Simple Life Changes That Lead To Big Results - George Mack

[@ChrisWillx]

Hello you savages. Thank you for watching! Sign up and download Grammarly for FREE: grammarly.com/modernwisdom Here's the timestamps: 0:00 The Busy Trap 07:51 How People Signal Busyness 15:10 Tactics to Get Out of the Busy Trap 21:34 Differences Between US & UK 32:50 Why You Need to Big Up Your Friends 41:35 The UK’s Biggest Strengths 45:40 Why Adults Don’t Really Exist 56:22 Does Money Buy Happiness? 1:05:41 Why George Loves Federer, Nadal & Djokovic 1:11:51 Praying at the Altar of Hard Work 1:15:29 A More Effective Way to Make Friends 1:26:35 The Most Annoying Thing About Cynics 1:35:38 The Uniqueness of Salvador Dali 1:43:22 Being Trapped With a Sub-Prime Audience 1:53:49 People Who Go Against the Consensus 2:00:24 The Power of Incentives 2:04:40 Why Men Need Sausage Fests 2:13:01 Where to Find George

[@zoebiscotti]

Grgammarly 😂

[@SingleMaltGamer]

1:26:35 The Most Annoying Thing About Cynics - the problem with this is we can't run the counterfactual. It's the same argument climate change activists make: the only reason their cataclysmic predictions didn't come true is that we took the necessary but not sufficient actions to prevent them temporarily. Because we only have 1 universe, we can't know if the uproar of the public prevented martial law or whether it would never have happened. The same way we can't know how many wars or outbreaks have been prevented by the systems we have in place. Another: is the reason we haven't had WW3 BECAUSE of the UN/MAD? or would the world have been fine and no WW3 without them? Just because something didn't happen, doesn't mean "it couldn't have" (in quotes for the determinists). A coin can land heads or tails, but I don't call you an idiot if you say "heads" and it lands tails because "it could have" landed heads. So long as it's a rational/logical possibility, it's fine but should still come with reputational repercussions. What needs potentially criminally punished are the absolutely provably impossible assertions (e.g. cult leaders saying the end of the world is upon us and their followers need to drink the koolaid).

[@TPRM1]

Just FYI, the female equivalent of a “Sausage Fest” is called a “Taco Party”. 🌮 (I just made that up, but feel free to use it.)

[@BigWickTraders]

If I didn’t watch all these KZbin videos on success I’d probably be able to use that time to succeed in anything.

[@danielcianci5176]

​If I didn't reply to all of these KZbin comments about success on success videos, I'd probably be able to use that time to succeed in anything

[@defface777]

I agree, I'm mass unsubscribing for all channels with over 100K subscribers. At that level, all channels are producing videos as a "job"

[@f.schmid468]

This is why you don't watch them but only listen to them while you do unscippable tasks like, 4am workouts, developing cancer treatments and ending world hunger, Duh...😂

[@dvntlife]

Shit me too

[@danielgerman4757]

sometimes I just watch these videos to get a breath of fresh ideas instead of the same reguirgitated subjects that we have all heard time and time again. 1. BTW 56:22 about money I personally think that "Money just doesn't bring happyness it just lowers unhappyness which are separate areas of the brain" 2.I totally support the idea of sausage fests because I personally think that the opposite of love is fear and living in a constant state of anxiety is never good. Being with friends who I share a good amount of comradery with just warms my heart and makes me feel soo energized, it's as if my age gets reduced back to 16. Great content as always guys :D

[@jeanniejones7972]

The way Chris smiles & laughs at George is so genuine they obviously like & respect each other so much. Great interview!

[@jarenthielen6185]

The true true, smitten is the British word I believe.

[@yashtapase3821]

He often do with friends like these ex hormozi goggins and huberman

[@thabangmphela7322]

Just can’t stop grinning while I listening to you and George speak. Gives me goosebumps hearing your conversations with him!

[@mikemo4252]

Five minutes in, and Mack is ALREADY dishing pearls.....one of life's biggest struggles is to listen to a Mack episode without a notepad in hand.....do i push on without one for now, or do I save the episode for later when I'll have one????

[@exmachina1107]

😂😂😂 excellent comment

[@FlameForgedSoul]

Watch it twice.

