The "What is Money?" Show
The Art of Alpha: Tom Bilyeu's Guide to Modern Masculinity (WiM483)
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Quick takeaways
- Investing money is frustrating for the speaker, preferring art and business creation over investing.
- Integrated individuals are highlighted for adaptability using both masculine and feminine energies.
- Empowerment of women's roles in traditional feminine tasks is emphasized by the speaker.
- Philosophy should remain practical and useful to avoid becoming mere intellectual exercise.
- Wisdom is the practical application of utility over time for better decision-making.
- Money holds a religious quality, serving as a powerful facilitator of opportunities.
Deep dives
Investing Money and Masculinity
Investing money frustrates the speaker, who prefers to focus on making money rather than investing. The idea of having to invest money due to the corrupt financial system is perceived as unfair. The speaker views himself as an artist first and business owner second, desiring to control art through business. While willing to outsource investing to his wife, she lacks interest and proficiency.
Financial Journey and Investing
The speaker delves into his financial journey, driven by the necessity to invest money due to the flawed financial system. He expresses frustration in having to invest, preferring to create art and businesses. Despite considering outsourcing investing to his wife, she lacks interest and skill in this area.
Integrated Approach to Masculinity and Adaptability
The integrated individual is highlighted as superior due to adaptability and versatility in varying contexts. The speaker emphasizes the importance of leveraging both masculine and feminine energies efficiently. An adaptive approach is deemed beneficial, involving the ability to transition between masculine and feminine traits as per situational demands.
Women Empowered in Feminine Domain
The conversation shifts to the empowerment of women's roles in the traditional feminine sphere. The speaker emphasizes the importance of valuing and understanding feminine qualities, highlighting the extraordinary tasks women fulfill, such as nurturing, creating life, and connecting in ways uniquely different from masculine attributes.
Utility as the Cornerstone of Philosophy
Philosophy is important, but it can cross into intellectual masturbation when it becomes detached from utility in one's life. Utility is the cornerstone that should guide philosophical exploration, ensuring that ideas are practical and applicable.
Wisdom as Practical Utility Over Time
Wisdom is the practical application of utility expressed over time in a form that is easy to understand and transmit. It encapsulates the knowledge of what works and what doesn't, allowing for better decision-making based on proven outcomes.
Money as a Religious Facilitator
Money can take on a religious quality as it becomes a powerful facilitator that opens doors and provides access to resources. While not a traditional religion, money serves as a unifying force that people pursue fervently due to its utility and ability to create opportunities.
The Intersection of Fame, Religion, and Money
Similar to fame, money can hold a religious dimension in how people revere its ability to grant access, influence, and status. It acts as a common denominator in conflicts over resources, often superseding traditional religious beliefs and defining interactions and pursuits.
Bitcoin as a Religion and the Power of Ideas
Bitcoin is likened to a religion in its development phase, with the concept needing propagation like apostles spreading a message. The success of Bitcoin relies on broadening its idea and breaking its branding barriers to prevent idea extinction. The importance of actively advocating and defending the idea, similar to religious beliefs, is crucial for sustaining Bitcoin's impact.
Evolutionary Path to Fulfillment and Meaning of Work
Achieving fulfillment involves hard work to develop relevant skills that serve self and others, contributing to the communal well-being. The evolutionary perspective highlights the essentiality of skills that uplift and sustain both individual and group success, leading to a state of self-respect and fulfillment. The significance of continuous personal and group contributions for lasting contentment is emphasized.
Transitioning into Twilight Years and Future Fulfillment
In preparation for future fulfillment, the strategy encompasses engaging in writing and mentoring, emphasizing personal fulfillment over large-scale impact. The transition may entail focusing on small-scale, intimate mentoring and community engagement, moving away from broad influence. The intention to maintain a sense of purpose by passing on knowledge and aiding smaller groups or individuals is highlighted for a fulfilling twilight phase.
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0:00 - WiM Intro
2:52 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing
3:44 - Masculinity Movement
5:51 - The Art of Leadership
17:08 - Intoxicating Certainty vs Humility
26:08 - Masculine vs Feminine Energy
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