#966 - Dr Scott Eilers - Why Does Life Sometimes Feel Emotionally Numb?

Martin Schmalz is a professor of Finance at Oxford University and an author. We're receiving constant warnings about the advent of Artificial Intelligence. And big data. And China. But how do all of these fit together? Expect to learn why your phone's GPS data on a night time is affecting your credit score, how the speed which you complete an online form in could change the price, where the REAL computing power behind AI is being deployed at the moment, and much more. Extra Stuff: Follow Martin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/martincschmalz Buy The Business Of Big Data - https://amzn.to/2HHg2Li Thank you to The Browser - https://thebrowser.com/ Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Feb 20201h 9min

John Assaraf is an author, entrepreneur and mindset expert. Our brains are the most complex organisms in the known universe, but they don't come with an instruction manual. Today John takes us through some of the key principles to harness our brains to work for us, not against us. Expect to learn... What are the primary emotions which affect us every day? How can we overcome anxiety and fear? Why is precision with our speech so important? Which habit has had the most positive impact on John's life? What is John's issue with The Secret? And much more. Get Surfshark VPN - https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (Enter Promo Code MODERNWISDOM for 83% off & One Extra Month Free) Extra Stuff: Follow John on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnassaraf Buy Innercise - https://amzn.to/2uFqdxf Check out John's Website - https://www.myneurogym.com/ Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Feb 202048min

Morgan Housel is a writer and investor. Understanding the basics of money management is something none of us are taught but all of us need. Today we get a fantastic run down by a guy who's spent most of the last decade thinking about what wealth can do for us, how we can attain it, and more importantly how we can keep it. Expect to learn... What is wealth? Why do rich people go bankrupt? Should I invest in Bitcoin? How can I maximise my wealth? What are the most important rules in trading? And much more. Extra Stuff: Follow Morgan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/morganhousel Check out Morgan's Website - https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/ Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Feb 202054min

Ryan Fischer is a multi-sport athlete, coach & gym owner. Ryan is one of the most interesting characters in fitness. From being among the top BMXers on the planet, to almost making the USA Bobsleigh Team and competing multiple times at The CrossFit Regionals. He's been a pilot, homeless, lived in his car, then started a million-dollar gym to now has become a household name in the world of programming and coaching. Nothing but good vibes today as Ryan gives us his entire backstory and displays how you can overcome adversity with hard work and a positive mindset. Extra Stuff: Follow Ryan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfisch/ Check out Ryan's Website - https://www.gymryan.com/ Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Feb 20201h 38min

Michael Malice is an author, political commentator & podcaster. What happens if Biden or Bernie end up going head to head with Trump in 2020? Who created Flamin' Hot Cheetos? Why is fast fashion killing the wiping rags industry? Is it hard dating when you were once on reality TV? What is the most popular Spirit on the planet? All this & more with my new best friend, Michael. Extra Stuff: Check out The Protein Works - https://bit.ly/TPWChrisWillx Buy Michael's Book - https://amzn.to/31soCH7 Follow Michael on Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelmalice Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Feb 202059min

Chelsea Ferguson is the founder of AdmireMe.vip. We're constantly being told that you can be anything you want and if you discover your passion in life you can find someone who will pay you for it... Well what if that passion is taking naked photos of yourself?  Thankfully, even that is now an option now. Today we get to learn how Chelsea created a a £10m business in 16 months with only £45k of investment and a pair of boobs. Extra Stuff: Follow Chelsea - www.admireme.vip/chelseafergo Follow Chelsea on Twitter - https://twitter.com/chelsfergo Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Feb 202059min

James Altucher is a chess master, writer, entrepreneur, investor, podcaster and comedian. Overcoming our life's natural inertia is hard. We overplan, overthink and hold off starting a plan because we're not ready. Today James takes us through his approach for experimenting with life and jumping into new things feet-first. This is the second in a two-part episode with James, they can be enjoyed separately or together. I figured I'd try experimenting with ideas too! Extra Stuff: Buy Choose Yourself - https://amzn.to/2GlYDYd Check out James' Website - https://jamesaltucher.com/ Follow James on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaltucher Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan 202046min

James Altucher is a chess master, writer, entrepreneur, investor, podcaster and comedian. Everyone talks about compound improvements being the key to progress, but how can you systematise that into your life so you're growing every day? And how can you harness the power of idea generation to build your mental muscles & create opportunities in your life? James explains how he experiments in his life by playing around with new ideas all the time. This is the first in a two-part episode with James, they can be enjoyed separately or together. I figured I'd try experimenting with ideas too! Extra Stuff: Buy Choose Yourself - https://amzn.to/2GlYDYd Check out James' Website - https://jamesaltucher.com/ Follow James on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaltucher Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jan 20201h 3min