#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness

Indexed context: The host mentions the 'Modern Wisdom reading list' as a valuable resource for anyone seeking impactful literature. He emphasizes that it includes 100…

Paul Bloom

Indexed context: The host discusses the relationship between pain, fitness, and mindfulness, referencing Paul Bloom's book to explore how extreme experiences can enha…

Joseph Campbell

Indexed context: The host references Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' to emphasize the importance of personal transformation and the hero's journey…

Guest: Michael Blevins

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Michael Blevins is a coach, podcaster and part of the team who trained some of Hollywood's biggest stars for screen. Expect to learn why exercising is where we connect most closely with what it means to be human, how the modern obsession with training can be damaging mentally and physically. We talk about metaphysics, psychedelics, finding meaning & purpose in life... and not really at all about fitness. Check out everything I use from The Protein Works and get 35% OFF SITE WIDE with the code MODERN35 - https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ Extra Stuff: Check out Michael's Website - https://www.nonprophet.media/ Follow Michael on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gritandteeth 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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Paul Bloom

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Joseph Campbell

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Endure

Alex Hutchinson

The host mentions 'Endure' by Alex Hutchinson to highlight the psychological aspects of endurance training and how pa…

A Case Against Reality

David White

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The Sacred and the Profane

The host discusses the concept of sacredness in relation to fitness and how modern practices often lack this element.…

Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker

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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

Tucker Max

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A list of 100 books that you should read before you die, featuring interesting, life-changing, and impactful books with descriptions and purchase links.

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For: avid readers and book enthusiasts

Indexed context: If you are looking for new reading suggestions, look no further than the Modern Wisdom reading list.

The host mentions the 'Modern Wisdom reading list' as a valuable resource for anyone seeking impactful literature. He emphasizes that it includes 100 life-changing books along with personal descriptions and purchase links.

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Paul Bloom

Best for Individuals interested in psychology, fitness, and mindfulnessOften cited around pain and fitness

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The excerpt mentions Paul Bloom's new book discussing the relationship between pain and meditation, and how it relates to experiences like BDSM.

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Trigger: pain and fitness

For: Individuals interested in psychology, fitness, and mindfulness

Indexed context: his new book is talking about why people like pain.

The host discusses the relationship between pain, fitness, and mindfulness, referencing Paul Bloom's book to explore how extreme experiences can enhance presence. The conversation delves into the psychological aspects of pain tolerance and its parallels with meditation and artistic expression.

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Joseph Campbell

Best for Individuals interested in personal growth and transformationOften cited around personal transformation journey

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The speaker references Joseph Campbell's work, discussing the concept of the hero's journey and personal transformation.

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Trigger: personal transformation journey

For: Individuals interested in personal growth and transformation

Indexed context: A hero is a hero, not because he has courage to go into it, because he has the courage to come back and change.

The host references Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' to emphasize the importance of personal transformation and the hero's journey in everyone's life. They argue that avoiding change risks spiritual demise, highlighting the need for individuals to embrace their own heroic paths.

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Endure

Alex Hutchinson

Best for athletes and fitness enthusiastsOften cited around endurance training techniques

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The speaker mentions reading 'Endure' by Alex Hutchinson and discusses its insights on endurance and the brain's response to boredom in training.

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Trigger: endurance training techniques

For: athletes and fitness enthusiasts

Indexed context: if it's not boring, it's not working for endurance

The host mentions 'Endure' by Alex Hutchinson to highlight the psychological aspects of endurance training and how pain tolerance is developed over time rather than through constant suffering. The discussion emphasizes the importance of enjoyment and mental strategies in achieving high levels of endurance performance.

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A Case Against Reality

David White

Best for Individuals interested in philosophy and perceptionOften cited around perception of reality

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Trigger: perception of reality

For: Individuals interested in philosophy and perception

Indexed context: So the world as we see it could be completely different.

The host discusses how our interpretation of reality is shaped by our senses and experiences, referencing David White's work to illustrate the complexities of perception. The mention of 'A Case Against Reality' serves to highlight the idea that our understanding of the world may be fundamentally flawed or limited.

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The Sacred and the Profane

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There's a really good book called, uh, the sacred and the profane that kind of describes how almost all, all human cultures have this idea of sacred and profane.

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For: Individuals interested in fitness and spirituality

Indexed context: there's a really good book called, uh, the sacred and the profane that kind of describes how almost all, all human cultures have this idea of sacred and profane that, and, um, the interesting part about fitness is that we've kind of lost that.

The host discusses the concept of sacredness in relation to fitness and how modern practices often lack this element. They reference 'The Sacred and the Profane' to illustrate the universal human experience of distinguishing between sacred and profane spaces.

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Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker

Best for Individuals seeking to understand the impact of sleep on mental health.Often cited around importance of sleep

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: importance of sleep

For: Individuals seeking to understand the impact of sleep on mental health.

Indexed context: But like Matthew Walker, Why We Sleep. It is an entire book, an entire book that says sleep eight hours a night.

The host mentions 'Why We Sleep' to highlight the significance of sleep in maintaining psychological strength and resilience. They reference the book to illustrate how a simple directive about sleep can be expanded into a comprehensive discussion about authority and trust in information.

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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

Tucker Max

Best for Individuals interested in personal growth and transformation.Often cited around personal transformation journey

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The speaker mentions reading Tucker Max's book 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell' and reflects on his journey and transformation.

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Trigger: personal transformation journey

For: Individuals interested in personal growth and transformation.

Indexed context: The speaker mentions reading Tucker Max's book 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell' and reflects on his journey and transformation.

The host briefly mentions Tucker Max's book as part of a discussion on personal journeys. It serves as a reference point for reflecting on changes in one's life.

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The Obstacle Is the Way

Ryan Holiday

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The speaker references following Ryan Holiday's path of help marketing, implying a connection to his book 'The Obstacle Is the Way'.

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Trigger: help marketing strategies

For: Marketers and entrepreneurs

Indexed context: The speaker references following Ryan Holiday's path of help marketing, implying a connection to his book 'The Obstacle Is the Way'.

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Endurance

Alex Hutchinson

Best for Fitness trainers and coachesOften cited around fitness training philosophy

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Trigger: fitness training philosophy

For: Fitness trainers and coaches

Indexed context: But in reality, and if you follow Paul Bloom and some of like Daniel Kahneman and a lot of these people that are really delving into the psyche and behavioral patterns of people, we find that pain tolerance doesn't come from beat downs.

The host briefly mentions the book 'Endurance' to illustrate the importance of understanding individual needs in fitness training. This contrasts with the rigid programs often found in traditional gyms, highlighting a more personalized approach.

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Modern Wisdom reading list

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Indexed context: The host mentions the 'Modern Wisdom reading list' as a valuable resource for anyone seeking impactful literature. He emphasizes that it includes 100…

Why People Like Pain

Modern Wisdom · 11:02

Indexed context: The host discusses the relationship between pain, fitness, and mindfulness, referencing Paul Bloom's book to explore how extreme experiences can enha…

The Hero with a Thousand Faces

Modern Wisdom · 56:33

Indexed context: The host references Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' to emphasize the importance of personal transformation and the hero's journey…

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