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366. Coach Dan John on Connect Four, Rote Memory, and Open and Closed Loop Education

Coach Dan John and I have been embarking on a journey back in time, exploring the legendary tale of “The Sword in the Stone” and its profound connection to the world of education.

327. Dan John on rote memory, education and our tolerance for violence

Coach Dan John joins the show for the 12th time to discuss T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone philosophies on education. We also touch on Chat GPT, rote memory and our tolerance for violence.

295. Dan John on destiny and the hero’s journey

Coach Dan John and I are back discussing life, destiny, cannibalism… and of course The Sword in the Stone!

In T.H. White’s book, he raises the question: are you prepared for your destiny? It prompts an in-depth conversation on the hero’s journey. I love dissecting this book with Dan which entails so much more than reading a story.

279. Coach Dan John on the unfairness of life

This is my tenth episode with Coach Dan John and it is my favorite so far. Be ready to cry, laugh, and think with us during this hour.

Dan is extremely thoughtful and insightful and I have been on an extraordinary journey with him exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White.

265. Dan John on Never Let Go

Coach Dan John discusses the importance of reverence, perseverance, and appreciation for education. We have been on a journey for several episodes exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone.

I am grateful for Dan’s friendship and wisdom. Dan has a knack for uncovering profound life lessons during our discussions and I am fortunate to be on the receiving end of these treasures.

197. Dan John on education and The Sword in the Stone!

Dan John and I are back discussing the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone and how these philosophies apply to our daily lives.

158. Dan John on honoring ancestors and mortality

Dan John is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world. I am so fortunate that he we have been on a journey together exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone. Although this book was written in 1938, the lessons I’ve taken away from the book are equally important today.

143. Dan John on love, kindness, and being a good trainer

Dan John is one of the premier coaches and resources in the fitness industry. He is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world.

124. Dan John on why we should reread great books, plus more Sword in the Stone!

Dan John and I have redefined tangent today. Our discussions take us in many different directions, but they are all worth listening to. We talk about his personal and family mission statements, musicals (and how they show excellence), but mostly the importance of rereading books. Dan discusses the benefits of rereading great books at different stages of your life. In addition to being a world-class fitness coach, best-selling author, and professor.

115. Dan John on The Sword in the Stone and fitness philosophy

I love books and films about Merlin and King Arthur. I recently listened to T.H. White’s: The Sword in the Stone. My husband frequently recommends guests to me, and he thought Dan John would be the best person to discuss the many layers of this book.