Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene

The simple truth about men is that our thoughts are not that complex. Most men aren’t thinking about another woman or nuclear fusion or how to cure pancreatic Cancer. In a recent study, researchers established that the average man thinks about sex 19 times a day. (One respondent claimed to think about sex 388 times a day.) But, frankly, most men think about food and sleep a lot more than sex. So,...

Prior to the pandemic, 60% of people worked in an office or other workplace setting. Fast forward a few years and only around 20% of people are back in the office. Listen to this podcast to learn the latest trends following The Great Resignation. Things like Quiet Quitting and Bare Minimum Mondays. If everything is so rosy in the work from home community, why are so many people unhappy at "work"?...

Quick question: What demographic in America has the highest suicide rate? It’s the angsty teens and their social media addiction, right? Wrong. Could it be those middle-aged millennials (25-44)? Nope. Then, it must be the Gen X’ers. Wrong again. The demographic with the highest rate of suicide in the US is..... I guess you'll have to listen to find out.

I’ve been writing about happiness a lot lately, and as I think back on those articles, I realize they can be boiled down to five secrets. So, here we go!

Life’s major milestones, like graduating college, getting married, or achieving a promotion, may feel like reaching that proverbial summit. Here’s the thing though, reaching those milestones is only half the journey. It’s just the beginning of the trek down Mt. Everest. Reaching them is like the starter’s pistol for a new chapter, whether it’s a new career, raising a family, or proving you deserve...

There are instances when worrying can be constructive. I call it “constructive anxiety.” For example, it can help you prepare for something important, like delivering a speech in front of a large audience. Moderate levels of worry can help mentally prepare you for stressful tasks. However, excessive worry drains your energy and instills fear, making it a potentially distracting emotion when used i...

Regret is a thief. It can literally rob your life of joy and happiness. It is the enemy of imagination, creativity, and, most importantly, contentment. You simply cannot be content and regretful at the same time. Regret is the most private feeling or emotion we own. Nobody really wants to air all of their dirty laundry, right? Deep down, we all have a lockbox full of those cringeworthy decisions....

As we approach Independence Day, an American holiday loaded with baseball and hot dogs, I’m mindful of the ties that bind. The things that bind us together as a nation. Things like patriotism, family, friendship and faith in a higher power. Those long-held American values that define us and make America great. (They also form the foundation of every good country music song.) But, as we approach In...

Life isn’t about avoiding struggle. It’s about how we see those challenges and our ability to come back stronger, wiser. As the saying goes, nobody gets out of here alive. Nobody. So, let's dive into to the three secrets of resilient people.

I believe that most people in this country are good people. I believe that most people in this country are kind. And, that we are the friendliest and most generous country on earth. But, every once in a while we run into Ass-Clowns. You know, those people that enjoy making an ass of themselves? These kind of people can lead you to believe that the world has changed; has become less friendly and mo...

Over 60% of young men are single today. Why? They just aren’t interested in having sex. What??? It’s true. Young men today are more than twice as likely as young women to be unattached, asexual, lonely and friendless. I wrote about this earlier in a piece called The Laziest Generation in American History and The Friendless American Male. This asexual trend applies to both heterosexual and LGB male...

McLeod Buckham-White was, perhaps, the finest young man I’ve ever met. On the outside he was a quiet, humble soul whose smile and amazing voice could light up a room. On the inside he was quietly troubled by forces greater than himself. On March 30, 2023, McLeod Buckham-White climbed the steps of the Wien Residence Hall at Columbia College in New York and “slipped the surly bonds of earth”, ending...

Life is full of an enormous amount of uncertainty. It's painful, at times. That uncertainty, and our willingness to embrace it, is the key to spiritual growth.

Have you ever wondered what the key ingredients of a meaningful life are? An 80 year old Harvard study on aging holds the secret.

I think you can learn a lot about people by how they handle bullshit. When you watch someone totally lose their marbles on an airline gate agent over a delayed flight, it tells you something about them. It tells you they don’t do travel very well. It tells me they don’t do life very well, either. Cause when things go awry, it doesn’t matter who you are. Or, what your status is. Or, how important y...

About 90% of parents responded that it’s extremely or very important to them that their children become financially independent. Roughly the same number of parents responded that it’s extremely or very important that their children have jobs or careers they enjoy. The stunning part is that parents weigh these outcomes as four times more important than other more traditional aspirations, like getti...

Since none of us will get out of here alive, don’t you think we ought to identify the things we truly love to do? And, try to do them as many times as possible before we die? I do. And, so does Bill Perkins, the author of my new favorite book: Die with Zero.

As we travel through the various seasons of life, there is a dramatic shift in who we spend our time with. We develop relationships with friends, family, co-workers, partners, etc. But, how does our commitment to these constituencies change over time-and why?

Each season holds meaning in our lives. Some seasons, like spring and summer, create energy with their abundant light. But, the end of Daylight Savings Time in the fall introduces a season where light becomes scarce. The transition can be difficult for some. Many suffer from seasonal affective disorder as less sunlight impacts the production of serotonin and melatonin. Yes, after 100 years of Dayl...

A recent survey suggests that the happiness of today’s young adults has crashed over the last few years. So, what’s making the kids so unhappy? Let's dive in and find out together....

As grown-ass adults, we should be able to openly discuss public health policy. Not to hold executions of our public officials as Twitter suggests, but to determine the best way forward. And, we ought to be able to do that without fear of recrimination so that next time we are prepared to handle a public health emergency with a little more grace. During the height of the pandemic, California and Fl...

When we’re unhappy we buy things to make ourselves feel better. Even if we don’t have the money. Some folks call it “retail therapy”. But, when times are tough we choose less expensive options. The advertising world knows this strategery as Premium Mediocrity. Just watch any episode of Mad Men to learn more. Premium Mediocrity is all about creating the illusion of exclusivity. Critics might argue...

Leading up to the pandemic in 2020, things were generally okay in this country - for most people. The economy was hot, unemployment was low, and the stock market was on fire. We were all feeling bulletproof. Then the pandemic hit and everything changed in an instant. The flexibility and autonomy created a greater appreciation for time. A greater appreciation for freedom, for family, for friendship...

Research at some of America's finest academic Universities are exploring the impact of psilocybin on treatment resistant depression. Yes, it turns out that Timothy Leary was on to something big back at Woodstock in the 60's.  Are magic mushrooms about to have a revival?  Listen to find out. 

Turn on any cable news network or open any newspaper and the message is the same. This election is the most important election in American history. Democracy literally hangs in the balance. Some might even suggest that if the vote goes the wrong way…that people will die. Extremely disturbing stuff, except it’s all complete horseshit. Give me ten minutes and I'll explain why.