“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” –Eleanor Roosevelt It’s incredible to dream, plan, and wish. It’s even more incredible when those thoughts become a reality. When we are young, this is a daily […]

Core Content Education Mindset Positive Habits

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 storyusmc

Ep 051 Things that should be taught in school

Things we should have learned in school.

Core Content Positive Habits

August 30, 2019September 17, 2019 William Curtis

The Value of Life-Long Learning

“I’M STILL LEARNING.” –MICHELANGELO In Ep003, we explore the value of long-term, life-long learning. We delve into how constant learning provides us the ability to increase creativity, social skills, and our ability to recognize opportunities. Join us as we reveal the tools, strategies and resources for the best way to incorporate ongoing education into your […]

Ep 099 Random Show: Readings, Life-Long Learning, and Leadership Pearls
In episode 99 your hosts explore their current reading lists, values, and insights on life-long learning, as well as a nice rift on leadership qualities. We hope you will check out this episode and show notes at wfolifepodcast.com
Ep 098 Einstein on Death and Wholeness
Albert Einstein was undoubtedly one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. In this episode, Dr. Curtis explores a passage from Jon Kabat-Zinn's brilliant work, FULL CATASTROPHE LIVING, where Einstein is quoted philosophizing about the true impact of death. If you have suffered loss, or fear your own mortality, take a listen.
EP 097 Exploring the Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom
Recorded on July 5th, 2021, your hosts discuss what freedom entails and the requirements freedom demands. Please enjoy this Independence Day episode as we explore Stoic principles and self-development concepts related to the power and priviledge of freedom.
EP 096 Developing the Emotional Intelligence Skill
In this episode, we explore the vital importance of emotional intelligence. One might believe that intelligence is inborn, but this episode challenges that notion with specific ways to develop emotional intelligence--like a skill. Enjoy, we look forward to hearing how this episode impacted you or how you have used emotional intelligence skills in your day-to-day […]
EP 095 Why You Need Margin in Life
In this episode, Dr. Curtis explores the value of purposeful rest and margin in life. Without margin, we lose perspective and sometimes never fully realize we are lost in busyness and distraction. This episode has about 10 minutes of discussion and reflection on margin followed by selected portions of EP 044 where Lt Col Story […]