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The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Performers - Peter Diamandis - #579 Jan 21, 2023

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Peter Diamandis is an engineer, physician, founder of the X Prize Foundation and cofounder of Singularity University.

If you got rid of Elon Musk's money, or Steve Jobs' factories, they would likely still end up in a successful place because of their mindset. Peter has incubated some of the fastest growing and most innovative CEOs, businesses and performers and developed a number of rules around how to optimise your mental state.

Expect to learn the practises that Peter teaches his students to maximise their mindset's effectiveness, the most important principles of developing a big vision for life, how to overcome negativity and limiting beliefs, whether Peter believes humans are going to be able to live to 120 soon, what's happening with space tourism and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (01:59) Peter’s Journey to Where He Is Now (08:48) How Technology Will Help Us to Love Life (13:13) The Source of our Culture of Cynicism (19:40) Steps to Having an Abundance Mindset (26:58) How Our Bodies Are Dealing With Complex Lives (40:54) Experience with Stem Cell Treatment (43:58) Peter’s Supplement Routine (47:06) Should We Eat Less Red Meat? (54:38) Biggest Tips for Longevity (56:20) Where to Find Peter

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Lessons From The World's Longest Study On Happiness - Dr Robert Waldinger - #578 Jan 19, 2023

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Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, Zen priest and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest-running study of adult life ever conducted.

What makes for a good life? That was one of the main questions I asked myself when I began this podcast. A far easier solution would have been to speak to Dr Waldinger as his team has been researching thousands of the same individuals for 75 years to answer this question definitively.

Expect to learn how you operate a longitudinal study that spans more time than any researcher's career, just how in depth this study went with brain scans and blood tests, what the most important factors which determined life happiness were, how many friends people should have, whether being married makes you live longer, what role achievement has on happiness and much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (00:16) Logistics of The World’s Longest Happiness Study (09:09) Why the Study Focuses on Happiness (12:34) Biggest Misconceptions of What Makes a Happy Life (17:42) Defining Happiness (27:14) Why Do Relationships Matter So Much? (35:43) How Self-centred Actions Lead to Lower Happiness (38:02) What to Look for in an Intimate Partner (44:32) Can Friendships Replace Marriage? (47:34) How Relationships Benefit Health (54:49) Influence of Childhood on Future Relationships (57:58) Is Happiness Based on Luck? (1:02:18) Is Current Society Conducive to Happiness? (1:05:34) What’s Next for the Study? (1:07:39) Where to Find Dr Waldinger

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This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577 Jan 16, 2023

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David Goggins is a retired United States Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, triathlete, public speaker and an author.

The ability to overcome challenges in life is one we will all need sooner or later. Make no mistake, discomfort is coming for you whether you're ready or not. Goggins happens to be one of the best individuals on earth at dealing with hard things and after a long time without any podcast appearances, I met him in Vegas to find out what new insights he's uncovered.

Expect to learn what most people get wrong about motivation, Goggins' thoughts on claims that SEAL selection is too hard, what the most painful experience of his life was, the danger of success making you soft, why he ran the MOAB 240 twice with no knee cartilage, why he recorded a mixtape of insults from the internet, how to overcome laziness, what David's entire daily routine looks like and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (00:33) David's New Career of Smoke Jumping (07:00) The Danger of Success Making You Soft (13:21) Is SEAL Selection Too Harsh? (17:54) Running the Moab 240 (23:40) David's One-Second Decision Theory (32:11) When Moab Round #2 Wrecked David’s Ass (36:03) The Most Painful Pursuit Of David's Life (42:52) Why Make a Mixtape of Hate Messages? (53:33) What People Get Wrong About Motivation (57:49) David’s Daily Routine (1:01:31) How to Build Unshakable Confidence (1:07:52) Sharing David’s Mother’s Difficult Experiences (1:17:57) Why David Went Back to See His Tyrannical Father (1:24:53) Speaking up Against Bullying (1:32:56) What it Was Like Being Studied By Andrew Huberman (1:37:45) The Loneliness of Elite Performance (1:44:45) Being Friends with Joe Rogan & The Rock (1:49:31) What’s Next for David?

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Does Psychology Have A Negative View Of Masculinity? - Dr John Barry - #576 Jan 14, 2023

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Dr John Barry is a Chartered Psychologist and Professional Researcher, Co-Founder of The Centre for Male Psychology and a leading expert in men’s mental health.

Men and women both need help with their mental wellbeing, now more than ever. Yet there seems to be a particular blindness when it comes to men's psychology and how to treat it, plus how to effectively communicate with men about their issues.

Expect to learn why traditional masculinity is seen as problematic by the American Psychological Association, the most important factors that impact the wellbeing of a sample of over 4,000 men, the unique challenges that male psychology poses, how important it is for men to have a partner in life, whether men staring at women should be made illegal and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (00:18) The Need for a Centre for Male Psychology (08:09) Does Male Gender Blindness Exist? (16:05) What Therapists Are Taught About Traditional Masculinity (22:39) Dr Barry’s Thoughts on the Term ‘Toxic Masculinity’ (29:00) How Society’s View of Masculinity Impacts Male Well-being (40:38) When Did Psychology’s Negative Bias Towards Men Begin? (44:14) Outcome of Boys from Fatherless Homes (47:19) Unique Challenges for Men in Managing Mental Health (57:16) The Rise & Consequences of Loneliness in Men (1:06:59) Where to Find Dr Barry

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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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Why You Should Take The White Pill - Michael Malice - #575 Jan 12, 2023

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Michael Malice is an author, political commentator & podcaster.

The 1900s saw some of the worst atrocities in human history. Evil was abound and the bad guys were on top a lot, with the Soviet Union being one of the most brutal examples. Given this, what reason do we have for any hope in the modern world?

Expect to learn just how brutal the Soviet jails and gulags were, the torture methods used to extract confessions, how the Western Press were complicit in covering up Russian crimes, the incredible heroism and ingenuity used by people to get through the Berlin wall, why the bad guys don't have to win, Michael's justification for there always being hope and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (02:13) Do the Public Know Anything About the Cold War? (07:20) Michael’s Message of Hope (12:35) Why is Cynicism So Prevalent in Society? (19:02) Why Ayn Rand’s Speech is Important (24:39) The Inability to Foresee Consequences of Communism (32:12) Political Philosophy at the Start of the 20th Century (39:53) Fundamental Philosophy of the Soviet Union (52:40) Marxism’s Goal of Global Communism (1:00:57) The Most Brutal Aspects of the Soviet Union (1:08:46) Who Was Walter Duranty? (1:13:07) Soviet Tactics to Arrest Innocent People (1:22:03) Soviet Methods of Torture (1:33:10) The Importance of the Berlin Wall (1:40:42) Reasons for Hope (1:53:09) Our Present Fight Against Evil (2:02:47) Michael’s Experience of Writing the Book

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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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600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman - #574 Jan 09, 2023

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I hit 600k Subscribers on YouTube!!

To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter, Locals and Instagram, so here's another 90 minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible. As always there's some great questions in here about whether Lex Fridman is coming on the podcast, who the most overrated thinker is and my plans for 2023.

Expect to learn what my thoughts are on masculinity being in a crisis, my best advice for men in their 20's, whether it's possible to have a well meaning conversation about the Left without calling everyone woke, where I buy my t-shirts from, who I want to bring on the show in 2023, my biggest tips for starting a YouTube channel, why it's a good thing that Newton didn't have Twitter and much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (01:02) Chris’s Spotify Listenership (02:03) Returning to College Later in Life (03:05) Changing Opinion on Birth Control (04:56) Recommended Books (05:20) Micro-dosing Mushrooms in Vegas (06:12) ‘Does Bruno Mars Is Gay?’ (06:24) Writing a Book (08:26) Hitting 600K Subs (09:41) Back Troubles (10:47) January Special Guest (12:24) Chris’s Uni Accommodation (13:02) Foregoing Relationships for Self-Improvement (15:00) Who in Self-Help is Overrated? (15:58) 2 Million Subscribers? (16:29) Chris’s Relationship with Alcohol (18:03) Are We in a Masculinity Crisis? (22:00) Why Chris Cut His Afro (22:59) Obsession with Evolutionary Psychology (25:11) Advice for a Party-Hard Guy (27:58) Spaghetti Fingers or Lasagne Feet? (28:59) Sam Harris (29:57) Stupid Guests (31:00) Would Chris Be Successful if He Was Ugly? (33:55) A Dream Guest for 2023 (35:56) F***, Marry, Kill: Rogan, Schulz, Peterson (37:00) Justin Timberlake Hair (37:15) Influence of Andrew Huberman (38:36) Abstaining from Alcohol (38:52) Is Athletic Greens Worth the Hype? (39:25) How Careful is Chris About Guest Selection? (41:54) Most Under-appreciated Modern Thinker (42:53) How to Find Good Friends (45:29) Chris’s Involvement in the Nightclub Business (46:36) Will Chris Host Rogan? (47:00) Greatest Achievement (48:14) Tips for Starting a Channel (50:47) Difference Between the Radical & Sensible Left (53:57) Origin of Bro Science (55:15) Being Surrounded by Negative People (56:20) Do You Need a Platform to Start a Podcast? (58:25) Is Chris Still Hungry? (1:00:41) Marriage & Children (1:01:30) Continuing to Find New Content (1:03:08) Popularity of Dating Shows (1:05:11) Matthew Walker (1:06:11) Was Jocko Difficult to Deal With? (1:07:33) Favourite Evolutionary Psychology Books (1:08:15) Is it Safe to Workout Commando? (1:08:24) Avoiding YouTube Censorship (1:09:12) Chris’s Background Lights (1:09:39) Number 1 Life Hack (1:09:53) Best Advice for Guys in Their 20’s (1:10:22) Adapting YouTube Styles for 2023 (1:11:43) Having Direct Conversations in the Manosphere (1:13:09) Avoiding Controversy (1:14:14) Collaborating with Lex Fridman (1:14:48) Does Chris Meditate? (1:15:34) Where Does Chris Buy His T-Shirts? (1:16:08) Becoming a Better Mother (1:16:33) How to Settle Down Young (1:17:35) Favourite UK City (1:17:40) Is Chris on TRT? (1:17:49) Opinion on Andrew Tate (1:18:02) Trimming Pubes (1:18:18) What Chris Thinks of WEF & Jews (1:18:47) Did Historical Figures Benefit from Not Having the Internet? (1:19:41) Seeking Progression (1:20:50) What Trait Should Bring a Higher Status? (1:21:56) End of Year Review (1:22:36) Michael Malice

