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Modern WisdomJan 23, 2020

#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics

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#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics mentions What Women Want by Jeff Miller, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max, Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse, and The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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What Women Want
Jeff Miller

it's the best book on that subject by far in the marketplace

It became, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, which the New York Times said invented a literary genre called fratire.

the goal is not to win the game. The goal is to keep on playing.

Guest: Tucker Max
Episode summary
Tucker Max is an author, speaker and the Co-Founder of Scribe. How do you go from being a professional asshole to a dad? From beer bongs to boardrooms and drunken nights to ayahuasca retreats? There's a transition we all have to go through from the person we were to the person we want to be. Many of us go through this multiple times. But how do we know when it's time to change, and how can we let go of the people we used to be? Extra Stuff: Check out Tucker's company Scribe - https://scribemedia.com/ Follow Tucker on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TuckerMax Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - 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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What Women Want
Jeff Miller

The host mentions 'What Women Want' as an instructional guide for men to better understand and deal with women. He em…

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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
Tucker Max

The host mentions 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell' to illustrate Tucker Max's journey from a party lifestyle to perso…

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Finite and Infinite Games
James P. Carse

The host references 'Finite and Infinite Games' to emphasize the importance of continuous self-examination and person…

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The Untethered Soul
Michael Singer

The host mentions 'The Untethered Soul' to highlight the importance of letting go of ego and past grievances in perso…

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1984
George Orwell

The host mentions '1984' to illustrate the relationship between language and thought. They emphasize that without wor…

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Assholes Finish First

The host mentions 'Assholes Finish First' as part of Tucker Max's journey from a controversial party lifestyle to bec…

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David Goggins

The host mentions David Goggins' book in the context of discussing the importance of self-reflection and personal gro…

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Larrity Ensues

The host mentions 'Larrity Ensues' in the context of discussing Tucker Max's evolution from a party lifestyle to a mo…

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  • Referenced books include What Women Want by Jeff Miller and I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max.
  • The strongest audience signal points to men seeking to improve their relationships and young men navigating personal growth.

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Passing Reference(4)Deep Dive(3)Highly Recommended(1)
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men seeking to improve their relationshipsyoung men navigating personal growthIndividuals experiencing midlife transitions or seeking personal growth.Individuals seeking personal growth and emotional healingIndividuals interested in the philosophy of language and consciousnessIndividuals interested in personal development and transformation

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What Women Want
Jeff Miller
Best for men seeking to improve their relationshipsOften cited around understanding women

The book is described as an instructional guide for guys about how to understand and deal with women, emphasizing personal responsibility and accountability.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: men seeking to improve their relationships
Key quote: it's the best book on that subject by far in the marketplace
The host mentions 'What Women Want' as an instructional guide for men to better understand and deal with women. He emphasizes that despite its quality, the book struggled with marketing due to its focus on personal responsibility rather than blaming women.
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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell cover
Best for young men navigating personal growthOften cited around personal growth and responsibility

Tucker Max mentions his book 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell', which the New York Times said invented a literary genre called fratire.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: young men navigating personal growth
Key quote: It became, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, which the New York Times said invented a literary genre called fratire.
The host mentions 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell' to illustrate Tucker Max's journey from a party lifestyle to personal growth and accountability. This book serves as a backdrop to discuss the transition many young men face as they mature and take on responsibilities.
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Finite and Infinite Games cover
Best for Individuals experiencing midlife transitions or seeking personal growth.Often cited around midlife crisis and self-reflection

The goal is not to win the game. The goal is to keep on playing. This is mentioned in the context of discussing success and effectiveness.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals experiencing midlife transitions or seeking personal growth.
Key quote: the goal is not to win the game. The goal is to keep on playing.
The host references 'Finite and Infinite Games' to emphasize the importance of continuous self-examination and personal growth, especially during challenging life transitions like a midlife crisis. The book's concept suggests that the goal is not merely to achieve success but to engage in the ongoing process of self-improvement and emotional work.
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The Untethered Soul
Michael Singer
Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and emotional healingOften cited around letting go of the past

The speaker mentions Michael Singer, who wrote 'The Untethered Soul', highlighting his meditation practice and its impact.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal growth and emotional healing
Key quote: People like Michael singer, you know, who wrote the untethered soul, like, you know, huge book that dude just sat in the fucking swamp and meditated two hours a day.
The host mentions 'The Untethered Soul' to highlight the importance of letting go of ego and past grievances in personal growth. They reference Michael Singer's approach to meditation and self-discovery as a pathway to achieving this understanding.
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1984
George Orwell
Best for Individuals interested in the philosophy of language and consciousnessOften cited around language and thought

The mention of '1984' is framed in the context of how language relates to thoughts and the importance of words in communication.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in the philosophy of language and consciousness
Key quote: read 1984 right read 1984 and that tells you all that you need to know about how language is related to the thoughts that we have in our brains
The host mentions '1984' to illustrate the relationship between language and thought. They emphasize that without words, thoughts cannot be communicated or fully realized.
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Assholes Finish First cover
Best for Individuals interested in personal development and transformationOften cited around personal growth journey

Tucker Max refers to his book 'Assholes Finish First' as one of the books he wrote after 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell'.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in personal development and transformation
Key quote: I ended up putting my stuff up on a website, my stories.
The host mentions 'Assholes Finish First' as part of Tucker Max's journey from a controversial party lifestyle to becoming a successful author and entrepreneur. This reference highlights the transformation and growth that can occur when one reflects on their past behaviors and choices.
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Best for aspiring writers and individuals seeking personal developmentOften cited around writing and self-improvement

The mention refers to a book by David Goggins, suggesting it as a resource for learning how to write a book.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: aspiring writers and individuals seeking personal development
Key quote: you guys launched david goggins book if there's people that are listening who want to learn how to write a book
The host mentions David Goggins' book in the context of discussing the importance of self-reflection and personal growth. They highlight how Goggins' work offers a more nuanced perspective that contrasts with simpler, more digestible narratives.
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Larrity Ensues cover
Best for Readers interested in personal transformation and memoirsOften cited around personal growth journey

Tucker Max mentions 'Larrity Ensues' as one of the books he wrote, following 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell'.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in personal transformation and memoirs
Key quote: I ended up writing a book. It became, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, which the New York Times said invented a literary genre called fratire.
The host mentions 'Larrity Ensues' in the context of discussing Tucker Max's evolution from a party lifestyle to a more mature role as a father. This reference highlights the transformative journey that Max underwent, which is a central theme in his writing.
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What Women Want
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it's the best book on that subject by far in the marketplace
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
Modern Wisdom · 2:18
It became, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, which the New York Times said invented a literary genre called fratire.
Finite and Infinite Games
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the goal is not to win the game. The goal is to keep on playing.
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What Women Want
Jeff Miller

The host mentions 'What Women Want' as an instructional guide for men to better understand and deal with women. He emphasizes that despite its qual…

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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell cover
Mentioned at 2:18
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
Tucker Max

The host mentions 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell' to illustrate Tucker Max's journey from a party lifestyle to personal growth and accountability.…

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Mentioned at 21:16
Finite and Infinite Games
James P. Carse

The host references 'Finite and Infinite Games' to emphasize the importance of continuous self-examination and personal growth, especially during c…

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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

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Inside Out

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Inside Out from Pixar is an amazing example of how core emotions like sadness, joy, anger, and disgust work together and have important purposes.