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When an immense curiosity and hunger for knowledge and an obsession towards chasing excellence meet. Documenting my truth on philosophy, human behaviour and psychology through in depth book analyses' and self reflective spoken word/memories to affirm my learning's and pass them onto those who are c…

Alexander Sandalis


    • Jan 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    GET OUT OF BED MOTIVATION ALARM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 0:12


    GET OUT OF BED MOTIVATION ALARM by Strength Of Saad https://www.instagram.com/p/CnuycNlsey5/

    The Downside of Habits | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 20 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 25:44


    In the last chapter of Atomic Habits, we discuss how to review your habits, break beliefs that hold you back and break down the 'secret to long-lasting results'. As habits become automatic you can become less sensitive to feedback and can fall into mindless repetition and stop thinking about how to do better. Habits can lock us into rigid patterns of thinking and acting. We discuss this and more in this video. Thank you to James Clear for creating this book and thank you to all of you for supporting me in creating these. This is the 5th book I have summarised in full. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone as consistent, curious and tenacious as me. If you would like to support me and the creation of these book summaries please consider supporting me on Patreon. Atomic Habits - Chapter 20: The Downside of Habits. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    Staying Motivated in Life & Work: The Goldilocks Rule | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 19:15


    To maintain the sustainability of habits for most people they need to work on tasks that are just on the edge of their capabilities. The Goldilocks rule states that humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that on right on the edge of their current abilities. (Not too hard, not too easy - just right). Atomic Habits - Chapter 19: The Goldilocks Rule: Staying Motivated in Life & Work. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    Mindfulness, Beauty, Uncertainty, Design & Architecture | Talking Chimps #44 - Paris Triantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 96:39


    The following conversation with Paris Triantis discusses beauty, architecture, struggle, abandonment, mindfulness, purpose and environmental design. Paris Triantis is lecturer at the Design Factory Melbourne, a Graduate of architecture and a member of the MedTech Victoria research team at Swinburne. Paris holds a Bachelor and Honours degree inDesign, Interior Architecture and Masters In Architecture from Swinburne University of Technology. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Greece 3:00 Mindfulness of Beauty, Buildings & Architecture 8:00 Hedonic Set Point 11:30 Significant Moments Of Struggle 15:00 Fear Of Abandonment* 21:00 Lack Of Control & Uncertainty 30:00 Fear, Instant Gratification 35:00 Goals & The Process 39:00 Do You Need To Enjoy & Fun With The Process? 45:00 What Paris Does 52:00 Masters In Architecture & Interior Design 55:00 Urban Design & Passive Surveillance 1:00:00 What Would Paris Change In The World Of Environmental Design 1:01:30 Beauty & Curiosity 1:05:00 Groundbreaking Architecture 1:16:00 Why Work So Hard & Purpose 1:23:30 Conversation & Neural Link 1:31:00 Advice To Design Students PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    Questions To Ask To Find Your Purpose & Ikigai | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 18 Part 2 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 13:02


    Life is a series of games that we all play. How do we determine which games are best suited for our character and biology? How do we find the games, habits and overall purpose where the odds are stacked in our favour? To read more on this topic I wrote a Medium article about it here: https://alexanderemmanual.medium.com/freeing-myself-from-the-game-of-life-dear-alexander-039-71ae2bab5c9d Atomic Habits - Chapter 18: The Truth About Talent & How To Find Your Purpose. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76

    The Truth About Talent & The Big 5 Personality Traits | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 18 Part 1 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 19:54


    The secret to maximising your success is to choose the right field of competition that suits your biological framework. How can we choose things that shift the playing field so we can run downhill instead of uphill? Choosing things that suit our natural aptitude, skills and talents. Play a game where the odds are stacked in your favour. That's what this video will explore. Atomic Habits - Chapter 18:The Truth About Talent. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    How Accountability Partners Keep You Committed | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 17 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 19:48


