Trust in your intuitions
Once I gave the headphones a thorough once-over exam, I tried them on. As I mentioned, they have a classic over-the-ear style and just looking at them, the padding on the ear pieces seem adequate and the peak of the headband seemed to be a bit lacking, but you don’t really know comfort unless you try on the product. So, I slipped the headphones on and found them to be exquisitely comfortable. Once I gave the headphones a thorough once-over exam, I tried them on. As I mentioned, they have a classic over-the-ear style and just looking at them, the padding on the ear pieces seem adequate and the peak of the headband seemed to be a bit lacking, but you don’t really know comfort unless you try on the product. So, I slipped the headphones on and found them to be exquisitely comfortable.
If no one hates you, no one is paying attention. If attention is what you want for vanity, confidence, or, hell — to make a decent living — then know that it’s not instantaneous. Every single person that you’re currently paying attention to, at some point in their lives, was in your exact position.
You need to be
true to yourself
Just like every other human on the planet, I have epically awesome days and days when life just turne against me. And while I can’t stand most self-help (see: tired quotes over stock photography on Instagram), sometimes I need a little pick-me-up. And most of the time, in order to get out of a slump (because my brain leans more into math/science than anything else), I need to drop a logic bomb on my ass.
Yes, this is a long article. But here’s the thing — if you’re reading this in your inbox and are already like, “fuck this!” delete it. No hard feelings. If you’re reading this in a browser on a website, and you see how tiny the scroll-bar is because of how far you still have to scroll to get to the bottom, close this tab and go back to 140-character tidbits of advice. Still with me? Phew. Just had to weed out all the folks from points: #1, #4 and #8. Welcome friends, onward we go.
Remember to
never give up
If no one hates you, no one is paying attention. If attention is what you want for vanity, confidence, or, hell — to make a decent living — then know that it’s not instantaneous. Every single person that you’re currently paying attention to, at some point in their lives, was in your exact position. They kept at it and worked enough so that others started listening. Also know that if no one is watching, you can experience true freedom. Dance in your underwear. Write entirely for yourself. Like there’s a going-out-of-business sale. Find yourself — not in some coming-of-age hippie way involving pasta and ashrams— but in a way that helps you draw your own line in the sand for what matters and what doesn’t. Do what you want to do, just because you want to do that thing. This will build confidence that will come in handy later.
Once I gave the headphones a thorough once-over exam, I tried them on. As I mentioned, they have a classic over-the-ear style and just looking at them, the padding on the ear pieces seem adequate and the peak of the headband seemed to be a bit lacking, but you don’t really know comfort unless you try on the product. So, I slipped the headphones on and found them to be exquisitely comfortable. Once I gave the headphones a thorough once-over exam, I tried them on. As I mentioned, they have a classic over-the-ear style and just looking at them, the padding on the ear pieces seem adequate and the peak of the headband seemed to be a bit lacking, but you don’t really know comfort unless you try on the product. So, I slipped the headphones on and found them to be exquisitely comfortable.
If no one hates you, no one is paying attention. If attention is what you want for vanity, confidence, or, hell — to make a decent living — then know that it’s not instantaneous. Every single person that you’re currently paying attention to, at some point in their lives, was in your exact position. They kept at it and worked enough so that others started listening. Also know that if no one is watching, you can experience true freedom. Dance in your underwear. Write entirely for yourself. Like there’s a going-out-of-business sale. Find yourself — not in some coming-of-age hippie way involving pasta and ashrams— but in a way that helps you draw your own line in the sand for what matters and what doesn’t. Do what you want to do, just because you want to do that thing. This will build confidence that will come in handy later.
56: Overcoming Stress, Sleep Deprivation, and The Darkness with Peter Attia
0:00:00 - Opening - "The Corner"
0:08:55 - Peter Attia Intro
0:11:03 - Beginnings Of Peter Attia. From Mechanical Engineering & Math to Medicine.
0:20:02 - Johns Hopkins Hospital and turmoil.
0:27:24 - Addiction to Pain-killers
0:39:53 - Sleep Deprivation
0:52:03 - Desensitized to the horrors of the Hospital VS Emotional attachments to patients.
1:09:01 - Surprising Negatives and Positives about Human Nature.
1:16:36 - Peter Attia Self Reflection and Lessons learned.
1:30:21 - Frustration and Fighting the system. Then leaving.
1:41:45 - Switching to Consulting
1:56:09 - Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle
2:20:34 - Final Thoughts
2:26:20 - Interesting Support stuff. Onnit Supplements, Jocko Store, Psychological Warfare on iTunes.
