Sapiens is a wondrous chronicle of the extraordinary history of the human species - from apes to rulers of the world. How did millions of years of evolution get us here? Why are the cognitive, agricultural and scientific revolutions pivotal moments in history and what uncertainty lies ahead of us? Everybody reading this is a Homosapien, yet almost everyone knows very little about the history, science and mythology of who they are. Sapiens illuminates remarkable moments in history and groundbreak...
Nov 09, 2023•26 min
Is the 48 laws of power evil? Is Robert Greene evil? Maybe the line between good and evil runs through every human heart...
Aug 21, 2023•6 min
GET OUT OF BED MOTIVATION ALARM by Strength Of Saad https://www.instagram.com/p/CnuycNlsey5/
Jan 23, 2023•12 sec
In the last chapter of Atomic Habits, we discuss how to review your habits, break beliefs that hold you back and break down the 'secret to long-lasting results'. As habits become automatic you can become less sensitive to feedback and can fall into mindless repetition and stop thinking about how to do better. Habits can lock us into rigid patterns of thinking and acting. We discuss this and more in this video. Thank you to James Clear for creating this book and thank you to all of you for suppor...
Mar 18, 2022•26 min
To maintain the sustainability of habits for most people they need to work on tasks that are just on the edge of their capabilities. The Goldilocks rule states that humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that on right on the edge of their current abilities. (Not too hard, not too easy - just right). Atomic Habits - Chapter 19: The Goldilocks Rule: Staying Motivated in Life & Work. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/a...
Mar 13, 2022•19 min
The following conversation with Paris Triantis discusses beauty, architecture, struggle, abandonment, mindfulness, purpose and environmental design. Paris Triantis is lecturer at the Design Factory Melbourne, a Graduate of architecture and a member of the MedTech Victoria research team at Swinburne. Paris holds a Bachelor and Honours degree inDesign, Interior Architecture and Masters In Architecture from Swinburne University of Technology. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Greece 3:00 Mindfulness of Beauty...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Life is a series of games that we all play. How do we determine which games are best suited for our character and biology? How do we find the games, habits and overall purpose where the odds are stacked in our favour? To read more on this topic I wrote a Medium article about it here: https://alexanderemmanual.medium.com/freeing-myself-from-the-game-of-life-dear-alexander-039-71ae2bab5c9d Atomic Habits - Chapter 18: The Truth About Talent & How To Find Your Purpose. You can purchase Atomic Ha...
Mar 08, 2022•13 min
The secret to maximising your success is to choose the right field of competition that suits your biological framework. How can we choose things that shift the playing field so we can run downhill instead of uphill? Choosing things that suit our natural aptitude, skills and talents. Play a game where the odds are stacked in your favour. That's what this video will explore. Atomic Habits - Chapter 18:The Truth About Talent. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: htt...
Mar 04, 2022•20 min
Accountability partners are a powerful way to increase productivity and adherence to a task by creating an immediate cost to inaction by creating a social cost to poor behaviour. Atomic Habits - Chapter 17: Accountability Partners. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http...
Feb 27, 2022•20 min
How To Stick With Good Habit Every Day - Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 16. How do we incentivise good habits and how can habit tracking change your life for the better? You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderE...
Feb 19, 2022•32 min
The following conversation is with two great men who I love dearly, Jeremey Borzillo and Chris Dikranis. We have a lot of fun talking about everything and anything under the sun about science, coaching, psychology, work ethic, strength training and a lot more craziness. 0:00 Intro & Chimps 4:00 J Hole Moletti 6:00 Being Too Serious 13:20 Nutrition & Ideology 15:20 Borzillo Goes Off 20:50 Complaining 23:00 Family & Friends 31:00 Athletes Authority Lessons Learnt (31:00 - 32:00) 35:30 ...
Feb 10, 2022•2 hr 29 min
How does instant gratification affect the brain? Why do the most successful people delay gratification? How can you be one of them? This chapter discusses the mismatch between immediate and delayed rewards and how to turn instant gratification to your advantage. I have just written an article on this topic that goes into what I believe is an even more powerful remedy to pleasure-seeking behaviour, exclusive to my Patreons that you can access here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61710134 PATREON: ...
Feb 09, 2022•28 min
The following conversation discusses human evolution, success, reflections on 2021, the music industry, Kanye West and plans for the future with Thade Grey (formerly Alexander Mann). 0:00 Chimps 7:30 Zoo's & Evolution 13:00 Traveling 16:30 What Is Success 30:00 Overpopulation 44:00 Nuclear Power & Nuclear Weapons 52:30 Human Evolution & Technology 1:02:00 Aliens & Humanity 1:11:00 Identity & Will Smith 1:18:30 Music Industry Course At Abbey Road 1:39:00 Reflecting on 2021 1:4...
