Episode 31

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23rd Sep 2024

What Makes This Book Great?! David Brooks' The Second Mountain

The discussion today centers on David Brooks' book The Second Mountain, which explores the transition from self-interest to a moral life. Daniel Lucas, Nick McLain, James Dawson join Chad Prevost in sharing personal insights, emphasizing the importance of overcoming ego and embracing vulnerability.

They highlight the challenges of the second mountain, which involves qualitative, non-quantifiable growth, and the necessity of community and empathy. The conversation also touches on the role of suffering in personal development, the shift from happiness to joy, and the impact of societal and cultural influences on individual journeys. The group also emphasizes the importance of intentional community and the transformative power of shared experiences.

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Chad Prevost

Dr. Chad has advanced degrees in creative writing, literature, and theology. Being married to a psychotherapist has been another education. A workshop leader and entrepreneur, he has started and participated in writing and literary arts communities in New York, Austin, Atlanta and Chattanooga. He also has experience writing as a journalist for startups in tech and logistics. He is the author of several books of poetry, as well as interactive-fiction for youth. Over the years, he has innovated writing processes to foster reflection and insight, narrative strength, and authentic voice.