[@acacia_w]

I'm 5 mins in thinking the same thing! 😂 I'm gonna enjoy it for now and take notes on listen two.

[@mikemo4252]

​@@FlameForgedSoulOption C, which always seems to win! 😂

[@mikemo4252]

​@@acacia_wI'm on the third listen without the notepad....still FEELS brimming with value.... I'm not moving on (i refuse!) until I jot down, memorialize, and annotate this thing onto paper 🙉🤣🤦‍♂️

[@12Sanguine]

Honestly how does Mac just live life dishing out wisdom in every single word he says. Love the way he talks, absolute expert at eloquence.

[@AllFreshAllClean]

Here are the important things mentioned in the video and the time stamps at which they are discussed: * The Busy Trap (0:01 - 2:22) * What it is and why we fall into it (0:01 - 0:49) * How it can waste our time (0:49 - 1:22) * Signs that you are in the Busy Trap (1:22 - 2:22) * Prioritization (2:23 - 4:11) * The importance of figuring out what is important (2:23 - 2:51) * The Activity Trap (3:11 - 3:48) * Strategic Ignorance (13:58 - 15:33) * What it is and why it is important (13:58 - 14:33) * Low vs High Agency Ignorance (14:33 - 15:33) * Sausage Fests (42:22 - 44:42) * Why they are valuable (42:22 - 43:21) * An anecdote about a sausage fest (43:21 - 44:42)

[@Hyppetrain]

George talking about "never ask your barber if you need a haircut" is the absolute perfect explanation for why you should not trust podcasters with the products they are advertisi g. Anyway, awesome episode

[@itsjonnyturner]

I love how I'm about 2 hours deep into one of the most intellectual podcasts I've listened to in ages and Chris comes out with 'talk to me about sausage fests'.

[@Jfrancis198515]

Absolute banger of a podcast. I was listening to this in my car at work (halfway while eating lunch) and then you guys started talking about the SKILL of making friends. And the slight nuance to use social media as another vehicle to find that group that I really want to find. Stopped me in my tracks and was damn near late going back to work lol. Appreciate you guys touching on this subject so much. Been trying to find my group of friends like you described at 39 years old for a really long time since moving to Los Angeles. I’ve been out for almost 15 years. You guys are legends.

[@CibitiPro]

It’s wonderful to hear how the podcast resonated with you, especially on the topic of making friends and using social media positively. Finding a community, particularly later in life or after a significant move, can be challenging. The insights shared in the episode highlight practical strategies to build meaningful connections, leveraging both in-person and online interactions. Your experience of nearly being late because of the engaging content underscores its impact. It’s heartening to know that these discussions are helping people navigate their social lives more effectively and find their tribe.

[@PeterBarber]

24:12 "it's like a nuclear warhead being surrounded by a bunch of swords" made me CACKLE

[@solomondavid9811]

2:00:44 here’s the thing about incentives. The way the brain works. You can give self an unrelated reason to do something to trick it. But also can create a journal to figure out what behaviors create what states and turn the nicer ones into cheese and the worse behaviors (thinking about the long term effects Tony robbins style) into the cats.

[@Tru_Balance]

@55:00 in talking about milestones, IVF, freezing sperm... We had those milestones! We got married, had kids, and built our careers around our families. Your view prioritizes the self over the family... There will be a cost for delaying one over the other.

[@BugsyB1979]

I have had seven kids starting from age 27 to age 39. Having kids younger is definitely better.

[@fidelmaclifton1723]

This lad is so refreshing to listen to .... great conversation, thank you.

[@TopJoo7]

I never heard of George Mack, but this guy was an exceptional guest who was capable of engaging in many different dynamic topics. 🇺🇸👍

[@lukeoneill8595]

Thanks

[@twistedfate9636]

Hey Chris. Regarding your comment saying people should need to apologise or retract comments when they’re wrong. I 100% agree! However, the example you used for covid actually did happen here in Australia, minus the tanks. We do have digital IDs, we did have a ‘covid passport’ that was required to travel interstate and even to enter bars or cafes. We were practically locked in our houses for long periods of time, with police check points at Local Government Area (post code) lines, stopping, fining and arresting people. We had police beating people for not wearing masks. These restrictions lasted years in some capacity, with melbourne residents being in a hard lockdown for 262 days. So yeah, in some parts of the world that didn’t push back against the covid lockdown insanity as much as in the USA and UK, the governmental authoritarian nonsense actually did get pretty out of hand!

[@Deadlyfinisher09]

Very good comment. I didn’t like when he said that either. It goes both ways. Where’s the apologies for everything they got wrong about the pandemic? I agree with the point he is making but not the reasons he gives for the point.

[@marktapley7571]

The citizens need to put the governments in their proper place. We are not here to serve the fear based agenda and insider scams of the elite but rather to pursue happiness and a fulfilling life for us and our family.

[@timiwithane]

I agree, when he said that he demanded an apology, I was just thinking that, “If you don’t think those things could happen, then you must not have been paying attention”. Maybe some of it was exaggerated, but it’s not like we’re out of the woods, technology is only getting better, AI is only going to improve from here on out, and all that’s needed is another major incident to justify restricting and infringing on more rights.

[@CibitiPro]

Your detailed account of the COVID-19 restrictions in Australia highlights the varying degrees of government response worldwide. The measures you described, such as digital IDs and extensive lockdowns, underscore how different regions experienced the pandemic uniquely. Your perspective provides valuable context to the broader discussion about governmental actions and their impacts on personal freedoms. This kind of firsthand account is crucial for understanding the diverse experiences and challenges faced globally during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of critical examination and dialogue about these policies.

[@ThatDonna]

I came to the comments JUST to comment on this part, as well. He really missed the mark. I mean, he even moved from the UK to the US--Texas no less-- during Covid. Some of us do owe others an apology, but not the authoritarian alarmists...

[@2.8acres66]

Started watching podcasts on 1.25x speed to get more content and save time. Game changer

[@douglascurtis801]

Eventually you'll get to 1.5 and 1.75, depending on how fast people talk. ;) The worst vids need 2x, but the slower talkers usually have less useful info.

[@RollingcrewTV]

Speed run to the grave

[@douglascurtis801]

@@RollingcrewTV Yes, the race is learning as much as possible, as quickly as possible, so your trip to the grave is as awesome as possible. Ignorance, and slow talkers, are painful. ;)

[@tsoupakis]

As an Greek living in uk i find amazing how both of you dislike these British characteristics that maybe making you less entrepreneurial but make you much more respectful and not judgemental to others..

[@solarino9603]

that's interesting, i'm british and I find us to be quite rigid and judgemental in our attitudes!

[@FlameForgedSoul]

1:51:40 No Chris, the only difference is we aren't being paid to use what we like, which is why you will always have that friction no matter how sincere you're being.

[@dstansb]

Weirdly only watched the other 2 george podcasts the last few days, so this was a dopamine hit when I saw it uploaded.

[@chenaevanniekerk]

Great energy in this interview, the segment on the weirdness in people is what people remember is so powerful. Looking back it seems more true than most opinions, it's quite a mindf*ck to think what you might seem as your downfall is the very aspect of your personality that people will remember 😮

[@charliefox9573]

Social media and phones have almost completely destroyed real human interaction. As a middle aged guy, I can't even go to the gym without being surrounded by people who can't get off their phones even between sets. If you try and make eye contact and smile, or god forbid say "hello", you're either ignored or get a reaction of shock at someone attempting to make polite conversation or acknowledge your existence. In many ways it's a strange and very sad world.

[@KiwikimNZ]

Agree, another middle aged here. Lucky enough to grow up in a world without technology, you know the days where when doing your degree the old fashioned way, writing essays by hand, no spell check, AI, fancy fonts, researched was a drive to the library, spending hours pouring over journals and books. When you said you were going to be somewhere, you were there, no phone to say you were running late or you changed your mind. The days when you spent time with people, learning to read them through their body language, their eyes told a story and facial expression. You had to be brave, you had to go meet a person, face to face, own your stuff and look that person in the eye and express a concern, none of this texting a boy/girl friend and dumping them. You went in your car, used your legs to walk into the bank, used your precious time to Line up in the line in the bank to cash a cheque, drive to where ever it is and hand over the money that you needed to give a person, you didn’t reach over grab your phone and tap a few keys and presto, you just transferred money into another person account. We did stuff the hard, long way lol. We knew how to look someone in the eye, and convey what our message was, it was understood because a person could read our body language, see our smile, feel our hug or touch and hear the tone in which we expressed ourselves, things were not taken out of context. I catch myself reaching for my phone all the time, everything is at your finger tips, you think your busy now lol, back in my day you had to walk or drive to get your food and then cook it, yes COOK, with those pots and pans and then wash by hand those dirty dishes! BY HAND! None of this Uber eats business. I see people on social media communicate with one another and the way people talk to each other is a disrespectful and outright cruel, wow you do that in real life, back in the day when you didn’t have a computer or phone screen to hide behind and you wouldn’t last 5 minutes! lol oh those were the days. Wow remember when the “pager” arrived lol! That was revolutionary hahaha it’s sad that people really have no idea how to communicate anymore, it’s sad people are so bombarded with “noise” I really need my no phone, no social media, no tv and no people time, in order to catch my breath, it’s all too much. Thank god I know how to self soothe and no the importance of switching off to all the crap

