Chris Williamson, host of the widely popular Modern Wisdom podcast, has conducted fascinating interviews with iconic figures like David Goggins, Jordan Peterson and Andrew Huberman, to name a few. Chris has also appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. In this episode of The Keep Hammering Collective, Chris delivers incredible insight in a unique way while diving into human development, philosophy, the importance of pain and suffering, critical thinking, and ultimately, what does it mean to be an intellectual? 

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 Introduction and Chris’ background

0:00:43 Inspiration behind “Modern Wisdom”

0:02:46 High performance coming from a place of insufficiency 

0:08:00 A negative mind will shape your reality

0:09:03 Childhood shaping adulthood

0:16:00 Thoughts are not actions

0:20:43 Chris’ progression of learning

0:23:49 Success begets success, while failure begets more failure

0:26:54 Letters to Myself, Marcus Aurelius

0:28:26 Life is what you deem it

0:31:00 Chosen vs. Unchosen suffering

0:32:44 Performance without purpose

0:37:11 Is balance necessary?

0:40:00 Success is a onesies, not an outfit

0:42:20 Chris’ future goals

0:45:55 Discipline before success

0:47:30 Influential voices for the Left

0:52:07 Centrist ideologies

0:56:58 The alignment problem

1:01:16 Why move to America?

1:03:00 The American Dream still exists

1:07:28 Joe Rogan inspiration

1:09:30 Intellectual Dark Web

1:17:50 Andrew Huberman

1:21:15 Who inspires you?

1:24:20 Childhood passion coming full circle

1:32:43 Wild at Heart and the lion in the cage

1:38:35 Men with a purpose

1:42:50 Young men in today’s world

1:54:39 Positive relationship dynamic

1:58:49 What makes a good parent?

2:01:35 Chris’ 1000 days of no alcohol

2:08:10 Advantages of not being dependent on anything

2:13:30 Closing statements  

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Justin Waller is a multifaceted entrepreneur; from steel construction, real estate, business consulting, and investments. Justin explains troubleshooting managerial pitfalls early in his career, as well as, his relationship with the polarizing Andrew Tate, investment properties in Dubai, the male and female dynamic, and perspective on purchasing a Bugatti. 

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0:00:00 Introduction and Justin’s background

0:05:12 Setting lofty goals and the overachieving mindset

0:07:30 If you’re going to meet God, He’s up at 4am

0:09:26 Importance of healthy relationships in management

0:11:30 World doesn’t run without blue collar workers

0:18:17 Real estate through Construction and having “good debt”

0:20:50 “Trump’s the GOAT”

0:21:19 Woman in the construction business

0:23:50 Ego is the enemy

0:28:35 Witch hunt for women

0:30:10 Future for Justin Waller?

0:35:30 Property in Dubai and the Tate’s

0:36:42 Hearts of young men

0:37:47 Top G

0:44:30 Changing yourself for the better

0:45:45 The marriage dynamic

0:49:30 “List of Hate”

0:53:20 Cam’s elk hunting haters

0:59:09 There’s enough cake for everyone

1:01:23 Everyone’s “Ace in the Hole”

1:04:36 The Last Dance and the winning mindset

1:08:54 What do women want?

1:17:20 Helping young men

1:19:00 Justin’s experience during his Lift, Run, Shoot day

1:24:45 Closing statements

UFC’s electrifying Michael Chandler talks, awaking a sleeping giant, the real value of “shiny objects” and how every man needs a dragon to slay.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 Introduction of Michael and his upbringing

0:02:03 Michael’s early MMA career, Tyrone Woodley, First Blood Promotions

0:06:39 Michael’s evolution as a fighter

0:09:11 How bad does getting kicked actually hurt?

0:10:27 A fighter’s mentality, bouncing back from a loss

0:12:00 Dealing with public criticism

0:14:10 The evolution of MMA athletes, difficulties of staying on top

0:17:10 Fighting is a metaphor for life

0:18:45 The “fairness” of fighting

0:19:44 Most devastating shots

0:23:19 Other notable UFC hardworking fighters, Gilbert Burns

0:27:05 A fighter’s “Tells”

0:28:10 Michael’s fighting style, potential future matchups

0:31:00 Michael’s training App

0:33:33 Training camp diet

0:36:20 Running a marathon with Cam

0:38:10 A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

0:41:50 Starting new journeys and putting one foot in front of the other

0:43:10 Don’t be afraid of failure

0:45:12 “A Shiny Object” for God

0:49:40 Michael’s faith journey

0:52:03 Pressure to be perfect

0:54:03 Instilling a hard work mentality in children

0:59:30 Working towards your best self

1:01:11 Blocking out haters

1:06:12 A war vs. a quick KO in the octagon

1:08:45 Wild at Heart, John Eldredge

1:11:29 Michael Chandler’s future as a bowhunter

1:17:11 Closing statements 

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