Jan 24, 2022•2 hr 46 min
Implementation intentions will change your life and productivity. Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 14: How To Make Good Habits Inevitable & Bad Habits Impossible. This chapter discusses the act of locking in your future actions when you’re mind is in the right place rather than letting your desires and cravings take you at the moment. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG INSTAG...
Jan 13, 2022•28 min
Is the 48 laws of power evil? Is Robert Greene evil? Maybe the line between good and evil runs through every human heart...consider becoming a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual or if you want a private community of likeminded people to discuss these ideas I invite you to join the Discord: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG
Jan 12, 2022•6 min
How do you set goals in 2022? You don't. You do something much more effective. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexand...
Jan 03, 2022•9 min
To see the past year review document it's available here on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: ...
Dec 31, 2021•12 min
The following conversation discusses ayahuasca experiences, masculinity and feminity, working smart vs hard, death and joy with Amelia Schrader - yoga teacher, naturopath and owner of Axis Yoga. https://www.instagram.com/amelia.schrader/ https://www.instagram.com/axisyoga_/ 0:00 Intro & Self Criticism 3:00 The Art Of Conversation 12:40 Amelia's Ayahuasca Experience 49:00 Experiencing Joy 1:00:40 Post Ayahuasca Reflections 1:05:00 What Is A Woman? 1:10:00 Male & Women Identity 1:24:00 Lik...
Dec 30, 2021•2 hr
Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 13: Stop Procrastinating Using The 2 Minute Rule. The habits we follow without thinking often determine the choices you make when you are thinking. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitt...
Dec 26, 2021•22 min
The following conversation with former co-owners of Orphic Education Alex Karamouzis & Matt Witbreuk discusses behind the scenes of what it took for us to own and operate an RTO Certificate III/IV provider that certified Personal Trainers. We discuss the most formidable challenges, the life lessons we learnt and explain why made the difficult decision to sell the company. I hope this conversation contains valuable insights for those who run a business or are even looking to manage an RTO. Fr...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 49 min
Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 12: The Law of Least Effort: ou can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderem...
Dec 16, 2021•18 min
Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 11: Law 3: Make It Easy Chapter 11: Walk Slowly, But Never Backward (Action vs Motion). If you've struggled with procrastination, putting off important projects and are constantly seeking perfection as it slows down your progress, this chapter should be resourceful. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanua...
Dec 05, 2021•15 min
Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 10: How To Find & Fix The Causes of Your Bad Habits. Where do cravings come from? How can you reprogram your brain to enjoy hard habits? And what are strategies you can use to associate hard habits with one's you already enjoy? You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/Alexa...
Nov 28, 2021•16 min
Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 9: The Role of Family & Friends In Shaping Your Habits. One of the deepest human desires is to feel like they belong. If you get separated from the tribe your survival is small. The lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Those who learn to collaborate and improvise prevail. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alex...
Nov 21, 2021•29 min
Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 8: How To Make A Habit Irresistible. Habits are dopamine-driven feedback loops. By understanding basic neurophysiology we can learn where we self sabotage ourselves through reward prediction errors and how we can use strategies like temptation bundling to make habits more attractive. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https:...
Nov 11, 2021•16 min
Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 7: The Secret To Self Control. How do we resolve our addictions, manage our bad habits and work smarter instead of harder? People think it's just about a lack of self-control and discipline. That idea is deeply embedded in our society and to an extent, it’s true, but it's not just about working harder, it's about working smarter. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: http...
Oct 23, 2021•32 min
The following conversation dives into Ethan Fleming's mission to pull a Jeep 100km to complete 'the world's strongest ultra'. We discuss Ethan's upbringing and how it moulded him, abuse, mental strategies to combatting suffering and pain and everything he has done to prepare for his most formidable challenge yet - what it takes to pull a 2-ton car 100km, in less than 48 hours. You can donate to his fundraiser to support domestic violence against women through White Ribbon Australia here: https:/...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 56 min
The following conversation presents the story of how journalist Silvia Foti uncovered lies about the history of her grandfather who was responsible for killing thousands in the holocaust. This memoir becomes much more significant when she later discovers the Lithuanian government has been ignoring and lying about their participation in contributing to the holocaust. Silvia Foti is a former journalist of 20 years in Chicago and now a high school literature teacher. You can read more about her sto...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 6: Motivation Is Overrated - Environment Matters More. This chapter discusses how to design your environment for ultimate success and productivity and how motivation is not what we need more of, it's smarter environmental design. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76
Sep 26, 2021•27 min
The following conversation is with world-renowned US trainer Broderick Chavez. Broderick's expertise is in understanding how to use performance-enhancing drugs to maximise the performance of Olympians and IFBB Pros. We discuss the considerations one should make on calculating the risk to benefits ratio of taking PEDs, strategies to minimise the costs to anabolics and principles of programming. Broderick is a biologist and chemist who has actively worked in Sports Performance Field for 30 years. ...
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 47 min
