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February 06, 2025 The Harsh Truth About Money & Happiness - Sahil Bloom - #899
Sahil Bloom is an investor, writer, and author. Focusing relentlessly on your goals can change your life. And if you work hard enough, one day your friends might call you ‘lucky’. But the truth is, luck is often just a byproduct of relentless effort. So, how do you create more opportunities for yourself and increase your chances of luck? Expect to learn why you’re one year of focus might change your life, the problem with constantly looking at the scoreboard of your life, the relationship between money and happiness, how to maximise time without falling into the productivity trap, what it means to expand your “Luck Surface Area”, how to build winner momentum, the most important practises to operationalise these principles and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) When Success is Called Luck
(06:18) What People Get Wrong About Measuring Success
(12:59) Explaining the Life Razor
(21:04) Work Hard Before Working Smart
(28:17) How to Recognise Better Opportunities
(36:46) Business Gurus Who Focus on Social Media
(40:07) Why We Struggle to Use Time Effectively
(52:29) The Crisis of Childless Men
(01:03:50) Expectations Are Your Biggest Liability
(01:13:08) Going Through Periods of Balance & Imbalance
(01:21:51) The Courage to Step Away From Comfort
(01:29:27) Sahil’s Favourite Strategies From His Book
(01:34:25) Where to Find Sahil
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠
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1 hr 31 min
February 03, 2025 How To Fix Your Negative Patterns - Alain de Botton - #898
Alain de Botton is a philosopher, author, and founder of The School of Life
Healing yourself is one of the most transformative journeys you can undertake. From nurturing your inner voice to improving relationships, how can we embrace healing to not only grow personally but also show up better for those around us?
Expect to learn where bad inner voices come from and how to hear a negative voice, why we struggle to connect with our emotions, if there is a danger of intellectualising challenges of emotion for smart people, Alain’s advice for obsessive people who want to let go a little more, advice for an anxious person dealing with an avoidant one, why we get stuck in unhappy relationships, how to improve your self worth and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Where Do Bad Inner Voices Come From?
(08:22) Healing a Negative Inner Voice
(22:31) Why Do We Struggle to Fully Connect With Our Emotions?
(28:14) The Danger of Intellectualising Emotions
(36:01) Letting Go as an Obsessive Person
(43:06) Openness & Transparency in Relationships
(52:13) Advice for People in an Anxious-Avoidant Relationship
(58:37) How Malleable Are Attachment Styles?
(01:08:42) Embracing Playfulness in a Serious World
(01:12:26) How Childhood Impacts Adult Relationships
(01:16:02) Why People Get Stuck in Unhappy Relationships
(01:22:33) Our Tendency to People-Please
(01:29:59) Taking Ownership of Your Patterns
(01:37:12) Are Deep Thinkers More Lonely?
(01:41:05) What Drives Alain?
(01:51:51) Where to Find Alain
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠
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1 hr 49 min
February 01, 2025 How Nervous People Can Perform Under Pressure - Steve Magness - #897
Steve Magness is a performance coach, author, and sports scientist.
Performing under pressure isn’t easy. Whether it’s a big test, a game, or a presentation, nerves often get in the way. So how do you stay calm and do your best? How can you turn pressure into an advantage?
Expect to learn how pressure impacts performance, how to deal better with stress and anxiety, how to stop focusing on negative outcomes, why identity and self-clarity are so important, the biggest differences between surviving and thriving, the role failure plays in shaping your true identity and how to fail better, why it’s so difficult for people to find out who they are and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Talented People Who Struggle to Reach Their Potential
(04:51) The Price of Your Own Expectation
(11:43) How Pressure Impacts Performance
(16:36) Performance Experiments in Rugby
(20:09) How Our Mindset Impacts Our Biology
(31:34) Evidence-Based Strategies to Reframe Pressure
(39:48) The Benefits of Having a Support Group
(51:14) Dealing With Fear of Failure
(01:00:40) How Important Are Goals & Values?
(01:06:49) Where to Find Steve
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠
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1 hr 8 min
January 30, 2025 3.25M Q&A - Marriage Plans, Beautiful Women & Chris Bumstead - #896
I hit 3.25 million Subscribers on YouTube!!
To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible.
Expect to learn my thoughts on the Fin vs The Internet episode, what my favorite band I’m listening to at the moment is, what my plans for marriage will look like, best lessons I’ve learned from Chris Bumstead, how I’m dealing with my current health issues, if anyone has farted on the podcast before, if there is any sort of exit plan for the podcast, what the lowest point in my life was, how to avoid being overworked and much, much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Reading List
(00:56) The Intro Music
(01:48) Fin Vs The Internet
(03:09) Questions to Ask a Woman on a First Date
(04:52) How Many Women Subscribe?
(06:16) DNA Sequencing & Glasses
(08:23) Modern Wisdom Merch
(09:15) Hardcore Metal Music
(10:09) Are Romance Novels as Harmful as Porn?
