The Mountain Life | Jun. 1, 2022

On today's episode of The Mountain Life, Pete Stoughton and Lynn Ware Peek's guests include: (01:03) One of the great naval leaders of our time, retired Admiral James Stavridis, who has written TO RISK IT ALL: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision. He talks about how great leaders make decisions under great pressure and weaves the stories of great naval leaders throughout history.

Then (28:16) Susan Cain, who introduced the world to the upsides of introversion, is back with a look at how sorrow and longing make us whole. Her new book is called Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole which gives voice to those who understand that light and dark can—and should—coexist.