The Importance of Urgency & Leveraging "Death Ground" | Robert Greene & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Robert Greene and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss significant aspects like human evolution, existentialism, strategy thinking, the concept of 'Death Ground' with practical examples, and the profound will to live in the face of adversities.
Robert Greene is a multiple New York Times bestselling author and expert on human psychology and behavior both at the individual and group levels and in the context of relationships, careers, and society. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
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[@user_-qg6yd]

I am so glad KZbin gives me the chance of seeing my favourite academics, writers, philosophers and scientists collaborate to create meaningful content such as podcasts like this one. Thank youRobert Greene, and thank you Dr.Huberman

[@Dark_messaih]

I have changed my life cause of you and jordarn B peterson, Andrew. Now I'm more organised, taking care of my people, healthy, and happy, and everyone around me is asking how did I change to the better( I was the go to example of failure for them before). The answer is you guys. Thank you❤❤

[@gemthomas]

That's why voices like these men are CRITICAL for illuminating the world around us

[@maryschumacher2346]

I had no idea what to expect when I clicked on this but I ended up in tears. My 35 year-old son died a little over a year ago of a widow maker heart attack. He was a chef and a busy guy who worked crazy hours. He had quit drinking 10 months before his death but he still smoked cigarettes and vaped a lot. I kept bugging him to quit but he came back with “one bad habit at a time” and time was running out for him and of course he had no idea. I wish more young people would or could pay attention to this idea eloquently expressed by Robert Greene here.

[@RTL2L]

Thank you for sharing.

[@marcossantos6011]

I'm sorry for your loss, ma'am

[@maryschumacher2346]

@@marcossantos6011 Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@DQuinlin]

His point about how lucky we are to even be alive is so true. I think oftentimes it's really easy for us to get caught up in our day to day and to focus on all the negative stressors that are impacting us. Which leads to having a negative outlook on life. However, if we can practice showing appreciation for the small things, I think a lot of people would see a positive change in their mentality. Obviously that is a lot easier said than done, but with practice, you could make it a habit.

[@richarde1142]

Robert Green is a treasure. It is indeed a glorious thing that I of all people get to listen to his insights. What a great often overlooked fabulous time we live in. Death ground is a great contemplation, one that will eventually come to us all. The choice is, do you realize it now or in the 13 minutes before your death.

[@newday2637]

Robert is such an interesting and inspirational person. He is so right that we take for granted all the the little things we can do, until we can’t. He puts his thoughts out there so simple and clearly. I believe most people look at what they cannot do, or don’t have. Instead of being grateful for what we can do, and what we are blessed to have. I believe his stroke has enhanced his gift to write and truly help others more than he realizes. Thank you for sharing

[@nigiastephens6984]

Aaaand this is what I was thinking about this week! Thank you for sharing the richness of those thoughts.

[@dominicsoore8967]

The human will to live is indeed incredible

[@mairead354]

Love this perspective! I really can't wait for his new book!

[@Sujal.s.sawant]

And with the help of this realisation you will not lack drive and commitment ❤ Great i come across such a wise person, the wisdom he holds is invaluable, Robert sir = Gem

[@user-tz6zn7wb5r]

I do, all the time. Think of everything our planet went thru to be a planet with life (as we know it). I appreciate all and these moments I have to listen to scientists and thinkers like you Dr. Huberman, and Mr. greene, thank you for being.

[@0i0l0o]

I had in my personal experience thoughts and realizations that Robert is mentioning here in last couple of months. I feel some kind of validation, but I am sad also. Even more than satisfied. Cause of two things: One is I rarely can explain this to anyone and it is one of the reasons I feel existentially alone. Not thinking about everyone else a deficient cause of this or anything similar. Sometimes, on the contrary, I feel like something is wrong with me. And the other is that it is still not enough to know and experience these things, I am constantly forgetting it which you can see clearly in my everyday actions and this kind of realizations are not continuous source of strength, will and bravery throughout the day.

[@LinaKhull]

I know that feeling! except without breaking any bones... I went hiking on a steep mountain one day and I stopped more than half way in the middle because I felt my body was extremely vertigo. I had to keep telling myself don't stop keep going!!! I had so much dopamine and adrenaline in my system afterwards that I was able to keep going it was crazy. It felt like a life or death situation. By the time I reached the top I was out of breath😄

[@laurenfinucci7305]

So grateful for you all. ✌️🤟🌹

[@afghaniheat]

thanks !

