Classicist and author Dr. James Romm joins us to explore Plato not just as a philosopher, but as a wrestler obsessed with training both body and mind. 

Drawing on his new book, Plato and the Tyrant, Romm walks us through Plato’s failed attempts to turn the rulers of Syracuse into philosopher-kings, and how those experiments reshaped his thinking about power, law, and education. 

From the ice rinks of Michigan Tech to managing over $800 million in capital, John shares what it means to pursue excellence with intention and the importance of self-awareness.

Can music change the way we see the world? John Coltrane believed it could. In this 6min episode, we explore how Coltrane transformed grief into power, and how the ancient Greek concept of Paideia—a lifelong pursuit of wisdom—helps us understand excellence in art and life.

The Know Thyself collection was inspired by the art, philosophy, and sport of Ancient Greece and how these topics are interconnected from the past to the present.

Listen to the podcast episode Know Thyself to learn more about the ideas, philosophy, and designs which influenced the collection.