In Search of Wisdom

The Character Lab with Shane Trotter

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeThe Character Lab is a new series on In Search of Wisdom designed to explore various aspects of character development. The series is a joint venture with my friend and previous podcast guest, Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). In this episode, Shane and I introduce the new series and discuss the importance of character formation in today’s society. We explore the impact of technology on character development, the role of community in shaping character, the need for shared virtues, and much more.  Key TakeawaysCharacter formation is more important than ever in today's society.Community plays a crucial role in character formation, providing support, mentorship, and shared values.Recognizing and avoiding vices is essential to character formation, as they can hinder personal growth.Pursuing wisdom and developing virtues are lifelong practices that contribute to personal growth and a meaningful life.🎧 For more wisdom, subscribe to The Wisdom School (Apple Podcasts or Spotify).---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Made to Work Together | Dying Every Day

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe💀 Welcome to another episode of the Dying Every Day series on In Search of Wisdom. This series delivers Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday.🎧 For more tools, subscribe to The Wisdom School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Socrates in Love with Armand D’Angour

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Armand D'Angour, the author of Socrates in Love: The Making of a Philosopher. In the conversation, we discuss the life and development of Socrates as a philosopher. We delve into Socrates' philosophy and why he is such a perennial figure. Specifically, you can expect to learn about the idea of the soul, the importance of questioning assumptions, self-reflection, and much more! (I really enjoyed the conversation and hope you do as well!!!). Key TakeawaysSocrates' inner voice, known as his divine sign, was a physical condition that guided him away from danger.The concept of the soul in Socrates' philosophy referred to the essence of a person that transcends the physical body and connects to the divine.Socrates' philosophy emphasized questioning assumptions and examining one's life to determine how best to live.The Delphic maxim 'Know Thyself' encourages self-reflection and examining one's qualities and priorities.🔆 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

The Art of Living: From Socrates to Aquinas | Perennial Lives

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribePerennial Lives is a new series on In Search of Wisdom exploring The Art of Living: From Socrates to Aquinas. Each episode examines the life and wisdom of one perennial figure in an attempt to keep learning how to live.🔆 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Practical Stoicism with Tanner Campbell

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Tanner Campbell (host of the Practical Stoicism podcast). In the conversation, we discuss Tanner’s journey into Stoicism and the adventures of starting a podcast. However, much of the conversation focuses on the ancient concept known as oikeiosis. We talk about understanding one's role in the world through the circles of concern and the importance of caring for oneself and others. Along with the need for humility and the recognition of interconnectedness. Learn more about Practical Stoicism. Key TakeawaysStoicism emphasizes caring for oneself and others and recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings.Humility is essential in adopting oikeiosis and recognizing the limits of one's control.Balancing self-interest and the common good requires making contextually appropriate choices.Living according to nature involves understanding one's role and the circles of concern.Choosing the right path requires self-awareness and understanding one's strengths and weaknesses.🔆 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Philosophy and Simple Living | Dying Every Day

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe💀 Welcome to another episode of the Dying Every Day series on In Search of Wisdom. This series delivers Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday.🔆 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

How to Love Like a Saint with Elizabeth Kelly

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode of In Search of Wisdom, Joshua interviews Elizabeth Kelly about her book Love Like a Saint. They discuss the concept of saints, their mutual fascination with their lives, and each person's unique call. They also explore the virtues of patience and love and delve into the lives of several saints. The conversation concludes with a discussion on cultivating the skill of learning to love and defining wisdom. Learn more about Elizabeth Kelly. Key Takeaways:Each person has a unique call and path in life.Patience is an important virtue that plays a role in love.All love is undeserved and a pure gift.Cultivating the skill of learning to love requires practice.Wisdom is the ability to discern and act on what is truly good and true.🔆 Support the show? Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Departing from Life | Dying Every Day

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe💀 Welcome to another episode of the Dying Every Day series on In Search of Wisdom. This series is focused on delivering Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday.After producing the show for about three years now completely ad-free. I’ve decided to start a Patreon page for the show. This will hopefully help keep the podcast ad-free for years to come! 🔆 Become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us with Mike Mariani

📩 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode of In Search of Wisdom, Mike Mariani discusses his new book What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us. In the conversation, Mike discusses the concept of afterlives and the transformative experiences that shape our identities. He shares the stories of six individuals who have faced catastrophic events and examines how their lives were altered. His work delves into human nature, the power of narratives, and the importance of acceptance and adaptation.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d81h4NWYAksKey Takeaways: Afterlives are transformative experiences that shape our identities and can lead to profound life changes.Acceptance and adaptation are vital in navigating afterlives, allowing individuals to find new aspects of their identity and cultivate resilience.Support systems are crucial in helping individuals navigate afterlives, providing understanding, compassion, and patience.Detachment from competition and results is essential for finding wisdom in daily life, allowing individuals to focus on their actions and perseverance.---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

Everywhere Means Nowhere | Dying Every Day

📩 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe💀 Welcome to a new series on In Search of Wisdom called Dying Every Day. This series is focused on delivering Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmxwArLQQUA---🖇️ Stay Connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodsInstagram: https://instagram.com/PerennialPodsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodsWebsite: https://www.perennialleader.com/---🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast:Explore the Perennial Meditations archive: https://perennial.substack.com/archiveListen to more podcasts: https://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts