It's Only Up From Here

It's been a while! Here's an update on life since our last recording, and look ahead to the direction of the show is headed!

It’s been a while 😅. This episode was recorded a couple of months ago. More coming soon we promise!

Today we talk about how much is enough in life, and why that’s the case.

Links and resources Mentioned

1. James Webb Space Telescope
   1. Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmMRMIE3MGw&t=2161s
2. The Fermi Paradox by Kurzgesagt

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We’re bad at making decisions. What can we do to try and be better?

Links and Resources Mentioned

1. Revisionist history episode- Malcolm vs golf
2. Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
3. Habit books 
   1. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
   2. Atomic Habits by James Clear
4. A serious Game Podcast Episode by Revisionist History about War Games

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Links and Resources Mentioned

1. Survivorship Bias Example 
   1. Video
   2. Graph of the Plane
2. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
3. Why Luck Matters More Than You Might Think by Roberh H. Frank of The Atlantic
4. Modern Wisdom: The Science of Creating Good Luck
5. Blue Zones by Dan Buettner
6. Of dollars and data by Nick Maggiulli
7. Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli

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Aaron holds the position that we should talk about regret more. So here we go! What do we regret? What types of regrets are there, and which ones do we think we're most susceptible to?

Links and resources Mentioned

1. Think Again by Adam Grant
2. Modern Wisdom Podcast: 4 types of regrets 
   1. Boldness Regrets: From not embracing more risk and therefore giving up the potential rewards
   2. Foundation Regrets: From putting short term pleasure/comfort over long term /well-being
   3. Moral Regrets: from doing immoral things
   4. Connection Regrets: From not maintaining important relationships (family, old friends and coworkers etc)
3. Oura Ring
4. Our Theme Song: Future Trap by TheStockBoy on Audio Jungle

A continuation of our Valentine's Day Special on the book "How to Not Die Alone" by Logan Ury- rerecorded after the tragic loss of the first file of this episode.
Links Mentioned

1. Ep. 21: Our plan to not die alone (Part 1)
2. How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love by Logan Ury
3. Gottman's Research and the Love Lab

We've been wrong about a lot of things. Here are some highlights.

Links and Resources Mentioned

1. Soy Harvest candle
2. Jenna Rae cakes
3. Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen
4. The Drive by Peter Attia
5. How To Not Die Alone by Logan Ury
6. PE Science Supplements

We review the book ‘How to Not Die Alone’ by Logan Ury and talk about what we will apply (or already applied) in our lives. 

Links and resources Mentioned

1. How To Not Die Alone by Logan Ury
2. Huberman Lab

What do we think the meaning of life is to us? What's our purpose and why?

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Abel is back from his trip and we discuss how the year of our Lord 2021 went and what we're expecting from 2022 and beyond.
 
Links and Resources Mentioned

1. Huberman Lab
2. Masterclass

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