[@CibitiPro]

Your observation on social media and phones impacting real human interaction is quite poignant. The shift towards constant connectivity online has undeniably changed how we engage with those around us in physical spaces. It's disheartening when genuine human interactions, like making eye contact or greeting someone, are met with surprise or disinterest. This trend underscores a broader societal shift where virtual connections often overshadow face-to-face interactions. While technology has its benefits, your experience highlights the need to balance it with meaningful, real-world engagement to preserve our human connections and social skills.

[@moonknight4053]

At the gym I go on my phone when I need to see how long I’ve worked out for.

[@charliefox9573]

​@@moonknight4053that's what a watch is for.

[@Gnarturtle]

​@@xKarenWalkerxI think you maybe you missed the point of the comment. The gym is just one environment where social contact was easier in the past before phones, there are many other public places where social contact has been worsened by the phone. If you understand this is happening society wide there is a major effect on social contact being made. Real friendships which would have happened previously are now not.

[@OnekamaProducts]

I feel podcast hosts should hold yearly raffles for a random lucky fan to be a guest on the show. So, Chris, as your number one fan, can I be a guest on your podcast? (Seriously bro, consider it!)

[@mpelgudmir]

Pierport, represent!

[@Therevolution7]

Why don’t you offer to transcribe all videos for the next year before making such a request?

[@pricklycatsss]

Could be extremely disappointing

[@vital.elements]

I actually like the idea of hearing from one of the unreasonably reasonable audience members, and I have faith that Chris could make it an interesting discussion for all.

[@alicejohnmusic]

This is exactly what we don’t need

[@JamesSmithPT]

This is so good

[@jarrodhayne560]

Who are you

[@whirloffire]

48:00 one cannot become an adult until they have children and not all parents are adults there is a gate where you take responsibility for other people's lives and that makes you become an adult

[@gossipmongersaunt774]

Listening via Apple podcast but came onto KZbin to like and comment. This is such a great podcast with so many great points..

[@evanstroud]

It feels like an impossible task to reconcile the ethos of messages like this - basically, 'avoid obsessing over output to the point it becomes counterproductive' - with Goggins' sentiment that there are few things more painful than comparing ourselves to who we could have been.

[@austinfastidio3183]

It isn’t actually that difficult when you really understand what Goggins is saying. His message has literally 0% to do with outputs and 100% to do with inputs. And Mack is saying the same thing, but focusing more on being conscientious about the inputs you select BEFORE you put your head down and get to work, whereas Goggins may have started to talk about this but he didn’t learn it until after he had already been working for years and so it came much much later in his narrative than Mack.

[@goutampatidar03]

George Mack is hereeeee. George Mack is hereeeeee. Mannnnn I love this podcast, I didn't even watch it but know it's a banger

[@refreshingtwist]

Im really glad that im not a huge over-achiever. I love a simple life. Once in awhile, I feel too busy. But it's only ever a few days. And then Im back to simple living

[@PandaBeatBrothers]

Happiness is about expectations. :)

[@refreshingtwist]

@@PandaBeatBrothers debatable

[@raphael1808]

7:16 there’s so many people work so hard and achieving so little

[@Surreal616]

George Mack is one of my favorite guests you bring on. His insights are spot on. Love it. I think I have a few year on each of you and I want to share that any injury-physical, financial, emotional before 40 you can leave behind. After 40 most injuries will go with you to the grave. Also, by late 50s early 60s a person pretty well has themselves figured out. That leaves 20ish years to be who you always were. George Mack, 👍

[@plixplop]

That comment at the end is on point - I had moved on from most of my old friends because they were losers. Then I inherited my girlfriend's friend group for a few years, eventually we broke up and I found myself with nearly zero friends.

