You might not see the connection between biophilic design and national security, but today's guest outlines how communities like Serenbe are imperative in our global defense strategy. We're excited for you to hear Monica Olsen and Steve Nygren's conversation with Colonel Mark "Puck" Mykleby. Puck talks about meeting Phyllis Bleiweis and coming to Serenbe, where he bonded with Steve Nygren over biophilia and pushed for the establishment of the Biophilic Institute. Puck also talks about the economics of sustainability and how his company, Long Haul Capital Group, is putting dollars toward propelling walkable communities. As he says, our smart growth at home can become our smart power abroad.Definitions, People + Organizations MentionedSerenbe FellowsPhyllis BleiweisCongress for New Urbanism Special Operations Command at the Joint Chiefs of StaffAdmiral Michael Glenn Mullen Captain Wayne Porter - The National Strategic NarrativeCongresswoman Jane Harman National Security Act of 1947 Department of DefenseCentral Intelligence AgencyGeorge Frost KennanBiophilic InstituteAlexis de Tocqueville The New Grand StrategyCharles Darwin's Survival of the FittessThe New America Foundation Case Western Reserve University The New Grand Strategy Adam SmithLong Haul Capital GroupOregon Museum of Science & Industry Water in Flint, MichiganRodale Institute's SE Research CenterChildren & Nature NetworkDavid W. Orr Step off the treadmill of life and book a stay at the Inn at Serenbe. Use code Serenbe Stories when you book online or over the phone and receive 10% off your stay!Today through October 12, order a copy of Start In Your Own Backyard and you'll receive a tote bag, keychain and signed bookplate from Steve Nygren.Get a Start In Your Own Backyard Book Bundle TodayPre-Order from your favorite bookseller, send in your receipt and we'll mail you a book bundle as our gift.

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