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Often we are told to follow our passion, but what does that really mean? How do we actually go about following a passion? Should we just wait for this passion to come to us? In this episode, we'll explore how to foster a passion and connect that passion to your greater purpose. Leave a review for more book takeaways. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Source: Grit by Angela Duckworth

In 2013, Angela Duckworth coined the term Grit during a TED Talk. In this episode, we explore what exactly it means to be gritty. Angela completed her undergraduate degree in Neurobiology at Harvard, she completed an MSc in Neuroscience from Oxford University, and completed her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. During her time at UPenn, she researched the psychology of highly successful individuals and found that they had two things in common: unusual resilience and work ethic (perseverance) and direction, having a deep knowledge of what they want (passion). Leave a review for more book takeaways. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Source: Grit by Angela Duckworth

This is the second part of our journey to understanding how to build wealth. In this episode, we discuss the three different types of leverage that are utilized in wealth creation. Understanding how to use leverage with great judgment and calculated risk-taking is the most important skill. However, to develop great judgment, one must first obtain foundational knowledge. Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/naval/status/1002103360646823936?s=20&t=LLTB_4Vu53BIzaR_gTNnqw Leave a review for more book takeaways. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Source: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson

On May 31st, 2018, Naval Ravikant published his famous Twitter thread titled "How to Get Rich (without getting lucky)". This thread elegantly laid out the most important factors for building wealth in the modern economy. In this episode, we define wealth and discuss the skills necessary for building wealth which he refers to as specific knowledge. Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/naval/status/1002103360646823936?s=20&t=LLTB_4Vu53BIzaR_gTNnqw Leave a review for more book takeaways. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Source: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson

Building a startup is incredibly difficult and requires a great amount of luck. However, entrepreneurs can not be focused on the things they can't control. They must focus on opposing conventional thinking in order to find secrets that can become monopolies. In order to become a monopoly, Peter Thiel states that the startup must answer these 7 Startup Questions. Leave a review for more book takeaways. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Source: Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters

We often believe we are fully in control of our decision-making, but this would be far from the truth. Nobel Prize winner and founder of behavioral economics, Daniel Kahneman, introduces the idea that our brain operates in two modes, fast and slow. In this episode, we explore these two systems in depth. Leave a review for more book takeaways. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Source: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

We are back!! We apologize for such a long break. In the world of business, there are two types of companies. Those that go from zero to one and those that go from one to n. Peter Thiel is very familiar with starting zero to one businesses that are allowing society to vertically progress. These are the type of companies that defeat the competition and become monopolies... the good kind of monopolies. Leave a review for more book takeaways. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Source: Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters

The final episode in the 12 Rules for Life Series! Rule #10: Be Precise in Your Speech Rule #11: Do Not Bother Children When They are Skateboarding Rule #12: Pet a Cat When You Encounter One on the Street Subscribe for more book summaries. Leave a Review! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Source: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson

Rule #7: Pursue What is Meaningful (Not What is Expedient) Rule #8 Tell the Truth or at least Don't Lie Rule #9: Assume that the Person You Are Listening to Might Know Something You Don't Subscribe for more book summaries. Leave a Review! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Source: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson

This is our favorite book that we have reviewed so far. In this episode, we discuss that in order to be successful, the only thing that should matter is what you can control. Taking full responsibility for your life, only comparing yourself to yourself, and surrounding yourself with good people are some aspects in life you can control. Rule #3: Make Friends with People Who Want the Best For You Rule #4: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not Who Someone Else is Today Rule #5: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything that Makes You Dislike Them Rule #6: Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/uz_FhSy4zyQ Book: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson

12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson is our favorite book thus far. It is one of those books that makes you reflect after every sentence you read. We are extremely excited to finally be able to release this mini-series on our favorite book. Rule #1: Stand Up Straight With Your Shoulders Back Rule #2: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/H-ktXTfJqi0 Book: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson

We thought it would be a breath of fresh air for us to just discuss our thoughts on the book. We've decided to go with a new structure for our videos. We want to provide the highest quality breakdown and summary of each book in about 30 minutes and then share our thoughts and interpretations in a longer-form episode. Hope you all enjoy it! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/H-ktXTfJqi0 Source: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