    Accountability partners are a powerful way to increase productivity and adherence to a task by creating an immediate cost to inaction by creating a social cost to poor behaviour. Atomic Habits - Chapter 17: Accountability Partners. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    How To Stick With Good Habit Every Day | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 16 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 31:58


    How To Stick With Good Habit Every Day - Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 16. How do we incentivise good habits and how can habit tracking change your life for the better? You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    Success, Mindset & Complaining | Talking Chimps Podcast #44 - Chris Dikranis & Jeremey Borzillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 148:37


    The following conversation is with two great men who I love dearly, Jeremey Borzillo and Chris Dikranis. We have a lot of fun talking about everything and anything under the sun about science, coaching, psychology, work ethic, strength training and a lot more craziness. 0:00 Intro & Chimps 4:00 J Hole Moletti 6:00 Being Too Serious 13:20 Nutrition & Ideology 15:20 Borzillo Goes Off 20:50 Complaining 23:00 Family & Friends 31:00 Athletes Authority Lessons Learnt (31:00 - 32:00) 35:30 - 36:30 RPE vs % Based Training (S&C Trigger Warning)* 39:00 Cause-Effect & Root Cause 45:30 Getting Heated Up Over Technique 48:00 Neutral Spine (49:20 *) 55:00 Working Hard vs Working Smart 1:00:00 Mindset 1:17:00 figure it out - welcome to the fight 1:26:00 making progress and getting coached 1:30:00 What Chris & Jeremy would do if they weren't coaching 1:40:00 Animals & Zoos 1:49:00 An Existential Rant & Aliens 2:02:00 The Future Distracting From The Present 2:08:30 How Chris Psychologyically Managed His Injury 2:23:20 Stay Dangerous PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    Instant Gratification Is Stopping Your Success | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 15 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 27:55


    How does instant gratification affect the brain? Why do the most successful people delay gratification? How can you be one of them? This chapter discusses the mismatch between immediate and delayed rewards and how to turn instant gratification to your advantage. I have just written an article on this topic that goes into what I believe is an even more powerful remedy to pleasure-seeking behaviour, exclusive to my Patreons that you can access here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61710134 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    The Music Industry, Evolution, The Past & The Future | Talking Chimps Podcast #43 - Thade Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 165:39


    The following conversation discusses human evolution, success, reflections on 2021, the music industry, Kanye West and plans for the future with Thade Grey (formerly Alexander Mann). 0:00 Chimps 7:30 Zoo's & Evolution 13:00 Traveling 16:30 What Is Success 30:00 Overpopulation 44:00 Nuclear Power & Nuclear Weapons 52:30 Human Evolution & Technology 1:02:00 Aliens & Humanity 1:11:00 Identity & Will Smith 1:18:30 Music Industry Course At Abbey Road 1:39:00 Reflecting on 2021 1:46:00 Music & 2021 2:02:00 3 Words To Summarise The Last 3 Years 2:07:00 Music & Top Albums Of 2021 2:26:00 Kanye West 2:36:00 Music & The Future PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    How To Get Things Done Without Fail | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 14 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 27:55


    Implementation intentions will change your life and productivity. Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 14: How To Make Good Habits Inevitable & Bad Habits Impossible. This chapter discusses the act of locking in your future actions when you're mind is in the right place rather than letting your desires and cravings take you at the moment. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    Is The 48 Laws Of Power Evil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 6:09


    Is the 48 laws of power evil? Is Robert Greene evil? Maybe the line between good and evil runs through every human heart...consider becoming a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual or if you want a private community of likeminded people to discuss these ideas I invite you to join the Discord: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG

    STOP Setting Goals...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 9:11


    How do you set goals in 2022? You don't. You do something much more effective. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    Screw New Years Resolutions DO THIS Instead | New Years Resolutions 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 11:51


    To see the past year review document it's available here on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    Ayahuasca Experiences, Masculinity vs Femininity, Death & Joy | Talking Chimps #42 - Amelia Schrader

