Episode description
This week, I invite you to tune out the continual stream of fear mongering and "doom and gloom" stories, and consider this: By every measurable statistic, life on Earth is better now than it ever has been.
Yes, we still have problems that need solving...
No, we're not perfect...but we're better than ever.
This week, I'm giving you 5 reasons why now is the best time to be alive.
[00:22] My premise: Things are better, and can get better still.
[04:35] Why pessimists are fools, and optimists have a better life
[06:40]Reason 1: Things are better than ever
[07:25]Reason 2: The internet
[09:47]Reason 3: Anybody can do anything
[12:40]Reason 4: We can change our peer group
[15:15]Reason 5: You can no longer escape your past
[16:55] So...What do we do now?
[18:42] The most profitable way to do business
[20:24] Grow in the structure of good mental health
[22:49] The 20:1 ratio (give 20x's more than you ask)
[24:42] Use your modern brain
[27:24] Have an intentional mindset
Links
Factfulness: 10 Reasons Why We're Wrong About The World by Hans Rosling
Watch One of Hans Rosling's Ted Talks on YouTube
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