A society without engaged citizens taking on challenging conversations is a society without progress. Activate your moral imagination this week with philosopher, Dr. Gwen Bradford ! LINK IN BIO!

A meaningful conversation with Dr. Gwen Bradford this week! LINK IN BIO! Listen to Gwen Bradford share why everyone should think and act more like a philosopher! Rice University @RiceHumanities #philosophy #achievement #meaning #aristotle #plato

Achievements that can be the richest source of meaning involve pursuit of continued challenge.  An example: Being a great father is never ending & my most meaningful achievement. An end would bring me great sadness as Mill describes.  Why is philosophy important?  This is why!

Hear philosopher, Dr. Gwen Bradford share her thoughts on this quote in this week’s conversation. Then form your own opinion….LINK IN BIO!

Love this thought from Matt Flaherty.  He’s speaking about running ultras but what a great metaphor for life. Things that matter in life are difficult. We cannot become our best selves without facing challenges. Without suffering.   Are you suffering just enough?

It’s extremely difficult to be successful if you don’t believe you can be successful. Wishing you all a little unreasonable belief in yourself! Link in bio to hear ultramarathoner, Matt Flaherty share his story. #ultrarunner #runningmotivation #running #runningcommunity

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Christina Olufunmike Tegbe & Crystal Oluwamayowa Tegbe of 54 Thrones this week! (LINK IN BIO!)   54 Thrones is a beauty brand that celebrates the richness of the 54 diverse nations across Africa.  Every product offered is sourced directly from artisans throughout Africa.

Crystal Oluwamayowa Tegbe describes embracing culture as a deep exhale. An exhale that allowed her to be her complete self, to be fully Crystal. Don’t waste a minute depriving this world of all your beauty! Link in bio to hear more from this remarkable woman. 54 Thrones

Words of wisdom from 54 Thrones founder, Funke Tegbe ! Check out this week’s conversation to hear how Christina overcame the odds to bring a beaty brand to life that honors the rich natural resources of Africa. LINK IN BIO!

Oftentimes, we need outside influences to spark a light in us. To give us permission to believe.  Viola Davis calls representation a "physical representation of our dreams". Hear 54 Thrones CEO, Funke Tegbe, share why representation is important to her in this week's convo.

A beautiful dialog with @kylesebvitale from Heterodox Academy on the importance of viewpoint diversity, open inquiry, & constructive disagreement! Listen to hear why ideas should be vigorously contested by good faith opponents! Jonathan Haidt bio.site/examinedathlete

Timely wisdom from @kylesebvitale of Heterodox Academy. Learn more about engaging well with intellectual opponents in this week’s conversation. LINK IN BIO! SHARE! #HeterodoxAcademy #openinquiry #viewpointdiversity #constructivedisagreement #trust #orthodoxy #freespeech Jonathan Haidt

The 6’3”, 245 pound man fans called “Thor” shows a different type of strength on this week’s episode. (LINK IN BIO) DO NOT MISS THIS STORY OF HEARTBREAK, STRENGTH, PERSEVERANCE, AND WILL! James Casey Cincinnati Bengals Rice Athletics 👐 Joey Burrow Houston Texans Philadelphia Eagles

The incredibly inspiring story of former NFL tight end and Cincinnati Bengals coach, James Casey. LINK IN BIO! James shares his story from humble beginnings to tragedy to professional baseball to college football to the NFL! DO NOT MISS THIS STORY!

Good enough is never good enough for James Casey and I couldn’t agree more! Let’s be great! Incredible story and insight in the week’s conversation. LINK IN BIO! #bengals #texans #broncos #football #nfl #perseverance #strength #podcast #overcome #begreat #biggerthansport