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 119:49


    The following conversation discusses ayahuasca experiences, masculinity and feminity, working smart vs hard, death and joy with Amelia Schrader - yoga teacher, naturopath and owner of Axis Yoga. https://www.instagram.com/amelia.schrader/ https://www.instagram.com/axisyoga_/ 0:00 Intro & Self Criticism 3:00 The Art Of Conversation 12:40 Amelia's Ayahuasca Experience 49:00 Experiencing Joy 1:00:40 Post Ayahuasca Reflections 1:05:00 What Is A Woman? 1:10:00 Male & Women Identity 1:24:00 Likeminded People 1:29:00 What Amelia Changed Her Mind On 1:34:00 Trauma & Eye Contact 1:38:00 Working Smart vs Working Hard 1:47:00 Ayahuasca & Death? 1:56:00 What Future Amelia Would Tell Current Amelia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    The 2 Minute Rule To Take Control Of Your Life | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 13 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 21:59


    Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 13: Stop Procrastinating Using The 2 Minute Rule. The habits we follow without thinking often determine the choices you make when you are thinking. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    What It Feels Like To Sell A Successful 6 Figure Business In The Fitness Industry - Why We Sold Orphic Education - Alex Karamouzis & Matt Witbreuk TALKING CHIMPS PODCAST #41

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 109:01


    The following conversation with former co-owners of Orphic Education Alex Karamouzis & Matt Witbreuk discusses behind the scenes of what it took for us to own and operate an RTO Certificate III/IV provider that certified Personal Trainers. We discuss the most formidable challenges, the life lessons we learnt and explain why made the difficult decision to sell the company. I hope this conversation contains valuable insights for those who run a business or are even looking to manage an RTO. From changing the fitness industry to regret, reflection and depression. You can read my distilled thoughts on this below (5min read) https://alexanderemmanual.medium.com/what-it-feels-like-to-sell-a-successful-6-figure-business-in-the-fitness-industry-9caf97ba8aad

    How To Achieve More With Less Effort | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 12 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 17:50


    Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 12: The Law of Least Effort: ou can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    A Cure To Procrastination | Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 11 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 15:07


    Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 11: Law 3: Make It Easy Chapter 11: Walk Slowly, But Never Backward (Action vs Motion). If you've struggled with procrastination, putting off important projects and are constantly seeking perfection as it slows down your progress, this chapter should be resourceful. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    How To Fix The Causes Of Your Bad Habits | Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 10 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 15:35


    Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 10: How To Find & Fix The Causes of Your Bad Habits. Where do cravings come from? How can you reprogram your brain to enjoy hard habits? And what are strategies you can use to associate hard habits with one's you already enjoy? You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    How Family & Friends Are Shaping Your Habits | Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 9 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 28:45


    Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 9: The Role of Family & Friends In Shaping Your Habits. One of the deepest human desires is to feel like they belong. If you get separated from the tribe your survival is small. The lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Those who learn to collaborate and improvise prevail. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    How To Make A Habit Irresistible | Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 8 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 16:21


    Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 8: How To Make A Habit Irresistible. Habits are dopamine-driven feedback loops. By understanding basic neurophysiology we can learn where we self sabotage ourselves through reward prediction errors and how we can use strategies like temptation bundling to make habits more attractive. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    The Secret To Self Control | Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 31:35


    Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 7: The Secret To Self Control. How do we resolve our addictions, manage our bad habits and work smarter instead of harder? People think it's just about a lack of self-control and discipline. That idea is deeply embedded in our society and to an extent, it's true, but it's not just about working harder, it's about working smarter. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexanderemmanual DONATE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/donate/

    The World's Strongest Ultra - What It Takes To Pull A Jeep 100km | TALKING CHIMPS #40

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 116:20


    The following conversation dives into Ethan Fleming's mission to pull a Jeep 100km to complete 'the world's strongest ultra'. We discuss Ethan's upbringing and how it moulded him, abuse, mental strategies to combatting suffering and pain and everything he has done to prepare for his most formidable challenge yet - what it takes to pull a 2-ton car 100km, in less than 48 hours. You can donate to his fundraiser to support domestic violence against women through White Ribbon Australia here: https://events.whiteribbon.org.au/fundraiser/ethanfleming/world--s-strongest-ultra Ethan Fleming is an entrepreneur, coach, world record holder and founder of mobile PT business Get Going.