(12:59) Support Before & After Success
(16:54) Subscribers From Other Platforms
(18:04) Is it Easier at the Top?
(21:14) Being 36 & Unmarried
(22:55) Getting Into Breath-work
(23:41) Casting a Red Rising Live Adaptation
(24:25) What Does Chris Owe His Success To?
(25:45) Episode 1000
(26:21) Biggest Lesson From CBum
(28:34) Tips For Being More Positive
(30:21) Chris’s Autoimmune Issues
(35:20) How the Left Can Win Back Men
(37:47) Chris’s Investment Strategies
(39:19) What Country Has the Most Beautiful Women?
(40:52) Chris’s Trousers at the Melbourne Show
(41:22) Biggest Irrational Fear
(43:25) Dealing With Energy Difficulties
(44:32) Is 3 Shows a Week Sustainable?
(46:13) Fear of Asking for More
(48:54) Have Looks & Charm Brought Chris Success?
(50:51) Reacting to the Lily Philips & Bonnie Blue Sex Marathons
(52:50) Chris’s Positive Experience in London
(54:38) Can You Have a Social Life Without Smoking & Drinking?
(56:23) How to Find Enjoyable Work
(01:00:06) How Much Travel Chris Does
(01:01:52) Chris’s Training Split
(01:02:37) Wanting to Have Intellectual Conversations With Your Partner
(01:06:24) Cutting Off Childhood Friends
(01:08:00) Biting Off More Than You Can Chew
(01:10:22) Turning 40
(01:10:46) Plans for Neutonic
(01:13:53) Branding of Nonviolent Communication
(01:15:08) Chris’s Personal Money Management
(01:17:03) Has Anyone Farted on the Podcast?
(01:17:43) When Guests Contradict Each Other
(01:21:52) Chris’s Initial Vision for the Show
(01:22:47) Would Chris Change the Calendar?
(01:24:28) Exit Plan When the Show Stops
(01:25:20) Tips for Ruptured Achilles
(01:26:25) What is Enough?
(01:28:20) Bladder Retention Training
(01:30:40) Getting Rid of Black Mould
(01:32:15) Lowest Point in Chris’s Life
(01:35:04) Podcasts With Vested Interests in the Culture War
(01:37:19) Changing Up Podcast Topics
(01:39:49) Outro
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠
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1 hr 42 min
January 27, 2025 Trump, Elon Musk & The Future Of The West - Piers Morgan - #895
Piers Morgan is a journalist, host, and author.
With all eyes on America, many promises have been made for change. But how confident can we be that this new America will deliver on those promises? And what are the consequences if meaningful change fails to materialise?
Expect to learn Piers’ thoughts on Biden pardoning his son, why Elon says cancel culture is cancelled, if wokeism is dead or not, why trigger warnings make life much worse, if the distinction between left and right is breaking down, Piers’ thoughts on sitting down and interviewing Donald Trump, what happens if Trump is unsuccessful in keeping his promises, Piers’ thoughts on The View and the future of mainstream media and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Biden Pardoning Hunter
(06:37) Has Cancel Culture Been Cancelled?
(10:53) When Trump Calls Piers
(16:13) What Happens If Trump Fails?
(27:07) Legacy Vs Independent Media
(32:33) How to Disagree Better
(39:52) The Current State of the UK
(43:06) Farage’s Political Potential
(53:36) Piers’ Old Twitter Bio
(01:02:07) How to Teach Mental Strength to Young People
(01:04:55) What’s Next for Piers?
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠
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1 hr 3 min
January 25, 2025 How To Design Your Life For Peak Creativity - Dan Koe - #894
Dan Koe is a writer, entrepreneur, and creator.
Finding your creative spark is one of life’s greatest journeys. So, what are the tips and tricks to help you design a life that maximises your full creative and productive potential?
Expect to learn if there is a delusion of hard work and why more hard work doesn’t make you rich, what the tension between creativity and productivity is, how to design your life for peak creative output, how to figure out what you want in life, how to get over imposter syndrome, the importance of writing as a practise and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Is Life Just Curing Boredom?
(02:50) The Delusion of Hard Work
(07:14) Tradeoffs Between Growth & Simplicity
(15:17) Can You Be Creative & Productive?
(21:17) How to Design Your Lifestyle for Peak Creativity
(27:06) The Superpower of Embracing Uncertainty
(38:28) Foundational Habits for a Good Life
(45:14) Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Contradicting Yourself
(47:17) The Importance of Writing
(59:26) Where to Find Dan
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠
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1 hr 1 min
January 23, 2025 9 Harsh Truths About How Relationships Work - Jillian Turecki - #893
Jillian Turecki is a relationship coach, teacher, writer and author.
How do you create a thriving and loving relationship that truly lasts? While many may stumble into one by chance, building a deep and meaningful connection often requires more than luck. So what role does the inner work play in not just finding love, but building a relationship that continues to grow and flourish over time?
