In this book, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health. The book aims to replace the outdated medical framework with a personalized, proactive strategy for longevity, focusing on creating the best individual plan for long-term health. It covers topics such as the limitations of cholesterol tests, underdiagnosed liver conditions, the importance of exercise, and the integration of overall health with relational health.
Originally published in 2005, Poor Charlie's Almanack is a collection of eleven talks delivered by Charles T. Munger between 1986 and 2007. Edited by Peter D. Kaufman, this book draws on Munger's extensive knowledge across various fields to provide a framework for rational and rigorous approaches to life, learning, and decision-making. It is renowned for its sharp wit and rhetorical flair, making it an essential read for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to enhance their wisdom and critical thinking skills.
In 'The 4-Hour Body,' Tim Ferriss shares the results of over a decade of self-experimentation and research, involving hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and thousands of hours of personal testing. The book covers more than 50 topics, including how to lose weight quickly, gain muscle without steroids, sleep less and perform better, and improve sexual health. Ferriss emphasizes the importance of finding the smallest changes that produce the biggest results, making it accessible for readers to achieve significant improvements in their physical health and performance.
Eliezer Yudkowsky's "Inadequate Equilibria" explores the concept of how systems, particularly social and economic ones, can become stuck in suboptimal states due to flawed incentives and cognitive biases. The book argues that identifying and challenging these 'inadequate equilibria' is crucial for progress and improvement. Yudkowsky uses examples from various fields to illustrate his points, emphasizing the importance of rationality and critical thinking in navigating complex systems. He highlights the role of individual action in disrupting these equilibria and creating positive change. The book's insights are relevant to a wide range of fields, including economics, technology, and social dynamics.
In 'Suggestible You,' Erik Vance delves into the groundbreaking science of our suggestible minds, examining how placebos, hypnosis, false memories, and neurology impact our health and well-being. Drawing on centuries of research and interviews with leading experts, Vance takes readers on a fascinating journey from Harvard’s research labs to a witch doctor’s office in Mexico and an alternative medicine school in China. The book highlights the surprising ways our expectations and beliefs influence our responses to pain, disease, and everyday events, offering a compelling look at the connection between our minds and bodies.
In this book, General Stanley McChrystal and Anna Butrico present a new way to understand and manage risk. Instead of focusing on the probability of events, they emphasize the importance of managing the interface through which risks can be controlled. The authors identify ten dimensions of control—communication, narrative, structure, technology, diversity, bias, action, timing, adaptability, and leadership—that can be adjusted to maintain a healthy 'Risk Immune System.' Drawing on examples from military history, business, and other fields, the book provides practical exercises and insights to help individuals and organizations prepare for and respond to various types of risk.
Dans "The Scout Mindset", Julia Galef explore la différence entre deux approches mentales : le "Mindset du Soldat", axé sur la défense de ses croyances, et le "Mindset du Scout", qui privilégie la recherche de la vérité, même si cela remet en question ses propres convictions. L'auteure argumente que le Mindset du Scout est essentiel pour une prise de décision rationnelle et efficace. Le livre propose des outils et des techniques pour cultiver ce Mindset, en encourageant l'ouverture d'esprit, la remise en question et l'acceptation de l'incertitude. Galef utilise des exemples concrets et des anecdotes pour illustrer ses points, rendant le livre accessible à un large public. L'ouvrage est une invitation à adopter une approche plus objective et plus rigoureuse dans la formation de ses opinions et dans la prise de décisions.
In 'The Paleo Solution,' Robb Wolf combines cutting-edge research from genetics, biochemistry, and anthropology to advocate for a return to the ancestral diet. The book proposes that modern humans should eat in a way that mimics the dietary habits of our Paleolithic ancestors, focusing on whole, unprocessed foods such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, while avoiding grains, legumes, dairy products, and refined sugars. Wolf provides practical advice, meal plans, and real-life success stories to help readers transition to a Paleo lifestyle, which can lead to significant health improvements including better blood sugar control, lower cholesterol levels, reduced inflammation, and improved weight management.
In 'Wired to Eat', Robb Wolf explains how our genetics are working against us in the modern world of highly palatable foods. The book delves into the science behind appetite regulation, the impact of sleep, stress, and community on health, and introduces the concept of personalized nutrition. It includes a 30-Day Reset program to normalize appetite regulation and a 7-Day Carb Test to determine individual carbohydrate tolerance. The book also discusses ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting as potential tools for health improvement. Wolf emphasizes that each person's metabolism and nutritional needs are distinct, advocating for a personalized approach to dieting rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
The novel tells the story of Sam Damon, a soldier committed to honor and duty, and his lifelong adversary, Courtney Massengale, who advances through ambition and connections. The narrative spans multiple conflicts, from the trenches of World War I to the jungles of World War II and the battlegrounds of Vietnam. It explores the complexities of military life, leadership, and the personal sacrifices that accompany military service. Through Sam Damon's journey, the book articulates profound lessons on service, ethics, and the realities of conflict, making it a tribute and a somber reflection on military life and universal themes of integrity, family, and sacrifice.
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited.
The episode features segments from episode #86 "General Stan McChrystal on Eating One Meal Per Day, Special Ops, and Mental Toughness" and #611 "Liv Boeree, Poker and Life — Core Strategies, Turning $500 into $1.7M, Cage Dancing, Game Theory, and Metaphysical Curiosities"
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:57] Notes about this supercombo format.
[07:01] Enter General Stanley McChrystal.
[07:24] One meal a day.
[08:52] Daily exercise routines and their importance.
[14:04] The book most gifted.
[15:15] A major course correction at West Point.
[19:33] Vetting, selecting, and educating candidates for combat.
[21:41] "No-win" leadership roleplaying.
[25:21] Underrated military leaders.
[27:17] Audiobooks.
[29:13] What books make Stan's reading list?
[30:29] Hopeless dilemmas and managing self-talk in high-pressure environments.
[37:09] Enter Liv Boeree.
[37:35] Youthful obsessions.
[42:04] How poker entered the picture.
[49:45] The qualities that made Liv excel at poker from the start.
[55:55] Liv's advice to a newcomer wanting to learn poker.
[1:04:54] What Liv's eight-week poker education curriculum might look like.
[1:11:31] Failure points that might discourage someone during this curriculum.
[1:13:35] Red mist, white noise, and fast math.
[1:19:37] Volcano-induced tournament participation and self-regulation.
[1:28:27] A skeptic's experiences with the unexplainable.
[1:44:19] How does Liv rationally coexist with these experiences?
[1:48:09] How to become a better skeptic.
[1:54:18] Inadequate Equilibria and Moloch.
[1:59:14] Parting thoughts.
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