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I Finally Quit My Job - Here's What Happened - Moving To Virginia

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Glad to have you back again as we chow down on a little humble pie! In June of 2024, I quit my day job and ventured into the world of entrepreneurship and family connection. I roasted coffee, drank coffee, and hung out with the family more during this period than I had in the past few years. It was a great break. But like all good things in life, they can't last forever. It is now time to lace up the boots and get back to work. I hope you enjoy this Coffee Break Tuesday and read some great books!
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I Finally Quit My Job - Here's What Happened - Moving To Virginia 5:40

13 days ago5:40

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Send us a text Glad to have you back again as we chow down on a little humble pie! In June of 2024, I quit my day job and ventured into the world of entrepreneurship and family connection. I roasted coffee, drank coffee, and hung out with the family more during this period than I had in the past few years. It was a great break. But like all good things in life, they can't last forever. It is now time to lace up the boots and get back to work. I hope you enjoy this Coffee Break Tuesday and read some great books! #books • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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Inside Beautiful RALSTON COLLEGE - A New Vision for Higher Education! Come Join The Fellowship! 7:31

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Send us a text nside Beautiful RALSTON COLLEGE - A New Vision for Higher Education! Come Join The Fellowship! RALSTON COLLEGE: Check them out here! Ralston College: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma?utm_source=rptc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=student_recruitment_2425 @RalstonCollegeSavannah My trip to Ralston College was amazing. The students and staff were so open and respectful. Being amongst other individuals passionate about classical literature and the humanities just felt like home. The dedication and effort put in by students and faculty alike was like nothing I have seen at any other school. I truly hope you check out Ralston and reach out to them. They find scholarships for most students so if you have the will to attend they will make the means possible. They are so nice and truly passionate about the mission they are on. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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Why You Should LISTEN To Books and How To RETAIN What you Read 7:42

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Send us a text Listening to books can be just as impactful and important as reading books. There are so many benefits to listening to books, such as hearing the names and places pronounced correctly and the convenience of consuming books while completing other tasks. Audiobooks also allow you to remember the narration and the sound of the characters to stick out in your mind more. If you read and listen to a book, you will have a deeper understanding of the book than you would have by just doing one or the other. You retain what you read much better. I truly hope you enjoy this video and listen to some books! My Favorite Audio Narrators On Audible • The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky: https://amzn.to/3Q27qlE • Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: https://amzn.to/4jNTPML • Fahrenheit 451 by Bradsbury: https://amzn.to/4gu7O7g • Valiant Ambition by Philbrick: https://amzn.to/40YqZ4S • Audible membership here: https://amzn.to/4aQ0BNJ • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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Rousseau's Social Contract Theory Explained | How It Still Relates To Us - Book Review 27:28

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Send us a text I truly hope you enjoy my review of the Social Contract by Rousseau. He is a fantastic writer and very enjoyable to read, especially regarding philosophy. His work, in my opinion, is still in the process of being lived out and proven. This means this work is very current, and he discusses many of the issues we face in the book. Below are a few main points about the Social Contract. General Will: The core concept, where citizens, by collectively deciding what is best for the community, essentially "obey themselves" when following laws based on the general will. Natural Freedom vs. Civil Liberty: People are naturally free, but by entering the social contract, they surrender some individual freedoms in exchange for the benefits of civil society and the protection of laws based on the general will. Direct Democracy: To ensure the general will is accurately reflected, Rousseau advocated for a system where citizens directly participate in decision-making, not through representatives. Sovereignty of the People: The ultimate power lies with the people, not with a monarch or ruling class, and they have the right to revolt if the government deviates from the general will. Equality among Citizens: Rousseau emphasized the importance of equality among citizens within the social contract, where everyone should have an equal say in shaping the laws. I hope you enjoy the video 1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/ 2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS1 3. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o 4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns9 5. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X92 6. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv 7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp 8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2x If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show…

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What You Read MATTERS - Why Reading The Right Books will Change Your Life Forever! 5:51

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Send us a text What you choose to read matters more than you may think. In this episode, I discuss the importance of choosing books wisely to bring joy and knowledge through the love of reading. Reading books can impact your life more than you think and reading the right books can help you live a good life. I hope you enjoy the video! • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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We Live In The Best Of Times! My Cherished Advice From An Old Man 5:58

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Send us a text An old man told me that his kids have never known hunger. And that has stuck with me ever since he uttered the words. I miss you, Mr. Neal! • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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The HARDEST BOOK I Ever Read and ... How ANYONE Can Read It 6:43