Expect to learn why having a thriving relationship begins with self-work, why the mind is a battlefield in relationships, why lust is not the same as love, the critical reasons it's important to love yourself properly, why you can’t convince someone to love you, why it's important to make peace with your parents and how to do so, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) It Begins With You
(05:05) The Parallels Between Romance & Business
(14:06) The Stories We Create in Our Minds
(20:00) Why Accountability in a Relationship is So Important
(25:43) How to Stop Your Mind Being a Battlefield
(28:57) Differentiating Love & Lust
(40:03) The Importance of Self Love
(44:13) Speak Up & Tell the Truth in Relationships
(51:58) What Do Women Really Want From Men?
(01:05:48) How Stress & Fear Ruin Relationships
(01:14:00) Relationships Aren’t Supposed to Make You Happy
(01:18:50) Why You Need to Make Peace With Your Parents
(01:30:06) Where to Find Jillian
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Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠
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1 hr 32 min
January 20, 2025 The Rise Of NELK, Donald Trump & Global Chaos - Kyle Forgeard - #892
Kyle Forgeard is a content creator, entrepreneur, and co-founder of NELK.
From Canada to global fame, the NELK Boys have become a household name. From pranks and viral videos to building an empire, Kyle and his crew have captured the attention of millions. But how did they rise to such heights, and what was the journey like along the way?
Expect to learn what Kyle thinks of Canada at the moment, the biggest differences between living in Miami and LA, Kyle's friendship with Donald Trump, what drives the NELK boys to push the boundaries further, the most revenue Kyle has ever made in a single day, the best way to build a brand today, what Kyle has learned being friends with Dana White, if SteveWillDoit will ever return to NELK YouTube videos and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) The Downfall of Trudeau
(04:43) Spending Time With Trump
(09:16) The Responsibility of Having a Large Platform
(12:48) Kyle’s Experiences in LA
(22:53) The Secret to NELK’s Growth
(28:23) The Most Amount of Money Kyle Made in a Day
(36:42) The Most Money Kyle Has Spent in a Day
(42:36) What Kyle Has Learned From Dana White
(52:01) The Situation With Bob Menery
(01:02:01) YouTube’s Cancellation of Steve
(01:07:32) Zuckerberg’s Transformation
(01:13:46) What Still Drives Kyle?
(01:22:16) The Toughest Part of Kyle’s Work
(01:33:34) How to Plan a Good Video
(01:42:27) Where to Find Kyle
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠
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1 hr 39 min
January 18, 2025 The Psychology Of Finding Meaning In Life - John Vervaeke - #891
John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist, professor, and YouTube educator.
Humans are meaning making machines. Even when we believe our lives lack meaning, we instinctively follow something; an idea, a goal, or a routine. So, how can we intentionally create more meaning in our lives, and what’s the best way to discover it when it feels absent?
Expect to learn why humans need meaning and why having meaning is very important to humans, what creates meaning for an individual, why the word purpose is not the same as meaning, the relationship between affluence and meaning, how to avoid self-deception, how to think about meaning without embracing something outside of reality and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Why Do Humans Need Meaning?
(11:04) Do People Feel Like Their Lives Are Actually Real?
(16:53) Differences Between Purpose & Meaning
(24:02) Is the Pursuit of Meaning a Selfish One?
(30:00) What is Causing Society’s Modern Lack of Meaning?
(33:01) Could Having More Kids Solve the Meaning Crisis?
(40:01) Does Religion Have to Be True For it to Be Useful?
(47:35) Seeing Meaning as a Thinking Problem
(53:21) The Principle of Unteachable Lessons
(01:02:56) Why Would You Know What’s Best For Yourself?
(01:09:35) Strategies to Be More Mindful in Daily Life
(01:16:43) What‘s Next for John?
(01:22:59) Where to Find John
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Extra Stuff:
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠
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1 hr 24 min
January 16, 2025 A Man’s Guide To Feeling Your Feelings - Connor Beaton - #890
Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth.
Emotions can be challenging. Some bring joy and comfort, while others we’d rather avoid entirely. But what if learning to embrace all emotions—even the uncomfortable ones—could lead to greater growth and understanding?
Expect to learn why men have bad reputations with emotions, what emotions exactly are and why they’re important, how people can learn to start feeling their feelings, the emotions men struggle with the most and how to get more comfortable with feeling them, if there is any strength in suppressing emotions, if there is a way men can do all of the inner work by themselves or if they should seek outside help, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Why Men Have a Bad Reputation With Emotions
(05:22) Men’s Emotions in Dating
(15:28) How Do I Know If I Have Emotional Issues?
(19:37) Why Men Try to Think Their Way Through Emotions
(24:17) How to Start Feeling Your Feelings
(40:36) How Men Can Deal With Anger & Anxiety
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Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko…