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15 Lessons From 800 Episodes - #800 Jun 22, 2024

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To celebrate 800 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes.

Expect to learn why starting the day with an imagined productivity debt is making you miserable, why being competent can be more of a curse than a blessing, how to easily assess how good an idea is, why obesity is a bigger problem than starvation, what I learned from Winston Churchill's father, how to predict culture war news stories, why it's so important to communicate directly and much more...

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Timestamps:

(0:00) The Productivity Debt (08:00) The Curse of Competence (13:43) Be More Sanguine (15:23) The Power of Low Self-Esteem (19:26) Obesity is a Bigger World Threat than Hunger (20:56) Focus Less on Wealth & More on Lifestyle (29:46) The Culture Wars Shiny Object Cycle (37:05) Fighting Against Cynicism (40:34) Don’t Wait for Life to Happen (44:13) The Danger of Shadow Sentences (55:25) The Best Heuristic for Finding Friends (57:38) Find the Others (01:00:58) Most Important Lessons About Stress (01:08:12) Ending

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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The Science Of Building Genuine Friendships - David Robson - #799 Jun 20, 2024

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David Robson is a science writer, journalist, and an author.

Loneliness is the real pandemic. Many people yearning for connection but struggle to hold onto it. David has uncovered 13 laws of human connection which you can apply to build and deepen relationships with the people in your life.

Expect to learn whether we are actually in a loneliness crisis, how solitude impacts our health, why people are struggling to make deeper connections, how you can express appreciation more freely to others, how you can heal bad feelings, why asking for help is important, why it’s so important get better at forgiving others and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Are We in a Loneliness Crisis? (04:09) How Important is Social Connection? (09:33) The Expectation Effect in Loneliness (13:40) Impact of Loneliness on Creativity & Finances (18:13) Quality or Quantity of Friends? (25:21) Categorising People as Introvert & Extrovert (33:31) Developing the Art of Conversation (44:10) How to Express Appreciation Better (48:33) Why You Need More Self-Compassion (58:29) The Novelty Penalty in Storytelling (01:03:12) Does Lying Ever Have Value? (01:10:56) How Much Should You Talk About Successes? (01:18:55) Why You Should Ask for Help More (01:24:27) Overcoming the Gratitude Gap (01:28:17) How to Heal Bad Feelings With Others (01:35:40) David’s Favourite Study From the Book (01:40:15) Where to Find David

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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Nutrition Scientist’s Diet Advice For Lean Muscle & Longevity - Dr Layne Norton - #798 Jun 17, 2024

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Layne Norton is a Doctor of Nutritional Science, a powerlifter and an author.

Choosing the right diet and training plan for health can be complicated. Science offers one view, while your trainer suggests another. Fortunately, Layne provides all the expertise you need to find the best diets, foods, and lifestyle for you to build the healthiest and best version of yourself.

Expect to learn why people keep failing at their diets, if there is a best diet for overall health and wellness, Laynes thoughts on the new Ozempic craze, if the Carnivore diet is actually healthy for you, the top health foods you should be eating more of, how bad soy is for your health or if the hype is overblown, and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why So Many Diets Fail (05:44) How to Change Your Identity (16:21) Why You Aren’t Closer to Your Goals (21:04) Importance of Celebrating Wins & Having Fun (35:10) Best Diet for Fat Loss (41:16) Why People Are Tribal About Diets (48:00) Layne’s Thoughts on Weight Loss Drugs (58:43) Would Layne Recommend the Carnivore Diet? (01:15:59) Best Sources of Dietary Fibre (01:20:29) Small Adjustments for Big Results (01:27:35) Is it Possible to Build Muscle on a Vegan Diet? (01:37:25) Current Hype Around the Microbiome (01:43:41) What Layne Thinks of Gary Brecka (01:50:16) How Big a Deal is Insulin? (01:58:40) Layne’s Favourite Diet Hacks (02:09:34) Supplements That Everybody Should Have (02:24:51) Where to Find Layne

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#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: http://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp

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TikTok Ban, Media War & The Corruption Of College - Mike Solana - #797 Jun 15, 2024

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Mike Solana is a writer, Vice President at Founders Fund, Editor-in-Chief at Pirate Wires and a podcaster.

