The Importance of Homeostasis

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I'm not a pessimist, by any means. But I'm very good at looking at how things are going to go. Just want me a problem. And if I don't do something about it, it's going to end and plotting that out on one is the best way to get myself ready for what is coming. When you think about your future, here's the other part. Let's say a person is good. What is why they're not good? Whatever a person imagines the future, they imagine it in the best case scenario and they start making decisions based on that. Well, that is a terrible practice because most times it doesn’t happen that way.

This week, we’re delighted to welcome Ed Latimore back for his second Infinite Loops appearance.

Ed is a best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer, competitive chess player, Physics graduate, father, and husband. He joins us to discuss stoicism, progress & pain, demonstrating authenticity, being liked vs. being respected, and a whole lot more. Important Links:

Show Notes:

New child; new house; new book
How Ed’s new book has developed
Humor and progress
Understanding addiction
Being liked vs being respected
“Stoicism found me”
Is progress possible without pain?
“Humans are very bad at the future”
Demonstrating authenticity
Being cast as a father figure
What’s next for Ed
Ed’s three step process for self-improvement
“I don't think any situation has ever gotten worse because someone has good manners.”

Books Mentioned:

The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs who Shaped Silicon Valley; by Jimmy Soni
The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance; by Josh Waitzkin
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds; by David Goggins
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life; by Mark Manson