Two Poems: "Sailing To Byzantium" And "The Lake Isle At Innisfree"
In this podcast, I read two short poems by William Butler Yeats. Listen, relax, and let your mind roam to some other place.
May 12, 2020•5 min
Quintus Curtius
Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners.
He can be found at www.qcurtius.com
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The Brazilian Cat. A Tale Of Terror By Sir A. Conan Doyle.
This podcast is a reading of A. Conan Doyle's terrifying tale "The Brazilian Cat." Published in 1898, the story describes the ordeal of a young heir to a fortune who is deliberately locked in a cage with a ferocious jungle cat by a sinister relative determined to murder him.
May 03, 2020•51 min
The Flowering Of The Strange Orchid
In this podcast, I read H.G. Wells's short story "The Flowering of the Strange Orchid." It is a weird tale of imaginative fiction that relates the story of a mild-mannered orchid enthusiast who buys an unknown species of jungle orchid. As he cultivates it, he finds out that he got more than he bargained for.
Apr 29, 2020•21 min
A Sudden Punch To Shatter Glacial Rigmarole
When things have reached a state of paralysis or gridlock, it is often necessary to shatter the paralysis by taking decisive, muscular action. Real leaders do not sit on their hands and wait to test the prevailing winds of opinion. Have the moral courage to act. Many today who call themselves "leaders" ignore or have forgotten this principle. This podcast discusses three examples taken from Winston Churchill's "The World Crisis." They show how he harnessed this principle in 1919 to break through...
Apr 23, 2020•22 min
The Diamond Maker
In this podcast, I read H.G. Wells's short story "The Diamond Maker." The tale raises questions about the price that creative people have to pay for their efforts. Have a listen, and see what you think.
Apr 17, 2020•21 min
G Manifesto Tweet Reading: Lockdown Edition
You asked for it, and you got it. This is the latest installment in the G Manifesto tweet reading podcasts, and it's called "Lockdown Edition." Tune in and catch the vibe.
Apr 07, 2020•19 min
The Six Most Important Leadership Principles
I state what I believe are the six most critical leadership traits that anyone in a position of authority needs to master. They can be applied to nearly any circumstance or situation.
Apr 01, 2020•20 min
You Will Be Judged
This is a crucial moment. You will be judged by how you conduct yourself over the next few months. As for philosophy, you want to talk the talk, but have you really internalized the messages? We discuss shipwrecks, some lessons from the movie "The Edge," and the crucial importance of maintaining a rigorous, disciplined schedule. More than ever before, you have to be self-starter. Your time is now.
Mar 25, 2020•18 min
Captain Adolf Von Schell On Leadership And Composure In Adversity
Captain Adolf Von Schell was an infantry officer in the German Army during the First World War. In 1930 he gave a series of lectures on battle leadership to American officers at the Infantry School in Fort Benning, Georgia. These presentations were later collected into a book called "Battle Leadership." In this podcast, I read a short selection from Capt. Von Schell's book, and discuss its relevance for today.
Mar 17, 2020•16 min
Having Too Many Choices, And Falling Into Ruts
A reader has some questions about some possible choices in his life. We comment on this, and talk about: (1) how having too many choices can inhibit progress; (2) why you should focus on internals, and not externals; (3)why character and determination are all-important; and (4) how you need to shock yourself out of the self-imposed ruts you can very easily slip into.
Mar 10, 2020•23 min
"Why Do I Feel Regret?"
A reader asks why he feels pangs of regret for not yet being married and having a family. I respond by explaining that (1) everyone's path is different; (2) if you really wanted to do it, you would do it; (3) the real reason for your regret is deeper, and lies elsewhere, and (4) focus on being the best version of yourself you can be.
Mar 01, 2020•14 min
Getting Your Mind Right
Are you holding yourself accountable every day by living a good life, a productive life? Are you actions congruent with your words? We talk about that slime bag mentality, how it holds you back, and how those little voices in your head can lead you down the path of vices. There are no shortcuts, no days off, no letups. You need to be putting in work, and not retreating one inch. Ever.
Feb 23, 2020•24 min
The Sources Of Anger
In this podcast we talk about the origins of anger, and how best to manage your anger issues. Most anger can be traceable to: Failure to hold yourself accountable Your lack of self-respect Your lack of self-discipline Desire for revenge Sense of loss Sense of guilt
Feb 20, 2020•13 min
How Art Can Inspire Great Deeds
In this podcast, I talk about the documentary film "Sad Hill Unearthed," and what conclusions we should draw from it. The movie describes how four friends found and restored the cemetery in Spain used for the iconic climax to the 1965 Sergio Leone film "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly." We discuss how art can work to nurture dreams, and why you should follow your visions, no matter what other people may think.
