Philosophy professor Jared Henderson provides a systematic overview of philosophy’s five core domains in an introductory lecture designed for those unfamiliar with the discipline’s academic landscape
Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman breaks down the biology of attention into three neurochemical systems and provides science-based protocols for training focus as a skill. The episode reframes distraction as the necessary training mechanism rather than the obstacle.
Ryan Holiday explains why Stoic philosophers achieved deep focus in ancient Rome’s chaos without modern tools and how their internal discipline beats every productivity app you’ve downloaded.
Ryan Holiday explains why discipline isn’t something you are, but something you practice and how clear rules, constraints, and Stoic thinking prevent procrastination from taking over.
James Clear breaks down why habits fail, how identity follows action, and why systems—not motivation drive lasting behavior change.
Jordan Peterson argues that anxiety often reflects a lack of direction and that planning your life starts with choosing a vision.
Tony Robbins explains why feeling lost often comes from unresolved identity conflict and how integration restores momentum.
Dan Harris explains why self‑criticism triggers stress responses that block growth and how self‑compassion improves change.
Steven Bartlett explains the 51% Rule and why taking responsibility accelerates learning, quitting decisions, and long-term growth.
Arthur Brooks argues that the search for meaning may be what’s making modern life feel empty and that simply living might already be the point.