Episode
#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
1:29:46
Published: Mon Dec 23 2019
Description
Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for a special Christmas edition end of year recap. In 2019 what did we love, what did we hate, what did we discover, what did we leave behind and when did we fall completely flat on our faces? Extra long, extra girthy and extra festive, thank you for all your support this year - merry Christmas everybody! Extra Stuff: Check out Propane Fitness - https://propanefitness.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
Chapters
Host Chris Williamson and guests Youssef and Jonny from Propane Fitness discuss their favorite hacks, fails, and lessons learned from 2019 in this festive episode of Modern Wisdom.
00:00 - 01:35 (01:35)
Summary
Host Chris Williamson and guests Youssef and Jonny from Propane Fitness discuss their favorite hacks, fails, and lessons learned from 2019 in this festive episode of Modern Wisdom.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
Dr. Stuart McGill discusses the benefits and risks of rum-wodding, a practice used to improve flexibility and mobility by using a foam roller and rum bottle.
01:35 - 04:10 (02:35)
Summary
Dr. Stuart McGill discusses the benefits and risks of rum-wodding, a practice used to improve flexibility and mobility by using a foam roller and rum bottle. While he recognizes its effectiveness in certain cases, he advises caution as it may increase the risk of injury.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker refers to a comedian's joke about creating one's deck of flashcards, which reminded them of how nurses always get asked to help with personal hygiene issues, and how it feels like making a dirty protest against the standards in a hotel by shitting the bed.
04:10 - 09:11 (05:00)
Summary
The speaker refers to a comedian's joke about creating one's deck of flashcards, which reminded them of how nurses always get asked to help with personal hygiene issues, and how it feels like making a dirty protest against the standards in a hotel by shitting the bed.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the benefits of doing a long-form brain dump for productivity, as well as sharing insights from their morning routine that once lasted six hours.
09:11 - 13:05 (03:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses the benefits of doing a long-form brain dump for productivity, as well as sharing insights from their morning routine that once lasted six hours.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
Cal Newport advises to plan out as much of your day as possible on paper or in a journal, in order to maximize productivity.
13:05 - 18:13 (05:07)
Summary
Cal Newport advises to plan out as much of your day as possible on paper or in a journal, in order to maximize productivity. He believes that individuals who plan out a perfectly scheduled nine to five window can accomplish more than those who work 60 hour weeks without a set routine.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
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During a chase, the speaker experiences an adrenaline dump and is able to push through the physical pain.
18:13 - 20:19 (02:06)
Summary
During a chase, the speaker experiences an adrenaline dump and is able to push through the physical pain.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares how the feeling of having unfinished business is what draws him back to powerlifting, while referencing a vlog where a fellow powerlifter describes the high of breaking a record.
20:21 - 23:35 (03:14)
Summary
The speaker shares how the feeling of having unfinished business is what draws him back to powerlifting, while referencing a vlog where a fellow powerlifter describes the high of breaking a record.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about feeling out of control in 2018 and mentions a comment from Reggie regarding competition in the CrossFit community.
23:37 - 26:37 (03:00)
Summary
The speaker talks about feeling out of control in 2018 and mentions a comment from Reggie regarding competition in the CrossFit community. They describe feeling like they are still scrambling in 2019.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his experience with hospitalization caused by neglecting fatigue management.
26:37 - 29:59 (03:22)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience with hospitalization caused by neglecting fatigue management. He also talks about how it affects motivation and performance at work or in school.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-care and how it should not be considered a luxury but rather a routine, like a savings account.
29:59 - 31:20 (01:21)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-care and how it should not be considered a luxury but rather a routine, like a savings account.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about the importance of meditation and how even 10 minutes of meditation can help reduce anxiety and promote healthy behavior throughout the day.
31:20 - 37:21 (06:00)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of meditation and how even 10 minutes of meditation can help reduce anxiety and promote healthy behavior throughout the day.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the effects of consuming salt and how it can impact the sensitivity of taste buds, as well as exploring different types of salt and their uses in cooking.
37:21 - 40:16 (02:55)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the effects of consuming salt and how it can impact the sensitivity of taste buds, as well as exploring different types of salt and their uses in cooking.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how different people have weird sensations and sounds that they find unbearable such as the feeling of fabric on teeth and the sound of filing nails.
40:16 - 43:21 (03:04)
Summary
The podcast discusses how different people have weird sensations and sounds that they find unbearable such as the feeling of fabric on teeth and the sound of filing nails.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the trend on Instagram of people sharing photos of themselves in high-end outfits posing on Santorini beaches, leading to an increase of photo shoots with an hour's worth and then leaving.
43:21 - 47:40 (04:19)
Summary
The podcast discusses the trend on Instagram of people sharing photos of themselves in high-end outfits posing on Santorini beaches, leading to an increase of photo shoots with an hour's worth and then leaving.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speakers discuss a friend who was beaten up for a cheap phone, talk about Gaudí's architecture, and mention a discovery similar to Iceland.
47:40 - 51:52 (04:12)
Summary
The speakers discuss a friend who was beaten up for a cheap phone, talk about Gaudí's architecture, and mention a discovery similar to Iceland.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on the beauty of Rome while stirring sugar into their espresso, and describes encountering a homeless man with an unusual outfit.
51:52 - 58:15 (06:23)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the beauty of Rome while stirring sugar into their espresso, and describes encountering a homeless man with an unusual outfit.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The potential benefit from gaining knowledge of a particular field by just reading books or doing courses is enormous.
58:15 - 1:04:18 (06:03)
Summary
The potential benefit from gaining knowledge of a particular field by just reading books or doing courses is enormous. However, getting expert advice from an experienced person who consistently performs in that field can prove to be more effective in achieving personalized results.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
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The speaker plans to focus on saying "no" to work engagements and "yes" to social engagements to build more memories.
1:04:18 - 1:12:49 (08:30)
Summary
The speaker plans to focus on saying "no" to work engagements and "yes" to social engagements to build more memories. They suggest taking on 12 new habits over the year one at a time rather than all at once, and investing in oneself and taking time to periodize areas of self-improvement.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
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Summary
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Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the difficulty of breaking emotional attachments to technology, citing a documentary about the world's smartest boy who struggled with emotional connections despite his high intelligence.
1:17:29 - 1:22:03 (04:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difficulty of breaking emotional attachments to technology, citing a documentary about the world's smartest boy who struggled with emotional connections despite his high intelligence.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host prompts listeners to reflect on their year and shares their own recommendation of the book "The Order of Time" by Carlo Rovelli.
1:22:03 - 1:24:16 (02:13)
Summary
The host prompts listeners to reflect on their year and shares their own recommendation of the book "The Order of Time" by Carlo Rovelli.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host talks about the weird and unexpected comments received after posting a video on LinkedIn trailer and shares a coaching call he had with someone who nearly didn't sign up because he thought the answers were bad.
1:24:16 - 1:27:29 (03:12)
Summary
The host talks about the weird and unexpected comments received after posting a video on LinkedIn trailer and shares a coaching call he had with someone who nearly didn't sign up because he thought the answers were bad.
Episode#129 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & Lessons From 2019
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares a humorous anecdote about a dog encounter and mentions a Joe DeFranco warmup involving hip circles.
1:27:29 - 1:29:37 (02:07)
Summary
The speaker shares a humorous anecdote about a dog encounter and mentions a Joe DeFranco warmup involving hip circles.