#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?

Daniel Kahneman

The excerpt references the book to explain the two systems of thinking: instinctive and considered responses.

He talks about all these layers of everyone's identity.

there's another, this is a Seneca quote that he talks about the virtuous mean, which is not a vice of deficiency nor a vice of excess.

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This episode was originally recorded on Ben's show Ben Coomber Radio. I enjoyed this discussion about alcohol and drinking habits so much, I figured I'd put it on Modern Wisdom too. Lots more talking by me on this one, which you might enjoy. As bars & pubs reopen after lockdown, it's a crucial time to remind yourself of being intentional & deliberate with your drinking. Rather than restarting a weekend warrior lifestyle, now could be a great opportunity to reset your routine & habits around alcohol. Enjoy this discussion, big thanks to Ben for letting me use the episode.

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Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker

The host references Matthew Walker's book 'Why We Sleep' to highlight the negative impact of alcohol on sleep quality…

Atomic Habits

James Clear

The host briefly mentions 'Atomic Habits' to emphasize the role of social influences on personal habits. This highlig…

alcohol and sleep(1)changing social circle(1)discipline and identity(1)self-development and identity(1)two systems of thinking(1)

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Daniel Kahneman

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and decision-makingOften cited around two systems of thinking

“The excerpt references the book to explain the two systems of thinking: instinctive and considered responses.”

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Trigger: two systems of thinking

For: Individuals interested in psychology and decision-making

Key quote: “The excerpt references the book to explain the two systems of thinking: instinctive and considered responses.”

The host mentions 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' to illustrate the distinction between instinctive and considered responses in decision-making. This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how our minds operate in different situations.

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Trigger: discipline and identity

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Key quote: “He talks about all these layers of everyone's identity.”

The host mentions Ant Middleton's book to explore the complexities of identity and discipline in various aspects of life. He finds Middleton's insights valuable for understanding how to navigate different roles and maintain a true self across environments.

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“A quote from Seneca is mentioned regarding the virtuous mean, discussing balance in various aspects of life.”

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Key quote: “there's another, this is a Seneca quote that he talks about the virtuous mean, which is not a vice of deficiency nor a vice of excess.”

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Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker

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Trigger: alcohol and sleep

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Key quote: “the research that comes out from um matthew walker's book why we sleep is pretty robust on that where he says the reason that you have crazy dreams when you've been drinking a lot is because your REM sleep hasn't been able to begin until all of the alcohol's been processed out of your system”

The host references Matthew Walker's book 'Why We Sleep' to highlight the negative impact of alcohol on sleep quality. They emphasize that alcohol may sedate individuals but ultimately disrupts REM sleep, leading to vivid dreams and poor rest.

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James Clear

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Thinking, Fast and Slow

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The excerpt references the book to explain the two systems of thinking: instinctive and considered responses.

Ant Middleton

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He talks about all these layers of everyone's identity.

Seneca

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there's another, this is a Seneca quote that he talks about the virtuous mean, which is not a vice of deficiency nor a vice of excess.

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