2:37:09 - Jocko White Tea, Extreme Ownership Muster 002
2:42:57 - Final Gratitude and Closing
55: How to Eliminate Complacency with Age, Dealing w/ Hostile Drunk Idiots, Vets w/ Bad Behavior.
0:00:00 - Opening
0:01:00 - How Important is "Purpose", or your "Why"?
0:07:36 - If you had to choose: Jiu Jitsu Gym VS Regular Gym.
0:17:45 - Advice for An Encounter with a Hostile Drunk Idiot
0:35:19 - Leading the Command Staff to understand the Ground Troops
0:43:18 - More on How to Emotionally Detach from Heated Situations
0:49:28 - Dealing with Vets who use Vet Status to excuse bad behavior.
0:58:51 - Default Aggressive in Jiu Jitsu. Streets, Competition, and Training
1:12:31 - Does Complacency come with Age?
1:16:06 - Interesting and Helpful: Onnit, Jocko Store, Jocko White Tea, Muster 002
54: How to Lead and Command Ultimate Respect. With the "Armed Forces Officer Manual"
0:00:00 - Opening "Uneasy Lies the head who wears the crown..."
0:09:27 - "The Armed Forces Officer" Military Manual
1950 Version (Limited)
Critical Elements: Nobody's Perfect, Bragging Rights for Hard work, Unselfishness commands Loyalty, Write Well / Speak Well, Humility, Physical Conditioning, Empower Others.
3:05:18 - The Take-away
3:07:18 - Cool Internet, Onnit, JockoStore stuff along with Muster 002 and Jocko White Tea info.
3:27:08 - Final Thoughts and Gratitude
53: WILL CONQUERS ALL, "Colder Than Hell", Lessons Learned from A Marine Rifle Company at Chosin Reservoir.
0:00:00 - Opening
0:04:40 - "Colder Than Hell", by Joseph R. Owen
2:48:08 - Lessons learned, and other thoughts.
2:52:34 - Helpful perspective. Comparing our lives to REAL adversity.
2:57:35 - Onnit stuff, Jocko Store stuff, Jocko White Tea, Mugs, Extreme Ownership Book and Muster, PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE on iTunes, other support.
52: How to Overcome Fear. How to Combat Burnout. Violating Values to Achieve Goals. How to Follow Through w/ Ideas.
0:00:00 - Opening
0:04:35 - Finding time to train in BJJ while deployed.
0:12:07 - Choosing your battles at work.
0:24:28 - Recommendations for careers in Leadership
0:31:33 - How to combat burnout.
0:50:50 - Dealing with labeling at work as former Special Forces
0:55:09 - Is it ever Okay to violate core values to achieve a goal?
1:07:41 - How to Recalibrate the Fight or Flight response.
1:18:46 - How to follow through with ideas.
1:28:28 - When to start a child in Jiu Jitsu.
1:40:18 - How to overcome fear and be brave.
1:43:24 - Support Stuff. Cool internet, Onnit, Jocko Store, Jocko Tea stuff.
2:05:57 - Closing
51: "The Coldest War." Mortars, Battle Fatigue, and THE COLD
0:00:00 - Opening
0:02:47 - "The Coldest War", by Jim Brady
2:29:08 - Lessons learned
2:31:41 - Cool Support stuff: Onnit, Jocko Store (Apparel), Jocko White Tea, stuff.
50: With Tim Ferriss - Darkness & How to Stay on the Path, Last Days of Life & What to Do, Back-up Plans, Misconceptions
0:00:00 - Opening
0:03:57 - Tim Ferriss Introduction
0:09:50 - Some Practical Thoughts on Suicide" from Tim Ferriss's new book, "Tools of Titans"
1:15:08 - Tims additional thoughts on getting out of the Darkness
1:L16:41 - How to Stay on the Path and not get distracted.
1:30:31 - Always searching instead of enjoying what you have.
1:36:51 - Is there a Job that would NEVER be outsourced?
1:40:22 - What would Tim do if he were to die in 18 months?
1:44:21 - Helpful Relaxation Activities
1:50:54 - Work that is relaxing and therapeutic .
1:56:48 - Back Up Plans?
2:02:26 - Biggest misconceptions about Tim Ferriss
2:06:23 - Falling short in leadership.
2:19:34 - Entrepreneurship, the "cool" thing. Tims peeves. Posers, fakers, and being an entitles rookie.
2:32:11 - Cool Internet, Onnit, and Jocko Store stuff
2:36:57 - Extreme Ownership Muster 2
2:37:50 - Closing