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Trama Perspective and Individual Capacity - MW

How To Build Unstoppable Confidence - Jocko Willink (4K)

Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster. In a world overflowing with choices, we often confuse freedom with indulgence. But real freedom—the kind that builds confidence, resilience, and leadership—comes from discipline. From forging inner strength alone to leading elite teams of Navy SEALs, Jocko's life proves that discipline is the foundation for true autonomy Expect to learn how people can be more confident with their decision making, the best tactics to overcome fear, what it’s actually like to be in a firefight, what people misunderstand about what ‘Discipline equals freedom’ actually means, what a disciplined like looks like to Jocko, how to train mental toughness, Jocko’s thoughts on the new administration and military recruitment numbers, if we’re close to a major conflict, how men can be better about handling their emotions, and much more… - 00:00 There Are No Solutions, Only Trade-Offs 06:23 How to Be More Confident in Your Decisions 20:39 One Word You Need to Overcome Fear 31:59 What It’s Really Like to Be in a Firefight 50:19 Biggest Misconceptions About Discipline 1:00:11 When You Can’t See a Light at the End of the Tunnel 1:13:50 Staying Driven During Times of Success 1:16:36 Advice to Directionless Young Men 1:23:35 How to Not Let Comfort Weaken You 1:30:05 Pete Hegseth’s Impact on the US Army 1:37:39 The Future of Warfare 1:57:06 What’s Next for Jocko? - Get a 20% discount on Nomatic’s amazing luggage at ⁠https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at ⁠https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom⁠ Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D, and more from AG1 at ⁠https://ag1.info/modernwisdom⁠ Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at ⁠https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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How To Build Unstoppable Confidence - Jocko Willink (4K)

I remember Jocko and Chris talk about how everyone is fighting their own battles and that a solider who just witnessed his friend get blow up by a IED will mark that as the most traumatic moment in his life where as a corporate worker might say his wife divorcing him and taking the kids is the most traumatic moment of his life.
Is comparing the two side by side and saying that the solider has a legitimate trauma where as the corporate worker has a less legit trauma just perception of fairness? that one must be equal to the logical factors at play (in this case life or death isn't as bad as a marital seperation)?

I Would Buy Me A Drink - MW

Modern Cowboy Talks Hustle Culture, Relationships & Real Masculinity - Dry Creek Dewayne (4K)

Dewayne Noel is a wrangler, cowboy, educator, and founder of Dry Creek Wrangler School. Hustle culture often tells us that working harder is the only way to succeed—grinding through 80-hour weeks on 4 hours of sleep per night. But what if the real solution isn’t about working harder, but finding balance? What if true success lies in slowing down, savouring life, smoking a cigar on the porch occasionally and being fully present. How differently might we define success then? Expect to learn who Dry Creek Dewayne’s is, his backstory and upbringing, how to un-harden yourself, how any person can overcome & control their anger, what Dewayne has learned from working with horses, the dangers of being out of balance in work & life, how to have a better relationship with the voice in your head, how to find the right partner & why men need to learn to treat women better, why bad fathers are partly to blame for the downfall of America’s culture, what a day in the life of Dewayne’s life is like and much more… - 00:00 Dewayne’s Work & Background 03:45 How Dewayne Became a Cowboy 09:15 What Settled Dewayne Down? 15:19 The Beauty of Mundane Successes 21:38 The Main Thing Humans Get Wrong 29:30 Learning Important Lessons From Horses 38:08 Dewayne’s Close Shaves With Death 43:20 The Danger of Being Out of Balance 50:57 Men Aren’t Born to Make Money 55:20 How Emotional Should Men Be? 1:05:40 Having a Better Relationship With Yourself 1:16:47 Advice For People Who Struggle Socially 1:22:21 What Are the Problems Men Are Facing? 1:28:41 How Vulnerable Should Men Be in a Relationship? 1:37:01 What Dewayne Did When His Daughters Started Dating 1:41:41 Biggest Lessons Dewayne Taught His Kids 1:50:43 Dewayne’s Ideal Day - Get a Free Gift, 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get expert bloodwork analysis and bypass Function’s 300,000-person waitlist at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get a 20% discount on Nomatic’s amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Modern Cowboy Talks Hustle Culture, Relationships & Real Masculinity - Dry Creek Dewayne (4K)

Extraversion vs Introversion - HL

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Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love

In this episode, Dr. Huberman discusses the science of social bonding- the process by which we form attachments.

