James Smith, an insightful author and online trainer, dives deep into the complexities of male-female friendships. He discusses how today's societal dynamics have turned potential allies into adversaries. From gym culture to social media influences, he unpacks fitness myths and explores the impact of technology on relationships. Smith also navigates modern feminism and the blurring lines of virtual vs. real-life connections, all while encouraging listeners to embrace discomfort as a path to personal growth.
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Swimmer's Body Illusion
James Smith discusses the "swimmer's body illusion."
People are drawn to certain physiques but don't realize those bodies are often built for the activity, not by it.
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Gym Etiquette
Be mindful of making others uncomfortable in shared spaces like gyms.
Consider how your gaze might be perceived, especially in potentially hostile environments.
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Gender Dynamics
Men and women are often pitted against each other as adversaries.
This tribalism creates unnecessary conflict and ignores the historical necessity of cooperation.
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Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think
Hans Rosling
Ola Rosling
Anna Rosling Rönnlund
In 'Factfulness,' Hans Rosling, along with his son Ola and daughter-in-law Anna, addresses why people systematically get answers wrong about global trends. They identify ten instincts that distort our perspective, such as dividing the world into 'us' and 'them,' the influence of fear-driven media, and the misconception that most things are getting worse. The book argues that, despite its imperfections, the world is in a better state than many believe and provides a framework to see progress clearly by focusing on facts rather than biases.
How to Be Confident
Anna Barnes
This book is designed to help readers work through their insecurities and build confidence. It is filled with practical tips, assertive statements, and activities that aim to empower individuals to overcome whatever is holding them back and embrace their full potential.
James Smith is an author, podcaster, online trainer and not a life coach.
Many men and women no longer see each other as on the same team with a common goal, and instead view them as adversaries who don't play well together. But given that humanity has continued successfully for hundreds of thousands of years, this can't be how it's always been, so why is it now?
Expect to learn why James got in trouble for saying "she's a 10 but...", how convenient activities often get mistaken for enjoyable activities, whether guys can look at girls in the gym or not, whether Elon Musk not buying Twitter is a huge win for him, whether TikTok is a dangerous influence, what you can learn about yourself from the tasks you're avoiding, why people fearing ignorance is making them stupid and much more...
Modern Wisdom 
