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Richard Dawkins on the Truth About How Your Reality is Being Distorted | Conversations with Tom

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

12/24/20

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In this episode, Dawkins describes the awe and wonder that scientific investigation can induce, discusses the history of time, and talks about how important it is to pursue the truth.

SHOW NOTES:

Richard explains why truth is evolutionarily important [0:37]

Richard advocates believing in evidence to avoid the echo chamber effect [1:36]

Why are some people attracted to mystical answers and supernatural nonsense? [3:41]

Is occasional self-delusion healthy? [4:53]

Richard talks about how astronomy and astrology both tap into awe, but only one is true [6:31]

Richard describes the motivation behind Outgrowing God [8:19]

Richard describes the wonders of natural life [9:44]

Richard shares his journey to becoming a scientist [12:38]

Richard debunks the idea of intelligent design [14:37]

Richard explains the history of life, and how recently human beings appeared [18:03]

Richard and Tom discuss cultural adaptation [20:10]

Richard strongly advocates investigating reality, and skeptical rationality [25:08]

Richard and Tom discuss mentalists, conjurors, and magicians [26:00]

Richard and Tom discuss whether a scientific worldview will lead to a more fulfilled life [29:55]

Richard advocates that we create the purpose in our life [32:42]

Richard and Tom discuss the biology of emotions, love and beauty [33:48]

Richard explains how we know that evolution is real [36:24]

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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.

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  • New episodes delivered ad-free
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  • 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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Previous Episode

Leila Janah didn’t have the money to start her company, but she didn’t let that hold her back. She paid her way through Harvard by cleaning toilets, serving cocktails, and tutoring wealthy students while pitching her sustainable business model to anyone who would listen. Since the inception of her company, Samasource--named as one of Fast Company's most innovative companies in 2016--Leila has employed nearly 10,000 people and helped nearly 35,000 people permanently move above the poverty line. Her customers are some of the world’s biggest companies such as Google, Microsoft, Walmart, eBay and she’s been profiled in The New York Times, WIRED, Forbes, and Inc. Leila also founded LXMI (pronounced luxe-me) which is the first social impact beauty brand to be sold at Sephora. Meet the founder, author, and social entrepreneur who believes in reversing poverty one job at a time in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.

SHOW NOTES

Leila walks through how grit was baked into her upbringing. [2:14 ]

Leila talks about post-traumatic growth and how you can build resilience. [5:15]

Tom and Leila dive into her personal narrative and how she found refuge in social impact.[7:10]

Leila opens up about her struggle with depression and finding nourishment for her soul. [11:20]

Leila takes you through the 4-step process that you can use to keep yourself grounded. [15:20]

Leila explains the benefits of “the pause.” [17:34] Tom and Leila discuss how she helps people in the gig economy. [20:51]

Leila debunks the myth that people who work in service of humanity are flawless. [23:31 ]

Leila shines the light on profit versus non-profit and why she chose to launch a benefit corporation.[28:28]

Leila shares valuable about what she looks for in team members. [34:20]

Tom and Leila go deep on the first steps that she took to start her business. [35:14]

Leila recalls living in Ghana and the reverse culture shock she experienced coming home. [42:17]

Leila talks about the reality of scarcity and the power of unleashing untapped potential.[49:07]

Leila defines the impact that she wants to have on the world. [51:04]

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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.

This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.

Subscription Benefits:

  • 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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Next Episode

On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by some of 2020’s most influential speakers including Brendon Burchard, Trevor Moawad, Annaka Harris, Jocko Willink, Jay Shetty, and Les Brown to discuss such matters and more as they each share key lessons to get your mind and spirit right to conquer anything in the next coming year. They discuss why you should design the life you want, how to lay out a roadmap for your life, how to end your negative thoughts, why you need to understand the free will you possess, the power of leading by asking questions, how to find purpose in every corner of your life, how to push past obstacles and start winning, and why you need to get hungry and pursue your passions.

SHOW NOTES:

Intro | Tom opens today’s episode that highlights this year’s 2020 key speakers. [0:15]

Evaluate Your Life | Brendon Burchard reveals why you should design your life. [0:55]

Roadmap | Brendon Burchard shares how to build a structure for your life. [2:34]

Negativity | Trevor Moawad reveals why you have to stop your negative thinking. [4:14]

Your Brain | Annaka Harris reveals the power of understanding your own thought process. [9:15]

Free Will | Annaka Harris reveals the difference between free and conscious will. [12:02]

Start Asking | Jocko Willink reveals the power of asking questions. [14:32]

Leading | Jocko Willink shares why he asks others as a way to lead them to answers. [17:05]

Purpose | Jay Shetty reveals why you need to be assigning meaning to every task. [18:55]

Win | Les Brown shares why you should never give up on finding a way to win. [23:29]

Get Hungry | Les Brown reveals why you need to find what resonates with you. [26:35]

Outro | Tom closes today’s episode and pushes you to implement these lessons in 2021. [28:22]

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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

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz

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