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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1962) by Ken Kesey

Ken Kesey's hero is Randle P. McMurphy, a boisterous, brawling, fun-loving rebel who swaggers into the world of a mental hospital and takes over. McMurphy rallies the other patients around him by challenging the dictatorship of Nurse Ratched. But this defiance, which starts as a sport, soon develops into an all-out war between Nurse Ratched, backed by the full power of authority, and McMurphy, who has only his own indomitable will.

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"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" Show Notes

What this book is aboutThe story of a group of men in an insane asylum and a new patient named McMurphy who sets out to convince the men they deserve a better life

What Kesey sets out to do / Purpose of the bookTo teach people how to be more courageous and overcome fear, to offer insight into the fine line between "sanity" and "insanity" and to demonstrate what sacrifice looks like

The intended audience of the bookWho will benefit mostAnyone who is curious about the inside of a mental institutionAnyone who loved the movie and wants more detailAnyone who thinks they might be crazyWho probably WON’T like “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest”People who only watch the Hallmark channelPeople who need the world to have a strong sense of order and structureHypochondriacs

How easy is the book to read?Very easy reading wise Print: ~80 pages (90 minutes)Audiobook: 90 minutes

Reviews and significance of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

Fairly easy reading wise. Although Kesey has a somewhat abrupt and abstract style, his writing is often poetic and is enjoyable to read. Some of the subject matter is troubling, especially as the story progresses.Print: 332 pages (about 8 hours to read)Audio: 10 hours 32 minutes - 50th Anniversary edition read by John C. Reilly (highly recommended)Amazon Reviews: 4,578 reviews -- 4.7 StarsKindle:#138 in Literary Satire Fiction#271 in Classic American FictionAudible:#92 in Classic Literature #110 in Psychological Thrillers 

Book-to-Movie / Book-to-Play Translation

All translations of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest have been highly successful. The book came first (1962), then it was made into a popular stage play (1963) then the movie with Jack Nicholson (1975). The stage play has been produced successfully multiple times over the last 50 years. The movie version in 1975 won all five major academy awards (Actor, Actress, Screenplay, Director, Producer) and was the biggest movie of the year.

Bio of Ken Kesey

Kenneth Elton Kesey (1935 – 2001) was a novelist, essayist, short story writer, college professor Kesey was a champion wrestler in high school and college in the 174-pound weight division. He almost qualified to be on the Olympic team, but a serious shoulder injury stopped his wrestling career. He remains "ranked in the top 10 of Oregon Wrestling's all time winning percentage."In 1956 he eloped with his high-school sweetheart Norma “Faye” Haxby. They had known each other since 7th grade. Ken and Faye had three kids and were married 45 years until his death in 2001. Additionally, with the blessing of Faye, Kesey fathered another child Sunshine Kesey with one of their friends Carolyn “Mountain Girl” Adams. Sunshine was raised by Carolyn and Jerry Garcia, Sunshine’s step-father.For several years Ke

Matt and Jay discuss Conscious Eating and how it will help you create great meals, lose weight, feel better and transform your life. Plus meal creation, instant pots, eating boring food, the secret value of your freezer and much more!

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Ep. 55 - Conscious Eating Part 1: Meal Prep

Conscious Eating

Super brief definition of Conscious Eating: “Eating on Purpose - Not accidentally”Definition of UNConscious Eating: "Anytime you mentally go on autopilot and put food in your head hole without calculating how it will affect your health, energy level, alertness, satisfaction and the physical shape that you want."

