I find that one of the most important things that we can do in our life to increase liberty is to be financially free. That doesn’t mean you have to make $1 million a year. And, in fact, I want to start off by talking about how to be financially free while in high school.... Continue Reading →
98. Do Facts Matter?
Do Facts Matter? My answer is yes... for the most part. Today, we’ll discuss when facts are important and when an inaccurate statement leads to a fallacious attack on the one asserting an idea.
97. How To Attain Virtue Through Discipline
It's very easy to get caught up in discussions about what's right and wrong. I sure have. Today, I focus on how to build virtue into your life with some methods I've found helpful by harnessing my energy through discipline.
96. How To Handle Emotions: A Discussion On The Passions
Today, we take a look at the passions, how they relate, and the proper way to channel them in your life.
94. You’ll Be Missed, Roger Scruton
This week we lost a genius, philosopher, and someone who's inspired me quite a bit. Today, we'll talk about Sir Roger Scruton's contributions to philosophy and why he's so important. Learn more about this amazing man and thinker:
68. Don’t Jump The Gun
It's all too common for us to jump to conclusions in the digital media world. How can we use a little patience and charity to not jump the gun and shoot ourselves in the foot? That's what we discuss today.
66. The People Behind The Statistics
We often throw around statistics and numbers without too much thought. But what do they mean for people's lives? Join me as we talk about The People Behind The Statistics and bring the numbers to life.
63. A Rose By Any Other Name…
How can we build something together without a way of understanding each other? Constantly changing of the meaning of words is eroding our ability to communicate, just like in the Tower of Babel. Here are my thoughts on how to fix it
62. Gardening Your Way to Freedom
There are many ways to take control of your life. One big thing we can do is to create self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and preparation into our lives. Today, we'll talk about that... and some local politics too. "A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good... Continue Reading →
60. Take The Personal Out Of The Political
We can't have rational discussions when disagreement is a personal affront. It turns a simple difference of opinion into impugning of one's character. Today, we'll talk about how to remedy that in our society.
59. Lessons Of History And The Loss Of Notre Dame
In light of the loss of Notre Dame, at least as it has been through history, I wanted to speak on what I've found in visiting these historic sights, and what we can take away from the ones that still stand.
58. We Don’t Need No Education
Do you really NEED college? Today we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of college, why I think it's a bad deal for almost everyone there, and other options that are far better.
57. Oh, That’s Just Semantics
Why is language important? Getting "caught up in the semantics" is how we parse through falsehoods and deceit in search of truth. Find out how people use "newspeak" and how to counter it.
56. Don’t Put Your Faith In Princes-Observing Politics And Celebrity
Curious what Barbra Streisand, Robert Mueller, and Donald Trump have in common? They have a following that puts faith in them. Find out why people shouldn't put faith in Princes in this episode-->
54. Simplifying Our Lives And The Good It Brings
It's important to simplify our lives so we can attain our full potential as a person and as a society. Learn why #Lent is a great time to start this process in my latest episode: