#525 - 500k Q&A - Casual Sex, Political Idiots & Dealing With Depression

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Sep 12, 2022

Celebrate reaching 500k subscribers with a candid Q&A, tackling topics like casual sex and political figures. Discover insights on reading habits, alcohol moderation, and personal growth. Explore the significance of meditation and addressing men's issues in modern society. Hear reflections on navigating challenges, relationships, and mental health, with practical advice for young listeners. The conversation balances humor and depth, emphasizing community support and the importance of meaningful connections in today's world.

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ADVICE

Standing Desk Tip

If you use a standing desk, get a small stool.
Put one foot on the stool to reduce lower back tension.

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Efficient Article Reading

Use "Send to Kindle for Chrome" to read articles efficiently.
It converts web pages into Kindle documents, creating a backlog of short reads.

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Meditation Journey

Chris Williamson has done over 1,000 meditation sessions.
He started with Headspace, then used Shinzen Young's "Five Ways".

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The Power of Books and Mindfulness

06:34 • 4min

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Meditation, Podcasting, and Personal Growth

10:39 • 23min

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Navigating Personal Beliefs and Life Advice

33:29 • 4min

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Navigating Men's Issues in Modern Society

37:43 • 13min

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Personal Reflections on Alcohol and Caffeine Consumption

51:04 • 2min

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Navigating Challenges and Growth

53:23 • 24min

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Navigating Relationships After Roe v. Wade

01:17:02 • 13min

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Navigating Pressure and Staying Present

In this book, Jordan B. Peterson offers twelve profound and practical rules for living a meaningful life. He argues that happiness is a fleeting and unpredictable goal, and instead, people should seek meaning as a defense against the suffering inherent in life. The book is divided into chapters, each representing one of the twelve rules, such as 'Stand up straight with your shoulders back,' 'Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping,' and 'Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient). ' Peterson draws on examples from his clinical practice, personal life, cutting-edge psychology, philosophy, and ancient myths to provide a guide for personal improvement and coping with adversity.

The Ape that Understood the Universe

Steve Stewart-Williams

The book delves into how humans evolved from mere apes into beings capable of reshaping the planet and understanding the universe. It draws on evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory to explain human behavior, sex differences, sexual behavior, altruistic tendencies, and culture. The author uses the perspective of a hypothetical alien scientist to examine human nature, highlighting how genes and memes interact to shape our species. The book discusses the evolution of culture, including the natural selection of memes, and how this transformation has enabled humans to dominate the planet and explore beyond it.

Tools of Titans

The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

Tools of Titans is a comprehensive guide to achieving peak performance and personal transformation. The book is divided into three main sections: Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise. It features insights and strategies from over 200 interviews with successful individuals such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ariana Huffington, and many others. Ferriss highlights common patterns among these high achievers, including daily meditation, disciplined routines, and the ability to turn weaknesses into strengths. The book is designed to be a resource for continuous learning and improvement, providing actionable advice and tools for readers to enhance their health, wealth, and wisdom.

The Expectation Effect

How Your Mindset Can Change Your World

David Robson

In 'The Expectation Effect', David Robson delves into the cutting-edge science of how our mindset influences every facet of our lives. The book highlights the power of the expectation effect, where what we believe can significantly impact our reality. Robson discusses topics such as the placebo and nocebo effects, how expectations can affect health outcomes, and how reframing our thoughts can improve fitness, reduce anxiety, and even extend our lives. The book is backed by extensive research and provides practical advice on managing expectations to achieve a better life.

I hit 500k 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 Andrew Tate should have been banned, whether I'm autistic and my views on casual sex.

Expect to learn how long I spend reading each day, how rarely I drink alcohol and caffeine, whether I think the Red Pill is positive for young men, how to avoid the gravitational pull of mediocrity, how I dealt with depression in my 20's, whether I'll be writing a book and doing live events, whether I'd bring Peter Thiel on the show and much more...

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