Conversations with Tom | Humble the Poet on Why You Need to Do Hard Things to Build Self-Respect
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11/21/19
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Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Tom, with guest Humble the Poet. On this episode, Tom and Humble go back and forth on truths and beliefs that anyone who wants to be successful at anything need to deeply internalize. They discuss the reality of taking risk, the way culture stacks on itself, how to buck the systems you disagree with, how to attain mastery at valuable skills, and how to make and save money. This is not a fluffy episode where they tell you what you want to hear. They go deep on their own fears and failures, and explain exactly how they turned their setbacks into success. This episode is brought to you by: Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 SHOW NOTES: Humble describes his experience as an immigrant and his cultural history [1:16] Humble discusses the difficulty and pay of being a teacher [3:14] Humble doesn’t find value in complaining or even in venting [6:03] What do you do when the world is way out of step with you? [7:22] Humble talks about how culture stacked on itself in hip hop [9:05] Humble describes his existential crisis when he realized he wanted to be an artist [11:06] Tom and Humble discuss why they won’t “work their way up” in entertainment [12:39] Tom and Humble discuss doing hard things to build self-respect [15:08] Tom describes his fear of open water [19:09] Humble explains how he avoided being a starving artist [22:54] “The big strength I found was in admitting I f*cked up” [28:18] Humble and Tom discuss taking risk and not quitting on your dreams [31:35] Humble strongly stakes his claim that he is meant for hip hop [36:10] Humble talks about getting a book published [41:48] Humble describes exactly how he started to make money as an artist [45:00] Tom and Humble discuss whether intelligence makes you happy [51:40] Humble and Tom discuss the power of having a chip on your shoulder [56:43] Humble and Tom discuss wanting to see other people win [1:05:09] Tom advocates that money doesn’t change your self-image [1:11:27] Humble advocates that the struggle to overcome fears never ends [1:14:23] “True freedom exists only in discipline.” [1:18:55] Humble describes his most important tattoos [1:25:17] Humble discusses the power of unlearning things [1:26:35] Tom and Humble advocate that it’s possible to be both content and ambitious [1:30:43] FOLLOW Humble The Poet: WEBSITE: www.humblethepoet.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2QfJHRr FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2CIDHbP TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2Kl06jL
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#148 Neil deGrasse Tyson on How You Should Raise Your Kids | Impact Theory
November 19, 2019
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He may be the world’s most famous astrophysicist, and he is best known for his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts. But on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Neil deGrasse Tyson shows that his prodigious intellect can take on an incredibly wide range of topics. He shares his family history, his ideas about education and religion, and his beliefs about how we can get along better with those who are different from us. Along the way, he gives some brilliant and unusual parenting advice, describes the best way to deal with haters and microaggressions, and describes his process for learning new things. This episode is brought to you by: EightSleep. Right now get $150 off your Pod and free shipping when you go to EightSleep.com/IMPACT Butcherbox. Now - November 17th: Get a free turkey plus $20 off when you sign up at butcherbox.com/impact, or enter promo code IMPACT at checkout. Blinkist. Visit www.blinkist.com/IMPACT to try out the premium service completely free for 7 days! Skillshare. Impact Theory University. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 SHOW NOTES: Neil reminisces about being named the world’s sexiest astrophysicist [3:21] Neil remembers the best lessons his father taught him [5:00] Neil advocates pluralism, celebrating differences instead of aggravating them [10:10] Neil explains how to convert microaggressions into enthusiasm [13:26] Neil discusses how his father taught him to be effective instead of being right [18:23] Neil explains that he is driven by duty, not ambition [22:15] Neil advocates that we create meaning in life, we don’t find it [27:49] Neil shares some unique parenting advice [30:14] Neil describes in great detail his process for learning new things [36:48] Neil advocates the importance of seeking disconfirming evidence [43:23] Neil wants you to learn what science is, and how it works [44:41] Neil makes a surprising statement about the impact he wants to have [47:13] QUOTES: “It’s not enough to be right. You have to be effective.” [18 29] “You have the power to create meaning in your life, rather than passively looking for it.” [28:32] “I can tell you this. If Einstein were here, and we’re talking with Einstein, we could talk with him for hours and hours. And you know what question would never come out of our mouths? ‘What college did you go to?” [34:05] FOLLOW NEIL: INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2X4Q6jP FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/32zr9hH TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2QaJteg BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Letters from an Astrophysicist https://amzn.to/36VTWQR [3:05]
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Being one of the greatest investors in history, Ray Dalio could have easily retired into a life of ease, wealth and comfort. Instead, he has devoted his life to explaining the principles that made him successful. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Ray Dalio details precisely how to implement radical transparency, explains how to get past your ego barrier and your blind spots, and shares the secrets to having freedom and a life worth savoring while at the same time achieving crushing success. This episode is brought to you by: EightSleep. Right now get $150 off your Pod and free shipping when you go to EightSleep.com/IMPACT Butcherbox. Sign up now and get $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of ground beef and 2 packs of bacon at butcherbox.com/IMPACT or enter promo code IMPACT at checkout. That’s 2lbs of ground beef and 2 packs of bacon for free PLUS $20 off your first box by going to ButcherBox.com/IMPACT OR enter promo code IMPACT at checkout. Audible. Get 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 a month. That’s more than half off the regular price. Choose 1 audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free. Visit audible.com/IMPACT or text IMPACT to 500-500. Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory ITU. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 SHOW NOTES: Tom describes the effect Principles had on him [3:05] You can’t always trust that you are right [4:34] Ray describes the “two you’s” and how he gets out of his own way [6:34] Ray and Tom discuss meditation [11:28] Tom explains how he adopted the identity of the learner [14:34] Ray describes the ego barrier and the blind spot barrier [17:03] Ray explains the concept of “just another one of those” [20:04] Ray details precisely how to avoid constantly making exceptions [25:14] Ray explains how to implement radical transparency [26:47] Ray details how to deal with a serious disagreement between two people [30:46] Ray advocates that sometimes you just have to move on [33:01] Ray explains why life almost always works the opposite of the way you think [36:45] Ray talks about how if you want self-discovery you will find a way to get it [39:43] Ray explains how to get the most out of every single minute [43:11] Ray defines tough love and struggling well [44:31] Ray talks about savoring life, freedom, and the life arc [49:00] Tom and Ray discuss that you really can’t skip a phase in life [54:37] Ray shares the impact he wants to have on the world [1:00:40] QUOTES: “Meditation is the biggest gift that I can give anyone. And I would say, more than anything, it is whatever reason for success I’ve had.” [8:37] “You only have to know what the best things to do are. You don’t have to have them all come up from your head. And for God’s sake, don’t be overly opinionated! Just because you have that opinion, it doesn’t mean it’s true.” [11:08] “I got into the habit that I suggest you get into, that other people get into. Whenever you’re in a situation where you’re making an important decision, just pause. And write down: what type of decision was it? And why did I make that decision that way? That’s writing down your principles. It’s kind of your recipe for success.” [23:28] “If you worry, you don’t have to worry. And if you don’t worry, you have to worry.” [46:08] FOLLOW RAY: WEBSITE: principles.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/37hc087 FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2On6wjB TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2KwfcDh BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Principles https://amzn.to/32UawgF [2:35]
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