Wretch 32: How To Build Unstoppable Self-Belief

Are we born to cheat and is monogamy natural? Dr Gad Saad uncovers the evolutionary truths behind our most primal behaviour.  Dr Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Parasitic Mind’ and ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’. In this conversation, Steven and Dr Gad discuss topics such as, the science behind monogamy, why you crave fatty foods, how men are wired to cheat, and the relationship between OCD and porn.  (00:00) Intro (01:27) What Drives Your Life Purpose? (04:22) What Does An Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist Do? (07:45) The Top Predictor of Child Abuse in the Home (12:39) The Most Dangerous Person a Woman Can Meet (16:16) Is Cheating Ever Justified? (17:42) Is Monogamy Really Natural? (24:43) Why Do We Care for Our Families? (28:09) Why Do Children Resemble Their Fathers? (33:53) What Are Your Most Controversial Beliefs? (37:31) How Much of Human Behaviour Is Driven by Sex? (43:55) What Is a Mate Desirability Score? (52:44) Can We Predict a Couple’s Success? (56:18) What Makes Men and Women Desirable? (58:57) The Confusion Around Masculinity (01:08:10) What It Really Feels Like to Be a Woman (01:12:59) How to Build Self-Awareness (01:19:05) What Exactly Is a Beta Male? (01:20:27) How to Achieve High Status as a Man or Woman (01:22:16) Struggling to Find a Partner? Here's What to Do (01:24:58) Is Porn Good For Us? (01:32:42) How Porn Addiction Affects Productivity (01:36:03) How Society Conflicts with Evolution: Parenting Advice (01:37:34) The Secrets to Living a Happy Life (01:39:44) Do Opposites Attract? (01:47:50) Does Your DNA Determine Happiness? (01:57:43) The Woke Culture (02:03:01) Can Freedom of Speech Be Harmful? (02:23:33) Speaking the Truth in Research Shouldn’t Hurt Others (02:34:26) Is Society Unfair to Certain Groups? (02:38:45) Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of Outcome (02:43:58) Would You Vote for Trump? (02:53:06) The Last Guest Question Follow Gad:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/yeRHV44qFMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/USdfq27qFMb  You can purchase Dr Gad’s book, ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/dTeHeWVqFMb  Learn more about the survey mentioned, here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f3YZdPaAg7t3TknwKfuY0OUmb0wt-b2g3_0Ct7HBzVE/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about the book mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/UwLMyD3OFMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Sep 20243h 3min

In this moment, world renowned gut heath expert, Tim Spector discusses how to navigate the modern food landscape and overcome the brainwashing of the food industry. It turns out that answering the seemingly simple question of, ‘what is quality food?’ is a lot more difficult that it first appears. Too often foods packaged as ‘healthy’, ‘low calorie’ or ‘low fat’ are in fact the opposite. Instead, Tim believes we need to go back to eating foods in their simplest, unpackaged original form as nature intended. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://g2ul0.app.link//38if1OxLDMb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//fXv5HxALDMb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tim: https://tim-spector.co.uk/ ZOE: exclusive 10% discount on their first order of Daily30+ with the code PODCAST10 when you order from zoe.com/daily30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Sep 202410min

Can humanity handle AI or will it be our downfall? Yuval Noah Harari looks back at history to guide us through this uncertain journey ahead. Yuval Noah Harari is a best-selling author, public intellectual and Professor of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of multi-million bestseller books such as, ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ and ‘Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow’.  In this conversation, Yuval and Steven discuss topics such as, how AI is disconnecting people, the best way to control fake news, how institutions drive trust, and how Trump could change democracy.  Follow Yuval:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/7iXk5TnLAMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/eaKRt5rLAMb  You can order Yuval’s book ‘NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/Wae95KONAMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Sep 20241h 53min