    The Holocaust, Identity & Uncovering Historical Lies | Silvia Foti - TALKING CHIMPS #39

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 89:39


    The following conversation presents the story of how journalist Silvia Foti uncovered lies about the history of her grandfather who was responsible for killing thousands in the holocaust. This memoir becomes much more significant when she later discovers the Lithuanian government has been ignoring and lying about their participation in contributing to the holocaust. Silvia Foti is a former journalist of 20 years in Chicago and now a high school literature teacher. You can read more about her story in her latest book here: https://amzn.to/3AqjsLw

    Motivation Is Overrated, Environment Matters More | Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 27:05


    Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 6: Motivation Is Overrated - Environment Matters More. This chapter discusses how to design your environment for ultimate success and productivity and how motivation is not what we need more of, it's smarter environmental design. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76

    Performance Enhancing Drugs & Biology | Broderick Chavez - TALKING CHIMPS #38

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 109:36


    The following conversation is with world-renowned US trainer Broderick Chavez. Broderick's expertise is in understanding how to use performance-enhancing drugs to maximise the performance of Olympians and IFBB Pros. We discuss the considerations one should make on calculating the risk to benefits ratio of taking PEDs, strategies to minimise the costs to anabolics and principles of programming. Broderick is a biologist and chemist who has actively worked in Sports Performance Field for 30 years. He has competed at a national level in bodybuilding, powerlifting and strongman, and has trained countless IFBB pros, Olympians and athletes. https://www.instagram.com/teamevilgsp https://teamevilgsp.com/

    The History of Slavery, American History & The 1619 Project | Mary Grabar - TALKING CHIMPS #37

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 67:02


    The following conversation is with Dr Mary Grabar the author of 'Debunking the 1619 Project: Exposing the Plan to Divide America.' Through the lens of history, we discuss the divisive and false tactics used to equate America with the exact opposite qualities of its founding freedom: an undisruptable cycle of oppression. Mary gives a historical account of the realities of slavery and how the foundations of America is a distortion of reality. Dr Mary Grabar is a Resident Fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Institute for the Study of Western Civilization, philanthropist, conservative commentator, passionate educator, and author. Her new book, Debunking the 1619 Project is available here: https://amzn.to/2WHGaRH

    The Best Way To Start A New Habit | Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 5 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 21:38


    Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 5: The Best Way To Start A New Habit. This chapter discusses how to utilise powerful strategies like implementation intentions and habit stacking to maximise adherence and consistency for a habit you're trying to begin.

    The Process Of Behaviour Change & Self Awareness | Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 4 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 18:59


    Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 4 -The Man Who Didn't Look Right. This chapter discusses strategies to build awareness and recognition of habits such as the notecard strategy and pattern interrupt strategies to stop destructive habits in their track.

    4 Steps To Better Habits | Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 3 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 29:17


    Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 3 - 4 Steps To Better Habits. Discussing why your brain builds habits, whether routine and habits restrict or free you and the neurological feedback habit loop.

    Habits Shape Your Identity | Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 2 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 21:45


    Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 2: Habits Shape Your Identity. Most people build outcome based habits instead of identity based habits. The problem here is the direction of change. We should instead focus on who we want to become instead of what superficially wants. True habit change is identity change.

