Aubrey Marcus, a New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, dives into the art of human optimization. He shares his unconventional experiences with open relationships, revealing how they can enhance monogamy. The power of choice takes center stage as Aubrey emphasizes living authentically, encouraging listeners to pursue happiness without societal pressures. He also discusses the importance of mental wellness and community, especially during tough times, and offers transformative breath work techniques to enhance emotional health.
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Total Human Optimization
Total human optimization considers the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
It emphasizes caring for physical needs while cultivating a supportive mindset.
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Quieting the Mind
Find ways to quiet the mind through meditation or flow practices like ecstatic dance or sports.
Stillness helps you navigate your own path intentionally.
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Stepping Down as CEO
Aubrey Marcus stepped down as CEO of Onnit, realizing his passion lay elsewhere.
He remains involved as founder and chairman, focusing on other pursuits like podcasting and writing.
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In 'Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging', Sebastian Junger delves into the human desire for community and belonging. Drawing from history, psychology, and anthropology, Junger examines why many individuals, including combat veterans, often feel a stronger sense of belonging in tribal or wartime environments than in modern society. He argues that the lack of community in affluent societies can lead to feelings of isolation and depression, while disasters and wars can paradoxically bring people together and foster a sense of unity. The book challenges the notion that modern society is superior to tribal societies, highlighting the benefits of egalitarianism and community found in the latter. Junger also discusses how the absence of these communal bonds can affect veterans returning from war and suggests that societal changes could help reintegrate them and improve overall societal well-being.
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Own the day, own your life
Aubrey Marcus
This book by Aubrey Marcus provides a detailed manual for 'total human optimization.' It offers practical strategies and actionable changes to improve daily habits, covering topics such as workouts, diet, inbox triage, mindfulness, shower temperature, and sex. The book emphasizes the interconnectedness of various aspects of life and how focusing on one day at a time can lead to lifelong healthy choices and improved overall well-being. Drawing from the latest studies and traditional practices, it delivers an optimization philosophy with life-hacking tips, nutritional expertise, brain upgrades, and fitness regimens.
You Deserve MORE out of Life!
Aubrey Marcus is an experimentalist, unconventional fitness junkie, successful entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling Author, and human optimizer. With over 50 MILLION podcast downloads, it’s time to optimize your life with Aubrey Marcus!
Aubrey and I get REAL about how he has challenged social norms and lived life on his own terms. He opens up about being in an open relationship and how polygamy challenged him to combat his own need for validation and supercharge his monogamous marriage with his wife today.
We dive deep into the POWER of CHOICE and unlocking your FREEDOM to live life on your own terms. By practicing your awareness of choice and stop doing things because you “should” do them or because you “have to” do them, you’ll be able to do things because you WANT to do them and open up an entire new world of possibilities and freedom.
The number one wish people make on their deathbed is - “I wish I would have let myself be happier.”
This interview will give you the skills to start living happier NOW, before it’s too late.
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