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:

• Ed’s Twitter
• Ed’s website
• Ed’s Substack
• Ed’s first Infinite Loops appearance

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