[@ImperialMindMusic]

There's nothing like a really loyal, dependable, good friend

[@Mac50374]

Great episode, really interesting I learned a lot. Listened to it whilst walking on a treadmill ( I have to because I’m busy!)

[@unreactive]

Loved the bit about uniqueness vs fitting in. So reassuring, and encouraging to embrace your weirdness.

[@totorishop]

I like when you have him, your BFF, on. He makes me think.

[@tobyhaiste1497]

A friend recommended this guy Chris, so here I am. Good background to working in the office.

[@tonyshine89]

The reason that we dont output as many entrepreneur is Europe is because we have social stability in the middle class. Medical, education, pension and social security is covered. There is great public transport. For the majority of the places, we dont need to live in expensive gated communities, etc. Therefore people like to enjoy their freedom of being a 9 to 5 or a flexible time domain expert, without the shitstorm of the business ownership. This is changing though 😢 The middle class in Europe gets poorer and poorer these days.

[@sarahb5296]

But didnt europe output most foundational of modern banking, literature, music, art, agriculture systems, etc..over hundreds of centuries?? There is entrepreneurialism in that feeding into the world over those centuries. Is your reason for low outputs of entrepreneurs from europe due to stability or is it actually complacency? Thriving societies are unstable in upward movement. It's s sign that society is alive. Stability is not always good

[@tonyshine89]

@sarahb5296 , this is complicated topic. I see the reasoning in your view as well. What I tried to explain is that in an average to high economic stability most people everywhere will chose family, hobbies, art, leisure. Then you will always have the small percentage of restless business oriented people. In Europe, America, Asia, everywhere. But in US in particular, I feel like there is extra push for people to start a business, like you are above average or trying harder or more status if ur a business owner. And then there is the need for more money in US to cover for cars, gated community property, medical and educational expenses, retirement funding, etc. As for banking, literature and art, most famous of these are either comissioned (like da Vinci, Caravaggio or restless poor bohemians like van Gogh, Dostoyevski, etc.)

[@monicawilliams6799]

The conversation about "does money buy happiness?" completely missed the mark. After a certain point, perhaps it doesn't, but until you get to where your needs are covered and you can afford some of your wants, then yes access to more money could make you happier. If have to worry about being able to pay for a roof over your head or have food on the table, absolutely more money would buy happiness because the constant worry and stress would lessen exponentially. It felt like they could not truly relate to the struggle of the majority of individuals because they don't have to worry about having enough. Their privilege is showing.

[@CibitiPro]

You raise a critical point about the relationship between money and happiness. While philosophical discussions often explore the limits of wealth's impact on well-being, it's essential to acknowledge that financial security significantly reduces stress and worry for many. Access to basic needs and some comforts can indeed improve happiness, highlighting a gap in understanding when privilege blinds individuals to the struggles of those living with financial instability. This perspective is crucial for a more nuanced and empathetic discussion about the role of money in achieving a fulfilling life.

[@funsun870]

This is the problem with podcasts like these (both the interviewer and the guests) - a lot of the times, it feels like they are saying something insightful when in fact it is just a lot of fluff and noise without being challenged by the podcaster on the dumb things the guests say - which is typically extremely shallow. To a listener/viewer who has not touched these topics, it might feel like they are getting a lot of information, but without a proper back-and-forth dynamic, many topics (such as this one) leave a ton to be desired.

[@openwater4897]

It’s not privilege, it’s hard work at got them here.

[@geraintthomas9532]

Have you read Happy Sexy Millionaire by Steven Bartlett? That may make you reconsider your opinion on this.

[@funsun870]

@@openwater4897 The OP likely meant "their privilege of having money now is showing" - as in, they cannot relate to the struggles of so many other people who barely make ends meet.

[@fintechip96]

So much deep meaning here

[@TrungNguyen-s6h2z]

Love the way he talks ... Amen

[@Mareloko41]

Money is not happiness, money is freedom.

