Studying David Goggins, Ancient Philosophers, and the Perfect Morning Routine
Summarizing my favorite videos of the week.
Sharing some cool (no pun intended) videos that I found this week. Hope you enjoy it and they add a refreshing thought, or two, to your week. Enjoy!
Studying David Goggins And Stress
Summary:
Dr. Andy Galpin is a researcher who studies how humans can better withstand stress. One of the things he has studied is the effects of cold water on the body's stress response. He has found that cold water can help to increase the body's tolerance for stress and adrenaline. This can be helpful for people who are dealing with stress in their everyday lives. Dr. Galpin recommends cold water therapy as a way to help increase the body's stress tolerance.
Key Takeaways:
1. Stress can be beneficial if it is managed correctly, as it can help to improve one's ability to deal with difficult situations.
2. Exposure to cold water or cyclical hyperventilation can help to increase one's stress threshold.
3. It is important to be familiar with the feeling of adrenaline in order to navigate difficult situations in a calm manner.
Marcus Aurelius and Ancient Philosophers
Summary:
It turns out that the ancient Greeks were using psychedelic substances in their wine, which may explain why they were such great thinkers. This knowledge can help us to understand the human condition better and connect with wise people from the past.
Key Takeaways:
1. The universality of the human condition means that the emotions and experiences of ancient Greeks are still relevant today.
2. Psychedelic substances were used in ancient Greece, possibly to induce altered states of consciousness during ritualistic experiences.
3. Ideas can connect people across time and place, regardless of cultural differences.
How to get the perfect morning routine
Summary:
It is important to create habits that you want to stick to, and it is best to do this by setting a few goals at a time. It is also important to vary the difficulty of the task so that you are challenged but not overwhelmed. Finally, it is best to reward yourself for a job well done with random, intermittent rewards.
Key Takeaways:
1. Engage in "limbic friction" to help overcome procrastination and form new habits.
2. Use the 85/15 rule to optimize learning.
3. Use random, intermittent rewards to help keep motivation high
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