Why Getting Shredded Won’t Make You Happy - David Laid - #621
Modern Wisdom
04/29/23
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David Laid is a fitness model, influencer, Creative Director at Gymshark and YouTuber.
Being young, jacked and famous is a desire almost every 17-year-old guy can probably confess to wanting at one point. But what if the glamour isn’t all it’s made out to be? What happens when injuries threaten to take away the foundation of your self-worth? And what do you do when you need to grow up?
Expect to learn how David uncovered self-worth beyond aesthetics, the setbacks that led to his lowest point in life, how to mentally deal with injuries, the biggest influences on his mindset, David's perspective on modern dating, how to harness adversity, what gymbros should envision beyond fitness and much more...
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro (00:27) David’s Young Entry into Viral Content (06:12) Going Through a Period of Introspection (13:48) Role Models for the Modern Male (22:56) How to Overcome Ego with Self Awareness (30:28) The Extremes of Self Development (34:42) David’s Humbling Back Injury (43:51) Challenges in Modern Dating (52:16) How to Become Great in a Fragile World (1:02:36) What David Values the Most (1:08:26) Where to Find David
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Follow David on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DavidLaid
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How To Prepare For The Changing World Order - Ray Dalio - #620
April 27, 2023
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Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, a billionaire investor, philanthropist and an author.
The New World Order is mystical term. Is it a shadowy cabal of evil hooded figures? Or is it a cycle that our world's economy regularly runs on. Ray is here to explain the consequences of shifting global power dynamics, and what that means for the future of America and the rest of the world.
Expect to learn why global events aren't getting more chaotic, they're unfolding right on schedule, why there is a regular cycle of empires falling and new ones emerging, how the global economic machine really works, what the next few years of America will look like, what you can do to secure your finances in a turbulent market, Ray's opinion on the role that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies will serve in a post-dollar economy, the best financial advice for young people and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro (00:30) The Accuracy of Ray’s Predictions (07:43) Impacts of a Decreasing Dollar Value (12:54) Different Types of Leaders for Different Times (15:54) Are We in a Unique Situation? (20:03) How to Be Financially Prepared for the Next Few Years (25:45) The Crisis of Unproductive People (32:28) Ray’s Advice for Young People (35:31) Should We Worry About the Population? (41:07) The Threat of China (45:02) Is a ‘Soft Landing’ Possible? (49:28) Can You Benefit From a Recession? (54:06) Finding Solace in a Tumultuous World (59:52) Where to Find Ray
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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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David Geary is a cognitive developmental and evolutionary psychology professor at The University of Missouri and an author.
Men and women are different. This should not be a controversial statement, and yet it is. Thankfully David has spent a career assessing differences between men and women in every domain from physical to psychological and behavioural to cognitive.
Expect to learn the real reason why women are underrepresented in STEM, why achieving true gender equality in prosperous countries is impossible, the massive differences between men's and women's brains, why strength is not the most compelling argument against trans athletes in female sports, why there has been such a rapid increase in transgender youths and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro (00:20) The Contested Topic of Sex Differences (06:00) Why Women Are Better at Reading (13:13) The Crisis of Disengaged Men (18:25) Sex Differences Increase When Freedom is Increased (30:00) Biggest Differences in Men’s & Women’s Brains (37:08) Are Differences Simply From Social Constructs? (49:30) The Science Behind Sex-based Behaviours (1:05:12) Traits that Women Do Better at Than Men (1:13:33) Why Has There Been a Rapid Increase in Transgenderism? (1:22:49) Where to Find David
Extra Stuff:
Check out David's writing - https://quillette.com/author/david-c-geary/
Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/
To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom
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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
Get in touch.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx
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