[@MeaningSeekerPod]

Crucial content.👏

[@barnastil591]

44:25 where George says that the biggest advertisers in the T.V. etc are pharmaceutical companies and that there are only 2 countries in the world where that is "allowed" is quite telling. My question is why Europe and other countries aren't questioning why they have so many rules on what they can or can't do.

[@SaulEmersonAuthor]

26:40 Of course being top in the university system doesn't translate into top in enterprise. Schools create workers - & universities create the management class to oversee them. But - imagination, enterprise - nowhere to be seen. By design. Structurally.

[@MTwoop]

''What a ridiculous idea that is I am staying in Skegness'' 🤣🤣

[@BryantFerate]

The impact of consistently kicking it with the boys and getting to nerd out is a sleeper topic in this podcast.

[@vivarc2]

Busyness also feels like a shield. Protecting the bearer from being recruited into tasks from others looking for "bodies" or "hands". Seems that way sometimes.

[@robertarvanitis8852]

AT 1:28:00, Mack notes the "forgetting paradox." Something even more poignant and important: We can never know what we don't know. We never have even a framework for what we CAN know. We are only able to see where there might be connections between the bits that we DO know. Things perpendicular to that may be forever beyond our ken.

[@AnaBrigidaGomez]

Hi Chris long time fan. I don't think you totally thought through your egg/sperm freeze idea. If you add "I still have 25 years to choose" to the already messy and chaotic dating market, you are adding more power to choice paralysis not less. It will be all too easy to have a great relationship and still not commit to it thinking "there is still time" and "I have a plan B" and want to make sure this is the one. The truth is after certain point no one can be absolutely sure, you have to do your due diligence of course but in the end is all an act of faith and a leap into the abyss hoping the person that told you will catch you, will actually catch you. And is not even a good plan even if your gametes are fresh, your body is not, don't let the muscle and diet trick you into thinking it is, hormones, ligaments and God only knows what else would still be older than ideal. As someone that had my kids late in life, I know elderly pregnancy (literal medical definition of my second pregnancy at 36, at least it wasn't Geriatric pregnancy which is what a friend that got pregnant on her 40's got on her chart, very flattering) still have more complication risks from the pregnancy itself not only for the mother but also for the baby more risk of miscarriage and the like. So, unless you plan to Dicaprio yourself and only in enter relationships with women 25 years old and younger, which would defeat the purpose of this plan, is not really all that good individually or for the dating market. This is my sincere advice as someone old enough to be your teen pregnancy mom. Take care.

[@annam.4184]

Great comment! Right on point.

[@seanbarbosa]

Love this guys outlook on life 👌

[@billb5732]

Notes to self: Big Three (To Do List) Big Up your friends More enthusiasm -> more salmon Vibes: Energized, revitalized. Personal growth velocity: Want to change, at a similar pace. Seek peers. Teach those two steps behind.

[@justinbecker4976]

As an American, I agree with your theory about Brits and Americans, particularly the part about humor and comedy.

[@odin4life]

A big factor for me is that since I work for myself I can ignore the “week”. I no longer think in terms of weekdays vs weekends. It’s just 365.25 days of 16 wake hours. 🤙🏼

[@aaronrivero3221]

As an American it is really sad to hear that there is no national pride in the UK. I feel proud of the UK and I’ve never even been there. That’s the country that saved the world not once but twice. The same small country whose language is now spoken in more than half of the world. That’s impressive.

[@blahblah49000]

You can thank the Communists for that. Marxism is all about undermining the foundations of society and creating distrust, apathy, and antipathy.

[@CibitiPro]

It's touching to hear your admiration for the UK and its historical contributions. National pride often stems from recognizing a country's significant achievements and cultural impact. The UK's role in global history, from its language's widespread influence to its pivotal moments in world events, is indeed impressive. Your perspective as an American appreciating these aspects highlights the shared respect and admiration that can transcend borders. This kind of cross-cultural appreciation fosters a deeper understanding and connection between nations, celebrating their unique contributions to the world.

[@wss33]

Saved the world twice? hahahahahahahhahahabahaha 😂😂😂😂😂 ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahabahahhaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@trevorholmeyer7022]

Wish you guys went deeper on the work ethic vs leverage dilemma, killer episode so far though ☠

[@ricardobrandao12]

Superb podcast lads ❤

[@murielbrown3013]

To answer the question 'Can money make you happy?', just reverse it. 'Can lack of money make you miserable?' I would say the answer is more than obviously yes, and then some.

