Robert Greene believed that meditation wasn't about giving up worldly ambitions, but instead, it allowed him to understand himself better and align his ambitions with his true self.Through meditation, Greene was able to gain self-awareness and live a more authentic life. This practice helped him stay connected to his true values and achieve success without losing himself.

Meditation for Self-awareness

Danny asks Robert how he avoids surrounding himself with people who don't tell him the truth, despite his success.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">As a writer, Robert doesn't have a "court" of people.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">However, he admits to being a control freak and feeling uncomfortable when he loses control due to too many employees.</li></ul>Robert receives praise from people onlikne, but he is still self-critical and doesn't fully believe the compliments.He blames this negative mindset on his upbringing and the societal pressure to conform, which tames individuals and prevents them from being their true selves.

Avoiding Yes Men

Achieving success does not mean avoiding challenges. For Robert, even his stroke was a valuable lesson that shaped his character.Unlike many others, Robert doesn't let success get to his head. This allows him to approach new projects with a fresh perspective and constantly strive for growth.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">He always starts each project with a beginner's mindset, giving him an edge to improve with each new endeavor.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">At times, he can be too hard on himself and forget to celebrate his achievements. But he recognizes the importance of acknowledging and patting himself on the back occasionally.</li></ul>

Reflecting on Success

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Robert's meditation practice involves daily sessions of Zen meditation, sitting for 35-45 minutes in complete silence.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Meditation is a source of creativity as it taps into his unconscious and brings forth new and unexplored ideas.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The mind becomes like an empty, blue sky - free from hindrances and fixed ideas - through meditation.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He emphasizes the importance of connecting ambition to something deep within oneself, rather than pursuing empty or external goals.</li></ul>

Lessons from 12+ Years of Meditation:

Overcoming Boredom:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Starting a new skill or activity can be frustrating and boring</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Persistence and pushing through the initial boredom lead to magical outcomes</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Daily practice, despite the initial boredom, leads to gradual improvement.</li></ul>Boredom as Resistance:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Boredom is a form of resistance that strengthens the brain, body, and spirit</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Resistance training in various aspects of life, including boredom, builds strength and resilience</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Many people fail in life because they avoid or cannot handle boredom and resistance</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Developing a life task and pursuing one's passions is essential to push through boredom</li></ul>

Importance of Boredom

Writers in their twenties often make the following mistakes:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Poor punctuation, spelling, and grammar skills</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Underestimating the importance of writing as a skill</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Assuming that writing doesn't require effort or practice</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Focusing on their ego rather than effective communication</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Using clever phrases and puns without conveying meaningful content</li></ol>

Common Mistakes Young Writers Make

Empathy is important and can be learned.Ways to develop empathy:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Redirect self-love to others</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Genuinely try to understand others' perspectives</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Childhood experiences can influence empathy</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Empathy can come from a place of vulnerability and compensating for perceived weaknesses</li></ul>Empathy can improve relationships and connections with others. 🤝

Developing Empathy

Since high school, Robert excelled in writing essays. His amazing English teacher's praise motivated him to become a great writer. He longed to fulfill this dream, no matter what challenges came his way.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Robert strongly believes in his destiny to become a writer.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He describes a unique internal voice that always guided him towards writing.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He credits this voice to his innate genetic code and life experiences.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">According to Robert, this makes him irreplaceable and distinct.</li></ul>

Discovering Writing Potential

Robert helps people on his podcast, but cannot respond to emails as often due to age and a stroke.Previously:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Robert would email to help people.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Hearing sad stories made it difficult for him to respond quickly.</li></ul>He now struggles to keep up with emails and feels detached as a result. This could cause problems if he were a therapist.

Does Robert's Empathy Cause Problems?

Success is freedom in Robert's eyes, as his publisher gives him the freedom to write without restrictions or interference.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">He values this freedom immensely, as he doesn't have the pressures of a boss or limited topics to write about.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He has to be disciplined and focused on his work to maintain his success and freedom as a writer.</li></ul>Robert reflects on how he never fully understood the importance of this freedom in his younger years, but now he realizes its great value.