Does 10,000 hours make you a master, or have we been sold a lie? David Epstein provides the real solutions to boosting productivity and mastering skills   David Epstein is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of books such as, ‘Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’ and ‘The Sports Gene: Talent, Practice and the Truth About Success’.  In this conversation, David and Steven discuss topics such as, how to become more successful at work, the link between phone addiction and life challenges, how to master something new, and the importance of failure.  (00:00) Intro (01:31) Why Do You Do What You Do? (02:04) What Areas Of Self-Improvement Do You Focus On? (04:33) How Can People Get Better (05:16) The Connection Between Fulfillment And Growth (07:06) How To Be Successful And Fulfilled (11:18) How David Found His Purpose (13:34) What Is The 10,000-Hour Rule? (21:20) Why People Focus On Exceptions Rather Than The Norm (23:46) How To Boost Productivity (26:34) The Explore/Exploit Tradeoff (32:11) How To Increase Productivity At An Individual Level (35:27) Experiments You Should Be Running For Success (37:00) What Is Steven Great At But Not Utilizing? (39:23) David's Hidden Talents: What He's Not Using (41:23) How To Become A Better Learner (45:20) The Hypercorrection Effect (46:35) Building Connections Through Knowledge (53:06) What Is A Wicked Learning Environment? (55:11) The Secret Behind Nintendo’s Success (57:51) How Important Is Focus For Achieving Success? (01:00:23) Is Music Hurting Your Concentration? (01:04:58) The Impact Of Notifications On Your Brain (01:08:52) Why General Learning Beats Specialization (01:13:27) The Risks Of Specializing Too Early (01:19:00) How To Discover And Pursue Your Passion (01:21:28) Why Grit Is The Key To Success (01:24:31) How To Achieve Flow In Your Passion (01:26:29) Are Neurodivergent People Geniuses? (01:33:44) Apple & General Magic: How Focus And Constraints Lead To Success (01:37:32) Should We Be Concerned About AI? (01:46:24) The Most Important Idea We Haven't Discussed Yet (01:48:23) Can Trainability Be Measured? (01:49:46) What Are Serial Innovators? (01:53:11) The Most Important Idea In David's Work (01:59:49) The Dangers Of Specialism (02:03:33) What Is Your Biggest Fear & How Do You Plan To Face It Follow David:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/wckK1TuFsMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/aPFtIkxFsMb  You can purchase David’s book, ‘Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/HrmuHjgLtMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb   Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Sep 20242h 9min

According to Adam, procrastination is a natural part of the creative process, and rather than a method of avoiding hard work, it is a defence mechanism. Procrastination can be a method of protecting yourself against what you find to be psychologically challenging, or a way to avoid negative emotional feelings such as confusion, boredom, anxiety and fear. In order to beat procrastination, Adam says that you need to identify what negative emotions are stirred up by tasks that you consistently put off. Once you have identified these you can then change them by reframing them into a more interesting challenge. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify-  https://g2ul0.app.link//vmPPQfk3rMb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link//1rhbS0d3rMb Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Adam: https://adamgrant.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Aug 202412min

Your brain shapes your reality, and your reality shapes your life. World famous neuroscientist Andrew Huberman gives you the brain hacks to take control of your reality and life. Andrew Huberman is a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at the Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the health and science podcast, ‘Huberman Lab’. In this conversation, Andrew and Steven discuss topics such as, how to break bad habits, the impact of pornography on the brain, how to increase dopamine levels quickly, and the best way to cure burnout.  (00:00) Intro (01:41) What Is Your Mission In Life? (04:55) How Andrew Huberman Became The Expert We Know Today (28:06) Unlocking High Performance By Loving What You Do (33:17) The Powerful Letter I Sent To My Parents (37:35) What It Takes To Make A Big Life Change (41:07) Neuroplasticity: How To Change Your Brain At Any Age (50:20) How To Break A Bad Habit For Good (59:44) Does Manifesting Actually Work? (01:07:06) Can Competition Be Destructive To Your Growth? (01:13:19) Understanding The Dopamine Loops In The Brain (01:19:13) How Our Body’s Dynamic Systems Help Us Overcome Challenges (01:25:09) Why More Is Not Always Better (01:31:20) How To Raise Your Baseline Dopamine Levels (01:32:33) Introverts vs Extroverts: Managing Your Energy Levels (01:39:26) Replenish Your Energy (01:45:34) The Importance Of Morning Sunlight For Your Health (01:48:42) The Hidden Dangers Of Shift Work (01:52:59) Understanding Food Addiction: Causes And Solutions (02:06:02) Sleeping Patterns: Biology vs Bad Habits (02:16:24) How Extreme Temperature Changes Affect Your Body (02:19:59) Ads (02:20:58) The Link Between Pornography And Dopamine (02:35:37) What’s The Best Alternative To Pornography? (02:41:58) The Surprising Link Between Fulfilment & Pornography Addiction (02:48:04) Why Social Interactions Are Crucial For Mental Health (02:59:51) How To Handle False Accusations (03:09:13) How I Felt Through The Whole Process (03:13:30) Why It’s Hard To Let Go And How To Overcome It (03:29:24) I Was Forced Into Therapy (03:44:18) Did You Thank Your Friends For Their Support? (03:49:50) Lessons A 12 And 9-Year-Old Taught Me (03:51:34) The Medicinal Effect Of Friendship (03:54:59) What Is The True Meaning Of Life & Why Do You Exist? Follow Andrew:  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/0DRgdexCqMb  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/FdIdvMqCqMb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/4qZJRTtCqMb  You can pre-order Andrew’s book, ‘Protocols’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9mouq1NCqMb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Aug 20244h 2min