To no one’s surprise, the future of American media and politics is upside down. A pervasive lack of trust leaves everyone uncertain about the rest of the year. So what does the future have in store, and what facts can we be certain about in a time of turmoil and confusion?

Expect to learn why the new app Fly Me Out is a fantastic inditement of modern dating culture, why the tide is turning against independent and mainstream media, whether the left vs right debate is officially dead, what the future of news and media will look like, whether American colleges are really a lost cause, how taboo subjects affect science and censorship in academia, Mike’s prediction for the first Trump vs. Biden debate and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The New App for Young, Hot People (08:13) Evolution of Internet Mimetic Warfare (18:21) The Culture War Shiny Object Cycle (26:30) What Mike Learned From Jack Dorsey (33:50) The Future of Media Companies (37:00) Are American Colleges a Lost Cause? (41:22) The Top 10 Taboo Topics (45:21) Why Conspiracies Are So Seductive (53:09) Will TikTok Get Banned? (59:32) The Existential Risks of AI (01:02:04) Will Biden & Trump Debate? (01:14:55) Where to Find Mike

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality - Rob Kurzban - #796 Jun 13, 2024

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Rob Kurzban is a psychologist and an author.

What is morality? Why did it come about? Have humans always had it? Is it universal or temporary? Does it exist as a truth independent of humanity or is it entirely contingent on our culture?

Expect to learn the evolutionary psychology of abortion policy, where the evolution of morality came from, the best examples of modern moral rules you might not think about, the biggest issues with being a moral hypocrite, the role that reputation plays in judging someone’s morality, how wisdom can help us overcome our biological hardware and much more...

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Evolutionary Psychology of Abortion Policy (11:00) Why This is a Good Example of Human Morals (17:15) Why We Don’t Deviate From Our Tribal Line (21:54) The Psychology of Campus Protests (29:36) Evolutionary Origin of Morality (38:24) When Morality Gets Weaponised (46:38) Can Morality Be Done Well? (54:39) We Can’t Agree on What is True Anymore (01:06:37) Learnings From Studying Hypocrisy (01:11:39) The Equation of Bullying (01:17:09) Why Attacks on Reputation Are So Sticky (01:29:17) Toothlessness of Hypocrisy Accusations (01:38:32) Using Wisdom to Overcome Biology (01:43:12) Where to Find Rob

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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11 Harsh Stoic Truths To Improve Your Life - Ryan Holiday - #795 Jun 10, 2024

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Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author.

Stoicism is like the hot new girl in school. A popular, perfect blend of ancient philosophy which is applicable to modern challenges. Given that Ryan is probably the world's most famous Stoicism expert, what are the most important insights he's learned about how to apply this wisdom to daily life?

Expect to learn why Ryan doesn’t talk about the projects he’s working on before finishing them, why Ryan thinks that competition is for losers, how self belief is overrated, what Ryan’s morning routine and typical day looks like, why Broicism has found a new lease of life, the importance of taking responsibility for yourself instead of other people and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Talking Vs Doing (05:34) Run a Race With Yourself (11:19) Life-Changing Decisions Are Never Simple (20:13) The Value of Going Through Difficulty (29:40) Be Quiet, Work Hard & Stay Healthy (40:00) Be Clear on What Success Is (55:48) Stop Wanting Things to Be Easy (01:03:02) Self-Improvement as a Parent (01:12:07) Is Justice the Most Important Virtue? (01:22:40) Why Gandhi Was Such a Genius (01:32:04) How Marcus Aurelius Kept His Integrity (01:44:34) How to Know If You’re Doing the Right Thing (01:55:20) The Rise of Stoicism Among Young Men (02:05:32) Where to Find Ryan

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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The 4 Secrets To Get Rich In A Broken Economy - Scott Galloway - #794 Jun 08, 2024

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Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at the New York University Stern School of Business, a public speaker, entrepreneur and an author.

