Navigating Adolescent Brain Plasticity and Modern Relationships

• Why do men fall into the trap of being a provider first? (2:22)

• The power and value of adoption. (6:42)

• The different kinds of fatherhood. (11:54)

• How dopamine lies behind all addiction. (17:32)

• The dangers of pornography for young men. (22:24)

• The three macronutrients to happiness. (28:12)

• The cult of youth. (31:07)

• The secrets of a successful marriage. (36:06)

• Tactical methods to improve your happiness. (39:40)

• Why men become men when they become fathers. (47:25)

• Loving people is different than using them. (49:22)

• Educators rather than influencers. (53:03)

• The importance of having a transcendental practice. (55:23)

• Electing the hard thing because you chose the divine path. (58:25)

• The problem with being an activist rather than a volunteer. (1:00:51)

• The love vs. fear polarity. (1:05:44)

• Managing the pain so it's no longer managing you. (1:09:00)

• Experience and reps matter. (1:17:26)

• Gambling is an interesting dopamine phenomenon. (1:20:07)

• Entrepreneurial orientation spectrum. (1:22:30)

• The five dimensions of human personality. (1:29:25)

• The "I" self vs. the "me" self. (1:33:36)

• Life is a pilgrimage. (1:40:38)

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• From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Book by Arthur C. Brooks

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• Research: Why Immigrants Are More Likely to Become Entrepreneurs

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