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Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love

Denial of Death - HL

00:36:27

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The awareness of death to live more fully. How much do we let death in and how much do we let life in? The opposite of depression is vitality.

The Last Meeting and the Goodbye Conversation - HL

00:43:44

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When you and someone you deeply loved have completed your journey together and learned the lessons you needed, the universe will ensure you will never meet again.

Andrew Huberman talked about how he had to have a goodbye conversation with one of his close friends who died of cancer.

These conversations typically involve:

Expressing unfinished feelings and thoughts
Sharing gratitude and appreciation
Seeking or offering forgiveness for past hurts
Creating closure while the person is still able to engage
Allowing both people to process the reality of the upcoming loss together

The psychological value of such conversations includes reducing anticipatory grief, preventing complicated grief later, and ensuring that important things are said while there's still time. It's different from waiting until someone is actively dying or unable to communicate meaningfully.

Idiot Compassion vs Wise Compassion - HL

01:21:31

Scicomm Media How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb

Idiot Compassion: Surrounding yourself with people who are only going to validate your experience.

Wise Compassion: What is actually going on here?

The Thermostat Effect - HL

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When people grow up with parents or peers who overreact with the little things, they grow up either not knowing what they want or don’t want to go out of someone else’s comfort zone.

Relates to several well-documented concepts in psychology:

Emotional dysregulation modeling - When children grow up with parents who have extreme reactions to minor issues, they often struggle to develop their own emotional “calibration.” They may not learn what constitutes an appropriate response to different situations.
Conflict avoidance patterns - Children from households with volatile reactions often become hypervigilant about maintaining peace. They learn to suppress their own needs and preferences to avoid triggering others’ overreactions.
Learned helplessness and people-pleasing - Constantly walking on eggshells can lead to a diminished sense of personal agency. People may genuinely lose touch with their own desires because they’ve spent so much energy managing others’ emotions.
Boundary confusion - When parents overreact to normal childhood behavior, it can create confusion about what’s reasonable to expect or ask for in relationships.

These individuals often become the family’s emotional thermostat, constantly adjusting their behavior to keep everyone else comfortable, while losing touch with their own emotional needs and preferences.

This pattern often continues into adulthood, where they may struggle with decision-making, assertiveness, and knowing what they actually want versus what they think others want them to want.

Covert Aggression - MW

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Backhanded compliment: A statement that appears to be praise but actually contains an insult or criticism. It’s structured as a compliment but includes elements that undermine, belittle, or subtly attack the recipient. Examples include “You’re so brave to wear that outfit” or “You’re pretty smart for someone your age.”
Covert aggression: A pattern of behavior where someone expresses hostility, criticism, or control in indirect, disguised ways rather than being openly confrontational. The aggression is hidden beneath a veneer of politeness, concern, or even helpfulness, making it harder to identify and address.

Covert aggression is broader than just backhanded compliments - it can include:

Passive-aggressive behavior
Deliberate “misunderstandings”
Subtle undermining or sabotage
False concern or fake helpfulness
Strategic withholding of information or support
Gaslighting (making someone question their perception of reality)

Both tactics serve similar psychological purposes: they allow the perpetrator to inflict emotional harm while maintaining deniability. The target often feels confused, hurt, or frustrated but struggles to articulate exactly what happened because the aggression was camouflaged. This confusion is often intentional - it’s designed to make the victim doubt themselves while protecting the aggressor from accountability.