The modern economy is a confusing mess. Inflation, interest rates, wage stagnation, property prices. It's all complex and may feel like you're swimming up stream. Thankfully Scott has broken down his entire wealth strategy into an algorithm of 4 steps which anyone can follow.

Expect to learn why wealth is a whole-person project, what all financially successful people have in common, how to forgive yourself when you fall short, why following your passion is often a bad idea, the importance of physical fitness for financial wealth and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Stop Following Your Passion (04:32) Do What You’re Great At (13:59) How to Achieve Financial Security (28:00) Skills for Becoming Better at Networking (37:06) Link Between Fitness & Financial Health (43:12) Forgiving Yourself When You Fall Short (52:32) What Is & Isn’t Worth Spending Money On (59:28) A Different Way to View Taxes (01:06:23) Where to Find Scott

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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The New Science Of Using Protein To Build Muscle - Menno Henselmans - #793 Jun 06, 2024

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Menno Henselmans is a fitness coach, researcher and an author.

The evidence-based nutrition movement is taking off right now. Gone are the days when you trawl random bro forums looking for the special blueberry extract which will improve your protein synthesis. We're using science now baby! So let's speak to a scientist about how to eat for gains.

Expect to learn if your body can actually absorb more than 20g of protein per meal, if flexible dieting or IIFYM is a sustainable approach for weight loss, whether caffeine is an effective fat burner, which foods are best for sleep and recovery, the most underrated bodybuilding foods you should probably eat more of and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) How Much Protein Can Your Body Absorb? (05:10) How Much Protein Do We Actually Need? (10:45) The Protein Placebo Effect (18:16) Thoughts on Flexible Dieting (24:18) Is Caffeine Effective for Building Muscle? (31:23) The Importance of Optimising Appetite (39:02) Sleep’s Impact on Fat & Weight Loss (42:54) How Safe Are Artificial Sweeteners? (49:43) Does a High Protein Diet Impact Longevity? (57:57) New Wave of Glucose Monitor Technology (01:01:25) What People Are Getting Wrong (01:05:58) Is it Worth Obsessing Over Small Details? (01:08:19) Keeping Motivation to Train High (01:13:32) Most Underrated Bodybuilding Food (01:18:05) The Tribal Nature of Diet Culture (01:22:35) Where to Find Menno

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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Fighting A Woman For $1M, Ukraine War & Gordon Ryan - Craig Jones - #792 Jun 03, 2024

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Craig Jones is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, owner of B-Team and Founder of the Craig Jones Invitational.

Craig has decided to go to the front lines of the Ukraine war, and since returning to America has entered an even more dangerous territory - combat tournament promotion. Today we find out which is more ruthless.

Expect to learn the crazy, dangerous parts of the world Craig Jones has been living in recently,the reason Craig Jones is going to fight a woman in August, where you can get $1m dollars in cash from, why combat athletes are all so poor, what it feels like to fire a bazooka why Craig designed sunglasses with a tiny spoon on them and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Craig is Hated by BJJ (06:20) Are Martial Arts Lame? (12:09) Craig’s NonProfit Tournament (22:08) Why Craig is Fighting a Female (27:41) Getting People to Compete (31:23) Gordon Ryan’s Influence on the Sport (37:09) Philosophy of Life-Changing Money (43:34) What it Takes to Be a BJJ Champion (51:15) Testing for Steroids in BJJ (56:35) From Competitor to Organiser (01:00:36) MMA Compared to BJJ (01:08:35) Being on the Frontline of War (01:16:45) Why Craig Visited Chernobyl (01:22:20) Joining Ukrainian Firearm Training (01:26:31) How Ukrainians Viewed Craig (01:34:37) Why Craig Finds Kazakhstan Interesting (01:41:04) What Motivates Craig? (01:48:18) Where Craig Wants to Go Next (01:52:26) The Next Leaders in BJJ (01:55:19) The Risks of Running the Tournament (02:01:21) Where to Find Craig

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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