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The warriors in the Iliad ... Pa in the Little House stories ... and you and me. We all want to improve and excel. But why? There are good ways to answer that question--and some incredibly destructive ones as well.

Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes ... or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.

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Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes ... or interview subjects? Email Mike and Mark.