Modern WisdomAug 23, 2021

#362 - James Smith - Dating, Finances & Happiness

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Guest: James Smith

Notable books mentioned: Attached by Dr. Levine, 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, E-Myth by Michael Gerber, Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt

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#362 - James Smith - Dating, Finances & Happiness mentions Attached by Dr. Levine, 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, E-Myth by Michael Gerber, and Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: James Smith

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James Smith is a PT and not a life coach. It's a weird time to be alive. The rules are completely out of the window for dating, finding a balance between socialising and work is basically impossible, there are a million different ways to organise your personal finances and that's before you even start to throw Tinder into the mix. Expect to learn why James is actually glad to be back from Australia, the optimal approach for getting a kangaroo to tap out in BJJ, what's interesting about being a guy in your 30's without kids, why James doesn't want to invest his money into property and much more... Extra Stuff: Order Not A Life Coach - https://amzn.to/30VkVdb Join James' Academy - https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/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://chriswillx.com/contact/

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The conversation centers on balancing work and family.
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Referenced books include Attached by Dr. Levine and 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson.
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balancing work and family(1)commute and happiness(1)marriage and age statistics(1)modern dating dynamics(1)

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Individuals interested in understanding relationship dynamics and attachment styles.Readers interested in marriage dynamics and statistics.Entrepreneurs and self-employed individualsyoung adults considering housing options

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Attached

Dr. Levine

Best for Individuals interested in understanding relationship dynamics and attachment styles.Often cited around modern dating dynamics

“The speaker discusses reading 'Attached' and how it helped him understand his dating patterns and attachment style, particularly identifying as avoidant.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: modern dating dynamics

For: Individuals interested in understanding relationship dynamics and attachment styles.

Key quote: “I knew straight away I was avoidant.”

The host mentioned the book 'Attached' to explore the complexities of attachment styles in modern relationships. They found the insights particularly relatable, identifying their own avoidant attachment style and reflecting on how it affects dating interactions.

ASIN: 1585429139

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12 Rules for Life

Jordan Peterson

Best for Readers interested in marriage dynamics and statistics.Often cited around marriage and age statistics

“The speaker mentions a statistic related to marriage and age, attributing it to Jordan Peterson, and reflects on how he hadn't read Peterson's work before writing his own book.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: marriage and age statistics

For: Readers interested in marriage dynamics and statistics.

Key quote: “I hadn't read Peterson's work before writing my own book.”

The host briefly mentions Jordan Peterson's work in relation to a statistic about marriage and age. He notes that he hadn't read Peterson's book before writing his own, indicating a lack of direct influence.

ASIN: B0797Y87JC

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E-Myth

Michael Gerber

Best for Entrepreneurs and self-employed individualsOften cited around balancing work and family

“The speaker references the E-Myth by Michael Gerber, discussing how many people don't have a real business but a highly leveraged solo pursuit.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: balancing work and family

For: Entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals

Key quote: “Like most people don't have a business. They have a highly leveraged solo pursuit.”

The host discusses the challenges of balancing personal life and work, particularly for those running their own businesses. He references 'E-Myth' to highlight how many people mistakenly believe they have a business when they are actually just managing a solo pursuit that can easily fall apart without their constant attention.

ASIN: B00094F0ES

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Happiness Hypothesis

Jonathan Haidt

Best for young adults considering housing optionsOften cited around commute and happiness

“The single biggest determinant of happiness or the single tightest correlation that he could find was the commute to work.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: commute and happiness

For: young adults considering housing options

Key quote: “the single biggest determinant of happiness or the single tightest correlation that he could find was the commute to work.”

The host references 'Happiness Hypothesis' to emphasize the significant impact of commuting on overall happiness. This insight supports the argument that renting can provide more freedom and flexibility in one's twenties, potentially leading to greater happiness.

ASIN: 0465028020

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