#153 Jocko Willink on Respect, Influence and Leadership | Impact Theory
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01/07/20
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In this episode, Jocko Willink details his leadership principles and explains how to apply them. He also talks about building relationships and trust, understanding human nature, and learning to control your ego and emotions. And he even takes some time to share his newest undertaking, writing children’s books.
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SHOW NOTES:
People asked how to apply leadership principles, so Jocko wrote his new book on tactics [2:07]
Jocko tells the war story of how he learned to take a step back and detach [4:38]
Jocko explains how he learned to avoid arrogance and to listen to people [8:48]
Jocko then explains how he learned that he doesn’t always need to be the leader [11:33]
Jocko advocates the importance of relationships and building trust [14:25]
Jocko asks questions instead of making statements when disagreements arise [19:43]
Jocko compares manipulation and leadership [23:14]
If you want to be a good leader, you need to understand human nature [29:01]
Jocko talks about why it’s so important to control your emotions [30:45]
Jocko advocates learning jiu jitsu to help you control your ego and emotions [32:29]
Jocko explains how to gain influence and respect [35:07]
Jocko and Tom talk about Jocko’s children’s books [36:21]
But seriously, if you’ve never checked out Jocko’s children’s books you really should [40:00]
Jocko and Tom discuss how to focus on improvement instead of talent [43:44]
Jocko talks about standing up to bullies [45:32]
Jocko shares the impact he wants to have on the world [49:01]
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On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dave Asprey discusses the primary dietary mistakes people make, advocates for some pretty unusual health practices, and details simple, inexpensive changes you can make to reverse the aging process and radically improve your day-to-day health.
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SHOW NOTES:
Dave talks about how to face death [1:14]
Tom and Dave discuss reincarnation [4:04]
Dave explains that the key is not time or money, but energy [6:41]
The first step to living to 180 is to not die [8:10]
Aging is death by a thousand cuts so the key is to take less cuts [11:07]
Aging boils down to the mitochondria [11:43]
Dave describes some tactics to optimize your mitochondria [14:49]
Dave explains his methods of fasting [17:05]
ave describes chryotherapy, cold showers and cold exposure [22:10]
Dave and Tom discuss dietary and weight loss mistakes [26:13]
Dave discusses the utility of sometimes using a vegan diet [29:23]
Dave advocates not overdoing protein consumption [31:07]
Dave does not advocate a carnivore diet but suggests trying it for a brief time [34:36]
Dave gives some simple recommendations to become superhuman [38:14]
Dave talks about using amber light and red light [40:54]
Dave advocates better sleep as the single most important change people need to make [44:56]
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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Eric Weinstein delves into exactly what’s wrong with our education and economic system. While doing so, he also delivers some fantastic tactics and secrets on how to optimize your own learning and mindset. By the time Tom and Eric are finished with their discussion, you might start to consider the possibility that the Matrix really was a documentary after all.
SHOW NOTES:
Eric and Tom discuss the Matrix [1:17]
Eric talks about how people literally see different colors [5:54]
Eric discusses altered consciousness and mind states [8:10]
Eric and Tom discuss spending time closer to a state of nature [10:23]
Eric talks about how technology has changed his attention span [14:12]
Eric discusses his goal of giving people the superpower of extraordinary learning [16:08]
Eric talks about teaching disabilities and the failures of the education system [23:31]
Eric explains how to eliminate the errors you make [25:58]
Eric and Tom discuss learning to play guitar [29:33]
Eric and Tom discuss using violent language [33:13]
Eric talks about balancing rationality and archetypal spirituality [35:23]
Tom and Eric discuss making a “steel man” argument [40:53]
Eric explains that the guitar itself is born out of impurity [45:44]
Tom and Eric talk about the math and physics inherent in music [49:34]
Eric talks about how his learning disabilities forced him to find new ways to learn [56:02]
Yo-Yo Ma never won any competitions as a youth [1:01:38]
Do not over-medicate your kids. They can learn anything. [1:05:11]
Eric explains how to teach music in a completely alternate way [1:06:23]
Eric and Tom discuss the education system and why it fails [1:11:42]
“My PhD belongs to every learning disabled family in the country.” [1:15:51]
The kid you put in the dumby pile might have some superpowers [1:20:51]
Tom discusses a billion wicked thoughts and sexual desire [1:25:05]
Eric talks about how technology and economics have changed sexuality and family [1:31:18]
Tom and Eric discuss economic growth and the lack of wage growth [1:39:48]
Eric explains why people are not excited about their economic future [1:44:45]
Eric ends by returning to the parable of the Matrix [1:53:00]
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This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.
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- Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more
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- Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement
- Money Mindset: Business & Finance
- Relationship Theory: Relationships
- Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health
- Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes
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