Feb 13, 2020•14 min
"Digest" Is Now Available
My book "Digest," a collection of my most important essays from 2016 to January 2020, has just been released. This podcast describes the book and its contents. Links to find the book can be found at: www.qcurtius.com
Feb 10, 2020•10 min
"I'm Thinking About Doing Something, But Don't Know If It's A Waste Of Time And Money"
I often get questions from readers asking if they should do seminars, courses, retreats, take classes, or things like this. It's a great question. My thoughts are these: (1) Everyone has different motivational needs and requirements; (2) Your resources and time are limited; (3) You should experiment with different things to find out what works, and what does not; (4) Even if it doesn't work out, you will still have learned something.
Jan 30, 2020•14 min
Ringing In 2020: A New G Manifesto Tweet Reading
We're ringing in the new year with another G Manifesto tweet reading (even though he's already in 2022). The topics are: custom suits, nootropics, game meats, mountain villages, ocean swims, beautiful girls, and avoiding weesh dudes. What more can be said? Kick back, have a drink or two, and laugh along with us! Life is too short! (Most will never get something like this).
Jan 21, 2020•26 min
T.S. Eliot's "The Hollow Men": A Reading
This is my reading of T.S. Eliot's immortal poem "The Hollow Men." It's one of my favorites. It becomes more relevant and compelling with every passing year.
Jan 14, 2020•6 min
Movie Roundup (1/12/2020)(Podcast)
In this movie roundup we discuss "1917" (2019), "Earthquake Bird," (2019), and "Furthest Witness" (2017).
Jan 13, 2020•22 min
Movie Roundup (1/5/2020)
In this roundup, we discuss four recent movies: Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) Destroyer (2018) At Eternity's Gate (2019) Meeting Gorbachev (2018) Tune in for the discussion!
Jan 06, 2020•23 min
Thoughts On Surrealist Painting
What is surrealist painting? In this podcast, I offer a few thoughts on surrealism in painting, and name a few of my favorite surrealist painters. This is a vast subject, but a lot can be gained by looking at the work of the very best artists: Giorgio de Chirico, Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, Joan Miro, and Pablo Picasso.
Dec 21, 2019•20 min
Thoughts On Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman"
In this podcast we discuss some aspects of Martin Scorsese's movie "The Irishman." This movie seems to divide people into proponents and detractors. I think it is a great film, and very much worth seeing, as long as we approach it from the right perspective.
Dec 15, 2019•19 min
Some Recommended Movies And Programs (12/8/2019)
In this podcast we discuss some good movies and programs I've seen recently. "Dark Waters" (2019) is a legal drama dealing with corporate malfeasance, and "The Confession Killer" (2019) is a gripping documentary about how the Henry Lee Lucas serial killer investigation was handled. In some ways, the message of both of them is the same: justice does not come automatically, but has to be fought for by courageous people.
Dec 08, 2019•35 min
More Michael Porfirio Tweet Readings
It's been a while since I've done a G Manifesto tweet reading. But popular demand can't be ignored, so I decided to put another podcast out with some of his most recent tweets. The laughter is nonstop...listen for yourself.
Nov 25, 2019•17 min
The Loss Of Confidence, And The Infliction Of Shame
Two things can be truly harmful to an individual or a society: the loss of a sense of confidence, and the acquisition of a consuming sense of shame. What are these qualities, and why are they so deleterious? We analyze and discuss.
Nov 14, 2019•23 min
What Do Young Men Want?
What do young men really want? What impulses and motivations drive their thinking? I offer four fundamental necessities.
Nov 07, 2019•17 min
Footprints Leading In, But None Coming Out
A reader is concerned that hanging around with a certain group of friends might get him into problems or trouble. He is unsure how to deal with the situation, and asks for some guidance on the best course of action. For some people, this is an easily-handled situation, but for others, it is not. We discuss.
Oct 23, 2019•9 min
It's Your Job To Set The Record Straight
After reading Charles Leerhsen's excellent biography of baseball player Ty Cobb, it's clear that each of us is responsible for making sure that misinformation and lies do not go unanswered. For decades, Ty Cobb was maligned as a venomous "racist," a murderer, a dirty player, and everything in between. It turns out that these stories were wholesale fabrications. But Cobb should have done more to stop the misinformation from achieving such currency. We discuss.
Oct 10, 2019•19 min
Movie Roundup (10/5/2019)
In this podcast, we discuss two films: "Joker" (2019), and "The Killing Fields" (1984), both of which you should see.
Oct 05, 2019•24 min
Movie Roundup (9/28/2019)
In this podcast we discuss two movies: "Never Look Away" (2018), a German coming-of-age drama directed by Florian von Donnersmarck, and "Ad Astra" (2019), the space drama starring Brad Pitt and directed by James Gray.
Sep 28, 2019•15 min
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