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How Did Human Morality Evolve? - Dr Victor Kumar - #573 Jan 07, 2023

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Dr Victor Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Boston University, part of the Mind & Morality Lab's Moral Psychology Research Group and an author.

Morality might seem like something that exists independently of humans. Things are either good or bad, the current evolutionary state humans in in should not impact this judgement. Yet it seems that culture and evolution heavily influenced each other, and they influenced morality too.

Expect to learn why Asian people get red faces when they drink alcohol, which moral emotions can be detected in chimpanzees, why sympathy can be seen as investment advice, how come some people can consume milk and others can't, whether moral grandstanding and performative empathy on Twitter can be explained by evolution, the reason for altruism existing and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (00:32) Is Evolution Relevant to Morality? (06:50) How Dr Kumar Defines Morality (14:10) Features of the Human Moral Mind (19:05) Why Humans Differ to Chimps on Respect (29:11) Are There Bad & Good Emotions? (35:06) When Humans Developed Moral Emotions (43:12) How General Altruism Evolved in Humans (47:55) Evolution of Virtue-Signalling (51:23) Did Religiosity Evolve? (1:06:23) Is Morality Objective? (1:14:33) Where to Find Dr Kumar

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Life Hacks 210 - #572 Jan 05, 2023

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Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for a new year's Life Hacks episode.

Sit back & enjoy as we run through our favourite tools, apps, websites, strategies & resources for a productive and efficient life.

Expect to learn the best sleep supplements we've found, how to get served faster at every restaurant, how to fix tennis elbow, why you need multiple gym memberships, a fix for caffeine dependency, Jonny's best new app for tracking your diet, how to beat procrastination, where to find the secret Pret a Manger in Heathrow Terminal 5, how to never lose your way during a speech again and much more...

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(00:00) Intro (01:22) Do An Annual Review (07:03) Red Light Therapy Box (13:22) Remember Your Server’s Name (16:51) Rotate Your Training Days (18:42) Eat Your Most Boring Meal Post-Workout (20:48) Have Multiple Gym Memberships (25:11) Cronometer, MacroFactor & Athletic Greens (30:56) Theraband Flexbar (36:25) Leave Sentences Part Finished (39:26) Huberman’s Sleep Cocktail (49:24) How to Recover in a Speech (51:43) Use Caffeine Every Other Day (56:12) Gamify Mundane or Difficult Tasks (1:02:00) Jonny’s Decaffeination Routine (1:04:52) Install a USB Socket in the Bathroom (1:08:15) Use a Safety Bar (1:17:15) Scroll Down to Use Spotlight (1:18:18) Heathrow Hacks (1:20:49) Brass Against on YouTube (1:22:37) Use a Nose Strip (1:27:39) Request Room Turn Down Service in Hotels (1:29:10) What the Guys Have Been Watching (1:42:57) Where to Find Jonny & Yusef

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How Do Women Compete For Partners? - Joyce Benenson - #571 Jan 02, 2023

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Joyce Benenson is a lecturer of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University whose research focuses on human social structures and sex differences in competition and cooperation.

We're often told that men are more competitive, more status-driven and more ruthless with rivals for potential mates. In reality doesn't seem to be true, the difference is that women's competition takes a more subtle, cynical and sophisticated route to drive away their competitors.

Expect to learn how women compete for status, why women exclude more than men, why women who promote an egalitarian world are less charitable than you might think, how you can interfere with a rivals' relationship without getting caught, the usefulness of gossip as an enforcement mechanism and much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (00:37) What is Unique in Female Competition? (09:27) Why Girls Should Be Subtle about Educational Success (16:15) The Dark Reason for Females Being More Egalitarian (25:32) Female Competition in Sexual Selection (34:10) Are Women More Anti-social than Men? (39:15) Why Boys & Girls Have Different Childhood Toys (44:31) Do Women Avoid Physical Methods of Conflict? (48:25) Society’s Denial of Differences Between Sexes (52:58) Women Interfering in Rival Relationships (1:00:38) Are Men Becoming More Feminised? (1:05:02) How Joyce Has Avoided Controversy (1:07:20) Where to Find Joyce

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