Meal Prep

Best solution for Conscious Eating is Meal PrepWhat is Meal prep? In short, it means preparing multiple meals ahead of timeMeal prep is a huge part of meal planning and meal planning is really THE foundation of conscious eating Old saying “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” - 100% true for eating. “If you fail to meal plan, you’re planning to fail on your goal of eating consciously.”Tools:Freezer, Instant pot, Crock pot, or just OG, with fire and a stick.Internet - search recipes that work for your diet, and family size.Amazon: Our choice for an Instant Pot

5 Steps to Meal Prep

Step 1. Create a rough menu for the week Focus: Think about building your meals around protein and fat and then accessorizingCaution: If you’re highly motivated and OCD you might be tempted to make a menu for the entire month but be careful - It’s very easy to get overwhelmed! It’s much better to start small so we recommend sticking with one week at a time for now.Step 2. Choose meals that you can prepare in bulk and then freeze (ie Roasts, Casseroles, Meat dishes, etc)Focus: Plan 2-3 bulk meals that will cover at least three lunches and three dinners for all the members of your family.Caution: Don’t make anything too fancy at this point. You’ll be spending a lot of time prepping at the beginning and you don’t want to get burned out.Step 3. Finalize your menu and then buy all the food you’re going to eat for the week in one shopping tripFocus: Once you’re at the store, start by buying all the ingredients for your bulk meals and then buy everything elseCaution: Try not to buy too many impulse buy junk foods to your shopping cart. The goal here is to start training yourself to only eat food based on your meal plan - aka Conscious EatingStep 4. As soon as possible when you get home, prepare your bulk meals for the week and freeze themFocus: Unless you have a strange schedule, weekends are the best for meal prepCaution: If this is your first time meal prepping you may find yourself exhausted fairly quickly. Wine and good music can be helpful. Ditto healthy(ish) snacks.Step 5. During the week, defrost your new frozen meals as needed, warm them up and Voila! Delicious meals in minutes that are custom-tailored for your dietary wants and needsFocus: On a daily basis you can accessorize your meals with salads, cooked veggies, fruits, cottage cheese, yogurt, nuts, seeds, portion-controlled desserts, mineral waters, etc, etc. based on your weekly menu optionsCaution: Don’t worry if you need to change your menu during the week. The first month or so is all about adaptation and finding what works for you, yo

The Art of War (~500 B.C.) by Sun Tzu

The Art of War (Sunzi bingfa) is a 5th-century BC military treatise written by the Chinese strategist Sun-Tzu (aka Sunzi or Sun Wu). Covering all aspects of warfare, it seeks to advise commanders on how to prepare, mobilize, attack, defend, and treat the vanquished.

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"The Art of War" Show Notes

What this book is aboutCompletely redefining war and the attributes a warrior and a general should have.What Sun Tzu sets out to do / Purpose of the bookCreating a new rulebook on war. Previously war had been for noblemen and was more of a game and show of wealth than anything.The intended audience of the bookWho will benefit mostMilitary historiansStrategy loversWho probably WON’T like “Art of War”HippiesLovers of flowing, richly detailed stories.

5:30 - How easy is the book to read?

Very easy reading wise Print: ~80 pages (90 minutes)Audiobook: 90 minutes

Free version of "The Art of War" available online

6:00 - Reviews and significance of "The Art of War"

The most popular book on military tactics ever writtenMost popular Chinese book world wide

8:30 - Bio of Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu was a military strategist, general and advisorTzu came from the State of Qi and lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history (770 BC - 476 BC)This was a tumultuous time in Chinese history when different states battled for dominanceAn occupation that found much demand during this period of intense warfare and military innovation Sun Tzu fled the state of Qi before and invasion to the realm of the Wu. The Wu king appointed Sun Tzu as a general in his armyAfter a victorious military career Sun Tzu had become a heroic figure to the Wu He then summarized his military experiences, which he had gained in the wars during the final phase of spring and autumn.Not more details about his life

12:00 - Major Themes of the Book

Chapter 1: Laying PlansChapter 2: Waging WarChapter 3: Attack by StrategyChapter 4: Tactical DispositionsChapter 5: Use of EnergyChapter 6: Weak Points and StrongChapter 7: ManeuveringChapter 8: Variation of TacticsChapter 9: The Army on the MarcChapter 10: Classification of TerrainChapter 11: The Nine SituationsChapter 12: The Attack by FireChapter 13: The Use of Spies

16:30 - Jay's and Matt's Perspectives

Matt and Jay discuss the valuable lessons from 2020 they've learned from the chaos, including how to get fat quickly, how to co-author a book without murdering your cousin, family leadership during a crisis, the value of great whiskey, the dangers of Big Brother and much more!

