In this memoir, Flea takes readers on a personal tour of his early life, from his childhood in Australia to his teenage years in New York City and finally to Los Angeles. Through humorous anecdotes, poetical meditations, and occasional flights of fantasy, Flea recounts his experiences with family, friends, music, and drugs. He found a sense of family among musicians, artists, and outsiders in Los Angeles and discovered a higher meaning through music. The book is written in a unique, jazz-inflected prose style, reflecting Flea's vibrant and honest narrative voice[1][2][5].
In 'Can't Hurt Me,' David Goggins shares his astonishing life story, from a childhood marred by poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse to becoming a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The book reveals Goggins' philosophy, known as the '40% Rule,' which suggests that most people only tap into 40% of their capabilities. He provides a wealth of practical strategies and principles for personal development, emphasizing self-discipline, accountability, and the necessity of embracing discomfort to unlock personal transformation. Goggins' story and advice serve as a blueprint for readers to push past their perceived limits, confront their fears, and unleash their full potential.
Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth[2][4][5].
In this book, David Epstein examines the success of generalists in various fields, including sports, arts, music, invention, forecasting, and science. He argues that generalists, who often find their path late and juggle multiple interests, are more creative, agile, and able to make connections that specialists cannot. Epstein uses stories and research studies to show that wide sampling and late specialization can be more valuable than early specialization, especially in complex and unpredictable environments. He also discusses the distinction between 'kind' and 'wicked' learning environments and the importance of balancing specialization with range for long-term success[2][4][5].
Welcome to ‘Roll On’, the semi-bi-weekly version of the podcast where we ramble on matters of interest across culture, sports, art, literature, politics, self-betterment, and more.
As always, my co-host is Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activist, veteran journalist, and David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is also the author of One Breath and still uses the ‘new dad’ excuse to avoid working on his novel.
Today we celebrate episode 700 (700!) with an update on personal goings on, cover headlines from the world of endurance, share highlights from recent travels, banter on wealth inequality, answer a few listener questions, and more.
Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube
Show notes:+ MORE: bit.ly/richroll700
Specific topics discussed in today’s episode include:
- Rich’s recent visit to London;
-
centenarian Mike Fremont’s meal plan;
- headlines from the world of obscure sports: swimming, ultrarunning & freediving;
- thoughts on 20-somethings prioritizing experience over career;
- the cultural implications behind the recent attack of Salman Rushdie;
- wealth inequality (and the Sydney Sweeney backlash);
- culture war profiteering;
- the impact of the internet on journalism, discourse & focus; and
- fun
In addition, we answer the following listener questions:
- How do you balance accomplishing your goals with meeting the needs of your loved ones and family?
- Is it unrealistic to look for a partner that aligns with all of your values?
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Thank you to Adam from Fort Collins and Anita From New Zealand for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page, or better yet leave a voicemail at(424) 235-4626.
Peace + Plants,
Rich
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