From understanding the two words that immediately transform a negotiation to finding the black swan, Chris Voss shares his insights on how negotiations are won. There's a reason why the book is titled Never Split the Difference and you will never have to do it once you learn these tactics. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/H-ktXTfJqi0 Source: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Chris Voss spent his professional career as the top negotiator for the FBI when it came to hostage and terrorist situations. After leaving the FBI, Chris realized that he could apply his negotiating skills to many different aspects of life. In this episode, we explore the first 4 principles of negotiating that can be applied to salary negotiation or relationship disputes. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/_6pNHhljLa0 Source: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Understanding our psychological tendencies is the first step to becoming a better investor in the stock market but in order to mitigate the risk that comes from our behavior, we must create systems for investing. Dr. Daniel Crosby defines this as behavioral risk and outlines the 4 C's (Consistency, Clarity, Courageousness, Conviction) and the 5 P's (Price, Property, Pitfalls, People, Push) to help manage this type of risk. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/_6pNHhljLa0 Source: The Laws of Wealth by Dr. Daniel Crosby

Before the introduction of behavioral finance, investors and economists assumed people would always act rationally. Any psychologist will tell you this is completely wrong. Dr. Daniel Croby applies principles from psychology to investing in order to create 10 fundamental rules every investor should follow. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/_6pNHhljLa0 Source: The Laws of Wealth by Dr. Daniel Crosby

Mentorship is one of the greatest resources we can receive because it gives us guidance and an example of success. One common mistake people make is assuming our mentors must be alive, but studying history and the greatest innovators that lived before us can be just as resourceful. In this episode, we will be exploring the lessons from Benjamin Franklin's autobiography. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/_6pNHhljLa0 Source: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin

After covering the definition of money and the fundamentals of the Bitcoin protocol, we discuss the potential risks and downsides of cryptocurrencies, alternative coins like Ethereum, the Lighting Network, and DeFi (Decentralized Finance). Understanding the risks and the future of cryptocurrencies is crucial in participating in Web 3. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/kKyGLKrN8ro Source: The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains by Antony Lewis

In this episode, we dive into the technical details about how the Bitcoin protocol was designed. The Bitcoin protocol created the idea of blockchain which inspired other protocols to take this idea and build on it. This explanation is meant for those who are technical and non-technical. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/kKyGLKrN8ro Source: The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains by Antony Lewis

In this three-part series, we will be discussing the basics of Bitcoin and the technology that powers the cryptocurrency. When diving into the Bitcoin rabbit hole, the first question that one must answer is simply what is money? Everyone knows how to use money, but few understand its properties and functions. Take a trip with us down this rabbit hole that could change the world. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Source: The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains by Antony Lewis

One of the most valuable skills you can learn is the skill of knowing how to learn. We have discussed techniques for increasing productivity and improving study habits, but now we will be exploring how anyone can learn almost any topic with the not-so-easy steps presented by Steven Kotler. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODFamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Source: The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler

In order to become a great leader, you must understand the art of communication. A leader that doesn't understand the principles laid out by Dale Carnegie will greatly struggle at getting anyone to listen to them happily and willingly. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Source: The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler

In order to achieve the impossible, whether the impossible is something that has never been done or something you never thought you could do, you must have the proper motivation and drive. In this episode, we discuss the ideas and steps Steven Kotler recommends for finding your passion and purpose which leads to true motivation. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Source: The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler

This week we decided to take a break from opening up books to instead opening up about our personal journeys into becoming more disciplined and lifelong learners. Hope you enjoy some of these embarrassing and vulnerable stories. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie has stood the test of time and continues to be one of the most influential books anyone can read. In this episode, we cover the first half of the book that relates to handling people and ways to make people like you. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

Sleep is not only fundamental to our existence, but getting proper sleep can be the key to improving the quality of our lives. In this episode, we discuss the functions affected by sleep and focus on identifying steps for getting more effective rest. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

In this episode, we explore the brief human history presented by Yuval Noah Harari in his book, Sapiens. From the cognitive to the agricultural revolution, we discuss how these events shaped mankind and made us the dominant species. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

We live in a world of distractions which makes the ability to focus a rare commodity. Those that are able to focus and go into this state of deep work significantly outproduce those that work distractedly. This isn't anything surprising, but many people choose the latter. Join us in learning the benefits of deep work and also how to implement deep work into your routine. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

One of the greatest skills anybody could obtain is the ability to learn any skill quickly. In today's episode, we will be exploring different techniques for learning faster and revealing techniques commonly used that are slowing down the pace at which you learn. We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/

Understanding what is most important makes it easier to understand what is not important. Like, comment on your thoughts, and share!! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