If love feels like magic, then Dr Orion is here to tell the truths behind the illusion Dr Orion Taraban is a psychologist, host of the podcast ‘PsycHacks’, and the author of the book, ‘The Value Of Others: Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual Marketplace'. In this conversation, Dr Orion and Steven discuss topics such as, the importance of sex in relationships, the best way to use dating apps, how monogamy benefits men, and the impact of pornography on dating.  (00:00) Intro (00:38) The Relationship & Sex Crisis (03:01) How The Relationship Crisis Is Affecting Us (05:07) Common Problems Men Are Facing In Modern Relationships (05:56) Are Dating Apps Really Helping? (06:31) The Crisis Of Masculinity: What Men Are Going Through (07:21) How Gender Dynamics Have Shifted Over Time (09:46) Andrew Tate And The Rise Of Performative Masculinity (13:57) Why Men Need To Feel Needed In Relationships (16:14) The Unique Challenges Women Face In Today's World (17:05) My Professional Journey: What Led Me Here (18:13) Understanding The Problems Both Men And Women Face (20:19) Applying Business Strategies To Improve Relationships (22:48) Why Women Seek Marriage: A Deeper Look (26:10) Helping Men Improve Their Lives And Relationships (28:38) How To Increase Your Attractiveness (29:57) The Importance Of Surface Marketing In Dating (32:52) How To Get Better At Meeting Women (35:05) Tips For Men To Boost Their Attractiveness (35:44) How Men Should Communicate Effectively (39:26) Why You Don’t Need Money To Attract Women (40:20) How I Completely Transformed My Life (42:46) Tips On Keeping A Partner Long-Term (45:19) Why A Relationship's First Crisis Is Crucial (47:44) Why The Top 10% Of Men Are Having The Most Sex (49:42) Is A Relationship An Exchange Of Value? (52:43) How Our Communities Have Evolved Over Time (55:25) Why Absence Can Be A Recipe For Better Sex (57:35) Is Monogamy Natural? Exploring The Debate (58:02) Is Gold Digging Just Another Transaction? (01:03:34) Why Men Are Terrified Of Women (01:06:07) What Really Happens To Beautiful People? (01:08:35) How To Turn A No Into A Yes (01:12:36) The Biggest Mistakes Men Make When Attracting Women (01:14:37) The Most Effective Pickup Line I’ve Used (01:17:11) How To Handle Interactions With Very Attractive Women (01:20:36) Should Women Make The First Move? Here’s How (01:24:02) What Is Love? Understanding This Complex Emotion (01:28:08) The Impact Of Porn On Modern Relationships (01:29:01) The OnlyFans Phenomenon: What It Means For Relationships (01:33:27) Libido, Sex, And The Role Of Pornography (01:37:53) How To Change A Man's Behavior For The Better (01:44:33) Advice For Those Struggling To Find Love (01:46:50) How AI Will Change Relationships Forever (01:51:50) How To Be A Man In 2024: Key Insights (01:56:54) Is Being Selfish The Key To Happiness? (01:58:41) Dr. Orion's Selection Criteria Explained (02:05:16) The Most Important Thing We Haven’t Discussed (02:13:53) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer Follow Dr Orion:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/oxoUC58LoMb PsychHacks - https://g2ul0.app.link/YmonqmWbiMb  YouTube: You can buy Dr Orion’s book, ‘The Value of Others’, here: https://amzn.to/4dwc71p  Spotify: You can buy Dr Orion’s book, ‘The Value of Others’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/42jhtE1biMb  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Aug 20242h 21min

In this moment, clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula discusses the characteristics of narcissistic individuals and how to recognise if you are in a narcissistic relationship. According to Dr. Ramani, narcissists are typically entitled, self-centred, lack empathy, and are highly socially perceptive. Early in a relationship, they can be attentive and say all the right things, but Dr. Ramani says that a shift usually occurs midway through the relationship when they become distant and passive aggressive. Dr. Ramani explains that there are key signs you can look for to determine if you are in a narcissistic relationship. By paying attention to the ‘3 Rs’ - Ruminate, Regret, and Recall - you can acknowledge the unhealthy behaviour of your partner and free yourself from the relationship. Listen to full episode here: Apple - https://bit.ly/3T06y39 Spotify - https://bit.ly/3ADaFvG Watch episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/hTkKXDvSJvo?si=IaPSgnZc4FCAzTgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Aug 202414min