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My Guest Today is David Meessen
David has helped hundreds of men overcome confidence issues, improve communication, and have better relationships.
In this conversation, David discusses various aspects of dating and relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding compatibility and not chasing after one particular person. David also provides insights into overcoming approach anxiety and the power of the 'yes and' technique in conversation. He advises men to have a standard opener when approaching women and to overshare to create more conversational threads. Additionally, David discusses the impact of porn and shares his perspective on the Red Pill movement. He concludes by highlighting the benefits of meditation in personal development. In this conversation, David discusses the power of meditation in separating ourselves from repetitive and disempowering thoughts. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of our physical well-being before addressing the thoughts that make us suffer. David also highlights the role of mindset and emotional state in building confidence and achieving success. The conversation then shifts to the use and misuse of dating apps, with David emphasizing the need for individual responsibility and strategic use. Finally, David emphasizes the importance of male friendships in finding happiness and mental stability.
Takeaways:
Understanding compatibility is crucial in relationships, and it is important to not chase after one particular person.
Overcoming approach anxiety can be achieved through progressive desensitization and the 'yes and' technique in conversation.
Having a standard opener and oversharing can create more conversational threads and make interactions more engaging.
Reducing or eliminating p*rn consumption can lead to increased motivation and energy for real-life interactions.
Meditation has numerous benefits, including reducing anxiety, opening the heart, and increasing self-awareness.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Setting the Agenda
01:15
The Importance of Understanding Relationship Dynamics
03:04
The Epidemic of Loneliness and Common Questions
04:34
Understanding Compatibility and Moving On
06:41
The Art of Cold Approach and Overcoming Approach Anxiety
08:49
The Power of Yes And in Conversation
23:47
Approaching Women with a Standard Opener and Oversharing
30:48
The Impact of p*rn and the Red Pill Movement
36:41
The Benefits of Meditation
40:08
The Power of Meditation
51:57
The Use and Misuse of Dating Apps
56:50
The Importance of Male Friendships

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About the guest:
Luke Thorburg is a digital advertising specialist and the founder of Thordigi Media, a firm dedicated to scaling businesses through strategic use of Facebook, TikTok, and Google Ads. Holding a data-focused master's degree from Saint Louis University, Luke applies analytical rigor to optimize advertising campaigns. His expertise lies in crafting data-driven strategies that drive growth across multiple industries.
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Chapters:
00:00 The AI Wild West
01:23 Rise of AI Integrators
02:10 $20M AI-Run Service Business
04:22 Mass AI Adoption & Internet Comparisons
06:22 Misuse and Gimmicks in AI Adoption
07:06 The Untapped Opportunity: LLM SEO
09:01 Agency Origins and Iteration
13:03 Offers, Niching, and Client Targeting
20:02 Brute Force Cold Outreach Tactics
26:08 From Cold Start to Scalable Momentum
29:49 AI, Personal Brands, and The Future of Work
36:46 Building 7-Figure Brands with Automation
43:00 Do the Unscalable to Become Scalable
50:03 Playing the Long Game with Clients
54:02 Digital Education: WAP, School, and the New University

