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Modern Wisdom- SpecialNov 20, 2021

#400 - Special: 19 Lessons From 400 Episodes

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Notable books mentioned: Aubrey Marcus, Clean Your Room by Jordan Peterson, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, The Gap and the Gain by Ben Hardy

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To celebrate 400 episodes on Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last 3 and a half years. Expect to learn why perfectionism is procrastination masquerading as quality control, Seth Godin's best advice for beating imposter syndrome, the biggest lessons I took from Jordan Peterson, how Ryan Long can predict the future of the internet, why framing is everything, Morgan Housel's best investment advice, why I'm adamant that Jonny Wilkinson has taken ayahuasca, how to keep promises to yourself and much more...
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Individuals seeking personal growth and effective ways to support othersIndividuals seeking personal development and self-improvementindividuals interested in personal finance and investingIndividuals seeking personal development and improved mindsetIndividuals seeking to understand depression and improve their mental well-being.

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Aubrey Marcus
Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and effective ways to support othersOften cited around self-improvement and service

“He had this big podcast and this successful book and stuff. I listened to him and I thought, yeah, he's good.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking personal growth and effective ways to support others
Key quote: “You do not serve people from your cup. You serve them from the saucer which overflows around your cup.”
The host mentions Aubrey Marcus to highlight the importance of personal well-being before helping others. He emphasizes that by improving oneself, one can positively impact those around them.
ASIN: B079GC7F8X
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Clean Your Room
Jordan Peterson
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and self-improvementOften cited around perfectionism and productivity

“This is Jordan Peterson again, right? Clean your room. Sort yourself out before you go out and you try to fix the world.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and self-improvement
Key quote: “Clean your room. Sort yourself out before you go out and you try to fix the world.”
The host mentions 'Clean Your Room' by Jordan Peterson to emphasize the importance of self-improvement before attempting to help others. This book serves as a reminder that personal well-being contributes positively to the lives of those around us.
ASIN: B0797Y87JC
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The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
Best for individuals interested in personal finance and investingOften cited around investment advice

“Morgan has a book called The Psychology of Money, which is an awesome, awesome read that you should go and check out.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: individuals interested in personal finance and investing
Key quote: “Morgan says that most people try and beat the market when all that you need to do is track the market.”
The host mentions 'The Psychology of Money' to highlight Morgan Housel's perspective on personal investing. He emphasizes the importance of dollar-cost averaging over trying to beat the market, suggesting that this approach simplifies investing for most people.
ASIN: 0857197681
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The Gap and the Gain
Ben Hardy
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and improved mindsetOften cited around framing and perspective

“Ben Hardy's new book, which discusses the concept of framing and how it affects our perception of progress and performance.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and improved mindset
Key quote: “if you learn to control how you frame situations you can actually alter your perspective”
The host discusses how the concept of framing can significantly alter one's perception of experiences, using examples from gym workouts and traffic. He references Ben Hardy's book, 'The Gap and the Gain,' to emphasize the importance of comparing oneself to progress rather than potential.
ASIN: B09HN6GKNY
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Lost Connections
Johan Hari
Best for Individuals seeking to understand depression and improve their mental well-being.Often cited around self-trust and happiness

“Johan Hari's book Lost Connections About Depression is a really good read and it reminds us that most of the recent history for depression was seen as an imbalance of chemicals in the brain.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to understand depression and improve their mental well-being.
Key quote: “Johan changes that around and says part of it is imbalances in the brain but other parts of it are unmet needs by your life.”
The host mentions 'Lost Connections' by Johan Hari to emphasize the importance of self-trust and meeting basic human needs for happiness. The book challenges the traditional view of depression as merely a chemical imbalance, highlighting the significance of social connections and personal fulfillment.
ASIN: B078HSDZSQ
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