[@techpiller2558]

Huberman is doing God's work for us all, in bringing us the information, the motivation, the inspiration. We all have our vices, and we all pick our poisons. In doing that, we're all "toxic", we're all weak, we're all flawed, we're all humans. We all need to make mistakes to find ourselves. Let's forgive ourselves and each other, ok?

[@adripekalski8148]

How do one jump from a BA to a Medical School in Stanford? It is not even possible in South Africa.

[@user-xe7fv8xc2k]

I am curious how to properly manage this "Death Ground" technique in real life. What you mentioned seems related to adrenaline and the sympathetic nervous system. I practiced this to a certain degree and had difficulty resting, leading to burnout for years. Should the technique be used at most a few hours in a day? Should the parasympathetic nervous system be activated during the rest after working? I found Dr. Greene's perspective so insightful.

[@stoddard1953]

My take on 'Death Ground' is to put all of your energy and focus towards doing the thing you're doing. So if you're working out, focus solely on the work out. Don't focus on what you're having for lunch, or what some guy said to you in 5th grade. IF this is truly a life or death situation, you're not going to focus on anything else than the task at hand.

[@stoddard1953]

So yes rest when rest is needed. Don't put yourself on 'Death Ground' all the time. Allow yourself to rest.

[@GalenZacharyRobbins]

The whole strangeness of life thing can be flipped. Who and where we are is basically inevitable because otherwise we wouldn't be here.

[@cesarbohorquez8373]

What if I fall into the survival mode because of a death ground mentality?

[@nachobru]

You need to enter in gratitude, and the survival mode will disintegrate. It’s all about perspective, from which side are you observing the urgency? This is what stoics called Memento Mori. Hope this comment help you to get the best of the “Death Ground” mindset. Best.

[@MrPelikan500]

i get it ... but how do you do it? ... put oneself daily at risk ... but without being so risky, that if one fails one is still alive tomorrow to play another day .

[@VicDamoneJr82]

Once you reach your goal …then what ?

[@harunskywalker4942]

The only rational conclusion is that every effect has a cause. The causes cannot make an infinite regress of causes. There must be an uncaused cause of all effects.

[@Magamomma22245]

God

[@renatabrogno3111]

The two most intelligent brilliant and seductive men… 💙

[@harunskywalker4942]

The only rational conclusion is that every dependent thing goes back to something independent.

[@mannequin4sale]

Maybe it’s now time for me to buy that ‘Memento Mori’ calendar that Peter Attia has; what’s the average life expectancy for women?

[@adripekalski8148]

I understood that Andrew Huberman is not a scientist in the true sense of the word. Is this true? I have tried to check his credentials with Stanford. Is there anybody that can assist?

[@MrWhatever1234567]

I ate my 30 day script in 3 days. And I lived for 3 days. See ya next month

[@harrietwalton9404]

Notice the angel all the time

[@lukeharris2622]

✝️💪

[@ms38355]

Darwinian evolution is still a theory people.

[@greenlitlleman]

Bruh what are smoking. Evolution is a fact, just like gravity. Just because there's a theory of gravity doesn't mean it's not real. The word theory doesn't mean what you think it means. 😂

[@ms38355]

@@greenlitlleman Yeah, and if I jump up I come down. Gravity a theory? Lol.

[@greenlitlleman]

@@ms38355 Yes, there's a theory of gravity, Google it. A theory OF. Which means there's a theory of how gravity works. And then there's a theory of HOW evolution works. The process of evolution is as proven as the process of gravity, buddy. You would've known this if you weren't skipping your biology classes.

[@bryanutility9609]

His science is all wrong on only 8000 humans left from a virus 80,000 years ago 😂

[@robreke]

“Unless I’m missing something…”. Yes, you are Robert, it’s called “God”

[@joshweatherly8715]

People have thought sbout it.. we did not evolve from previous humans. God created us in His own image, it isnt mere chance my friend. That being said, we are not the stronger and faster version of our predecesors. They were stronger and faster, better hunters. Basically animals. We are not stronger or better than them, simply snarter. That is motivation to improve and not sit around.

[@VicDamoneJr82]

When he says evolve from previous is he talking from a mental standpoint?

[@coimbralaw]

Great guest. Horrible host.

[@anusthing]

I want Dr. huberman to release an episode on how to be hitting it raw with 5 different ladies at the same timr

[@imemailingmybrother]

Or you can find Rest in Jesus!