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In this conversation, Ryan and Melker Svard discuss the impact of modern footwear on foot health and overall well-being. Melker shares insights from a study conducted in Sri Lanka, which found a correlation between modern shoe wearing and deformed feet. They discuss the importance of the arch in foot function and the potential performance benefits of fully functioning feet in athletics. Melker also shares the journey of creating Wide Footwear and the challenges and rewards of starting a business. They emphasize the importance of enjoying life and pleasure in maintaining good health. In this conversation, Melker Svard discusses the importance of balancing work and relationships. He highlights the loneliness often experienced by biohackers who prioritize their work over personal connections. Melker emphasizes the need to strive for balance in all aspects of life, rather than sacrificing one area for success in another. He also explores the cost of success and the sacrifices that may be required. Melker shares lessons learned in starting a business, including the importance of due diligence and the value of practical experience over theoretical learning. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's mission and not compromising on core values.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:24 Studying the Effects of Modern Footwear
03:38 The Impact of Deformed Feet
06:24 The Relationship Between Flat Feet and Genetics
08:10 The Go-To Method and Primal Movement
09:21 The Importance of the Arch in Foot Function
10:33 The Performance Component of Foot Deformities
11:41 The Potential of Fully Functioning Feet in Athletics
13:19 The History of Narrow Toe Boxes in Shoes
15:22 The Journey of Creating Wide Footwear
16:46 Marketing and Growth Strategies
20:32 The Serendipitous Inspiration for Wide Footwear
22:35 The Challenges and Rewards of Starting a Business
24:17 The Launch and Marketing of New Products
27:18 The Vision for Wide Footwear's Leather Sneaker
29:45 The Importance of Enjoying Life and Pleasure
36:09 The Benefits of Saunas and Grounding
38:29 The Role of Stress and Enjoyment in Health
42:12 Balancing Work and Relationships
43:16 The Loneliness of Biohackers
44:13 Striving for Balance in Life
45:12 The Cost of Success
46:27 The Importance of Prioritizing
48:43 Struggling with Balance
49:06 Lessons Learned in Starting a Business
50:35 The Importance of Due Diligence
52:55 Learning Through Experience
54:17 The Limitations of Self-Help Books
55:19 Finding Purpose and Fulfillment
58:01 Staying True to the Mission

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My Guest Today is Dr. Anna Yusim
Dr. Anna is an internationally-recognized, award-winning, Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach with a Private Practice in New York City and Connecticut. On the Clinical Faculty at Yale Medical School, Dr. Anna is presently creating a Spirituality & Mental Health Program.
After working as a neurobiology researcher with Dr. Robert Sapolsky Ph.D. and completing her studies at Stanford, Yale Medical School, and the NYU Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Dr. Anna felt that something was missing from her life. In her quest to find it, she traveled, lived, and worked in over 70 countries, while studying Kabbalah, learning Buddhist meditation, and working with South American shamans and Indian gurus.
Dr. Anna has published over 150 academic articles, book chapters, scientific abstracts, book reviews, and Dr. Anna gives keynotes for physicians and professionals all over the country and the world on topics related to mental health and spirituality, physicians as meaning-makers, and resilience. For healthcare professionals, corporate leaders, and community members, she also conducts workshops to empower individuals to sharpen their intuition, cultivate authenticity, awaken self-compassion, enhance their capacity for empathy, and improve their ability to connect with others.
Dr. Anna discusses various topics related to mental health, spirituality, and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the concept of obstacles as opportunities for growth. The conversation explores the study of energy, the mainstream acceptance of spiritual concepts, and the role of psychedelics in holistic mental health. The power of group settings, intuition, and synchronicities are also discussed. Other topics include gratitude, living a fulfilled life, overcoming fear, reprogramming the mind for abundance, and integrating yin and yang energies. The conversation concludes with a focus on confidence in spirituality and the journey of overcoming addictions.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Key Concept
02:09
Understanding the Kabbalah and Energy
04:46
The Mainstream Acceptance of Energy Concepts
06:54
Psychedelics as a Holistic Approach to Mental Health
11:23
Ayahuasca and the Exploration of Higher Powers
13:11
The Power of Group Settings in Healing Practices
15:22
Lessons from Joe Dispenza Meditation Retreats
16:58
Listening to Intuition and Whispers
19:31
Embarking on the Hero's Journey
20:56
Synchronicities and Omens in Life
23:29
Belief in Miracles and Manifestation
24:41
Reconnecting with Gratitude
25:21
Fundamentals of Living a Fulfilled Life
27:31
Reconnecting with Synchronicities
28:31
Identifying and Declaring Synchronicities
29:00
Overcoming Fear
30:20
Reprogramming the Mind for Abundance
31:18
The Scarcity Mindset and Financial Success
32:00
Balancing Manifestation and Real-World Action
34:11
Integrating Yin and Yang Energies
35:19
Creating Alignment through Hard Work
36:28
Confidence in the Spiritual World
37:4
Developing Confidence in Spirituality
38:12
Understanding and Overcoming Addictions
39:39
The Dichotomy of Ego and Spirituality
41:15
Fueling Success with Love and Positive Energy
42:04
Final Thoughts and Gratitudet for a deeper understanding and a richer existence.

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