#47 How to Date Like an Athlete (Without Playing Games)
May 18, 2024
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Guest Lakshmi, known as one of the 'Best Guests of 2023' on tech and culture podcast PIVOT, delves into dating analogies with sports. They discuss approaching dating like an athlete, mastering skills, and the impact of actions on relationships. Exploring the parallels between athletics and dating, the podcast offers insights on improving dating 'game'.
View dating as a sport, not a game, to prompt self-reflection and challenge conventional dating norms.
Highlight the importance of continuous learning and improvement in dating, akin to practice and skill development in sports.
Deep dives
Reframing Dating as a Sport
The podcast challenges the traditional view of dating as a game and proposes reframing it as a sport. This new perspective prompts the audience to consider what type of 'dating athlete' they are, whether they are passive observers, actively learning and adapting, or overly focused on statistics rather than personal values. By shifting the focus from winning or losing to athletic pursuits, individuals may approach dating with a different mindset, pushing boundaries and reevaluating conventional dating norms.
Practice and Skill Development in Dating
The podcast draws parallels between dating and sports in terms of the importance of practice and skill development. Athletes understand the need for continuous practice to enhance their performance, yet in dating, people often assume they are naturally good or bad at it. By highlighting the complex set of 'micro skills' within the dating arena, the podcast stresses the value of continuous learning and improvement, challenging the misconception that charm and social skills alone guarantee success in modern dating.
Teamwork and Self-Reflection in Dating
The podcast emphasizes the significance of teamwork and self-reflection in dating, mirroring the dynamics seen in sports. It suggests replacing the concept of teamwork with 'proximity awareness,' where individuals become attuned to others' strengths and play to them. Additionally, it encourages viewers to reflect on their dating 'tape,' examining their actions, strengths, and areas for growth. By adopting an athlete's mindset of constant self-assessment and collaboration, individuals can navigate the complexities of dating more effectively.
What is dating was sport rather than a game? How would that change things and what kind of athlete are you? Lakshmi explores and develops and analogy that could change your "game". Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture
podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067
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