Whether you're in school or have been out for quite a while, you really do learn something new every day. But how can we make sure to get the most out of our education? What does it mean to be truly educated? We talk with Greg Gunkle, Dean of Academics and teacher of history and logic at the Geneva School of Manhattan about how to best, as he puts it- "Learn to die well". Alexandra's Blog: http://www.alexandrakytka.com

From Rothko to Duchamp, Klein and Eddie Redymane, join us from the Museum of Modern Art as we talk to Associate Curator Thomas J Lax as we explore what modern art is and how we, as the audience, should react to it. Please visit https://www.moma.org - free on Friday nights! Alexandra's website: http://www.alexandrakytka.com For more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Duchamp https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hume-aesthetics/ http://www.monett-times.com/story/1672413.html

From nursery to college, teachers to pro-basketball players: What makes a successful person? What is our goal and how do we get there? College Counselor at a competitive NYC high school Christopher McDermott makes an appearance as we dive into this episode questioning whether the American Dream is worth all the hype. School: From Nursery and Up: 00:35 “Peaking”: 18:14 Grades, Valedictorians: Does any of this matter?: 24:05 Alternative Theories of Success: 34:56 Referenced Materials: What Success Means to Americans: https://buzz.strayer.edu/latest-posts/success-means-americans/ My Blog on The Art of Peaking: http://www.alexandrakytka.com/blog/the-art-of-peaking-how-to-not-be-the-tom-buchanan-in-life Support Us! gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/ergothepodcast

Indulgences, minimalism, productivity: What makes us happy? Should we seek comfort or work for long-term goals? We talk sky mall magazines, war rations, and stuffed animals in an attempt to answer these questions. Go Fund Us: https://www.gofundme.com/ergothepodcast Check out Alexandra's website: http://www.alexandrakytka.com