The Four Traits That Forge History: Rebellion, Passion, Grit, and Innovation
From jazz pioneers to inventors and activists, history moves through rebellion, passion, grit, and innovation. Learn how these timeless traits still drive change today.
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Real-world knowledge and critical thinking tools you can actually use. From understanding economics to evaluating information to navigating life’s practical challenges, learn frameworks and skills that help you think independently and make better decisions.
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Whiskey, Gold, and Code: A Rebel’s History of Money
Trace the gritty history of money. Built not by banks, but by people finding ways to protect what matters when systems collapse.
Fighting to Bring Back the Know-How We’ve Forgotten
We lost practical skills to convenience, outsourcing, and screens. Now, a new generation is picking up the tools and reclaiming what we left behind.
Why Don’t Things Last Anymore? The Definitive Guide to Quality, Cost, and Built-In Obsolescence
Why don't things last like they used to? Explore the decline in durability, from planned obsolescence to material changes, and learn how to buy for longevity.
The Enduring Power of Practical History for Tinkerers and Thinkers
Practical History is a philosophy that treats the past as a workshop, not a museum. Discover how enduring ideas, tools, and human grit can shape wiser choices today at Dad’s Parlor.
Asset Depreciation Explained: How It Works and How to Protect Your Property
Asset depreciation explained in plain terms—how homes, vehicles, and equipment lose value over time, and what you can do to slow it down.
Why We Make Choices: Unlock Your Decisions Through Praxeology
Understand why we make choices with Praxeology. Go beyond numbers & unlock the logic behind everyday decisions & the economy.