Sheldon Solomon is a social psychologist at Skidmore College and an author.Humans are a unique animal in that we are aware of our own mortality. One day we will die, and we know it. This fact has a huge impact on how we live our lives, perhaps it's the most important fact we know.Expect to learn how Sheldon's experiments have proven that death anxiety is a crucial driver of behaviour, why we can hate somebody for the shape of their nose, how death anxiety causes people to be tribal, what would happen if a child grew up without any human contact and much more...Sponsor:Get a 21 Day Free Trial to a supercharged calendar at https://woven.com/podcast/wisdom (discount automatically applied)Extra Stuff:Buy The Worm At The Core - https://amzn.to/31VQtRn Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Massimo Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at City College and an author.The stoic teachings have helped people for thousands of years, Massimo is undertaking the not-so-small task of attempting to update and improve the body of work.Expect to learn Massimo's favourite lessons from stoicism, how to apply the dichotomy of control to your life, why Epictetus was so cool, why Plato might have had a big forehead and much more...Sponsor:Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 3.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM)Extra Stuff:Buy The Stoic Guide To A Happy Life - https://amzn.to/2G9tFWJFollow Massimo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mpigliucciCheck out Massimo's Website - https://massimopigliucci.com Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reeves Wiedeman is an author and a Contributing Editor for New York Magazine.At one point, WeWork was one of the world's highest ever valued private companies. Now it's in free fall.Expect to learn why WeWork was so overvalued, where it got all it's capital from, the fundamental flaw in the business model, how personality & charm can overcome objections, what we can learn from Silicon Valley's biggest failures and much more...Sponsor:Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (Enter promo code MODERNWISDOM for 83% off and 3 Months Free)Extra Stuff:Buy Billion Dollar Loser - https://amzn.to/33Nn2lIFollow Reeves on Twitter - https://twitter.com/reeveswiedeman Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Voss is the Ex Lead International Kidnapping Negotiator for the FBI, a CEO & author.Chris is someone who has negotiated under the highest imaginable pressure with kidnappers, bank robbers and terrorists.Expect to learn the single most powerful phrase in communication, how to say no more effectively, how to improve your confidence during a discussion, Chris' best strategies for de escalating a disagreement, his opinion on Trump's communication style and much more...Sponsor:Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20)Extra Stuff:Check out Chris' Website - https://www.blackswanltd.com/homeBuy Never Split The Difference - https://amzn.to/2HfLcNz Follow Chris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/VossNegotiation Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Glazer is a CEO and an author.Closing the gap between where we are and where we could be is one of the most important pursuits in life.Today expect to learn Robert's best advice for elevating your spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional capacities, why looking for a cerebral answer to every problem can be a poor strategy, the most powerful changes you can make to impact your growth and much more...Sponsor:Check out everything I use from The Protein Works at https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ (35% off everything with the code MODERN35)Extra Stuff:Buy Friday Forward - https://amzn.to/2FOFam7 Follow Robert on Twitter - https://twitter.com/robert_glazer Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and podcaster Konstantin Kisin discusses the repercussions of Darren Grimes being called in by the MET Police, similarities between the current day and the Soviet Union, predictions on the US Election, and the weaponization of empathy. They also explore the bias of the BBC in reporting cultural issues, the importance of defending free speech, lessons from the collapse of the Soviet Union, the effects of identity politics on political views, building an uncancelable following, predictions for the 2020 election, and evaluating the flaws of identity politics.

Jonny & Yusef from PropaneFitness.com join me for another Life Hacks episode.Sit back & enjoy as we run through our favourite tools, apps, websites, strategies & resources for a productive and efficient life.Expect to learn how to properly use yeast, why being cold when you sleep is great, Yusef's best ever suggestion for how to use your spare time, how to hide tags on Instagram Stories, whether a personal sauna is any good, why my toilet has hot water in it and much more...Sponsor:Get FREE access to a supercharged calendar at http://bit.ly/wovenwisdom (discount automatically applied)Extra Stuff:Nutritional Yeast, especially on eggs - https://amzn.to/34GO8KO iOS14 BacktapHide tags on Instagram StoriesHave one actionable element on an Instagram StoryShortcuts on iOS14Have a default fallback activityDon’t take your phone to the toiletChilliPad - https://uk.chilisleep.com/products/chilipad-sleep-systemNestle Lindahls Kvarg - https://groceries.asda.com/product/high-in-protein/lindahls-kvarg-white-chocolate/1000164970300Sleep Meditation in Insight TimerDrawstring Teabags on Amazon - https://amzn.to/30SWFcqAsk for a solution when someone poses a problemAsk yourself the question “What is the goal with this behaviour?” List the options which could get you toward that goal and potential problems. Then pick a solution.MiHi Personal Sauna - https://mihigh.co.uk/No TV on a nightTake your TV out of the living room for better conversationsOmniFocus is still great - https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/Peter Akkies Course - https://learn.peterakkies.net/omnifocus-productivityPut your keys on top of whatever you need to rememberReebok Myoknit seamless shorts - https://www.reebok.co.uk/united-by-fitness-8-inch-myoknit-seamless-shorts/FU2095.html (MW20 for 20% off)Watch The Platform on NetflixWatch The Social DilemmaWatch Money HeistWatch American MurderWatch The FallFree business training to become an online coach - https://propanefitness.com/modernwisdomGain muscle & lose fat - https://propanefitness.com/Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annie Duke is a professional poker player and an author.The quality of our life depends upon the quality of our decisions. As a poker player who has competed at the biggest tournaments in the world, Annie understands the value of making good decisions under pressure.Expect to learn how to become a great decision maker, why trusting your gut is dangerous, how to account for luck, Annie's framework for making successful & repeatable decisions and much more...Sponsor:Get 10% off all LipoLife & Jigsaw Health products at https://naturesfix.co.uk/modernwisdom/ (use code MODERNWISDOM)Extra Stuff:Buy How To Decide - https://amzn.to/3jJMHkSFollow Annie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnnieDuke Check out to Annie's Website - https://www.alliancefordecisioneducation.org/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Doyle is Titania McGrath, a comedian and a writer.More clairvoyant prophecy today from Andrew as he reminds us all that everything he said in late 2019 has now come true.Expect to learn whether we need to decolonize Mars, who Andrew thinks will win the 2020 Election, why "whiteness" is a problematic term, what's happened with gay activism, whether creating a slave-themed workout routine is a clever idea and much more...Sponsor:Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 3.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM)Extra Stuff:Buy Titania McGrath's new book - https://amzn.to/36KRNddFollow Andrew on Twitter - https://twitter.com/andrewdoyle_com Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Abdaal is a Doctor and a YouTuber.The ability to consume and retain information quickly is one of the most important skills of the 21st century and yet very few of us actually understand the way our brains learn & remember.Expect to learn how to design your perfect study schedule, why discomfort is a good sign when studying, the golden rule of memory, Ali's best tools & apps to augment your learning, how to automate spaced repetition and much more...Sponsor:Get 20% discount on the best coffee in Britain with Uncommon Coffee’s entire range at http://uncommoncoffee.co.uk/ (use code MW20)Extra Stuff:Follow Ali on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Sepharoth64Check out Ali's website - https://aliabdaal.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices