’t just about mastering the mar ...
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#646: Picture this: your 11-year-old son comes home from a friend's house and asks why you don't have a basketball court in your basement like his buddy's family. Instead of just saying "we can't afford it," you explain that having one would mean dad goes back to working 60-hour weeks and traveling constantly. Your son thinks for a moment and says,…
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Ready to unlock the profound wisdom that transforms discipline into the ultimate path to freedom? Join our free 14-day challenge at solunamind.com and discover premium philosophical content designed for deep thinkers seeking authentic spiritual meaning through stoicism philosophy. Explore carefully curated Focus Packs featuring meditation philosoph…
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A Note from James This might be the most insane chess story I’ve ever heard—not even really a chess story, but a cult story. It’s wild, intense, and ultimately inspiring. Danny Rensch grew up in a cult in Arizona. At just 10 years old, the cult leader noticed his chess ability, took him away from his parents, and he wouldn’t see his mother again fo…
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#645: Mike (02:50): After 15 years of intentional living, Mike is 80 percent of the way to financial independence. Now he’s trying to help friends take control of their own financial future. But what happens when one spouse is eager to learn and invest, while the other isn’t interested? Michael (27:07): For two years, Michael has tracked his net wo…
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A Note from James I’m really concerned about the level of discourse in this country. It’s almost a cliché to say that now, but especially after the Charlie Kirk assassination, the division feels overwhelming. I even got invited to speak at the Oxford Union—the most prestigious debate society in the world—but ultimately declined because I didn’t lik…
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#644: Why do we both crave money and resent it? Why do some people sabotage their financial futures in the name of short-term comfort? And why is your brain — not the stock market — the biggest threat to your wealth? In this conversation, we explore the surprising ways that psychology and money intertwine. Our guest, Dr. Daniel Crosby, is a behavio…
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A Note from James This is a crazy story. Martin Suarez holds the record for the longest continuous undercover assignment in FBI history. He went undercover as a cartel drug lord—smuggling billions of dollars’ worth of cocaine while posing as “Manny.” At one point, the story even starts with a gun to his head, convinced his cover was blown. The book…
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#643: Picture this: you're at the Federal Reserve years ago. The chairman literally hangs up a conference call, waits 30 minutes, then calls back — suddenly everyone agrees on the rate decision. That's the kind of insider story Karsten Jeske (“Big ERN”) shares when he joins us to break down what's happening with the economy right now. Karsten worke…
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We all want to live the good life. But how many of us can claim to be truly content? Join philosopher and evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci as he argues that pleasure, character, and a healthy dose of doubt, form the basis of the good life, and that purpose in life is crucial to realising our potential. Massimo Pigliucci is a renowned philos…
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EXCLUSIVE: Is your money safe in today’s economy? In this bonus interview, Paula Pant sits down with financial expert Rob Berger to unpack the latest on inflation, interest rates, market valuations, and the future of Social Security. Together, Paula and Rob dive into the tough questions: Is the American Dream dead for Gen Z? Will there be another m…
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#642: Curious about how individual stock picking could sharpen your investing skills—even if you’re an avid index fund investor? Paula sits down with David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and author of Rule Breaker Investing, to delve into the world of contrarian stock strategies and the mindset behind picking standout companies. Timestamps:…
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Truth, delusion and psychedelic reality Do psychedelics reveal hidden layers of reality, or are we simply tripping? Psychedelics are back in the cultural zeitgeist, this time as a treatment for mental health issues. However, critics argue that psychedelics only work by replacing mental illness with a distorted view of reality - but, is this an accu…
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Episode Description Right after wrapping up their main conversation, James and Brian hit record again for a bonus session. What came out is an unfiltered talk on humility, arrogance, and the strange mix of traits needed to achieve great things. From the wisdom of the Talmud to the Dunning–Kruger effect, they explore why even Nobel Prize winners wre…
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Ready to unlock the profound wisdom that transforms discipline into the ultimate path to freedom? Join our free 14-day challenge at solunamind.com and discover premium philosophical content designed for deep thinkers seeking authentic spiritual meaning through stoicism philosophy. Explore carefully curated Focus Packs featuring meditation philosoph…
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Episode Description James sits down once again with cosmologist Brian Keating—longtime friend of the show and author of Into the Impossible: Focus Like a Nobel Prize Winner. In this candid conversation, they challenge each other’s views on focus, curiosity, and the trade-offs of staying in your lane. Brian shares behind-the-scenes lessons from inte…
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Ready to unlock the profound wisdom that transforms discipline into the ultimate path to freedom? Join our free 14-day challenge at solunamind.com and discover premium philosophical content designed for deep thinkers seeking authentic spiritual meaning through stoicism philosophy. Explore carefully curated Focus Packs featuring meditation philosoph…
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The unconscious has become a well-known feature of our human lived experience since Freud. We often refer to unwanted impulses, suppressed thoughts, unconscious desires, and the like. But what IS the unconscious? Is it just an easy excuse for our behaviour? Or is it a necessary piece of what it means to be human? Join our diverse and rich panel as …