Robert's View on Success and Freedom

As we grow older, our understanding of death evolves. In our youth, it seems distant and insignificant. But with time, as we experience the loss of loved ones and our own mortality, death becomes more tangible and real.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Experiencing death in a near-death experience made it more than an intellectual concept</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He describes feeling death's presence in his body, which changed his perspective on life and death</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The stroke made him value life's fragility and find joy in simple moments, like watching birds outside his window</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He now sees death as a tangible reality.</li></ul>

Robert's Perspective on Death

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Robert appreciated Ryan Holiday's youthfulness, energy, and enthusiasm.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He sensed that Ryan had intelligence and wasn't just seeking personal gain or idolizing him.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Ryan's ability to fix Robert's Wikipedia page impressed him, especially considering the state of the internet at the time.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Robert asked Ryan to do some research for the 50 Cent book, but found it lacking and criticized him.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Ryan didn't take the criticism personally, and was receptive to learning and improving.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Ryan's willingness to learn and grow from criticism made Robert want to work with him.</li></ul>

Ryan Holiday's Willingness to Learn

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Robert's work is driven by his desire for valuable experiences, rather than monetary gain.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He is particularly interested in working with athletes, coaches, and trainers, due to his passion for sports.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He also enjoys learning how to navigate challenging situations, such as working with political figures.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He used to take freelance jobs to support his writing, and never pursued high-paying careers for the money.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Even though he has achieved financial stability, Robert's motivation has always been driven by his love for the work itself, rather than the desire for wealth.</li></ul>

Robert's Work: Valuing Experiences Over Money

Robert Greene is a writer. His books have sold millions of copies (including The 48 Laws of Power).  In this conversation, we spoke about what new writers get wrong, valuing experiences over money, why his ideas have stuck for 25+ years, developing empathy, and the role of meditation in his own life.  (0:00) Intro (1:58) Ancient Greece & 17th Century France (6:55) Avoiding Yes Men (10:53) Following Up On Success (13:10) Lessons From 12+ Years of Meditation (27:58) Importance Of Boredom (36:00) What Do Most Writers In 20s Get Wrong? (40:21) Developing Empathy (46:38) The Voice (52:28) Do People’s Problems Stick To Robert? (54:12) Success = Freedom (56:08) Death (1:06:00) Ryan Holiday (1:10:01) Valuing Experiences Over Money (1:14:45) Longevity Of Ideas (1:17:54) Robert’s Next Project (1:20:04) Challenge  Robert’s Links Website: https://powerseductionandwar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertgreene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial  My Links 🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymiranda 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda

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<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Openness to New Ideas</li><li class="ql-align-justify">High Conscientiousness</li><li class="ql-align-justify">High disagreeableness (ornery, not easily dissuaded)</li><li class="ql-align-justify">High IQ (Ability to synthesize information quickly)</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Possibly Low Neuroticism (Ability to handle stress)</li></ul>Innovators' Traits Are Not Deterministic. They need a combination of traits, make choices in life, and have context.

Common Big 5 Personality Traits of Innovators

Nobody ever shows up at a stock market low.

People do indeed try to fake having innovative qualities. The amount of this behavior goes along with how the stock market is doing.Testing for innovators:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">To figure out if someone is a true innovator, you need to ask them lots of detailed questions to see how well they really know their stuff and how committed they are.</li><li class="ql-align-justify ql-indent-1">Pretenders often struggle to provide in-depth answers and their knowledge fuzzes out as questions become more detailed.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">True innovators have spent years obsessing over the details of whatever it is they are trying to do and they know so much more about it than you ever will.</li></ul>

Testing for Innovators, Silicon Valley

Becoming innovative often involves making decisions within an unpredictable world. The future is hard to predict, and many variables come into play, like the fog of war. To prepare, innovators imagine different paths and scenarios.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Unpredictability: A key aspect of innovation</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pre-Planning: Imagining and preparing for various scenarios</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pivot: Adjusting and adapting strategies as situations change</li></ul>Great innovators consider their plans as hypotheses - firm but open to testing and modifications through the execution process.

Innovation and Unpredictability

Great innovators are establishing neural circuitry that reinforces the self and the process of being oneself.Extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Steve Jobs emphasized the journey as the reward, an intrinsic motivation.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Competing against oneself and self-improvement are intrinsic motivators.</li></ul>Comparison with successful giants in the same ecosystem encourages higher goals (e.g. Silicon Valley).

