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Modern Wisdom

Modern Wisdom

Written by: Chris Williamson
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Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.Chris Williamson Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
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  • 4 Men Share How They Hit Rock Bottom (and got out) - Dr K, Joe Hudson & Connor Beaton - #1159

    4 Men Share How They Hit Rock Bottom (and got out) - Dr K, Joe Hudson & Connor Beaton - #1159
    Oct 5 2026
    Expect to learn: What it takes to climb the mountain of success as a man. The catalysts that propel people forward to make real and lasting change. How to come back from rock bottom. and much more… Guests: Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber. Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth. Sponsors: Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Willpower Expert: The Secret To Effortless Discipline - Angela Duckworth - #1158

    Willpower Expert: The Secret To Effortless Discipline - Angela Duckworth - #1158
    Oct 3 2026
    Angela Duckworth is a psychologist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and an author. Expect to learn what Angela has learned about her worldview since writing GRIT, if removing friction from your life is making you weaker, how important physical environments are and when to change them, how to know whether you have an environmental problem or a willpower one, how to engineer your environment to enhance grit and much more… Sponsors: Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠⁠ Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) How Has Angela’s Worldview Changed? (02:12) When Does Grit Stop Being Useful? (09:03) Should You F**k Your Feelings and Just Work Harder? (11:33) Discipline: Is It Willpower or Engrained? (18:51) How Does Environment Impact Success? (24:29) The Most Underrated Environment Design Hacks (28:29) Why Groups Make Goals Easier (35:41) Why Modern Life Is Making Us More Isolated (39:22) Do You Really Need a Mentor? (46:37) Can Grit Lead to Burnout? (53:03) The Best Way to Recover From Burnout (57:02) Chris’ Experience With Burnout (01:06:11) Why Alignment Changes Everything (01:09:40) How Angela Redesigned Her Environment (01:12:42) Does Removing Friction Make Life Weaker? (01:24:29) When to Push Harder and When to Change Direction (01:27:54) How to Engineer a Culture of Excellence (01:39:11) What’s Next for Angela? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • How To Go Hard, Even When You Don’t Want To - Sam Sulek - #1157

    How To Go Hard, Even When You Don’t Want To - Sam Sulek - #1157
    Oct 1 2026
    Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber. Expect to learn Sam’s thoughts on evidence-based exercises, how Sam is balancing married life with his career ambitions, how to lock in on your diet and exercise for the upcoming Winter, why Sam chose to coach himself instead of hiring coaches, what to do if you’re feeling lost and not where you want to be in life, and much more… Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) How Sam Keeps Raising the Bar (09:40) Why Mastering the Basics Beats Over-Optimisation (15:05) Is Boy Kibble Better Than It Looks? (20:04) The Art of Managing Your Exposure (23:07) How Has Married Life Changed Sam? (33:42) How to Boss Your Winter Arc (42:04) Why Changing Direction Is a Superpower (48:25) The Best Way to Enter 2027 With Momentum (52:40) How to Escape a Downward Spiral (57:31) The Trailblazers of Bodybuilding Culture (01:05:41) What Has Sam Learnt From Chris Bumstead? (01:16:27) The Benefits of Coaching Yourself (01:24:44) Whose Bodybuilding Advice Would Sam Trust? (01:26:36) Why Sam Is Invested in Peptides (01:36:39) Would Sam Ever Try GLP-1s? (01:40:21) Where to Find Sam Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 41 mins
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