Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene
Insightful and open-minded pieces conversations that help you see the world with greater clarity. The bi-weekly roadmap to a more intentional and fulfilling life.
Episodes
May 4, 2025 • 8 mins
Doesn't it seem like 15 minutes ago you were at a high school football game trying to figure out where everyone was going after the game? You blinked and 20, 30, 40 or 50 years went by in an instant. Which raises the question: does life really speed up as we age? Listen in to find out.
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April 27, 2025 • 9 mins
I know what you're thinking: that a big wheelbarrow full of Ben Franklins would make you pretty happy. And, yeah, it probably would. But, there is a diminishing return on how much happier it can make you. Listen to this episode to learn why.
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April 20, 2025 • 9 mins
We are living longer. A lot longer. And, that longevity is throwing a monkey wrench into the system. It's creating a generation "sandwiched" between their children and their aging parents. I've created five things that the sandwich generation needs to hear. It's a tough message but it's something we all need to contemplate.
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April 6, 2025 • 8 mins
Like water, wisdom surrounds us yet remains largely invisible. It's odorless, colorless and formless. We recognize it's importance, yet it often eludes us. True wisdom manifests not in what we say but in how deeply we listen.
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March 30, 2025 • 9 mins
Stoicism is a philosophy that emphasizes self-control, fortitude and living in accordance with nature. It originated way back in 300 B.C. And, guess what, Stoicism is having a moment....again. It's like a philosophical cockroach that survives thousands of years of wars, famine and drought only to reappear under your refrigerator.
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March 23, 2025 • 8 mins
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to thrive on being angry or unhappy? They always seem to be upset about something. The problem is that they're simply afraid of being happy. But, why? You'll have to listen to find out.
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March 16, 2025 • 8 mins
According to research, social isolation can lead to a plethora of mental health issues and can also lead to premature death. Researchers are learning that even casual interactions with total strangers can have a profound impact on our mental health. Surprisingly, interaction with total strangers also tend to bring enhanced happiness and well-being. In fact, people often share very intimate topics with strangers because the risk is ...
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March 9, 2025 • 7 mins
For all the prosperity and freedom in the US, we ought to be pretty happy. Compared to other parts of the world, we've got it pretty good. But, would you believe that both Israel and Iceland beat us in the annual World Happiness Report? It's true. So, what is it that's causing us to be so miserable that a war torn country and a frozen Tundra are kicking our butts. You'll have to listen to find out.
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March 2, 2025 • 8 mins
After decades of declining religious affiliation, the hemorrhage has finally stopped. So, are we really experiencing a spiritual rebirth or is this just a momentary pause in the "Exodus"? Let's find out together.
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February 20, 2025 • 10 mins
Over 60% of young men today have no interest in sex. They are twice as likely as young women to be unattached, asexual and lonely. If the 1960's ushered in the sexual revolution, the mid 2020's are ushering in the asexual revolution. Why? You'll have to listen to find out.
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February 9, 2025 • 8 mins
Somewhere along the way to adulthood, we lost the ability to be curious about the world. We lost that sense of awe and wonder about things for which we know so little. What happened? And, more importantly, how do we get it back?
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February 2, 2025 • 8 mins
Pretty much everyone in the US wants to be rich. Not for the money, but for the fragile promise of happiness that comes with money. But, how much money does it take to be rich today? The answer might just surprise you.
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January 23, 2025 • 10 mins
So, what could cause a well-educated, Ivy League Engineer to murder the CEO of a major American corporation? Well, in order to murder someone you have to be a nut job and also a psychopath. But, I also think Luigi Mangione lost faith in our American institutions.
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January 5, 2025 • 9 mins
Ever wonder why people in those weight loss ads lose so much weight when you gain five pounds driving past a Dairy Queen? Well, the answer is in the missing evidence.
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December 8, 2024 • 9 mins
The digital age has turned the bedroom into a thriving marketplace. Apps like Hinge, Tinder, Grindr and Bumble are making the finding of sexual partners more efficient than ever. But, do these Apps really work. And, if so, how come more people don't seem to be getting married these days. Tune in to find out.
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November 22, 2024 • 10 mins
Today, a growing number of young couples are prospectively choosing NOT to have children. Instead of birthday parties and little league games, they're choosing bottomless mimosa brunches and maximizing frequent flyer miles. But, do you think these folks are going to suffer a period of existential dread and regret later in life? Maybe. But, you'll have to listen in to understand this complex topic more clearly.
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November 10, 2024 • 12 mins
The American Dream is our collective belief that anyone can be successful here. And that upward mobility is not dependent on anything but our willingness to work hard. But, what is the American Dream today? And, how do our changing views on work, college education, marriage and children change our view of the American Dream. You'll have to listen to find out.
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October 27, 2024 • 12 mins
It's almost over. The ads, the debates, the incessant text messages from candidates. Yes, the American Presidential election is almost over. But, before it ends, we ought to talk about how we got here. How we got to a point where the country is split into two teams: red and blue. And, more importantly, how you can best handle what is surely to be a tumultuous few weeks-regardless of who wins. There are two options. One leads to a...
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October 13, 2024 • 10 mins
We expect and even demand order in all things: our health, our faith and our relationships. But, that's totally unreasonable. Why? Because it's normal and inevitable for life to go through periods of disorder. In fact, it's disorder that brings the biggest opportunities in life. But, you'll have to listen to find out why....
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September 29, 2024 • 10 mins
Despite spending more on our healthcare than any other industrialized nation, our life expectancy is falling. We're now below Australia, Japan, Switzerland and Hong Kong. The cause is our inability to steer clear of ultraprocessed foods that are full of poisons. But, I bet you don't know who is responsible for all these engineered foods that are slowly killing us. You'll have to listen to find out and it'll shock you.
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