Simon Sinek: "Strong Thigh Muscles = More friends", This Is Why You Can't Make Friends!

06/17/24 • 122 min

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An optimist’s guide for fighting the loneliness epidemic taking over the world.

Simon Sinek is a renowned leadership expert and the founder of ‘The Optimism Company’, which provides programmes for leadership development. He is also the best-selling author of the books, ‘Start With Why’, ‘Leaders Eat Last’, ‘The Infinite Game’, and ‘Find Your Why’.

In this conversation, Simon and Steven discuss topics such as, how loneliness impacts addiction, why people are struggling to make friends, the truth about TikTok and depression, and the link between thigh muscles and popularity.

(00:00) Intro

(01:38) Simon's take on the times we are living in

(05:04) We don't have strong role models anymore

(10:06) Why isn't there demand for friendship therapy

(12:53) What really is a friend

(15:37) The most important metric for longevity

(17:50) Have we lost the skill of making friends?

(21:46) Why national service is so important

(30:24) The importance of belief

(36:05) Remote connection vs in person

(38:57) Is the office outdated?

(43:47) The importance of acts of service

(45:41) Is the rise of individualism hurting us?

(49:05) What direction should young people be directing their life towards

(51:34) Andrew Tate's approach validating young people

(53:40) Are friendships the same as relationships?

(57:53) Having our priorities wrong

(01:12:31) What is Simon struggling with

(01:17:17) Where does inspiration come from?

(01:20:49) Techniques for public speaking

(01:26:46) The difference between validation and insecurity

(01:31:40) Companies misunderstand what service means

(01:37:33) How to have those difficult conversations

(01:45:03) We undervalue stories

(01:49:10) Connecting with people

(01:52:01) Last question

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An optimist’s guide for fighting the loneliness epidemic taking over the world.

(00:00) Intro

(01:38) Simon's take on the times we are living in

(05:04) We don't have strong role models anymore

(10:06) Why isn't there demand for friendship therapy

(12:53) What really is a friend

(15:37) The most important metric for longevity

(17:50) Have we lost the skill of making friends?

(21:46) Why national service is so important

(30:24) The importance of belief

(36:05) Remote connection vs in person

(38:57) Is the office outdated?

(43:47) The importance of acts of service

(45:41) Is the rise of individualism hurting us?

(49:05) What direction should young people be directing their life towards

(51:34) Andrew Tate's approach validating young people

(53:40) Are friendships the same as relationships?

(57:53) Having our priorities wrong

(01:12:31) What is Simon struggling with

(01:17:17) Where does inspiration come from?

(01:20:49) Techniques for public speaking

(01:26:46) The difference between validation and insecurity

(01:31:40) Companies misunderstand what service means

(01:37:33) How to have those difficult conversations

(01:45:03) We undervalue stories

(01:49:10) Connecting with people

(01:52:01) Last question

You can purchase Simon’s book, ‘The Infinite Game’, here: https://amzn.to/4bYWNte

Follow Simon:

Instagram - https://bit.ly/3z0riRb

Twitter - https://bit.ly/45jgWrz

Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb

My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook

Follow me:

https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo

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Moment 166: What Men (& Women) NEED To Know About The Menstrual Cycle: Dr Mindy Pelz

In this moment, nutritionist and functional health expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz gives the information that every man needs to hear about menstrual cycles in order to better understand the females in their life:

The menstrual and reproductive cycle lasts from 28 - 32 days (this varies from female to female)

Day 1 - 10, is when a female is building oestrogen, Mindy says that for the first 2 days is the best time to give the female’s of your life some space. Afterwards they will be more present and outgoing.

Day 12/13, is when oestrogen is at it’s peak in the female body and is the best time to resolve any conflict

Day 10 - 15, is when ovulation happens and is when a female’s libido is highest, after Day 15, there is a crash of hormones which can lead to feeling low

Day 17/18 is when progesterone starts to come in and is the time to be particularly nice and caring to the female’s in your life until the cycle begins again

Mindy says that understanding the patterns of the female menstrual cycle, can create large amounts of empathy, and men can change their behaviour to help the females in their life as best they can.

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"Casual Sex Is Almost Always Dangerous For Women!" This Is What Casual Sex Is Really Doing To Women - Louise Perry

Has feminism failed women? Louise Perry uncovers the truth about sexual liberation.

Louise Perry is a British journalist and host of the ‘Maiden Mother Matriarch’ podcast. She is also press officer for the charity, ‘We Can’t Consent To This’ and author of the book, ‘The Case Against The Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century’.

In this conversation, Louise and Steven discuss topics such as, the dangers of casual sex for women, why you should trust your ‘icks’, how dating apps are making men lonely, and the truth about sex on a first date.

You can purchase Louise’s book, ‘The Case Against The Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century’, here: https://amzn.to/3z60wqy

(0:00) Intro

(01:42) What are you trying to achieve??

(03:45) What does society disagree with you on?

(04:21) The trade-offs of the contraceptive pill

(05:30) How has sexual culture changed?

(06:59) Working in a rape crisis centre

(09:49) How to channel men's aggression in the right direction

(11:59) The physical differences between men and women

(13:28) How men and women differ in their view on sexuality

(14:58) Why men are more likely to have casual sex

(17:59) How does a culture of casual sex impact women