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Ep. 54 - 20 Lessons From 2020

Jay's 10 Lessons from 2020

It’s much easier to KEEP doing something than to START doing somethingThere’s ALWAYS a good excuse for not doing things.If you don’t EVOLVE you will DEVOLVE Always have one (and only one) scary, badass goal you’re working towards. S.M.A.R.T. goals are CRITICAL to accomplishing any big goal Vacations are WAY more valuable than I gave them credit forGo camping. Backpacking even better. Do it. All men need to go camping regularly.Women are a great ADDITION to your life...but if they ARE your life, you’re fucked.Don’t watch the news. Seriously. Don't watch it.Consider using Ground.news to give yourself a broader appealConsciously control your social media feed. Add good, curious, compassionate, positive people. Eliminate drama hungry emotional vampires.

Matt's 10 Lessons from 2020

Editing a book is HARD, and takes foreverEmbrace ChangeThink for yourself, Question AuthorityI learned a lot about the 1918 Spanish FluBe the leader, family will follow.How differently people react to pandemicBig brother is not there to protect youElection system is very fragile, and easy to lose confidence in.Keep your life consistent despite adversityContinue to help others, now maybe more than ever.

CONCLUSION: 2020 was a RESET year. Adapt your thinking accordingly. You’re not the same. Nobody is the same. That’s not a bad thing. Don’t focus on the bullshit and garbage - focus on what you learned and use it to make yourself smarter, stronger and even more Superior for 2021!

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50 Shades of Grey (2011) by E.L. James

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is handsome, brilliant, and intimidating. Unable to resist Ana's quiet beauty and sharp wit, Grey admits he wants her too—but he is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control.

 

When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires.

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"50 Shades of Grey" Show Notes

2:00 - Intro to "50 Shades of Grey"

James has told the most famous dirty story in the world about forbidden sex, dark passion and the exploration of our deepest needsIntended audience: People who like reading porn, Anyone who has a blah sex life, Anyone who’s curious about BDSM; Anyone who wants to understand why “50 Shades” became a global phenomenonWho won't like it: People who like great literature; People who don’t like to step outside their sexual comfort zone; Highly religious/conservative people; People who are never going to hook up with a billionaire

5:30 - How easy is the book to read?

Very Easy reading wise. Could be traumatizing if you’re not into highly kinky, violent sexual acts - or fairly cheesy writing.Print: 530 pages (11-13 hours to read)Audiobook: 19 hours 45 minutes

6:00 - Reviews and significance of "50 Shades of Grey"

48,679 reviews -- 3.8 Stars“50 Shades” book series has sold over 150 million copies8th most reviews for a book (out of millions of books on Amazon)Currently: #789 Amazon - Erotic Romance and Fiction#222 Amazon - Contemporary Romance#287 Amazon - Holiday Romance(??)#12 Audible - Contemporary Romance#22 Audible - Women’s Fiction

8:30 - Bio of E.L.James

British author Erika Mitchell (born March 1963 - she’s 57 years old)Born to Chilean mother and Scottish father (BBC cameraman)Degree in history from University of Kent, EnglandMet husband Niall Leonard, a screenwriter and novelist, in 1987. They have two children. Worked as studio manager’s assistant at the famous “National Film and Television School” in England, then became a production executive at BBCRead the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, became obsessed. Read multiple times, then started writing fanfiction using the web name “Snowqueens Icedragon.”Between January and August 2009 wrote two Twilight fanfiction novels "Master of the Universe 1 and 2" that served as the basis for the Fifty Shades trilogy.After the novel was edited and published in e-book form, it blew upRemained on the NYT best-seller lists for over 100 weeksQuickly became the #1 Amazon book of all time on KindleShe never wrote anything before her Twilight fanfiction.In 2012, Time magazine voted her one of the Top 100 most influential people in the worldNow oversees an empire of “50 Shades”-related merchandising, including all manner of movie tie-ins - with an emphasis on toys of all kindsShe currently has a net-worth of over $170 millionJames has written six books so far: “50 Shades of Grey” and the two sequels in the trilogy “50 Shades Darker” and “50 Shades Freed.” She’s also written two more books retelling the “50 Shades” story from the perspective of Christian Grey. James also has one more book “The Mister”