[@ERICVIOLETTEart]

Reverse would be : can happiness makes you money? 😊

[@orsitoth89]

Next to the Ben and Jerry’s 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ilovetunics]

How do you crank up the inflows? examples would be nice = referring to clip at 10:20

[@ronilkunte2704]

See 11:54 for clues

[@skippybe]

There’s some good stuff in here, but I’ve never heard someone regurgitate more thoughts and ideas from others without giving them credit than this guy. Again, good stuff and don’t know enough about him really crocheted, but I’ve heard more brilliant people referenced in this episode without a single dose of credit, pretty much any other I’ve never heard

[@gaberoyalll]

Seems about right from the message of the video

[@oraclesql]

Hanging out with George could be replaced by hearing somebody say 'that reminds me of that classic thing I wrote' on repeat

[@markstone2153]

There are no adults, but if anything makes you one, it's becoming a dad. Total shift of perspective and goals. Great episode this one, George is the man.

[@ryanogden5635]

100%. Reminds me of a Jordan Peterson quote that’s something like “You aren’t actually grown up until someone else is more important than you”

[@mattanderson6672]

Thanks guys

[@Doxsein]

I think this is a fascinating conversation.

[@reberlee]

What is the base motivation for being weird and memorable? Legacy? Legacy is ego-rewarding, but it seems like most historically famous people were relatively obscure or suffered while they were living and didn't know that they would be remembered after their death. Pursuing legacy seems just as much of a waste of life as pursuing materialism. I try to focus on what will give me personal satisfaction, especially when self-reflecting at life's end, but it's very hard to drill down past all the noise. Thanks for the convo and the interesting thoughts.

[@MichaelStanwyck]

Adulthood isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you take on. It’s the willingness to take on more responsibility than you have to, to strive to do it well, and the willingness to constantly correct.

[@TheTunneys]

The England football team uses three lions as their emblem because it traces back to the royal arms of England, which feature three golden lions on a red background. This design dates back to the 12th century during the reign of King Richard I (Richard the Lionheart). The lions symbolize strength, courage, and nobility. Over time, the three lions became associated with England as a nation, and their inclusion in the team's badge highlights this historical connection and sense of national pride. In football, this emblem has been used since the team's early matches to represent England and its heritage. The motto "Dieu et mon droit" (God and my right), often accompanying the lions, also emphasizes England's monarchy and legacy.

[@Ryancady010]

I found it interesting listening to your perspectives on how critical you all of your own country. You even mentioned that having national pride is in some circumstances, frowned upon. Here in the US, I would definitely say that in some instances, flying a flag can be stigmatized. We also are very critical of our own country. I think there's a lot in common between our people!

[@TheVonnieVonVonShow]

Great Episode

[@ianyoung8392]

45:00 London doesn't have the monopoly on everything. Research, industry and development occurs in the military, universities and 3rd party corporations. There are universities everywhere, access to military careers everywhere and it's individual cities that fail to attract and keep more 3rd party business. Why does a Tesla go to Texas? Tax and benefits. If you're complaining about the current state of things point your finger at the corruption of universities and how crap most post graduate research is.

[@KOSS800]

Love you Chris. A note, you should not compare the outputs of the UK (70mil people) and the USA (330mil people). Per capita numbers give a more meaningful picture

[@yass.92]

It’s also to do with size of the market. Launching a business in a country of 300mil has more likelihood to hit the first million mark much faster/easier vs some random small european country where everywhere has its own local systems and languages, barriers, etc. US is a much better testing ground for ideas.

[@scottbeddoes9572]

Can anyone tell me the KZbin Channel mentioned that visited empty towns in the north of England, please? I listened to this at work and can't find where it was talked about. Thanks

[@ivanbenisscott]

2 absolute legends. George is the man

[@sholness85]

Happy 21st birthday ladies! The boys get a holiday and you get to ensure their future chances of having a baby with you!

