In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss the importance of preparation in all aspects of life, but also the need for flexibility when plans fail. 

If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss how actions by parents impact future generations, the generational rivalries and resentments between boomers and gen z, and how to avoid sins that negatively impact your children. 

The Sins of the Fathers are Visited Upon the Children

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss the frequent inverse relationship between expertise and confidence, and the importance of recognizing your own lack of knowledge. 

Empty Vessels Make the Most Noise

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss the barriers between people that keep civilization going smoothly 

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss how relatively small acts on the part of a parent, government, or corporation can have massive impacts on those their actions affect. 

The Axe Forgets; the Tree Remembers

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss starting and growing a garden, the benefits that growing your own food can bring, and how a small amount of maintenance every day can avoid major problems down the road. 

One Year's Seeding Makes Seven Years Weeding 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss what it takes to produce a quality product, the possibility of raising your station in life, imports and tariffs, and the importance of having a network of trusted people. 

You Cannot Make a Silk Purse From a Sow's Ear

In this episode Patrick and Andrew discuss the justice system, breaking habits that are holding you back, how technology has transformed our world, and how that can leave some people behind. 

There is One Law for the Rich and Another for the Poor 

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss time efficiency and setting goals, how bureaucracies tend to grow, and how having time constraints improve productivity. 

Work Expands So As to Fill the Time Available

In this episode Andrew and Patrick discuss love, loss, and pet dogs. 

Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost Than Never to Have Loved At All 

Join hosts Patrick and Andrew as they search for timeless wisdom through maxims and aphorisms of old. 

Patrick Payne

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