The difference between having a growth mindset and a fixed mindset can be the difference between success and failing at anything you do. Like, comment on your thoughts, and share!! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7e4DcIfCWWtHygjyyHZqLo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adapt-or-die/id1523360062 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

Happiness is defined as the state of being happy, but what does it mean to actually be happy. In this episode, we breakdown the differences between finding happiness in your life versus finding happiness with your life. In addition, we dive deep into the idea of synthetic happiness... this might surprise you! Like, comment your thoughts, and share!! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

More likely, this isn't your first time seeing a video about the Mandela Effect. This "effect" is actually a very recent idea that was coined in the 21st century. Join us as we explore different examples and potential explanations for the Mandela effect. Like, comment your thoughts, and share!! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

Some of us are more forgetful than others but have you ever wondered why we even forget things? The science behind how our memory can answer these questions for us. Like, comment on your thoughts, and share!! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

Breaking and Building habits are one of the toughest things we can do as humans. Our brains are wired to save energy and turn daily tasks into habitual events. Therefore, we are exploring some of the best ways to build and break habits. Like, comment your thoughts, and share!! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

Habits emerge because the brain is constantly looking for ways to save energy. The brain will try to make almost any routine into a habit because habits allow our minds to perform tasks without having to waste energy thinking about how to do the tasks. This energy-saving instinct is a huge advantage. Understanding the science of building habits can help you build good habits or help you get rid of bad habits. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://www.notion.so/4d96b37250724c61b471e7d33abbafae?v=4ef1ec61d59b4fe489fb91df525c07c2

This is one of our favorite episodes that we have recorded so far. We have already explored the nature vs nurture debate, but now we are discussing the biological differences in personality between men and women. So much of who we are today is due to the first humans to walk the Earth, but it is not always obvious just how they affected us. Check out this episode to find out more. Like, comment your thoughts, and share!! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/

The nature versus nurture debate involves whether human behavior is determined by the environment, either prenatal or during a person's life, or by a person's genes. Although we are not participating in the debate, we decide to explore both sides of this argument and give our opinions on where our personalities come from. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://bit.ly/3uLfWcq

In this episode, we discuss how we can improve our time management skills by focusing on what we value in our lives. Although there are many tips and tricks to increase your productivity, nothing works better than identifying your core values and goals to shape how you spend your time. Like, comment your thoughts, and share!! We appreciate each and every one of you guys. #AODSociety Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7e4DcIf... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/ Resources: https://bit.ly/3uLfWcq

In this episode, we explore the philosophy of time. Time is a concept that has been pondered by many philosophers, but we are yet to solve the mystery of what exactly is time and how do we measure it? Although those questions may never be answered, we hope you explore this concept of time with us.

In this episode, we explore the physics of time. Time is one of the most important variables used in many physics calculations. Although physicists have derived these questions, they are still unsure about how time is truly defined. Stay tuned as we explore this idea of time from a scientific approach. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/

This has to be one of the most emotional and insightful episodes we have recorded. Understanding your purpose or finding what makes you happy is the greatest challenge we face as human beings. In today's episode, Rafael "Tripp" Trinidad shares his journey of finding his passion despite dealing with Apert syndrome and the many other challenges that come with it. This is truly the episode you DO NOT WANT TO MISS!

Often when people refer to teen parents, they immediately think about teen moms. In today's episode, we will be exploring this topic from a father's point of view featuring Chris Osteguin. To be very clear, we are NOT downplaying the significance of the mother's role and we will be releasing another episode from the pov of the mother. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/

For years we have been told exercise and you will lose weight... but that is DEAD WRONG! Exercising has so many more benefits for your body and mainly your brain. In today's episode, we explore the positive effects working out has on your mental health with Danielle Kusenberger! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptordie/ Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@aodmedia Clothing: https://aodfashion.com/

Depression rates have been soaring among kids as young as 12 and young adults up to 25. In this episode, we tackle this difficult topic through Devin Bui's experience while sharing advice and our point of view on depression. Disclaimer: Remember, this is an individual's personal experience with depression. Mental health disorders can affect each individual differently. Always consult an expert for any matters of physical or mental health!

In this episode, we are joined by Tik Tok influencer, Devin Bui, to address and debunk common myths about self-care. By clarifying these myths, we hope to bring light to the fact that self-care isn't an exclusive treatment that only women perform. Hence, our goal is to create an inclusive community of people that look to better themselves and follow the path of self-growth with us. Thank you for joining us in our first episode! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@adaptordie) in order to stay up to date with everything we are doing. New episodes will be released every Monday of the week!