The Importance of Good Moderation

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"I never thought I would see the day where having good manners would be an asymmetric advantage," he said. "You get people who are just unbelievably rude because there are no repercussions on the other end." He added that cyberbullying is not like an extension of physical bullying, but it's a new thing for millennials to deal with. The best behaved students now in their twenties had all incredibly strict rules about the internet and social media until they were 18-years-old according to his former high school tutor.

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