Chris Williamson, podcaster, YouTuber, and club promoter, joins Joe Rogan to discuss topics such as the contrast between living in Texas and California, the negative impact of luxury beliefs on the underprivileged, the challenges of sudden fame, the psychology of 'othering,' the importance of knowing how to drive a manual car, the encroachment on personal freedoms, hidden and observable metrics in life, control and skill level in martial arts, gender differences in brain structure and sports performance, enhanced games and controversies surrounding steroids, conspiracy theories, various topics including streaking and dating challenges, the rise of non-committal relationships and country music, coordination and manipulation, and celebrities coming out as gay.

From a bullied and unpopular schoolboy to famous party boy appearing on some of the biggest reality shows, Chris Williamson was living the life most men in their twenties dream about. However, to Chris this didn’t feel like his life and he didn’t truly understand himself, instead he was just going through the motions and pretending to be a success.Since then, Chris has been on a constant mission to evolve and follow his ceaseless curiosity. He has used his podcast as his own university degree, talking to the world’s preeminent thinkers and learning alongside his listeners.In this expansive conversation Chris discusses everything from strategies in the fight against imposter syndrome and gaining confidence, the true price of success and what drives successful people, to the game of love and relationships in the modern world.Chris:Youtube: @ChrisWillxInstagram: https://bit.ly/41c1dr5Twitter: https://bit.ly/3UjUc5iFollow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"If you want to try and be your version of someone else, the best that you can hope for is being second best in the world at it" - Chris WilliamsonChris Williamson is a club promoter, TEDx Speaker, YouTuber and Podcaster. His podcast 'Modern Wisdom' shares life lessons from the smartest people on the planet including the likes of Jordan Peterson, Ryan Holiday and James Clear and was born out of Chris' curiosity for self-discovery and post his existential crisis after appearing on Love Island. In the episode Chris tells Ali how he shed the party-boy persona in favour of intellect and meaning before discussing topics like masculinity, role models and the dating market.🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRIS 📹 YouTube Channel  📸 Instagram 🎙Podcast  💻 Website🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin Find any resources mentioned and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/Sponsored by BrilliantThis episode is kindly supported by Brilliant, the best way to learn maths, science and computer science online. Brilliant focuses on helping you learn through interactive courses that work to develop your intuition and first principles knowledge, rather than just memorising methods and facts. Sign up at https://brilliant.org/deepdive - the first 200 people will receive 20% off the annual premium subscription.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon WebsiteLeave a reviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even one line helps! You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, thoughts from the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistorWatch the Episode on YouTubeCheck out the video of the episode on the Deep Dive YouTube Channel, or if you're short on time subscribe to our Deep Dive Clips Channel for bitesized snippets from the conversation.See privacy policy at https://transistor.fm/privacy

“If you continue to disprove your imposter syndrome in the real world and it persists, you have to admit to yourself that it's got nothing to do with your capabilities…” Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson to discuss various topics including changing your environment to improve your life, the importance of gamifying content creation, and the benefits of eliminating downside to increase action. They also touch on the concept of shame existing in the shadows and how confronting specific fears and limiting beliefs can lead to personal growth. This is part 1 of the interview.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Check out the episode on Chris Williamson’s YouTube Channel!Subscribe to Chris’ show Modern Wisdom here - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPnTimestamps:(1:46) - Nimble people see disadvantages as nothing to lose.(7:53) - Consistency is key; don't focus on the endgame.(18:24) - Identify why you don't like something and make changes.(26:14) - Celebrate small wins to build the evidence of success.(37:47) - Embrace the difficulties to feel better.(44:28) - Stop ignoring the truth; criticism can be valuable.Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | AcquisitionMentioned in this episode:Get access to the free $100M Scaling Roadmap at www.acquisition.com/roadmap

Dating expert and wealth-building specialist Chris Williamson discusses topics such as Love Island, getting good sleep, health hacks, embracing discomfort, the mating crisis, memorization and critical thinking, hormonal birth control, genetics, and finding the right relationship.

In this moment, YouTuber and podcaster Chris Williamson gives his best advice for building confidence by taking action and making small promises to oneself. He emphasizes that starting with positive thinking isn't as effective as leading with action. By starting with small steps and easy promises that you never break, you can slowly build undeniable proof of past actions, leading to true confidence.

