Episodes
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''Do What You Love Now'' - David Edwards
When David was 29, he followed Joseph Campbell's advice to ''follow your bliss'' and quit his corporate job and started writing. Now he is co-editor of the media watch website Media Lens. He is the author of ‘A Short Book About Ego... and the Remedy of Meditation’, which will be published by…
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Father and Son Discuss Their Thoughts on Veganism
In this episode, my dad and I reflect on the vegan movement. Should we go vegan? Or are vegans going too far? My dad, Torben Betts, is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. His plays include Murder in the Dark (2023); Nobody Wants to Kill You (2023); Eight Little Criminals (2022); The...
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Father and Son Share Their Perspectives on Alcohol
In this episode, I talk to my dad about alcohol. Should we drink in our 20s? Are we missing out if we don't drink? My dad, Torben Betts, is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. His plays include Murder in the Dark (2023); Nobody Wants to Kill You (2023); Eight Little Criminals (2022)…
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My Dad's Advice For Finding Love
In this episode, I talk to my dad about relationships. Is there such a thing as a soulmate? How do we find love? And why is working on ourselves so important for successful relationships? My dad, Torben Betts, is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. His plays include Murder in the Dark...
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My Dad's Advice On Surviving Your 20s
In this episode, I talk to my dad about his 20s. How do we cope when we feel lost after graduation? How should we spend our 20s? And why is mindfulness so important? My dad, Torben Betts, is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. His plays include Murder in the Dark (2023); Nobody Wants to...
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Are You a Good Friend? | Seneca's Letters #3
In this video, I look at Seneca's third letter to Lucilius: On What Makes a Good Friend. In this letter, Seneca explains the importance of friendship. How do we know what makes a good friend? And how do we know when a friendship isn't working? 🔸 How we should trust and judge our friends 🔸 When…
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How to Read Better | Seneca's Letters #2
In this video, I look at Seneca's second letter to Lucilius: On Reading Better. In this letter, Seneca explains the importance of having a reading program to make the most of your reading. How do we know what books to read? And how do we remember what we read? 🔸 Why we should try to settle our...
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Stop Wasting Time | Seneca's Letters #1
Here is the full letter: Do that, dear Lucilius: assert your own freedom. Gather and guard the time that until now was being taken from you, or was stolen from you, or that slipped away. Convince yourself that what I write is true: some moments are snatched from us, some are filched, and some…
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