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation

Being in a relationship with an innovator has its challenges:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Their highly disagreeable traits can cause conflicts.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Their strong work ethic and drive may leave limited time for personal and family life.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They often require significant independence.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Their need to constantly adapt and change plans may be unsettling for partners seeking stability.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Some may take risks in all aspects of their lives, creating instability.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">If their life becomes too stable, they may feel the need to shake things up.</li></ul>

Innovators & Personal Relationships

Learn how to be an extreme risk-taker in business and lead a calm personal life. Benefits:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Be like successful businessman Marc and never use debt in business.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Enjoy a peaceful and passive personal life with no extreme sports or sauna use.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Follow in the footsteps of composer Bach, who also had a sedate personal life.</li></ul>

Extreme Risk-Taking in Business and Personal Life

Marc thinks that the public is more open and forgiving than ever.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The elites are leading cancel culture. It is an elite phenomenon disguised as a grassroots movement.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The public is more forgiving of what previously might have been considered extreme behavior.</li></ul>

Public vs. Elite

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Congress and journalists have the lowest levels of trust, with scores around 10%.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Gallup polls have tracked trust in institutions since the 1970s.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Trust in many categories of institutions started at around 60-70% but has steadily declined over the past 50 years.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Big business and tech companies maintain higher trust levels.</li></ul>

Trust in institutions over time:

Can institutions be reformed? The role of a reformer is not a common one in society.Universities operate on outdated systems, but they still function, despite notable issues (like the New York subway.)<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Do most people view institutions as having flaws, yet continue to boast when their child is accepted into a prestigious university like Stanford or UCLA?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Should we replace the old institutions with new ones or start from scratch?</li></ul>This is a great topic of study, especially in regards to how student loans function.

Reform & Institutions, Universities vs. Business

In a capitalist system, when old companies fail, they are replaced by newer and better ones. This is a sign of a healthy market economy.Unlike other industries, it is illegal for companies to conspire together in the business world. In contrast, in academia, universities can work with accreditation bureaus to control competition.Creative destruction is necessary for progress in business, but many people outside of this world are resistant to change.

Capitalism Works: Creative Destruction

Religious impulses in our time don’t show up as overtly religious, they show up in a secularized form.

The risk of cancelation discourages risk-takers.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Huberman keeps a secret hand-written file of everything he is afraid to speak about publicly and it’s getting much longer over time.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">He is afraid to put it in electronic form.</li></ul>

How does the current education model prevent innovation?

I censor myself at the level of deleting certain things but I don’t contort what I do talk about.

Computers modeled after the human brain have been around since 1943, leading to the concept of neural networks.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">In computer programs, bugs are always the programmer's fault, not the computer's, as computers have no judgment.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">When programming self-driving cars, traditional rules-based approaches won't work.</li></ul>In the last decade, AI technology has significantly improved, particularly in vision recognition. Now, machines are far better at tasks like face recognition compared to humans, which was once thought unlikely.

History of Computers, Neural Networks, and AI

The differences between Google’s and Apple’s approaches to AI:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Google is superior in certain aspects because it can pool data for training AI</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Apple, on the other hand, values privacy and does not pool data.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">All of Apple’s AI has to work locally on devices, while Google’s AI can function in the cloud using pooled data</li></ul>

Apple vs. Google

AI got better because of larger datasets.Modern facial recognition AIs are trained on billions of photos from the internet.The days of distinguishing “real” vs. “fake” are over. The “genie” of AI text generation is out of the bottle

Input Data Set

Chat GPT works well because it’s trained on the entire internet of text:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The version used today is trained on data up until September 2021.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Most of this data was written by human beings, often under their own names.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">This data could be articles published in magazines, podcast transcripts, academic papers, etc.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The authenticity of these texts can generally be trusted.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Fake or parody articles are relatively rare.</li></ul>

ChatGPT

The most trusted channel would put out a unique public cryptographic key, and any content can be checked against this key to make sure it’s real. Who’s gonna run this?<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Government-run registries could turn into truth ministries, which is bad news.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Company-run registries would be a big target for hackers.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Maybe blockchain technology could do the trick – create a distributed database in the cloud.</li></ul>

Public key cryptography

Quantum Internet solution:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Basically, it secures internet communications by changing the translation or language super fast so it can’t be intercepted.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Not an option now, but could be down the line.</li></ul>

Quantum Internet

AI will make it easier for bad people to do bad things.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Most people who aren’t informed are afraid of AI.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Machines could have better bedside manners than human doctors.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">AI could help patients stick to their physical therapy or nutritional programs.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The AI could be there all the time, infinitely patient, wise, and loving.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The ideal scenario would be for both the AI and the human to work together.</li></ul>

