In this 15th solo episode, I break down the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office meeting—another masterful display of negotiating we wouldn’t normally be privy to. I see if I can explain what a lot of people missed. For example, why respect between men is so important you might want to wear a suit to the most important
Don’t be a Sucker: Know Who the Bad Guys Are
When you arrive at the table, you’ll want to quickly identify the sucker. Otherwise, the sucker may be you. The sucker is the bad guy—the one who’s been cheating to win. He’d be indignant if asked to verify whether he’s been playing by the rules. So don’t be fooled by appearances (this article isn’t about
SNL 50th Anniversary, Did OJ Do It? Fooled by Randomness
In this 14th consecutive solo episode, I start with the “SNL 50th Anniversary Special.” They rolled out classic skits that “didn’t age well,” according to Tom Hanks. But let’s be real—those were the best skits of all-time—back when Saturday Night Live was funny and we could make fun of each other. Then “wokeism” turned every
I Write Sins Not Tragedies
When people talk about their time in high school, I’m all ears. The reason is there’s so much to learn about human nature from that formidable time in our lives. I’m always digging deeper to understand what causes people to behave the way they do. For example, what causes people to be jealous or envious?
Arguing with Idiots, Salary Negotiations & “Retarted” Returns
In this 13th straight solo episode, you’ll find that I’m highly opinionated. I get into human nature and how it shapes the crazy political landscape we’re in right now. I talk about my fascination with the little details in life—how watching ants go about their business or admiring the brushstrokes of an impressionist painting can
What Does it Mean to Be a Good Man?
When men are asked how they want to be remembered, many will say, “I want to be remembered as a good man.” For that reason, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what it means to be “a good man.” Let’s start with male nature. A man desires freedom—a trait which is inborn. Our
Bourbon Street Terror Attack, Why DEI Must DIE, My Top 5 Songs of 2024
Happy New Year! In this 11th solo episode (and first of 2025), I dive into heavy topics that hit close to home. For example, I discuss the recent Bourbon Street terror attack in New Orleans. The tragedy of it is particularly unsettling since I’ve been there at 3am more than once. And watching the horrific
Symbolism > Status Symbols
I’m not into status symbols. But I do like symbolism. Especially the sort of symbols others won’t “get,” but mean something to you. For example, I used to have three humanoids prominently displayed in my living room. I’ll explain. As a 31-year old bachelor, all I knew about decorating was that things on the wall
Man Overseas Q&A, Dealing with Rejection, Evil Reveals Itself
Merry Christmas! In this 10th and probably last solo episode of 2024, I start by talking about business & politics, since the two intersect in ways we often overlook. I also discuss losing 7 years’ worth of readers & listeners during my eight-month hiatus. There were lessons learned from that experience. The value of prayer
My Journey Into Language Learning
Before we visited Mexico a few weeks ago, I told the wife I hadn’t spoken Spanish in so long, I wasn’t sure I’d remember any. When it was game time and I was forced to speak Spanish—whether with the airline lady checking our bags or the shuttle driver who wanted a tip despite not lifting
We in Here Talking About Practice (The Rise of AI)
“I am standing here beside myself” is what Ben Jabituya (played by Fisher Stevens) said in the 1986 classic movie, Short Circuit. Stevens played an Indian engineer who was looking at a robot, “Number 5,” when he said it. I was 7 years old watching the movie, and remember thinking What the hell does that