Mental models, hard truths & priceless wisdom I wish I knew 10 years ago.
From how to really think about IQ or Money to establishing the point of your life in a confused society.
This episode covers 34 of my favourite and unintuitive lessons this year for getting along in the world without regrets.
Some of the main themes covered:
Pursuing the right things
Working with your emotions
Improving your career and work life
Making the most of your potential
Building your own independent beliefs
Focussing on what truly matters
Creating your own luck
Overcoming ego and identity
Seeing society with a rational viewpoint
If you enjoy psychology, philosophy and contemplating how the world and our minds work this episode will have a few insights for you.
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Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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Chapters:
00:00 34 Lessons for life - Exploring Thought-Provoking Ideas
02:14 The Importance of Understanding Books
03:03 Are You Pursuing a Shadow Career?
03:41 The Reality of Side Hustles
04:23 The Necessity of Exercise
04:56 Doing Your Best Work When Not Working
05:48 Ideas are stepping stones
06:23 Money as a Tool
07:03 Life is Too Short for the Wrong Pursuits
07:45 The Importance of Approach
08:32 Practicing Desired Emotions
09:44 Finding Yourself
10:16 Developing Your Personal Voice
11:13 Discipline Over Talent
11:49 IQ and Success
13:10 Apply Yourself Accordingly
14:17 Making Others Feel Clever
15:07 Think Bigger
16:06 Setting Higher Standards for Yourself
16:26 No One Thinks About You as Much as You Do
17:02 Make Your Life Story Interesting
17:55 First Principles Thinking
19:05 Learn from Others' Mistakes
20:04 Too Much of Anything is Bad
21:07 Society is an Accident
21:44 Embrace Unplanned Opportunities
22:30 The World is Duct Taped Together
24:15 Question What You Take for Granted
26:02 Build Your Own Beliefs
28:04 Keep Your Identity Small
28:51 Understanding Biases
30:41 Empathy Makes the World Nicer
30:51 Life is About Contrasts
31:33 Anger is a Useless Emotion
32:30 Camera Angles and Stories
33:56 Big and Small Things Matter
34:34 Final Thoughts and Birthday Wish
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