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Limerence, Self-Determination Theory, motivation, discipline, hedonic adaptation/treadmill, and making the mundane special.

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References:

- Isaiah Smallwood: https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsmallwoodd?igsh=czg4Z2dhcDV6aHFl

- Defining the Brain Systems of Lust, Romantic Attraction, and Attachment: https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1019888024255

- Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation, Social Development, and Well-Being: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2000_RyanDeci_SDT.pdf

- Beyond the Hedonic Treadmill Revising the Adaptation Theory of Well-Being: https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.61.4.305

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Emotional reciprocity, showing people you trust them, awareness of other people's implicit & indirect communication, and the duality of free agency and wanting to help others.

Sources:

The impact of disappointment in decision making: inter‑individual differences and electrical neuroimaging: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2010.00235

Steven Nowlin: https://youtu.be/RYq-t2kXeP4

David Porter 2: https://youtu.be/JA6b5X0Irwc

Mersedeh Cartwright: https://youtu.be/bXSUPi7tZSk

Jay Johnson 1: https://youtu.be/3jqLhDlgeL4Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) is owned by its respective owners. I do not claim to own the clip. Used for educational purposes only.

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Richard William Cottingham II is a crypto entrepreneur, has a Bachelor's of Arts (history), and former Senior Mortgage Loan Officer.

Content Warning: Mature themes throughout including discussion of suicide, depression, strong language, and adult subject matter. PG-13/Mature audiences.

Not suitable for younger viewers.

Yes, that's his real name and yes, he is basically a lovable teddy bear.

"You're born looking like your parents, but it's the way you live your life that shapes what you look like when you die."

This is one of the rawest conversations you'll hear. Will Cottingham holds nothing back—talking about childhood trauma, massive business failures, loneliness, faith, and what it really means to show up authentically in a world that rewards being fake.

The conversation goes deep into what real masculinity looks like, the balance his parents provided (nurturing mom, tough-love dad), and his relationship with Sarah who's stood by him through everything. He talks about loneliness despite being surrounded by people—how he's the guy who remembers everyone's details and checks in on everyone, but almost no one reciprocates. It's a haunting admission about being the emotional support for everyone while quietly yearning for someone to ask if you're okay.

By the end, Will admits he's not proud of himself—not where he wants to be financially or personally. But he's still swinging. Still believing. Still showing up every day despite the failures. And maybe that's the point: life is hard as hell, authenticity costs you something, but giving up isn't an option.

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Isaiah Smallwood is a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, holding certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist, and a really really really wacky guy.

Isaiah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiahsmallwoodd?

Ascend Perfomance: https://www.ascendperformanceva.com

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Steven Nowlin is a father, captain in the United States Army, and overcame a challenging childhood in Memphis to build a life centered on family, discipline, and service.

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Amy Lenius is a mother, professional speaker, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, and a Next Level Certified Holistic Success Coach

Amy Lenius explores the psychology of self-sabotage and personal growth, focusing on the distinction between fear of success and fear of failure.

She introduces a framework of three core wounds that unconsciously drive our behavior: "unlovable" (those who fear losing love and need social courage), "unwanted" (those who feel excluded and need vulnerability), and "defective" (those who struggle with competence and seek significance).

Amy then breaks down her 5-Point Consistency Star, which includes self-belief, humility, sustainability, adaptability, and grit—emphasizing that sustainable habits require starting small and having "check the box" versions for difficult days.

The overarching message is that growth is messy and non-linear, requiring us to show up imperfectly rather than waiting for perfect conditions, and that "lonely land" is a normal part of any growth journey.________________Website: https://www.substratum611.comShop Substratum 611: https://shop.substratum611.comSocial Media Links: https://www.substratum611.com/social-media-linksThis video is for entertainment purposes only.The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

Dr. Mersedeh Cartwright has a doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology, Master's in Professional Counseling, and a mother.

The core message emphasizes that while you can't control life or other people, you can control yourself through self-awareness, cognitive flexibility, and replacing "should" statements with conscious choices about what you actually want.

Key topics include understanding anxiety as not inherently negative, how unresolved emotions accumulate over time, the importance of dating yourself before seeking relationships, using grounding techniques to stay present, and recognizing that healing requires accountability and doing the work rather than seeking quick fixes.

Change is possible through building positive experiences, embracing both logic and emotion rather than treating them as opposites, and learning to bend (cognitive flexibility) rather than break (rigid thinking).

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Kasia Bukowska is an equestrian, artist, horse trainer, and a lupus survivor.

Kasia's ebook: https://ebook.hearthorseexperience.com/

Kasia's website: https://hearthorseexperience.com

Kasia's art: https://kasiabukowska.com/products-list

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