Because of the internet because of what it makes possible for us we can now change up our peer group. Maybe you have a physical condition that prevents you from getting out very much. I want to be doing and that's why I'm here with you No excuse reason number four Now is the greatest time on the planet Earth to ever be alive as a human. You've got to you feel like you just got to stay where you are and make do from your apartment or your house. But thanks to the internet though my friend you can have friends online And I know what people say they say well those aren't real friendships. That's again Bullshit friendships are what you make them. They don
This week, I invite you to tune out the continual stream of fear mongering and "doom and gloom" stories, and consider this: By every measurable statistic, life on Earth is better now than it ever has been. Yes, we still have problems that need solving... No, we're not perfect...but we're better than ever. This week, I'm giving you 5 reasons why now is the best time to be alive.
[00:22] My premise: Things are better, and can get better still. [04:35] Why pessimists are fools, and optimists have a better life [06:40]Reason 1: Things are better than ever [07:25]Reason 2: The internet [09:47]Reason 3: Anybody can do anything [12:40]Reason 4: We can change our peer group [15:15]Reason 5: You can no longer escape your past [16:55] So...What do we do now? [18:42] The most profitable way to do business [20:24] Grow in the structure of good mental health [22:49] The 20:1 ratio (give 20x's more than you ask) [24:42] Use your modern brain [27:24] Have an intentional mindset
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