Chris Williamson - Your Recipe For Success (E014)

Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming my old friend @ChrisWillx to our discussion. Chris is not only an entrepreneur but also a well-known YouTuber and host of the high regarded Modern Wisdom podcast. He has established himself as an important contributor to discussions surrounding self-improvement and fitness, owing to his critical thinking and innovative ideas on challenging health and social issues. In this episode, Chris shares insights into his journey to entrepreneurship; his methods for better mental and physical health and the valuable lessons learnt from his conversations with Joe Rogan, David Goggins and Jordan Peterson.

0:00 Introduction
1:40 Chris and Mike reflect on their university experiences together
4:35 The desire for status: Chris’s journey to entrepreneurship post university
7:55 Giving up Voodoo, the nightclub promotion
10:20 The beginnings of the Modern Wisdom Podcast
13:52 “Think like an athlete” and the benefit of having a single ordinating principle
19:00 Becoming a successful and well-rounded podcaster
22:04 Featuring on the Joe Rogan podcast
26:35 Leveraging AI and technology to increase wealth
29:00 Future guests for Modern Wisdom and attracting high status features
34:00 Experiencing regret, facing backlash and Chris’s favourite topics for discussion
39:25 Desire, what do you “want to want?”
48:44 Understanding potential and building towards your goals
51:23 The region beta paradox
57:20 Chris’s experience on writing a book
1:02:25 Current lovelife
1:02:35 Chris’s go-to supplements and life hacks for better health
1:13:31 500 days without caffeine and the negative effects of stimulants and pre-workouts
1:21:44 Monk mode and levels of self-development between males and females
1:28:37 The golden years, chasing your goals and being present in the now
1:35:37 “Man up”, the importance of speaking out
1:43:40 Living in Austin and modelling for dark romance novels
1:50:06 What’s next for Chris Williamson?
1:53:50 Ending

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