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The One You Feed

Exploring the Wisdom and Virtues of Our Founding Fathers with A.J. Jacobs

The One You Feed

Eric Zimmer

Education, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Buddhism, Mental Health

4.62.5K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2024

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, A.J. Jacobs sets out on a journey of “living constitutionally” for a year! With a unique blend of humor and curiosity, A.J. and Eric dive into a discussion and exploration of the Constitution that offers many thought-provoking ideas to deepen the understanding of its historical significance and relevance in contemporary society.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Discover the historical significance of Election Day and its impact on our democracy
  • Explore the overlooked modern conveniences that can shed light on the conveniences we take for granted today
  • Uncover the timeless virtues embodied by the Founding Fathers and their relevance to our understanding of the Constitution.
  • Dive into the intriguing world of 18th-century traditions and their relevance in today’s context

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Transcript

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0:00.0

I think as a society we should reward people who say I was wrong instead of saying

0:05.6

oh you're a flip flapper oh have a spine no the true courage the true vulnerability is saying

0:12.1

you know I was wrong about that I've grown I've changed I've evolved.

0:27.2

Welcome to the one you feed. Throughout time great thinkers have recognized the importance of the thoughts we have. Quotes like garbage in,

0:31.6

garbage out, or you are what you think, ring true.

0:35.0

And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us.

0:40.0

We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear.

0:44.8

We see what we don't have instead of what we do.

0:47.6

We think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit.

0:51.1

But it's not just about thinking. Our actions matter. It takes conscious, consistent, and

0:56.4

creative effort to make a life worth living. This podcast is about how other people keep

1:01.6

themselves moving in the right direction, how they feed their good wolf. Hey Girlfriends, it's me Carol Fisher, back with another season of the global number one

1:25.0

podcast, The Girlfriends.

1:27.2

Last time we investigated the murder of Gail Katz.

1:30.6

This time, we're uncovering the identity of the woman who was buried in Gales

1:34.7

grave for a decade before she disappeared. Join me and the rest of the club as we

1:39.9

tell her story. Listen to season two of the girlfriends, our lost sister on the

1:45.0

I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcast.

1:49.3

Thanks for joining us. Our guest on this show is A.J. Jacobs, a journalist, lecturer, and human guinea pig who

1:56.7

has written four best-selling books, including the much-loved The Year of Living

2:01.4

biblical. He blends memoir, science, humor, and a dash of self-help.

2:06.0

A.J. is a contributor to NPR, the New York Times, and Esquire, among other media outlets.

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