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Modern WisdomNov 4, 2019

#117 - Aubrey Marcus - What Makes A Good Life?

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Atomic Habits
James Clear

we do not rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems.

Like, you got to take care of the body. Like, it's the low-hanging fruit.

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Aubrey Marcus is a podcaster, author and CEO. I wanted to find out how Aubrey defines living a good life, and how he structures his world to ensure that he's pointing in the right direction... As you might be able to guess, this episode is jam packed with amazing stuff. Aubrey is someone who contemplates the finer elements of exactly how to make his mind and body a little better every day. Enjoy this insight into the life of someone who is unashamedly working to uncover all his weaknesses and turn them into strengths. This episode is brought to you by The Protein Works. Head to https://bit.ly/TPWChrisWillx to check out their awesome range. Extra Stuff: Follow Aubrey on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus Buy Own The Day - https://amzn.to/326Ijmq Check out Onnit - https://www.onnit.com/ Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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  • Referenced books include Atomic Habits by James Clear and Own the Day, Own Your Life.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals seeking to improve their habits and personal development. and Individuals seeking personal development and better life habits.

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Atomic Habits
James Clear
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their habits and personal development.Often cited around good life principles

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their habits and personal development.
Key quote: we do not rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems.
The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' to emphasize the importance of systems and routines in achieving personal goals. He highlights a key quote from the book that underscores how our success is determined by the structures we put in place.
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Best for Individuals seeking personal development and better life habitsOften cited around mindset and habits

The speaker references their first book, 'Own the Day, Own Your Life', discussing the importance of taking care of the body.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and better life habits
Key quote: Like, you got to take care of the body. Like, it's the low-hanging fruit.
The host mentions 'Own the Day, Own Your Life' to emphasize the importance of taking care of one's body as a foundational aspect of achieving a good life. They argue that aligning physical health with mindset is crucial for personal growth and overcoming challenges.
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we do not rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems.
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Atomic Habits
James Clear

The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' to emphasize the importance of systems and routines in achieving personal goals. He highlights a key quote from t…

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Mentioned at 31:31
Own the Day, Own Your Life

The host mentions 'Own the Day, Own Your Life' to emphasize the importance of taking care of one's body as a foundational aspect of achieving a goo…

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