12:00 - Major Themes of the Book

PowerWealthInnocence (and the end of Innocence)ViolencePast TraumaMysterySexual Exploration

16:30 - Jay's Perspectives

What did you like best about "50 Shades of Grey"? I am continually fascinated by the id

50 Shades of Grey (2011) by E.L. James When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is handsome, brilliant, and intimidating. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty and sharp wit, Grey admits he wants her too—but he is a man tormented by demons and consumed by …

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Matt and Jay discuss why women are so fascinated by "50 Shades of Grey," the rise of BDSM in popular culture and the reason 50% of women have a "rape fantasy." Plus tips on how beginners can enjoy bondage, the value of power games, turning household objects into sex toys...and so much more!

We’re very excited to announce our books “Sexual Magnetism” “The WASM Dating Handbook” and “Secrets of Sensual Massage” are now available to download on our website!

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Ep. 53 - BDSM: Does She Need a Good Spanking?

8:00 - Matt's first experience with "50 Shades of Grey" - Bible thumpers thumping something else...

10:00 - The MASSIVE popularity of "50 Shades" and why it's such a big thing

12:00 - The rise of BDSM in popular culture

13:30 - Surprising amount of kinky sex in current music: Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and of course the Eurythmics

16:30 - Adam and Eve online sex store has a large (and popular) "50 Shades"-themed accessories

17:30 - Studies show Canadians, Bulgarians and Americans are all interested in and play with BDSM. As for the rest of the world? "50 Shades of Grey" was translated into 60 different languages, sooo...probably them too.

19:00 - 2019 PornHub highest ranking categories: #5 "Cosplay" and #10 "FemDom" (aka Female Domination)

20:00 - Definition of BDSM: Bondage / Discipline / Domination / Submission / Sadism / Masochism

21:30 - Bondage is usually the easiest - and consequently the first - element of BDSM that most people experiment with. Starts with masks, blindfolds and silk handkerchief restraints and goes from there.

23:30 - Domination/Submission: One person in charge, the other submits to their control

24:30 - "Choreplay" - and why it rarely works

26:00 - Sadism: You enjoy giving psychological and/or physical pain to others

27:00 - Masochism: You enjoy receiving psychological and/or physical pain from others

28:30 - There's a history of BDSM going back to at least the 5th century BC

30:00 - 4th century BC: Kama Sutra describes "4 different ways to hit someone during lovemaking"

31:00 - History of sadism and masochism: First attributed to French and Austrian noblemen

33:30 - People have considered BDSM inappropriate and deviant only in the last several hundred years

35:30 - Women buying "Bodice-Ripper" romance novels

37:30 - Psychology Today says about 50% of women confess to fantasizing about non-consensual sex (aka Rape Fantasy)

39:00 - Largest study of its kind: A 2008 sex study of nearly 20,000 Australians found that “[e]ngagement in BDSM was not significantly related to any sexual difficulties.” Not only that, but men who engaged in BDSM “scored significantly lower on a scale of psychological distress than other men.”

40:00 - The different gender needs of sexuality: Multiple recent studies show most men fantasize about dominating a woman which works for most women because they primarily fantasize about submitting to a man.

42:00 - Are you being dominant enough in your relationship?

43:30 - THE foundation of all satisfying BDSM experiences? Getting CONSENT

45:00 - To make sure power games work in the bedroom, you need to show your woman you take control in your own life

47:00 - Why lazy guys are NEVER sexy to women

48:30 - Why you MUST set up boundaries before you play with BDSM

52:00 - What is "Aftercare" and why is it critical for every couple that experiments with BDSM?

