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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

01/02/20

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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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  • 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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Previous Episode

Manual therapist and movement coach Aaron Alexander knows that better health is inseparable from deep healing. As a result, he helps people align their mind, body, environment, posture and movement, achieving incredible results. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Aaron Alexander details exactly how to change a multitude of small aspects of your life to become physically and mentally healthier. Along the way he tells his own family story of a father addicted to crack cocaine, advocates dancing and just hanging, and discusses how to deal with the stress that seems to overwhelm modern life. Pre-order Aaron's book here: https://amzn.to/36NB7hG This episode is brought to you by: ITU. Check out Impact Theory University at: http://bit.ly/ImpactTheoryUniversity2 ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON SHOW NOTES: Aaron talks about how body language, posture and dance affect the brain [1:08] Tom and Aaron discuss how music causes physical and emotional state change [3:26] Aaron describes the focus of rolfing, and getting the body into alignment [5:17] Aaron and Tom discuss how changing your facial expression changes your emotions [8:20] Aaron has benefited from psychedelics and they have helped him deal with the ego [11:10] Aaron practices compassion by going past surface level conversation and connecting [13:54] Aaron advocates becoming more childlike in certain ways [16:03] Aaron talks about some of the “diseases of affluence” like sitting too much [19:05] Aaron strongly advocates spending some time each day hanging [23:17] Aaron and Tom discuss “micro-opportunities” to live in a more pre-modern way [25:51] Aaron shares the story of watching his father become addicted to crack [28:20] You can’t teach what you know. You can only teach what you are. [31:20] Aaron describes how he uses stillness and meditation [32:01] Aaron and Tom discuss the importance of admitting what’s going wrong [36:24] Aaron shares the one change he would have people make to improve their health [40:21] FOLLOW Aaron: WEBSITE: https://alignpodcast.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/38PaXx2 TWITTER: https://bit.ly/38MQ5GE

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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]

FOLLOW JOCKO: WEBSITE: jockopodcast.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2sFPXIt FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2Q0Eqvu TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2Q2bL9d

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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