AI Positive Benefits, Medicine, Man & Machine Partnership

Throughout history, every new technology has been met with a “moral panic”. These panics often led to predictions of doomsday scenarios.Examples of past moral panics: <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Satanic panic of the 1980s, concerns about heavy metal music, fears surrounding comic books in the 1950s, and anxieties over jazz music in the 1920s and 30s.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">There was even a moral panic triggered by the arrival of bicycles in the 1860s and claims about health issues, such as “bicycle face”.</li></ul>

Marketing, Moral Panic & New Technology; Politics

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Denial.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Rational counter-arguments.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Name-calling.</li></ul>AI has already moved past the denial stage, thanks to its long 80-year prehistory and sudden dramatic advancements.The impact of a new technology primarily revolves around the reordering of status in society.

Three-stage societal response to new technologies:

The world is a very malleable place if you know what you want and you go for it with maximum energy and drive and passion the world will often reconfigure itself around you much more quickly and easily than you think.

How to foster innovation in today’s world?<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You have to be signed up for the fight.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s a contact sport, these aren’t easy roads.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The advantage you have as an innovator is that at the end of the day, the truth actually matters.</li></ul>Historically, it’s really hard to find an example of new technology that came into the world and was then pulled back.If innovators feel fulfilled by their close relationships, they won’t need approval from the internet or public opinion.

Innovator Development, Courage, Support

How can small groups defeat larger organizations? Large organizations have more resources but struggle with execution due to excessive overhead and bureaucracy:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Many people need to be consulted and agree on decisions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Scheduling meetings takes time and delays decision-making and action.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The internal dynamics are more similar to a nation-state than a company.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The main competition in large companies is for the next promotion, and the biggest threat is often from within the company itself.</li></ul>

Small Groups vs. Large Organization

Small companies or teams have the advantage of agility:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">They can organize quickly, address issues immediately, and move at a much faster pace.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">However, small teams don’t have the same resources or global coverage.</li></ul>

Agility

Marc talks about IBM’s system, where most employees were expected to follow rules and procedures meticulously:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">There was a special category of employees known as “wild ducks,” innovators who were allowed to break the rules and create new things.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They had the freedom to work independently, pull resources from other projects, and have direct access to the CEO.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">In the tech industry, “wild ducks” often get driven out and end up getting funded by venture capitalists.</li></ul>

“Wild Ducks”

Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.

Marc and Andrew Huberman talk about the double-edged sword of risk-taking, the capacity to navigate uncertainty, public trust, universities, politics and the regulation of AI.

In this episode, my guest is Marc Andreessen, the legendary software innovator who co-created the internet browser Mosaic, co-founded Netscape, and is now at Andreessen Horowitz — a venture capital firm that finds and brings to life technologies that transform humanity. We discuss what it takes to be a true innovator, including the personality traits required, the role of environment and the support systems needed to bring revolutionary ideas to fruition. We discuss risk-taking as a necessary but potentially hazardous trait, as well as the role of intrinsic motivation and one’s ability to navigate uncertainty. We also discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and Marc’s stance that soon everyone will use AI as their personalized coach and guide for making decisions about their health, relationships, finances and more — all of which he believes will greatly enhance our quality of life. We also delve into nuclear power, gene editing, public trust, universities, politics, and AI regulation. This episode is for those interested in the innovative mind, psychology, human behavior, technology, culture and politics. For the full show notes, including articles, books, and other resources, visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Marc Andreessen (00:03:02) Sponsors: LMNT & Eight Sleep (00:06:05) Personality Traits of an Innovator (00:12:49) Disagreeableness, Social Resistance; Loneliness & Group Think  (00:18:48) Testing for Innovators, Silicon Valley (00:23:18) Unpredictability, Pre-Planning, Pivot (00:28:53) Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation, Social Comparison (00:32:52) Sponsor: AG1 (00:33:49) Innovators & Personal Relationships (00:39:24) Risk Taking, Innovators, “Martyrs to Civilizational Progress” (00:46:16) Cancel Culture, Public vs. Elite (00:53:08) Elites & Institutions, Trust (00:57:38) Sponsor: InsideTracker (00:58:44) Social Media, Shifts in Public vs. Elite  (01:05:45) Reform & Institutions, Universities vs. Business (00:14:14) Traditional Systems, Lysenkoism, Gen X (01:20:56) Alternative University; Great Awakenings; Survivorship Bias  (01:27:25) History of Computers, Neural Network, Artificial Intelligence (AI) (01:35:50) Apple vs. Google, Input Data Set, ChatGPT (01:42:08) Deep Fakes, Registries, Public-Key Cryptography; Quantum Internet (01:46:46) AI Positive Benefits, Medicine, Man & Machine Partnership (01:52:18) AI as Best-Self Coach; AI Modalities (01:59:19) Gene Editing, Precautionary Principle, Nuclear Power (02:05:38) Project Independence, Nuclear Power, Environmentalism (02:12:40) Concerns about AI (02:18:00) Future of AI, Government Policy, Europe, US & China (02:23:47) China Businesses, Politics; Gene Editing  (02:28:38) Marketing, Moral Panic & New Technology; Politics, Podcasts & AI (02:39:03) Innovator Development, Courage, Support  (02:46:36) Small Groups vs. Large Organization, Agility; “Wild Ducks” (02:54:50) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous, Neural Network Newsletter, Social Media  Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac Disclaimer