53:30 - The psychology of BDSM: Using sex to explore your psyche and deepen your relationship

Matt and Jay discuss why women are so fascinated by “50 Shades of Grey,” the rise of BDSM in popular culture and the reason 50% of women have a “rape fantasy.” Plus tips on how beginners can enjoy bondage, the value of power games, turning household objects into sex toys…and so much more! We’re very …

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Matt and Jay discuss why women crave powerful men, the problem with modern morality, is sexual harassment always wrong?, the one time you SHOULD take a woman "against her will," the three ways you need to behave EXACTLY like Harvey Weinstein, the true danger of a sexual predator and much, much more!

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Ep. 52 - Harvey Weinstein (Part 2): Why Women Crave Sex with Powerful Men

4:00 - Review from Part 1: What is perceived value for men and women?

7:00 - Big butts? Yes! Big boobs? Yes! Sexy feet? Okay, that's weird...

8:30 - The good qualities of Harvey Weinstein...and the BAD qualities

9:30 - The problem with modern morality: Everyone is either ALL good or ALL bad, no middle ground

12:00 - Is sexual harassment always wrong?

13:30 - At least one-third of the formal allegations against Weinstein are for "unwanted sexual advances" aka "sexual harassment" aka asking a woman to have sex with you and she feels uncomfortable and says "no."

The Cut Magazine: List of formal allegations against Harvey Weinstein

15:00 - Cynthia Burr and the question of "forced" oral sex

18:00 - True physical trauma vs emotional trauma and/or regret. Sometimes after a difficult or uncomfortable event it's hard to say exactly what happened and who is to blame.

20:00 - Alexandra Canosa and the question of exchanging abuse for fame and opportunities

22:30 - Juliana De Paula, the sex party and the broken wine glass “I had to fight him off with broken glass”

24:30 - The allure of powerful men and the threat of power vs sexuality

27:30 - Mimi Haleyi, Netflix, chill and dirty sex acts: "I'm in disbelief and disgusted"

30:30 - Asia Argento was traumatized by Weinstein's sexual assault...and then she was in a consensual relationship with him for years afterwards

36:00 - Is Harvey Weinstein a bad guy? YES. He committed multiple acts of sexual violence and rape.

37:00 - How to NOT be like Weinstein in three easy words: ALWAYS GET CONSENT

38:00 - Why always getting verbal "Affirmative Consent" for every step of sexual intimacy is ridiculous

39:00 - The ONE situation where you can take a woman "against her will"

40:00 - Weinstein's philosophy of success in business "He can't hear the word NO"

41:30 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Weinstein: We want to emulate SOME (but not ALL) of Weinstein's character

44:00 - 3 ways you SHOULD be like Weinstein: #1 - Be Powerful AF

45:30 - #2 - Present Yourself Well

46:30 - Journalist Emily Sheffield's meeting with Weinstein "I felt utterly charmed by the energy and excitement that rolled off him AND WHICH OVERRODE THE BROODING PHYSICAL HEFT AND THE POCK-MARKED SKIN; I was dazzled."

47:00 - #3 - Have a Fascinating, Fun Personality

Harvey Weinstein's fascinating Rotten Tomatoes Interview

48:30 - Like all powerful men, Weinstein has giant brass balls: He openly tried to have sex with EVERY HOT WOMAN IN HOLLYWOOD, including: Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman, Ashley Judd, Heather Graham, etc. etc.

51:00 - Assuming you're in an appropriate dating environment (ie. Not at work), don't worry about "sexual harassment" - instead worry about "sexual assault"

53:00 - Aside from being very fat and having an ugly face, Weinstein consistently demonstrated EVERY quality of perceived value that a woman wants when she has sex with a man!

57:00 - Bottom line, if you want to be sexually successful with women, remember the 3 qualities women want most: 1) Be One of the Powerful Men