Pandering for external validation has always been present in human psychology to different degrees.

But we live in a turbocharged, hyperstimulatory modern environment which ratchets up this tendency to 11. 

In this episode, Sim goes over some of the ways people (and especially men) seek to gain validation from others and how it ultimately damages them in the long run.

If you are a people pleaser or a validation junkie - you'll want to tune in to this episode.

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Articles :

Psycho-Cybernetics: An In-Depth Guide - https://www.unstoppablerise.com/psycho-cybernetics/

Dopamine Detox - https://www.unstoppablerise.com/dopamine-detox-neural-reset/

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At differing points in time, everyone on the planet is either a consumer or a creator. However, in our modern world, it's all too possible to tip the balance of the scale too far in a counterproductive direction.

In this episode, Sim breaks down how this mindless, rampant consumerism will sabotage any chances you have of being financially independent if that's a goal for you.

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Books :

The Millionaire Next Door - https://amzn.to/3to73u7 

The Millionaire Mind - https://amzn.to/46HQOFV 

Stop Acting Rich - https://amzn.to/3RC4NsJ 

Your Money or Your Life - https://amzn.to/4am9des 

I Will Teach You to Be Rich - https://amzn.to/3tr5jAb 

Cashflow Quadrant - https://amzn.to/3uDzDYN 

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Websites: 

Afford Anything - https://affordanything.com/ 

Dave Ramsey's Snowball Method - https://www.ramseysolutions.com/debt/how-the-debt-snowball-method-works 

Understanding Compound Interest - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/compoundinterest.asp 

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The holidays are a great time to be around people–and practice your social skills. In this episode, Sim gives a brief rundown about why it's so important to socialize with others during this time and increase your social intelligence.

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Books:

Conversationally Speaking - https://amzn.to/3NhFQzS

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Articles:

How to Overcome Social Anxiety - https://www.unstoppablerise.com/overcome-social-anxiety/

30 Holiday Conversation Starters - https://www.mydomaine.com/thanksgiving-conversation-starters

57 Killer Conversation Starters - https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conversation-starters-topics/

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One of the most important parts of life lies in building skills. Skills are what will allow you to go from where you are now to where you eventually want to be. Part and parcel with skill development is the notion of "training". 

In this episode, Sim dives into the nuances of why you should always be training and having a mindset of training even in the midst of a regular holiday season.

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Your ability to earn, save, invest, and ultimately spend money will make all the difference between a life that you love living and one where you dread waking up just to drag yourself to a place you don't want to be, just to pay the bills.

In this episode, Sim breaks down the nuanced understanding of personal finance to enable you to start planning for a great financial life now and in the future.

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Articles :

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) Explained: How It Works - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/financial-independence-retire-early-fire.asp 

FIRE Movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early - https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/financial-independence-retire-early

FIRE Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/

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Books:

Millionaire Next Door - https://amzn.to/3RkvCRV 

The Millionaire Mind - https://amzn.to/46HQOFV 

Stop Acting Rich - https://amzn.to/3RC4NsJ 

Cashflow Quadrant - https://amzn.to/3uDzDYN 

The Wealthy Barber - https://amzn.to/3uNnhNy

How to Think About Money - https://amzn.to/3t6Ily6

The Psychology of Money - https://amzn.to/46A8vHj

Best Personal Finance Books - https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/articles/best-personal-finance-books

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For many of us, opportunities to greatly expand, enrich, and deepen our lives go unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of day-to-day living.

But what if your greatest opportunities are right where you stand right now?

In this episode, Sim goes in depth as to why that is and how to take advantage of them.

Resources Mentioned:

Acre of Diamonds Audiobook - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEVk_Ztwzd0

Acre of Diamonds Lecture - https://www.temple.edu/about/history-traditions/acres-diamonds 

Acre of Diamonds Book - https://amzn.to/3R9ubpt

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As someone who is dedicated to improving and growing themselves, you may have tried to help others in an area that you either struggled in and solved successfully and/or an area you are currently learning a lot about; an area that may have helped that other person.

Some of these people may have given you a solid "thanks, but no thanks", laughed in your face, or may have even asked you why you're "wasting your time on this stuff".

If that's a familiar experience to you, then listen to this podcast episode where Sim goes into 6 reasons why many people just aren't (and will never be) interested in what you're trying to show them.

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Books:

Power vs Force - https://amzn.to/46nNTSM

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Videos:

Jim Rohn - Some Will, Some Won't - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbFGHclw1gU

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As a young person, there's several things you need to watch out for that can derail you from your life path. 

Here's 6 of them and what to do about each of them.

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Pushing to the Front - https://amzn.to/45PZJ7F 

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The default response to problems and situations is to turn to the external world in an attempt to solve them. While that can work for various things, it certainly won't work for everything.

In this episode, you'll learn why you and your own state of mind is the only thing that will reliably save you in this turbulent and ever-changing world of ours.

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Books:

Out of this World - https://amzn.to/45BZjBT

The Kybalion - https://amzn.to/45DwNjl

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Motivation. It's a word that means many different things to many different people. 

But what is the real meaning of the word and more importantly–how do you use it to achieve your goals?

In this episode, Sim unravels why motivation is overrated and what you should focus on instead.

Resources Mentioned:

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Articles :

Monk Mode - https://www.unstoppablerise.com/monk-mode

Dopamine Detox - https://www.unstoppablerise.com/dopamine-detox-neural-reset/

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Books:

Think and Grow Rich - https://amzn.to/46F3sFR

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