The Joe Rogan Experience #2412 - Adam Carolla
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Nov 14, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Adam Carolla, a comedian and podcast host, dives into a range of thought-provoking topics. He discusses the curious way time accelerates as we age and the importance of being coachable for success. Adam shares insights on the value of having a trade, the impact of video games on real passions, and criticisms of LA's slow rebuilding after disasters. They also touch on navigating controversial COVID narratives, the dynamics of tribe behavior, and the necessity of embracing scary opportunities to spur personal growth.
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Change Is Humanity's Greatest Gift
- People who change are using one of humanity's greatest gifts: the ability to alter how they think and behave.
- Squandering that gift by refusing to grow makes humans no different than other animals.
Be Coachable To Progress Faster
- Being coachable and absorbing criticism is a key predictor of improvement across disciplines.
- Learning to separate criticism from self-worth lets you climb skill ladders faster.
Skills Anchor Confidence
- Having tangible skills or a trade gives people confidence and reduces insecurity.
- Many are anxious because they never found a craft or expertise to own.