    The Power Of Atomic Habits | Atomic Habits Summary - Chapter 1 (James Clear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 32:08


    The quality of our habits determines the quality of our lives. Do your habits support and build you, or diminish and slow you? Atomic Habits is one of the best books I've read on how to take supreme control over your life through the theory and practical application of how to change your behaviour and psychology. Every chapter contains profound realisations packaged in practical takeaways that one can immediately deploy to improve their habits, self-awareness and ultimately, the quality of their life. I decided to analyse and summarise each chapter of this book to affirm my learnings and pass the wisdom of this book onto others. I hope it is as impactful to you, as it has been to me.

    Purpose, Relationships, Pyschics & Boundaries | Amelia Schrader - TALKING CHIMPS #36

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 121:37


    The following conversation Amelia Schrader discusses the purpose of life, managing and building healthy relationships, ikigai, Amelia's experience with psychics and setting boundaries. Amelia Schrader ​is a yoga teacher, educator and owner of Axis Yoga. You can be taught by her by signing up to her online yoga teaching classes here: https://axisyoga.teachable.com/ https://www.instagram.com/axisyoga_/ https://www.instagram.com/amelia.schrader 0:00 Introduction 2:20 Byron Bay 6:30 Energy Healers & Interconnectedness 10:00 Purpose 26:00 Personal Legend & The Alchemist 36:00 Human Design 39:30 Ikigai 46:00 Anthropology 50:00 Relationships 1:04:00 Lessons Learnt Over The Last Year 1:10:00 Identifying Flaws 1:20:00 Financial Freedom 1:28:00 The Magic Of Authenticity 1:42:30 Boundaries 1:49:50 Experience with Psychics

    36 Lessons From Ancient Egypt - Maxims From Ptahhotep (Writings From Ancient Egypt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 30:27


    36 teachings from Ancient Egypt's Ptahhotep. Well before many of the philosophers, we glorify today there was the wisdom of Ptahhotep, a vizier (highest official in Ancient Egypt to serve the pharaoh). The instructions of Ptahhotep addresses various virtues that are necessary to live a good life. They were written with the purpose to pass on to his son succeeding him so his son could learn the wisdom and advice that could only be attained through experience of a long 100+ year life Ptahhotep is reported to have lived. You can get 'Writings From Ancient Egypt' here: https://amzn.to/3c6TXq7

    Should You Get The COVID-19 Vaccine? An Analysis Of The Evidence & Risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 23:23


    Is it riskier to get the COVID-19 vaccine or get COVID-19? This video aim's to objectively summarise the literature on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and how to interpret and critically evaluate the data to make an informed decision on the risk associated with receiving the vaccine versus not. However, this video does not just analyse the empirical evidence. It considers how the evidence is applicable based on one's subjective risk profile and tolerance for risk. I hope this analysis can provide clarity, objectivity and critical thought to help people make informed decisions around COVID-19. This was originally posted on @strengthofsaad and also available on StrengthOfSaad YouTube. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Is It Riskier To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine Or Get COVID-19? 3:10 Does The Vaccine Protect Against Transmission 4:30 Approaching Risk & Critical Thinking 5:45 What Is An mRNA Vaccine? 8:14 Why Women Get COVID Less Than Men 9:10 Difference Between a Normal Vaccine & mRNA Vaccine 11:25 Safety & Side Effects Study #1 14:30 Safety & Side Effects Study #2 18:45 Summary Of The Evidence 19: 20 People That Could Be At Risk for Adverse Reactions To A Vaccine 21:10 Summary & Conclusion

    4 Obstacles Stopping You From Living Your Personal Legend (The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 14:14


    “We all need to be aware of our personal calling. What is a personal calling? It is God’s blessing, it is the path that God chose for you here on Earth. Whenever we do something that fills us with enthusiasm, we are following our legend.” “However, we don’t all have the courage to confront our own dream. Why? There are four obstacles." In this video, I read and reflect upon these 4 obstacles and how I maneuver through them. This is one of my favourite books I've ever read, you can get it here: https://amzn.to/398M7dD

    12 Lessons Learnt From 1 Year of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 14:00


    Many people called 2020 the 'worst year of their life' or the 'year from hell'. Consider how that perspective may be aiding in creating the conditions you say you don't want. Maybe we can use the fire of suffering to sharpen our sword so we can fight future battles with more courage and strength. "Within every adversity is an equal or greater benefit. Within every problem is an opportunity. Even in the knocks of life, we can find great gifts."

