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To know where you are going, they say you should know where you’ve been. Science fiction has been well documented for its often accurate predictions and a loved being a social curiosity for many. In this episode, Tom is joined by physicist and bestselling science fiction author, David Brin. David exposes how science fiction can be more accurately described as “speculative history” than anything else. Their conversation explores society through history from the Periclean times all the way through modern U.S. politics and what a transparent society top-down, and bottom-up would imply and necessitate. TASAT project mentioned to check out: http://tasat.ucsd.edu/
SHOW NOTES:
History | Using history to write science fiction and being a good ancestor[1:42]
Science Fiction | Writing sci-fi and the historical connection making it speculative history [6:15]
Anticipation | How empathy allows anticipation & resilience to increase taking hard hits [9:51]
Hollywood Propaganda | David breaks down the notion of improve-ability [16:45]
Positive Sum Game | Winning more while helping others win versus zero-sum game [21:14]
Self Preventing Prophecy | The propaganda messages saying all humans are bad [27:08]
Criticism & Delusion | Being maximally creative using criticism to fix error & delusion [37:24]
Periclean Experiment | The Athenian society crushed to preserve pyramid society [41:38]
Death of Politics | Losing friction and negotiation of “adaptation to new times” [44:55]
Enlightenment | David on 5 accountability arenas and need for regulated competition [50:15]
Experts Under Attack | David explains how media is twisting lies to attack the experts [56:31]
Attacking Facts | Davids solution to end the attack on facts that are being ridiculed [1:04:29]
American Civil War | David reveals eight phases of civil war in America [1:12:36]
Transparent Society | David on potential lateral oppression & need for cultural values [1:16:44]
Learning | David reveals his thoughts and approach to learning & exploring curiosity [1:21:16]
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David Goggins joins Tom Bilyeu on Impact Theory
SHOW NOTES:
30 Miles | David on being driven to finish the last 30 miles of race with stress fractures [3:10]
Warrior Mentality | David explains the mindset of the warrior and being ready to die [6:34]
Total Accountability | What you’re doing to change what you see in the mirror [7:57]
Strategize Problems | Goggins on breaking down each problem one at a time [12:45]
Mediocrity | David exposes the mediocrity of life, being the best among the average [14:47]
On Attack | David on doing the hard things, staying uncomfortable, and attacking self [18:15]
Accountability Mirror | David shares how he started holding himself accountable [20:52]
The Governor | Goggins explains how your mind keeps you comfortable, the 40% rule [23:53]
Do You | The simple life David lives, why he stays to himself & how he earned it [27:46]
Alter Ego | David on creating Goggins’ strength from David’s weakness in the darkroom [29:03]
Cookie Jar | Goggins on who you are at your core and pulling from the dark side [31:31]
Negativity | Goggins explains using the dark side to power through the obstacles [33:06]
Taking Souls | Where things don’t go right what it takes to get through the suffering [35:50]
Insecurities | David explains finding drive in your insecurities and grinding every day [38:29]
The Chart | Goggins on outworking the “chart” as a tool to live a better life, facing fear [43:07]
Greatness | David on finding yourself, beating comfort, and being great [46:30]
Cultivating Drive | Goggins advice for turning inward and removing external insecurities [49:58]
Calloused Mind | David on doing what you hate, and being ready what life throws at you [52:45]
Happiness | David on happiness from willpower, failing, succeeding, and being awarded [56:49]
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As you reflect on your business, career, and personal life; where are you winning, and where have you been losing lately? Whether you choose to see the pursuit of success and greatness as a game or not, the reality is there is a cost to play. In this episode, I’m joined by the legendary and iconic trainer, Tim Grover. He authored one of my favorite books, Relentless, and is releasing another book that will change your life called, Winning. He redefines winning in a way that embraces the discomfort of sitting with your losses. If you’re in it to win it, the hard truths Tim drops here about embracing the dark side and making sure your mind is stronger than your feelings will leave you supercharged and ready to attack winning with a new perspective. Order Tim Grover’s newest book, Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Unforgiving-Race-Greatness-Grover/dp/1982168862/
SHOW NOTES:
Winning | Tim dispels what winning is and why you need to know how to lose to win [2:09]
Seeing Inside | Tim on looking internally for the truth stopping your wins [6:07]
Winning Flaws | Tim reveals the difference between flaws and weaknesses [7:27]
Weakness | Tim on how to leverage and identify your weaknesses to get better [10:38]
The Process | Time on why the process is not about emotion, it’s about getting it done [14:41]
Pursue the Win | Tim on why not pursuing or seeing the wins every day is an illness [19:49]
Confidence | Tim breaks down how winning plays a role in increasing confidence [23:43]
Dark Side | Tim explains how using every tool available includes using the dark side [30:54]
Fear of Success | Tim on what happens when your feelings are stronger than your mind [42:02]
Cost of Great | Tim reveals the pain that playing to win can cost you and loved ones [45:45]
Becoming Great | Tim’s tips for finding your own path to winning and trusting yourself [51:45]
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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.
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
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