"Have a big tiger behind you and stay on the path." Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson to discuss turning philosophical insights into actionable steps toward success. He stresses defining the input-output equation, overcoming mental clutter, taking action, and discusses the relationship between success and happiness, traits of successful people, and the importance of pursuing desires and avoiding fears. This is part 2 of the interview.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Check out the episode on Chris Williamson’s YouTube Channel!Subscribe to Chris’ show Modern Wisdom here - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPnTimestamps:(3:51) - Use your pain as fuel(9:30) - Define your own game(14:10) - The point of the game is to play(25:48) - Directionally correct, not perfect(31:44) - Egos hinder success & limits growth potential(45:23) - AI will drive social mediaFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | AcquisitionMentioned in this episode:Get access to the free $100M Scaling Roadmap at www.acquisition.com/roadmap

Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming my old friend Chris Williamson to our discussion. Chris is not only an entrepreneur but also a well-known YouTuber and host of the high regarded Modern Wisdom podcast. He has established himself as an important contributor to discussions surrounding self-improvement and fitness, owing to his critical thinking and innovative ideas on challenging health and social issues. In this episode, Chris shares insights into his journey to entrepreneurship; his methods for better mental and physical health and the valuable lessons learnt from his conversations with Joe Rogan, David Goggins and Jordan Peterson. » Topics «Modern societyEntrepreneurship Podcasting Biohacking & supplementation AI & technology Monk mode Desire versus want The “golden years” Success Building potential & developing self-control » Follow Chris «YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/Website: https://chriswillx.com/» Follow Me «YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeThurstonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mike_thurstonThrst: https://thrstofficial.com/

Chris Williamson, former Love Island contestant and podcast host, discusses navigating feelings of inadequacy and the pursuit of happiness. He emphasizes the importance of journaling, meditation, and therapy for personal growth. Williamson shares insights on defining desires, taking action, and embracing authenticity in the quest for success and fulfillment.

Chris Williamson, host of the widely popular Modern Wisdom podcast, has conducted fascinating interviews with iconic figures like David Goggins, Jordan Peterson and Andrew Huberman, to name a few. Chris has also appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. In this episode of The Keep Hammering Collective, Chris delivers incredible insight in a unique way while diving into human development, philosophy, the importance of pain and suffering, critical thinking, and ultimately, what does it mean to be an intellectual?    Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com   Connect with Chris Williamson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisWillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillx Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XrOqvxlqQI6bmdYHuIVnr   Special thanks to our sponsors. MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ First Light: https://www.firstlight.farm/ Leupold: https://www.leupold.com/ Black Rifle: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Hoyt: https://hoyt.com/ Bass Pro / Cabellas: https://www.basspro.com   Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction and Chris’ background 0:00:43 Inspiration behind “Modern Wisdom” 0:02:46 High performance coming from a place of insufficiency  0:08:00 A negative mind will shape your reality 0:09:03 Childhood shaping adulthood 0:16:00 Thoughts are not actions 0:20:43 Chris’ progression of learning 0:23:49 Success begets success, while failure begets more failure 0:26:54 Letters to Myself, Marcus Aurelius 0:28:26 Life is what you deem it 0:31:00 Chosen vs. Unchosen suffering 0:32:44 Performance without purpose 0:37:11 Is balance necessary? 0:40:00 Success is a onesies, not an outfit 0:42:20 Chris’ future goals 0:45:55 Discipline before success 0:47:30 Influential voices for the Left 0:52:07 Centrist ideologies 0:56:58 The alignment problem 1:01:16 Why move to America? 1:03:00 The American Dream still exists 1:07:28 Joe Rogan inspiration 1:09:30 Intellectual Dark Web 1:17:50 Andrew Huberman 1:21:15 Who inspires you? 1:24:20 Childhood passion coming full circle 1:32:43 Wild at Heart and the lion in the cage 1:38:35 Men with a purpose 1:42:50 Young men in today’s world 1:54:39 Positive relationship dynamic 1:58:49 What makes a good parent? 2:01:35 Chris’ 1000 days of no alcohol 2:08:10 Advantages of not being dependent on anything 2:13:30 Closing statements   2:15:33 Sponsorships