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Send us a text Today we discuss the hardest book I have read, what I learned, and how anyone can read hard books. Some books are more challenging than others but that should not stop us from reading them. Paradise Lost is a book that challenges you as a reader on many levels. The poem is written in blank verse in iambic pentameter. The poem makes music when read correctly which allows the poem to have a charm and enchantment I have never experienced in any other book. Not to mention the devil shows up in many of the details such as the numerology and symbology. I hope you enjoy the video! • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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Write More and Scroll Less - How I Journal And Use A Commonplace Book 7:27

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Send us a text Often I find myself mindlessly scrolling on a phone when I could be writing or creating something of my own. I get caught up in the entertainment of others instead of using my abilities for something constructive and good. I have journaled for a good while but never achieved the consistency I think is needed to be effective. This episode discusses how I plan to fix that and write more in 2025. I hope you enjoy the show! • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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Why You Should Take Control Of Your Education 4:41

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Send us a text In this video, we discuss taking ownership of your education. The quality of your life and the longevity of your freedoms depend on it. I truly hope you enjoy this Coffee Break Tuesday! Pick up a set of books and get to work self-educating over the holidays! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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Allow The Book To Change You - Read To Discover Not Validate 5:07

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Send us a text Do you read to discover or read to validate? This is a question I have to ask myself. If you can't open your mind to a book, then what is the purpose of reading? True knowledge can only be found when we open our minds to the idea that our ideas or perspectives on the world may be flawed. In this video, I discuss why you should allow the book to change you and see things differently. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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"Some Blood More Precious Must Be Paid For Man" - Paradise Lost (Books 11 & 12) CONCLUSION 30:28

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Send us a text Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of man on Earth. This episode covers books 11 and 12 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we witness the healing between Adam and Eve as they repent and pray for forgiveness. The Son of God hears their prayers and the angel Michael is sent down to deliver their punishment and justice. The two are humbled and kicked out of Eden but not before seeing what the earth, God created, will become because of their actions. Paradise Lost by John Milton is truly an epic poem. I hope you enjoy my explanation of Paradise Lost books 11 and 12. Paradise Lost Summary of Books 11 and 12 Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Some Resources Covered In Video: • Paradise Lost: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQH • John Milton - Complete Works - https://amzn.to/3TsFiuM • Harvard Classics Complete Kindle Set - https://amzn.to/3OStaAm If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show…

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Harvard Classics VS The Great Books Of The Western World | How Much I Paid For Each? 8:06

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Send us a text The Great Books of the Western World and the Harvard Classics are amazing collections of classical literature. There are many differences between the two sets, but each provides a unique experience to the reader. In this video, I cover the differences between the Great Books and Harvard Classics, the study ability of each, the purchase price, and where to purchase! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Resources Mentioned In The Video In Order: • Great Books: https://amzn.to/4hriPIa • Harvard Classics (Easton Press): https://amzn.to/40i8gRP • Harvard Classics $2 Kindle: https://amzn.to/4f3tc3m The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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ARE YOU STOIC ONLY IN NAME? | Why Learn About Stoicism If You Are Not Willing To Live It... Adjust! 5:58

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Send us a text I enjoy reading about Stoicism but sometimes living it out can be difficult. Thinking about the hard things in life is much easier than living them out. This video covers some quotes from Seneca's Letters and how I plan to apply the meaning to my life. It is time to lace up the running shoes and get back to running. I truly hope you enjoy the video and stay blessed! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Resources Mentioned In The Video In Order: • Seneca - Letters From a Stoic: https://amzn.to/3A2tGrj Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show…

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Why Plato's Republic STILL Matters | Are You Lost In The Cave? 21:03

24 weeks ago21:03

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Send us a text Why Plato’s Republic Is Still Important Plato's "Republic" explores justice, the ideal state, and the nature of the soul through a dialogue led by Socrates. The work is structured as a discussion among several characters, primarily Socrates and Glaucon. Key themes include: 1. Justice: Socrates seeks to define justice, arguing that it is about harmony in both the state and the individual. Justice involves each part fulfilling its role. 2. The Ideal State: Plato outlines a tripartite society: rulers (philosopher-kings), warriors, and producers. Each class corresponds to a part of the soul: rational, spirited, and appetitive. 3. The Allegory of the Cave: This metaphor illustrates the difference between the world of appearances and the world of forms (true reality). It suggests that many people live in ignorance, mistaking shadows for reality. 4. Theory of Forms: Plato posits that non-material abstract forms (like beauty and justice) are the most real, as they represent true knowledge. 5. Education: The importance of education in shaping the soul and preparing individuals for their roles in society is emphasized, particularly for future leaders. Overall, "Republic" is a foundational text in Western philosophy, posing deep questions about ethics, governance, and the human condition. I hope you enjoy the video 1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/ 2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS1 3. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o 4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns9 5. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X92 6. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv 7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp 8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2x If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show…

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Where To Start With Classical Education? Tips, Resources, Advice For A Liberal Education 8:16

25 weeks ago8:16