The Copybook Headings Podcast

In this episode Patrick and Andrew are joined once again by Sean Oborn to discuss a real-life copybook heading and some history about the messages these sayings convey. 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss the varied benefits of delayed gratification, how to develop a low time preference, and how to teach your kids to do the same. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss the balance between do-it-yourself and hiring a professional, how to have the wisdom to know when to do each, and accurately assessing your own abilities. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew are joined by Matt Bechtel (author, bookworm, martial artist, and the youngest elected official in Nebraska state history), to discuss his experience running for local office as an 18 year old, how to beat the competition who may have more talent and experience than you, and how getting involved in local politics could be the answer to saving our country. 

In this episode, Andrew and Patrick discuss the difficulty with accepting blame or criticism, how society promotes not taking responsibility, and how we can learn to be introspective and more honest with ourselves. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss the benefits of whole foods and the risks of ultra-processed food, how to raise physically healthy children, and how to stay healthy in an unhealthy society. 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss how relationships can often benefit from less communication, the proper way to look at history, and the virtue of forgiveness. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss resilience, trial and error, and the importance of learning how to fail. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew are joined by Braxton McCoy to discuss his time in Iraq, trauma, PTSD, authenticity, writing, and the wisdom that comes from age. 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss developing competence in a given field, the importance of being cautious when taking instruction from others, and having the humility to recognize your own limitations. 

Is this episode Patrick and Andrew are joined by Sean Oborn to discuss the importance of learning history generally, as well as understanding your own personal and family history.

In this episode, Patrick and Andrew discuss the natural human instinct to avoid blame, confessing one's sins and the catharsis that comes from that, and how to apologize to your spouse. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew are joined by Adam Ebberts, podcaster and licensed therapist to discuss how human beings process information, how to communicate effectively online, the problems with most modern therapists, and how to use the Socratic Method to uncover truth. 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss the power of habits, how to break bad ones, how to teach your children to build good habits, accepting that you're a flawed individual, and striving for continual improvement. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew are joined by Brett Cain to discuss self defense, preparedness, the responsibilities of fatherhood, martial arts, and the fine line between preparation and paranoia. 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss authenticity and what it means to be true to oneself.

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss the importance of tempering expectations, how to be prepared without being paranoid, and how to teach children caution.  Also check out Andrew's Etsy store for handmade leather goods! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ApiculaSupply

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss how good leaders share credit and take blame, how to encourage kids to take responsibility, and creating a family or business culture that's forgiving of mistakes. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss reputation, cancel culture, how to avoid jumping to conclusions, and the impact false accusations on the innocent. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss how this proverb can be a good way to make a decision on whether or not to do a task alone or with others. They Also talk about the patience remembering this gives them for when they want to go further and work with families or coworkers. 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss consumer debt, student loans, mortgages,  how commonplace debt has become in our society, the history of auto loans, and how solar flares impact radio wave propagation. 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss how small habits, actions, or decisions can have large impacts, how to not stress over small mistakes in spite of that, and how it relates to baseball. 

In this episode, Andrew and Patrick discuss hero worship, trusting authoritative figures, credentialism, parenting, and how to become respected in your field. 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss how to repay a favor, the concept of "paying it forward," and the opposite to this saying: "no good deed goes unpunished." 

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss leadership, how it can affect an organization, what it means to be a good leader, and how to set a good example for others.