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Huberman Lab discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology. He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.

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If you take care of your people, your people will take care of you.

How to set yourself back on the right path:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Recognize what you did wrong.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Think about what you would have done differently.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Take responsibility for your mistakes and learn from your mistake to avoid repeating it.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Don't dwell on the past too much.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Figuring out your plan for the future and moving forward is important.</li></ul>

Dealing With Dramatic Mistakes

The Fundamental Attribution Error is a common misconception that can lead to negative emotions and misguided reasoning. It is easier for us to blame someone's personal traits rather than considering the situational factors at play. This can cause us to overlook important aspects and make inaccurate judgments. <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">People tend to resort to personal attributions instead of analyzing the situation.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Negative emotions often arise due to a gap in our adaptive structure.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Reconfiguring our thought process can release us from feelings of guilt and blame.</li></ul>

The Fundamental Attribution Error

You shouldn’t convict yourself until all of the arguments that are in favor of your innocence have exhausted themselves.

Public speaking can be nerve-wracking, but with the right techniques, you can deliver a successful presentation! Here are some tips to help you speak confidently to a crowd:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Observe your audience and react accordingly.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Connect with your audience by aligning your message with their interests.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Don't over-prepare and be in the present moment.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Share both new and familiar information to keep your audience engaged.</li></ul>

Tips for Public Speaking

Success does not always equal relaxation. Why it matters:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Everyone has different levels of desire for relaxation, and that's okay.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Life is not just about being satisfied or full, it's about growth and experience.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pain is inevitable, but it can be justified by adventure and personal growth.</li></ul>

Relaxation Is Not The Ultimate Reward For Success

To be truly fulfilled in life, find ways to support and uplift others like Jocko did during his military career.Achieve happiness by sharing ideas, which can lead to even more inspiration.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Helping others fulfills yourself</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sharing ideas generates more ideas</li></ul>

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If you take care of your gear, your gear will take care of you.

Mental anchor: Creating eternal impact<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Live in the moment with the future in mind.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Consider the consequences of your actions through time and space.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Follow Kant's categorical imperative: Do onto others as you would want them to do onto you.</li></ul>Invest in people and watch the impact spread through time and generations. By taking care of others, you are laying up treasure in heaven for yourself.

Laying Up Treasure In Heaven

Intent has a smell.

Did you know that one in twenty people have clinically significant levels of psychopathy? If someone seems too good to be true, they might be a psychopath. Here are some tips to avoid falling for their manipulative behavior: <ul><li class="ql-align-justify"> Pay attention to red flags and trust your instincts </li><li class="ql-align-justify"> Don't be easily swayed by flattery and charm </li><li class="ql-align-justify"> Look for inconsistencies in their stories and behavior </li></ul> Psychopaths may seem charming and confident, but their true intentions are often self-serving. Don't be fooled by their manipulative tactics! 🚩

Psychopathy

To be an effective leader...<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Listen to others</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Embrace dichotomies</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Lead in the desired direction</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Learn to decentralize command</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Foster positive relationships for success.</li></ul>Become the leader people want to follow by understanding and practicing these key concepts.