    30 Life Lessons I Learnt In 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 13:04


    2020 was one of the best years of my life for the multitude of gifts it gave me in the form of these 30 profound lessons I learnt. Maybe we should all hop off the treadmill of life for a moment and force ourselves to pause and reflect on how the never-ending adversity of life gifts us with many silver linings...we just have to have our eyes open to see them.

    The Psychology Of Nutrition & Habits To Transform Your Body | Daniel DeBrocke - TALKING CHIMPS #35

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 112:46


    The following conversation with Daniel DeBrocke discusses the art and science of mastering and managing habits, the psychology of food and nutrition, dealing with eating disorders and how Daniel plans to achieve ambitious goals like his goal to squat 1000Lb, bench press 600Lb and deadlift 900Lb raw. Daniel DeBrocke (StackedStrength) is a strength coach and competitive powerlifter who holds a 1700lbs raw total. Daniel also writes for several renowned publications such as EliteFTS, Kabuki Strength, T-Nation, Bar Bend, Breaking Muscle, Evil Genius Sport Performance. @stackedstrength

    Socionomics: How Behaviour Influences The Stock Market & Economy | Matt Lampert - TALKING CHIMPS #34

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 131:57


    The following conversation centres around Socionomics, the science of history and social prediction which aims to understand how social mood influences the social actions of the individual and a population at large. This conversation is with the Director of Socionomics Institute, Matt Lampert and has many practical implications to how psychology, behaviour, sociology influence the economy and stock market. We dissect how individuals can make more informed profitable decisions in the stock market as a result of understanding the concept of Socionomics. https://twitter.com/Socionomics http://socionomics.net/

    Nuclear War, Humanitarian Work & Managing Armed Conflict | David Tuck (ICRC) - TALKING CHIMPS #33

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 73:09


    The following conversation is with David Tuck, the Head of Mission for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Australia. Our conversation centres around how the ICRC manages international humanitarian law, humanitarian aid, armed conflicts and the risk and consequences of nuclear war. David leads a team who work closely with government, military, diplomatic and academic stakeholders to promote the ICRC and its activities. David's work fosters a greater understanding of the ICRC’s global operations and encourages dialogue on international humanitarian issues and law. David Tuck holds an LL.M. in International Humanitarian Law from the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) and Bachelor of Asian Studies (specialist in Hindi) from the Australian National University.

    Col Buz Carpenter: SR-71, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Pentagon & Figher Jets | TALKING CHIMPS #32

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 213:44


    This conversation is with Col Buz Carpenter, an Air Force pilot most famous for being 1/85 humans in history to fly the fastest operational fighter jet ever made, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird where he executed global reconnaissance missions. Buz also served as a C-141 aircraft commander during Desert Storm and Desert Shield and flew RF-4Cs in the Vietnam War. From 1983-85 he worked at the Pentagon serving as "Black World" programmer handling a $6 billion dollar budget for stealth fighters including F-117, F-22, & the B-2 bomber programs. Currently, Buz serves as a Docent at the Udvar Hazy Center of the National Air & Space Museum at Dulles airport in Washington DC. Getting the opportunity to speak to Buz and reflect over his career is an experience I am extremely humbled and grateful for. I hope you enjoy one of my favourite conversations I've ever had, with Colonel Buz Carpenter.

    What We Can Learn From The Plague Of Athens - The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 19:25


    In the 2nd year of the Peloponnesian War (one of the worlds greatest world wars), 430 BCE, an outbreak of plague erupted in Athens. In 2020 the world is/did experience its own plague of sorts, the purpose of this is to document the severity of one of histories worst plagues in hopes it provides a valuable perspective of a forgotten history for those of us today.

