superSIXX/Learn to Live

In the opening of the western movie Appaloosa there's a line I really like.  It goes like this..."Life has a way of making the foreseeable that which never happens, and the unforeseeable that which y…

One of the greatest disservices we do to each other in today's culture is act as if we're great mind readers.  We always seem to know (or think we know) the motives behind everything others say or do…

Character is the product of strength.  It's the aggregate of distinctive qualities that make up the composite attributes of what I'd call an ideal personality.  I've never met a weak person who had s…

Intelligence, knowledge, and wisdom.  A successful life is built on this foundation; these attributes.  In this episode we'll consider the unique qualities of each of these  attributes, and reflect o…

You want to have a successful life; otherwise, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast.  What does success mean to you?  Success can actually mean many things, and it's different for each of us.  R…

This episode is a discussion about what it means to bear your burdens.  We all have burdens to bear.  Many of the burdens we bear are the same as most other people.  However, some are called upon to …

Recently Punzutawney Phil made his appearance and predicted six more weeks of winter.  That got me thinking about the movie Groundhog Day; and that got me thinking about how easy it is for our lives …

In this episode you'll learn how and why you should think from a first principles perspective.  This is a major element of critical thinking and is a skill that you can develop in yourself that will …

In this episode I deviate from my normal track of teaching based in western philosophy and delve into eastern philosophy; specifically, Buddhism as a philosophy, not a religion.

True wisdom can come …

Everything in life is in a constant state of tension.  In fact, I don't know how you could experience and understand life without these tensions.  The Orientals call this Yen and Yang.  The ancient G…

Words are powerful.  They can trigger people to experience happiness.  They can trigger people to become angry.  They can cause confusion.  They can start or end relationships.  They can comfort, or …

When you think about yourself, your life; what story do you tell yourself?  What's your version of the story of your life?  Are you the hero, or the victim?  Are you successful, or are you a failure?…

If you're serious about forging your own life in a way that lets you set your own terms, you must learn to not allow yourself to be someone else's tool, unless you also benefit in a useful way.  When…

As we wrap up 2020 I'd like to set the stage for 2021.  While many of the negatives of 2020 will bleed over into 2021, so will the positives; and there are many positives.  As you prepare for the new…

One of the most important skills you can develop in yourself is the ability to recognize red flags.  What's a red flag?  A red flag is a warning sign.  It's an identifier that something is wrong, or …

Have you ever considered the health of your mind?  What is a healthy Mind?  In this episode we'll define healthy mind and identify the essential six pillars required for a healthy mind.

The six pilla…

What exactly do you want out of life?  What should you want?  Happiness/a great body/amazing health even far into old age/financial comfort/a fantastic relationship with the person of your dreams?

Wh…

If you don't show respect for yourself, why would anyone else show respect for you?  But what does self-respect mean?  What is it?

In this episode we'll consider the importance of being respectful to…

In this episode we'll consider the importance of controlled aggression.  The preface of this episode is a discussion about the dangers of labeling inappropriate male behavior as toxic masculinity.  T…