[@evegeniyatsingova4123]

I just hit 👍🏻 before it even started ⭐️ fav combo

[@charliemilroy6497]

Rather than doing the egg freezing thing at 21, just buy a countdown clock called the biological clock and live within the natural rythms of our bodies. Look into egg freezing and consider the pain, stress, expense, etc. and consider what we could achieve if we invested that money somewhere else. The thing that a country that is great for entrepreneurs is not great for quality of life. Teach people to be happy with their lot and work to make their own community better. Teach young people to prioritise families and especially teach young women to focus on having children at a reasonably young age. There are a few podcasters who have amazing jobs, but the vast majority of people will find more joy in their family than any job can bring them.

[@kimjohnson8471]

OMG this is confirmation! I just voluntarily quit my "dream job" one week ago today. The busy work and ensuing stress wasn't worth it!

[@a29miller]

Love your work - it may be just me - but I feel it might be nice to introduce who this person is and why they are here.

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

I abhor busybodies. I abhor people that can't sit down and sit still. I live in an RV full time and have met people, in their mid 60s to mid 70s that can't relax and can't sit down and sit still and be at ease. My single favorite activity is just looking out my RV window. I'm 61 years old and live a high agency, self-directed life. I don't give one GD f'k what anyone else thinks about me. Zerof f'ks given if you like me or not. I have multiple income streams and I'm mobile. Ultimate freedom. Not easy. But I'm never bored and if I hate my neighbors I can leave / move to another place.

[@klinx888]

Flipping love this conversat

[@Katie-jc5tu]

Forgot a few milestones. Perimenopause, menopause, post menopause, grandmother, great grandmother.

[@veryfinance]

If a woman is on her phone, 8 hours of her day, and she's not texting back in 24 hours because "she was busy", she's just not that into you, guys.

[@JJOK1818-okthen]

This is good 👍

[@romo5797]

The pod took quite a left turn but I got the gist

[@tempsoda]

1:41:26 man, I miss the life hacks episodes with Jonny and Yusef so much 😂🩵

[@farouthere6994]

nice and neat talk, very interesting and good conversation... much much western tech elite edge nerdy stuff... ya'll forget about a whole generation or three of workers who just do very physical and repetitive work every day out in "the real world" as in they are not workign with computers or in the digital space whatsoever.. one might say, it's even a refuge these days

[@colin7406]

I could definitely sense a toxic tone shift in online gaming when the timezone switched to UK lol

[@520cuban]

America 🇺🇸 had a strong foundational advantage because many of its " Founding Father's " came from wealthy,educated aristocratic from England. The great ability to write,and speak to move men to collaborate to make American the shining city on a hill is what we owe to our British brothers.

[@maynardwilson2668]

I work concrete and go to the gym 6 days a week… I definitely feel well rested and over worked some days! Haha only time I’ve disagreed with Chris

[@solomondavid9811]

Crafting a great audience would be a great thread 1:49:37

[@maxpyte1119]

The 3 Lions on England's football team are not directly "The 3 Lions" emblem. England football team, when played their first game, were wearing emblem of the Football Association (FA), represented as 3 lions badge

[@mikoajnalewaj1321]

Hey, I’m looking for the part where George tells the story about a couple who crossed paths in the forest at night with a sociopath. Can someone point out the exact time in the video?

[@dgochez]

They talk about the differences between US and UK. What I see is that the US has been populated by people from all over the world looking for a better life and willing to relocate to achieve it. That takes ambition. So that would make it the country with the most ambitious population. Even if there is no genetic element to ambition the family culture would have an effect.

[@Pikawarps]

The fact that Chris said Run club is a good choice validates my decision to join my local one earlier this week lol

[@abableeah3070]

"Today’s society is no longer Foucault’s disciplinary world of hospitals, madhouses, prisons, barracks, and factories. It has long been replaced by another regime, namely a society of fitness studios, office towers, banks, airports, shopping malls, and genetic laboratories. Twenty-first-century society is no longer a disciplinary society, but rather an achievement society [Leistungsgesellschaft]. Also, its inhabitants are no longer “obedience-subjects” but “achievement-subjects.” They are entrepreneurs of themselves." Byung-Chul Han, The Burnout Society

[@spocksdaughter9641]

Yup listening SW UK and I AM from Idaho! Think abt It!

[@wardcleaver5432]

would love an interview with mr. bald!

[@wardcleaver5432]

check out where is dan too. dude needs a youtube bump

[@dianna5366]

Please may I ask for the mentioned meme to be posted?