Why Is Everyone So Angry All The Time? - Mark Normand - #635

Modern Wisdom

06/01/23

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94m

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Mark Normand is a podcaster, an actor and a comedian.

The mere discussion of certain topics can cause huge controversy. Both sides of every issue are adamant that their opposition is fundamentally evil, malicious, bigoted or a secret race of lizard people. What is driving this huge demand for outrage? And can we do anything about it?

Expect to learn Mark’s takes on the Bud Light & Miller Lite controversies, why brands have completely lost their sense of humour, whether you have engaged in Digital Blackface and why it makes you racist, the ethical dilemma of incest, why AI girlfriends will destroy society, whether Tom Hanks is part of the Illuminati, if there’s a joke that is so offensive it should never be told and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (01:10) What People Don’t Know About Life on Tour (03:25) We Need to Stop Using Digital Blackface (07:53) Dove’s Quest for Realistic Beauty Standards in Gaming (18:29) How Mark Stays Positive in Today’s Society (28:11) Sexy, Playful AI Girlfriends (36:55) People’s Desire to Disconnect (39:45) Women Wearing ‘Safety Layers’ on Trains (47:34) Prince Harry’s Failed Appeal to Have Private Police (55:58) Mark’s Upcoming Netflix Special (1:02:42) Rules for Being an American Sports Fan (1:10:26) Why Beer Companies Need to Be Charming Again (1:25:19) Ethics in Porn & Incest (1:29:02) Target’s Satanist Pride Collection (1:34:24) Where to Find Mark

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How To Navigate The Dangers Of Modern Dating - Sadia Khan - #634

May 29, 2023

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65m

Sadia Khan is a relationship coach, author, speaker, and psychologist.

The divorce rate has been on a steady rise for decades. But are relationships actually getting harder, or is everyone just more fragile? The word trauma is thrown around an awful lot, but it covers all manner of sins, many of which are not trauma.

Expect to learn what people are getting most wrong about relationship advice, the factors that best predict divorce and a declining relationship, why the word trauma and its true meaning have become perverted, the insidious reason behind why partners incite chaos in some relationship, Sadia’s thoughts on the growing childlessness epidemic, whether Dubai is actually an Islamic haven & much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (00:50) Sadia’s Background (03:30) Why the Sexes are Battling Each Other (07:23) Current Dating is Practice for Divorce (13:05) The Biggest Predictors of Divorce (20:45) What Actually is Trauma? (27:25) How to Fix Someone’s Attachment (33:34) The Demonisation of Femininity (47:20) Principles for a Healthy Man (54:10) The Unique Dating Scene of Dubai (1:03:27) What Sadia is Looking Forward to (1:05:17) Where to Find Sadia

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The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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The Man Who Tracks Every Second Of His Life - Rob Dyrdek - #636

June 3, 2023

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97m

Rob Dyrdek is a former professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, reality TV star, venture capitalist and a producer.

What if you tracked every second of your life? What if you dialled in every process, calorie, action and thought to facilitate your best performance? What if you manifested a Playboy wife out of thin air by just wanting her a lot? Today we get to find out.

Expect to learn about Rob’s journey from a small-town kid to a globally successful entrepreneur, his rigorous system for intentionality and productivity, the crucial factors that propelled him towards success, the system behind Rob’s meticulous tracking of his daily activities, how Rob met his dream wife, Rob's bulletproof investment strategy, his thoughts on the personal development space and much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro (00:25) How to Become the Ideal Version of Yourself (16:59) A Framework for Thinking About Time (21:28) Biggest Ways Rob Has Saved Time (28:37) Building Effortless Discipline (39:07) How to Avoid Small Errors Becoming Big Errors (42:36) Will Rob Release His System to the Public? (53:03) How Rob Met His Playboy Wife (1:08:01) Advice to People Who Aren’t Present (1:20:12) The Importance of Delaying Gratification (1:30:13) Updates on Rob’s Current Projects (1:36:16) Where to Find Rob

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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

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