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Mar 23

Firmness: Virtue or Vice? -David Copperfield

I give an account of my learnings on character in the first 3 chapters of David CopperField by Charles Dickens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

16 min
Mar 19

How to Read With Precision

I talk about how I have used LSAT reading comprehension skills to read more deeply. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

9 min
Mar 9

Effective Interdependent Relationships - Stephen R. Covey

I breakdown how Stephen R. Covey teaches interdependence in relationships. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

19 min
Mar 6

Balance Through Humility -Wlliam Penn

William Penn's thoughts on balance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

8 min
Mar 4

William Penn - The Quest for Freedom of Religion

William Penn was foundational to the buidling of a nation. How did he get his start? We briefly discuss the background of William Penn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

8 min
Mar 2

Books Build Character - Built By Books’ Mission

I breakdown the mission of this podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

6 min
Feb 26

How to Read More and Gain More - Francis Bacon

I explore ideas on how to read more and more deeply. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

6 min
Feb 25

Set Goals for Your Roles - Seven Habits by Stephen R. Covey

I dive into the chapter "Put First Things First". I talk about how it has helped me change my goal setting proccess and brought balance, motivation, and progress to my life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

16 min
12/03/2025

Is Consumer Culture Destroying Us? Walden Chapter 1: Economy

Walden by Henry david Thoreau is a beautiful piece of literate taking us inside the mind of a man who wants to live a simple life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

16 min
11/24/2025

Why Learn Latin?

I discuss how learning Latin has been of worth to me so far. I also discuss a few new words I’ve learned recently. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

6 min
11/15/2025

Benjamin Franklin and the Quest for Moral Perfection

I discuss the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Mainly covering his quest for moral perfection. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jgevtt.substack.com

11 min

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An essayist jgevtt.substack.com

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J.G. Everett
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

11
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