Modern Wisdom5 Jun 2025

Drugged In Colombia, Escaping Jail & Defeating UFC Wrestling - Craig Jones - #950

Craig Jones is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, owner of B-Team and Founder of the Craig Jones Invitational. From wild nights in Medellín to ketamine trips with Ethiopian locals, Craig Jones has turned his life into a world of fun and chaos. From rolling with legends, clowning on traditions, and building a jiu-jitsu empire that’s as unorthodox as it is elite, Craig proves every day that you can be world-class without following the old playbook. Expect to learn what happened to Craig Jones while in Colombia, what it was like meeting Pablo Escobar’s sister, why Craig Jones was in Ethiopia and doing ketamine with the locals, why Craig got an MS13 Tattoo and why he subsequently went missing for a while, the biggest updates from the world of BJJ, UFC, and wrestling, Craigs thoughts on Greg Souders, Jon Jones & Gordon Ryan and much more… Timestamps: (00:00) The First Craig Jones Invitational (03:41) Meeting Pablo Escobar’s Sister (05:52) Getting Drugged in Colombia (13:15) Charity Work in Ethiopia (24:30) Trying Ketamine With the Locals (27:07) Why Craig Got Arrested in Bali (30:28) Building a School in Peru (34:14) Exploring the Favelas in Brazil (38:20) Adventures in Venezuela (46:55) The Second Craig Jones Invitational (55:06) The Fallout From ADCC (59:14) Making Grappling More Exciting (01:04:25) Reuniting With John Danaher (01:08:37) Future Ambitions of CJI (01:11:49) Craig’s Thoughts on Greg Souders (01:14:59) Cornering in UFC (01:18:29) Building Up Confidence in Fighting (01:20:58) The Past & Future of Grappling (01:26:22) Craig’s Training (01:27:21) What’s Next for Craig? Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠ How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠ The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why Children of Divorce Grow Into Broken Adults - Erica Komisar - #1081

Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst, parenting expert, and author. Why do we assume kids will be okay after divorce? As separation becomes more common, the long-term impact on a child’s development is o...

6 Apr 2h 30min

The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness - Robert Pantano - #1080

Robert Pantano is a writer, creator, and the founder of the Pursuit of Wonder YouTube channel. At what point does self-awareness become self-sabotage? The more you analyze yourself, the easier it is ...

4 Apr 1h 10min

AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make” - Tristan Harris - #1079

Tristan Harris is a tech ethicist, entrepreneur, and a speaker. Are we sleepwalking into disaster? AI is unlocking massive progress, but the dangers hiding beneath the surface are exactly what expert...

2 Apr 2h 8min

Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise - #1078

Welcome to the new Studio! To celebrate, I put together a new episode style. In this launch episode, we explore: The world’s worst phone call of all time If the act of self-improvement is pr...

30 Mar 1h 39min

How to Wake Up Excited About Your Goals - Chris Bailey - #1077

Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, speaker, and author. How do you make goals actually stick? We all want better for ourselves, but most goals fade. So how do you set goals that excite you—and ac...

28 Mar 1h 9min

The Hotdog Effect: Secrets of the World’s #1 Restaurants - Will Guidara - #1076

Will Guidara is a restaurateur, hospitality expert, and author. What does it take to become the world’s best restaurant? In an era of extravagant dining and over-the-top experiences, the answer might...

26 Mar 1h 4min

Why Men Are at the Top of Society (and the bottom) - Roy Baumeister - #1075

Roy Baumeister is a psychologist, professor, and researcher. Are men inherently more expendable from an evolutionary standpoint—and if so, has that dynamic helped drive innovation? If risk-taking out...

23 Mar 1h 29min

A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs - Nir Eyal - #1074

Nir Eyal is an author, behavioural design expert, and investor. What does it mean to truly hold a belief you endorse? Maybe some of what we believe isn’t true. But more interesting is how beliefs are ...

21 Mar 1h 27min