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Modern WisdomFeb 10, 2025

#901 - Tom Segura - Why Does The Modern World Make No Sense?

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Tom Segura

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Die with Zero Atomic Habits Just as Deadly

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#901 - Tom Segura - Why Does The Modern World Make No Sense? mentions Die with Zero by Bill Perkins, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Just as Deadly by Marissa Harrison with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Die with Zero Atomic Habits Just as Deadly

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Die with Zero

Bill Perkins

there's a guy called bill perkins who lives here in austin he came on the show he wrote this book called die with zero which is about how to sort of…

Atomic Habits

James Clear

he talks, I think it's like the head of the Chinese weightlifting team.

Just as Deadly

Marissa Harrison

I had a Marissa Harrison on, she's the world expert in female serial killers.

Guest: Tom Segura

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Tom Segura is a comedian, podcaster, and actor. These days, making sense of the world is harder than ever. From billionaires reshaping governments to debates over whether modern car chassis can support the average obese person. There’s no shortage of absurdities. Luckily, Tom has plenty to say about them. Expect to learn why Gen Z is more likely to skip the gym and use Ozempic instead, if Tom can and will reset his Instagram algorithm, why Gen Z is more likely to drink less and smoke more, why the younger generation is sexless than most, Tom’s thoughts on Elon’s current rampage through government bureaucracy, Tom’s recent obsession with True Crime documentaries, why being competent is a curse and much more…

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Die with Zero

Bill Perkins

The host mentions 'Die with Zero' to emphasize the importance of experiencing life fully rather than hoarding wealth.…

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' to illustrate the importance of doing boring tasks without complaint, as highlighte…

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Just as Deadly

Marissa Harrison

The host discusses the complexities of female serial killers and their often overlooked methods of killing, which dif…

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Referenced books include Die with Zero by Bill Perkins and Atomic Habits by James Clear.
The strongest audience signal points to individuals struggling to spend money and Athletes and coaches seeking to improve performance.

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Die with Zero

Bill Perkins

Best for individuals struggling to spend moneyOften cited around spending money wisely

“Bill Perkins wrote this book called Die with Zero which is about how to sort of make the most of your wealth and it's written for people who struggle to spend money even though they might earn a little bit more than they need to.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: spending money wisely

For: individuals struggling to spend money

Key quote: “there's a guy called bill perkins who lives here in austin he came on the show he wrote this book called die with zero which is about how to sort of make the most of your wealth”

The host mentions 'Die with Zero' to emphasize the importance of experiencing life fully rather than hoarding wealth. They reflect on how the lessons from the book were reinforced through personal experience with the author, highlighting the difference between theoretical and experiential learning.

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Best for Athletes and coaches seeking to improve performanceOften cited around cultivated stupidity in athletes

“In 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, he discusses the head of the Chinese weightlifting team and the differences between world champions and other elite athletes.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: cultivated stupidity in athletes

For: Athletes and coaches seeking to improve performance

Key quote: “he talks, I think it's like the head of the Chinese weightlifting team.”

The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' to illustrate the importance of doing boring tasks without complaint, as highlighted by the head of the Chinese weightlifting team. This concept is tied to the mindset required for elite athletes to succeed, emphasizing the value of persistence and simplicity in training.

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Just as Deadly

Marissa Harrison

Best for True crime enthusiasts and those interested in psychology.Often cited around female serial killers

“Marissa Harrison, the world expert in female serial killers, has a new book out called 'Just as Deadly'.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: female serial killers

For: True crime enthusiasts and those interested in psychology.

Key quote: “I had a Marissa Harrison on, she's the world expert in female serial killers.”

The host discusses the complexities of female serial killers and their often overlooked methods of killing, which differ significantly from male counterparts. Marissa Harrison's book 'Just as Deadly' is highlighted as a crucial resource for understanding these unique aspects of true crime.

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