    Winning Culutre, Athlete Development & Collegiate Sport | Ben LaChance - TALKING CHIMPS #31

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 90:31


    This conversation with Ben LaChance discusses the habits and systems it takes to create and manage a team of high performing athletes in collegiate sport, the habits and principles that underpin a winning culture, how to develop buy-in and trust from people and the physical preparation plan Ben uses in the weight room to get the most of his athletes. Ben LaChance is a strength & conditioning coach at Queens University of Charlotte, former strength & conditioning coach for the Minnesota Twins Baseball and former strength and conditioning assistant at North Carolina State University.

    Changing Habits, Psychology, Addictions & Fulfillment | TALKING CHIMPS #30 - Andrew Menechian

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 136:19


    This conversation is with Andrew Menechian discusses the psychology of changing habits, Andrew's most valuable habits he performs daily, the effect of social media smartphone use on our brain and how Andrew changed his habits around that, lessons learnt through martial arts, harmful foods that people don't realise, developing a healthy relationship with food, balancing work ethic and experiencing joy and his experience with addiction. Andrew Menechian is a personal trainer and coach from Sydney, Australia. @andrewmenechian

    The Psychology & Philosophy of Fostering Child Development - Developing Strong, Resilient & Educated Children | TALKING CHIMPS #29 - Abigail Shrier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 65:05


    This conversation with Abigail Shrier centres around the recent explosion in gender dysphoria rates in young girls and unpacks the suspected root causes. I did my best to discuss topics and ask questions she has not talked about before to uncover more of the nuance behind these tricky subjects. We extend the conversation to how we can facilitate the growth and development of the younger generations through critical thinking, parenting strategies, education, looking through history and carefully selected books to foster child development. I hope you enjoy this conversation and it shines a new perspective on these topics for you. Abigail Shrier is an author and Wall Street Journal writer with a bachelor of philosophy from the University of Oxford, a Euretta J. Kellett Fellowship recipient and studied law at Yale Law School. Her new book "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters" is available here: https://amzn.to/2FWj3Kw Books Discussed in This Conversation: The Idiot by Elif Batuman: https://amzn.to/2ZI8hy8 Democracy in America Book by Alexis de Tocqueville https://amzn.to/35FB1LX Pride and Prejudice Novel by Jane Austen https://amzn.to/33Cjamw Kierkegaard in the Present Age by Søren Kierkegaard https://amzn.to/2H97Jet

    Deep In The Philsophical Weeds on Fear, Life, Meaning & Time | TALKING CHIMPS #28 - Tomer Porat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 161:02


    This conversation with Tomer Porat discusses a range of topics on current world events and philsophical obersvations and beleifes from our experiences with fear, the importance of finding meaning in life, how we value our time, finances/economics, social media addictions, evolution adapting to modern life, Neuralink and human suffering/pain. Tomer Porat is an economist, private tutor and comedien with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from University of Amsterdam.

    Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare, Why Cheat Meals Are Ineffective & Balancing the Joy of Life | TALKING CHIMPS #27 - Paul Meldrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 158:22


    This conversation with Paul Meldrum discusses using software artificial intelligence software Paul is creating to solve health problems, communication strategies for dealing with dogmatic people, the psychology of why you shouldn't have 'cheat meals', useless screening tools we don't need and how to experience a life of joy while working hard to pursue excellence. Paul Meldrum is a Performance/Rehabilitation Coach and owner of Meldrum Performance with over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. @meldrum_performance_coach

    The Philosophy & Psychology of Creating Music & Greg Newman's Story | TALKING CHIMPS #26 - gregNWMN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 123:26


    Greg NWMN is an American recording artist, rapper and writer. The following podcast discusses the deep inner symbology, philosophy and psychology of music, how Greg creates music, his roots and how his parents influenced his character, why nature is a pivotal component to Greg's identity/music and much more that can't be encapsulated in words.

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