"From a child, I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out on books"

Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States. A feat such as this does not happen by luck. It is a results of having sound principals and beliefs that allow a man to conduct himself respectably. In his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin shares with us the trials and tribulations he faced as a businessman, and how he conducted himself throughout the entirety of his life. He is an advocate for reading, frugality, and hard work. He eventually became the most successful owner of a printing press during his life because of his unique writing style.

"When you're competing with people, it's because you're copying them. It's because you're trying to do the same thing. Every human is different. Escape competition through authenticity." - Naval Ravikant

Naval Ravikant is an Indian-American entrepreneur and investor. He is co-founder, chairman, and former CEO of AngelList. In this episode, Randy covers topics out of Naval's Book "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" and describe how the 'new rich' are building their wealth. He advocates for building wealth by expressing yourself through the internet via blogs, books, podcasts, and videos, or writing code.

"The priority of the feminine, in men and women, is the flow of love in a relationship. The priority of the masculine, in men and women, is the mission which leads to freedom."

In this episode, Randy talks about important concepts described "The Way of The Superior Man." by David Deida.

Here at The Knowledge Gap, we strive to provide insight, wisdom, and actionable steps from some of the highest performers and coaches, to help you be more happy, calm, and confident. In this Episode, we cover the topic of work, relationships, sex, and the masculine vs. the feminine.

Your typical "fit" individual spends 1-2 hours at the gym, 5 days a week. Their results: a lean physique with a decent amount of muscle.

What if there was a way to get the exact same results (if not better), with a significantly lower time investment? Somewhere in the realm of 10 minutes a day, 4 days a week.

In this episode, Randy shares some great resources for body recomposition; the process of building muscle and burning fat at the same time, while placing his priority on health, energy, and happiness. He takes bits and pieces from each book and compiles them into an actionable plan by the end of the episode.

Books referenced:

The 4-Hour Body - Tim Ferris

Eat More, Lose More - Jonathan Bailor

The Ultimate Guide to Body Recomposition - Jeff Nippard

Weightlifting is A Waste of Time - Dr. John Jaquish

The summarized plan:

1. Consume generous amounts of protein mainly from lentils, beans, spinach, and vegan protein powder. (1g/lb of lean body mass)

2. Do a 10 minute, high intensity workout to failure every other day to drive muscle growth, while giving the body adequate time for repair.

3. Drink at least 96oz of lime/lemon water every day.

4. Track weight and body fat averages over a period of 14 days, then increase protein if there are no results.