Infinite Loops

Ed Latimore — The Difference Between Being Liked and Being Respected (EP.154)

Apr 6, 2023

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Introduction

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The Cost of Doing Business

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How to Get a Book Deal

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How to Be a Great Dad

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The Art of Learning but Can't Hurt Me

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Coffee So Black: A Different Type of Joke

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The History of the Irish and the World

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The Importance of Understanding Addiction

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The Importance of Connection in Recovery

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The Importance of Thinking Strategically

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How to Protect Yourself From Traumatic Experiences

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The Importance of Learning From Your Mom

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How to Make Progress Without Pain

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The Importance of Homeostasis

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The Power of Premeditating

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The Power of Writing

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The Importance of Filtering Things Through

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The Power of Words of Vacuum

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How to Sell a Million Copy of Your Book

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The Importance of External Validation of Recognizing Your Skills

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How to Be the Emperor of the World for One Day

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The Importance of Good Moderation

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome Ed Latimore back for his second Infinite Loops appearance.

Ed is a best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer, competitive chess player, Physics graduate, father, and husband. He joins us to discuss stoicism, progress & pain, demonstrating authenticity, being liked vs. being respected, and a whole lot more. Important Links:

Show Notes:

New child; new house; new book
How Ed’s new book has developed
Humor and progress
Understanding addiction
Being liked vs being respected
“Stoicism found me”
Is progress possible without pain?
“Humans are very bad at the future”
Demonstrating authenticity
Being cast as a father figure
What’s next for Ed
Ed’s three step process for self-improvement
“I don't think any situation has ever gotten worse because someone has good manners.”

Books Mentioned:

The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs who Shaped Silicon Valley; by Jimmy Soni
The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance; by Josh Waitzkin
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds; by David Goggins
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life; by Mark Manson