How To Get People To Listen To You

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Ego causes fissions within teams.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Real prestige comes from the ability.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Being invited to games is an evolutionary advantage; perhaps this is why helping others delivers such a rewarding response in us.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You are going to be in trouble if you fall in love with your intelligence.</li></ul>Go help other people!

Ego, Prestige, & The Games of Life

Self-consciousness is indistinguishable from negative emotion:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">If you are thinking about yourself, you are miserable.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You are lost if you only serve your whims </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Work as hard as you can on behalf of what is best for other people.</li></ul>The best Navy SEALs are those who put the team before themselves.

Self-Consciousness

Leadership is collaborative

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">As a leader, give your people ownership over what they do. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">If you are in a leadership position, do not be afraid of the words, “I don’t know” </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Good leadership consists of not having too many rules, but maintaining consistent enforcement of the rules </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Your people must understand why they are doing something. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">A leader should admit when he was wrong about something.</li></ul>

Good Leadership

The safest place to store your wealth is in your reputation, and the most effective way of developing your reputation is to be of the most service you can be to other people.

In this conversation, Jocko Willink and Jordan Peterson discuss leadership principles, dealing with dramatic mistakes, how to get others to listen to you, sacrifice, psychopathy, ego, prestige, and more.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with retired Navy SEAL, author, speaker, and podcaster, Jocko Willink. They discuss Jocko’s new speaking tour, the catharsis and upward momentum gained from genuine connection, the morality of a soldier, what a real leader is, and how to become one yourself. Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, Dichotomy of Leadership, host of the top-rated Jocko Podcast, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor. Jocko spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, starting as an enlisted SEAL and rising through the ranks to become a SEAL officer. As commander of SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser during the battle of Ramadi, he orchestrated SEAL operations that helped the “Ready First” Brigade of the U.S. Army’s First Armored Division bring stability to the violent, war-torn city. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War.  - Links - For Jocko Willink: On X https://twitter.com/jockowillink?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website https://jocko.com/ Jocko Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@JockoPodcastOfficial Extreme Ownership: How Navy SEALS Lead and Win (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057 

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What Moves You Will Move the World | Jocko Willink | EP 420

I was a dumpster-diving, shoplifting anarchist who lived in a commune, which, in the end, is just another form of shoplifting.

Sophia unfolds her narrative by recounting the discovery of her deep-seated passion for vintage fashion. The reader is taken on a journey through her early experiences, illustrating the roots of her entrepreneurial spirit in the world of second-hand treasures.

Discovering the Passion for Vintage Fashion:

I had a natural eye for the good stuff. I was like a truffle pig in search of the finest, weirdest shit.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The narrative gains momentum as Sophia decides to turn her passion into a business, birthing Nasty Gal Vintage as an eBay store. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">This phase marks the initiation of her entrepreneurial journey and sets the tone for the challenges and triumphs to come.</li></ul>

Entrepreneurial Beginnings with Nasty Gal Vintage:

I didn’t have a business degree, I had never worked in fashion or retail, and I had never written a business plan.

As Sophia navigates the nascent stages of her business, the reader is exposed to the raw and unfiltered challenges she faced. The narrative becomes a source of lessons learned and a testament to Sophia's resilience in overcoming the hurdles of entrepreneurship.

Challenges and Lessons in the Early Stages:

I learned to take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going rather than retreat.

The story unfolds further as Sophia strategically utilizes online platforms, notably Myspace, to propel her business forward. This marks a pivotal moment in her journey, showcasing the power of adapting to emerging trends and technology.

Utilizing Online Platforms for Growth:

I wanted to create a brand that was edgy, strong, and could stand the test of time.

Sophia's vision for Nasty Gal's brand identity takes center stage. The narrative explores the evolution of her small eBay store into a recognized and influential brand, offering insights into her creative process and determination.

Evolution of Nasty Gal into a Recognized Brand:

I had no plan of growing a big business. I just wanted to pay my rent and eat some tacos.

The book delves into the complexities of scaling a business, presenting a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Sophia's experiences during this phase highlight the realities of growth and the strategic decision-making necessary for sustained success.

Scaling the Business:

Scaling a business is not for the faint of heart. It’s a wild ride with highs and lows that will make you question your sanity.

A pivotal turn in the narrative is Sophia's embrace of social media as a marketing tool. This section illuminates how she leveraged these platforms to not only promote her brand but also to build a community around Nasty Gal.

Embracing Social Media for Marketing:

I started using Myspace to promote my eBay store, and it turned out to be an incredibly effective way to connect with customers.

