Conversations with Tom | Eric Weinstein on If You Want to See How Deep the Mind Can Go, Listen to This
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01/09/20
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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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#153 Jocko Willink on Respect, Influence and Leadership | Impact Theory
January 7, 2020
•51m
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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Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?
If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.
Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.
This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.
Subscription Benefits:
- 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
- New episodes delivered ad-free
- Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list
- You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:
- 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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#154 Les Brown on Explaining Everything That's Holding You Back | Impact Theory
January 14, 2020
•59m
On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Les Brown shares the truth about how everyone has to fail their way to success. He also details his strategies for improving his mindset, explains exactly how he transformed the story he tells himself about himself, and talks about how to deal with negative thoughts and negative people.
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SHOW NOTES:
Life is a battle for territory [3:07]
Les discusses his battle with cancer, which he has been winning for over 20 years [4:35]
Les explains how he changed his beliefs and the stories he told himself about himself [7:21]
Les shares his experience with prejudice, and how he learned to have hope [11:53]
Les explains how the dominant culture dismantles people’s creativity and sense of self [17:15]
Les describes the most important lessons about success he ever learned [19:46]
Les strongly advocates embracing your own uniqueness [22:53]
Don’t live the life that was given to you by your circumstances [26:40]
Les strongly recommends reading, changing your social circle, and finding a mentor [29:13]
Les makes some surprising book recommendations [32:23]
Les talks about holding negative thoughts in check [33:31]
Les details his strategy for continuously improving his mindset [35:43]
Les shares the impact his mother had on his life [37:25]
Les tells the story of how he learned to be unstoppable [43:02]
Les advocates listening, telling stories, and orchestrating an experience [45:37]
Les shares the impact he wants to have on the world [47:30]
FOLLOW LES: WEBSITE: lesbrown.com EMAIL: info@lesbrownleader.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2QRxyRo FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/39Q70IQ TWITTER: https://bit.ly/36xr14R
Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?
If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.
Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.
This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.
Subscription Benefits:
- 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
- New episodes delivered ad-free
- Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list
- You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:
- 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
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz
Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com...
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