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A Note from James I’ve been on and off writing. From 2004 to 2021, I wrote one to two books a year, without fail. Since then, nothing. But I’ve been working on an idea: obsession. When I’m not obsessed, I can’t do much—sometimes not even the basics. But when I am obsessed, I can turn that energy into real outcomes: a business, a book, a skill, some…
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#641: Cristina has a $1.2 million portfolio and hopes to make work optional within the next decade. Is she invested in the right way? Or should she change up her asset allocation? Anonymous and her husband plan to retire in 5 years. They have 10 rental properties and a $2.75 million portfolio. They dream of slow travel, generosity, and family time.…
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#640: The jobs report came out this morning and it was a painful one. The US added only 22,000 new jobs in August, according to the latest BLS report. And unemployment ticked up to 4.3%. What does this mean? Find out in today's First Friday episode! Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising …
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A Note from James The man, the myth, the legend—Rick Harrison. You know him as the star of Pawn Stars, the reality show based on the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. The show has been running for over 21 seasons, and Rick himself has become the godfather of the pawn business. I even joined Rick and Chumlee on their own podcast, Pawn After Dark…
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#639: Aisha is excited to share how some life-changing advice has played out for her career. She wonders now: what limiting beliefs has Paula and Joe had to overcome in their businesses? Lesley is attracted to community bonds as a way to build collective wealth for the underserved. But do the same risks exist as they do in the traditional bond mark…
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Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness? Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato, post-Descartes, post-scientific revolution - and still we don't understand the phenomenon of conscio…
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#638: Fifty dollars. That's how much this couple transferred to their "Trip to Europe" savings account each time they cooked dinner instead of going to a restaurant. By year's end, they had funded their dream vacation — not through budgeting or willpower, but by hacking their habit loop. This story illustrates how James Clear approaches habit chang…
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The psychedelic revolution Will LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine treatments live up to the hype? For decades, psychedelics were derided as dangerous recreational drugs; now many claim they have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of mental health. With hundreds of clinical trials now taking place, the psychedelic therapeutic market is p…
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A Note from James I’m honored to have today’s guest: Tristan de Montebello, a finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking. He also co-founded UltraSpeaking (ultraspeaking.com/james), where he teaches techniques to improve communication through games and real-world practice. We even played some of those games during this episode, and they …
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Ready to unlock the profound wisdom that transforms discipline into the ultimate path to freedom? Join our free 14-day challenge at solunamind.com and discover premium philosophical content designed for deep thinkers seeking authentic spiritual meaning through stoicism philosophy. Explore carefully curated Focus Packs featuring meditation philosoph…
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A Note from James What does it take to make a discovery that changes the world? Think about landing on the moon — a true moonshot. Along the way, countless technologies were invented that reshaped life back on Earth. My guest today, Astro Teller, has been part of that same kind of world-changing work. At X — Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory — he’s led p…
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#637: Nick wants to set up an investment account for his nephew to contribute annually, creating a nest egg for college since the parents are already opening a 529. He's unsure whether a standard brokerage account, IRA or other options work best when you're not the parent. Diana asks whether she needs TIPS in her portfolio to protect against inflat…
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Ready to unlock the profound wisdom that transforms discipline into the ultimate path to freedom? Join our free 14-day challenge at solunamind.com and discover premium philosophical content designed for deep thinkers seeking authentic spiritual meaning through stoicism philosophy. Explore carefully curated Focus Packs featuring meditation philosoph…
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Indian philosophy and the search for unity In our everyday lives we act as though we are all separate individuals, but is this really the case? Jessica Frazer argues that reality is ultimately unified, and that this shift in perspective can change the way we live our lives. It can help you lose your isolated ego and escape feelings of alienation fr…
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A Note from James There’s always been debate about whether college is worth it. But what if there’s a better alternative—one that actually prepares you to become the person you want to be? My good friend Matt Smith just wrote a book with Doug Casey called The Preparation. It’s not theory—he’s been putting his own son through it as a real-world expe…
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#636: Behavioral economist Etinosa Agbonlahor joins us to discuss "money scripts" — the unconscious beliefs we inherit or develop about finances. Agbonlahor, CEO of Decision Alpha and former Director of Behavioral Science Research at Fidelity Investments, is the author of "How to Talk to Your Parents About Money." She studied financial management a…
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Ready to unlock the profound wisdom that transforms discipline into the ultimate path to freedom? Join our free 14-day challenge at solunamind.com and discover premium philosophical content designed for deep thinkers seeking authentic spiritual meaning through stoicism philosophy. Explore carefully curated Focus Packs featuring meditation philosoph…
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From philosophy to science, metaphysics to psychology, the idea of 'nothing' is central to the universe, existence and experience as a whole. But the nature of 'nothing' is even more bewildering than we might first imagine. Parmenides argued that non-being is impossible because thinking about nothing is still something. Join philosopher Peter van I…
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