Sophia reflects on her personal definition of success and challenges societal norms regarding women in business. This introspective phase offers readers a glimpse into Sophia's mindset and encourages them to reconsider conventional measures of success.

Reflections on Success and Redefining Norms:

Nasty Gal was becoming more than just an eBay store; it was becoming a real brand.

The concluding chapters encapsulate Sophia's personal growth throughout her entrepreneurial journey. Her insights into leadership and the transformative power of self-discovery leave readers inspired and empowered to forge their own paths.

Personal Growth and Leadership:

The energy you’ll expend focusing on someone else’s life is better spent working on your own. Just be your own idol.

The book commences by painting a vivid picture of Sophia's unconventional background—her rebellious nature, alternative choices, and early life struggles. This sets the stage for the unique journey she is about to embark upon.

In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called “Lean In for misfits,” Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school—a job she’d taken for the health insurance. It was in that lobby that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. Flash forward to today, and she’s the founder of Nasty Gal and the founder and CEO of Girlboss. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she’s written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. #GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn’t about where you went to college or how popular you were in high school. It’s about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly. “A witty and cleverly told account . . . It’s this kind of honest advice, plus the humorous ups and downs of her rise in online retail, that make the book so appealing.” —Los Angeles Times “Amoruso teaches the innovative and entrepreneurial among us to play to our strengths, learn from our mistakes, and know when to break a few of the traditional rules.” —Vanity Fair   “#GIRLBOSS is more than a book . . . #GIRLBOSS is a movement.” —Lena Dunham

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#1. Put your children first#2. Accept different parenting styles#3. Be calm and focus on connection#4. Keep to regular routines within families#5. Develop a Co-Parenting Plan#6. Be open and flexible#7. When your co-parent won’t be flexible

7 Co-Parenting Tips for Children

During separation, children may experience big and challenging feelings such as grief, anger, frustration, isolation, and loneliness. It's important to acknowledge their emotions and be there for them. Support and stay in contact with your co-parent, to ensure your children feel safe. If your child can't stay overnight with the other parent, think of alternative ways for them to bond. Putting the children's needs first is key.

1. Put your children first

It's important to talk to your children about different parenting styles and household rules, respecting that each is okay as long as the child is safe.<ul><li>Recognize if fear of letting children stay with the other parent overnight is due to legitimate safety concerns or the need for control. </li><li>Ask yourself if being with the other parent is harmful or just different routines. </li><li>Avoid fighting and broken relationships by letting them go if safe.</li></ul>

2. Accept different parenting styles

Be a positive role model for your children. Show them how to handle change and unexpected events by staying calm and composed, even when things don't go according to plan. Encourage connection with their other parent by having photos, phone calls, and responding positively to their stories. Your children are watching and taking cues from you, so lead by example and focus on connecting with them when they are with you.

3. Be calm and focus on connection

Routines bring stability and improved resiliency to families during uncertain times. Determine your family's specific needs and prioritize 2-3 morning, afternoon, or evening routines to anchor the day and keep it on track.

4. Keep to regular routines within families

Having a plan for parenting responsibilities and care arrangements is essential for a successful co-parenting relationship. Putting the needs of the children first and using common sense decision making can help navigate the new relationship between parents and minimize miscommunication. The plan should include a schedule for:<ul><li>Visitation</li><li>Education</li><li>Medical needs</li><li>Financial support</li><li>Special occasions</li><li>And guidelines for decision making and conflict resolution.</li></ul>

5. Develop a Co-Parenting Plan

<ul><li>Be flexible in co-parenting arrangements</li><li>Use common sense to solve challenges</li><li>Give notice and communication options to other parent</li><li>Be open to conversations and adjustments</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Practice mutual understanding, as it may be your turn to request adjustments.</li></ul>

6. Be open and flexible

When your co-parent refuses to be flexible, the best course of action is to Seek a Court Order to ensure the health and safety of your children. If the other parent is uncooperative, this may be the only way to resolve any issues. Regardless of the situation, it is important to do your best as a parent and prioritize the well-being of your children.

7. When your co-parent won’t be flexible

Co-parenting after separation is a complicated process that requires organization, communication, and flexibility. It's important to work together to navigate co-parenting challenges and find solutions that work for each family's specific situation. 

Learn why it is important to work together when it comes to co-parenting to ensure good family relationships in this blog.

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