Episode
#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
1:01:29
Published: Mon Oct 05 2020
Description
Daniel Sloss is a comedian. 2020 has been chaotic to say the least. Daniel joins me to break down his biggest lessons from a year without comedy shows, Netflix Specials or the adoration of 1000's of strangers. Expect to learn why Daniel started going to therapy, his advice for couples who struggled during lockdown, the challenges of life slowing down, how to deal with a catastrophic ego and much more... Sponsor: Check out everything I use from The Protein Works at https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ (35% off everything with the code MODERN35) Extra Stuff: Follow Daniel on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/daniel_sloss Check out Daniel's Website - https://danielsloss.com/ Follow Daniel on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Daniel_Sloss Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/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
This podcast mentions The Protein Works, a provider of protein powders, isolates and carb drinks and also recommends their greens drink as an easy way to supplement fruit and veg intake.
00:00 - 04:54 (04:54)
Summary
This podcast mentions The Protein Works, a provider of protein powders, isolates and carb drinks and also recommends their greens drink as an easy way to supplement fruit and veg intake. The speaker praises the company's products and lists his favourites, even though some are "like little balls of crack".
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
A comedian shares his thoughts on performing in front of smaller crowds and how it feels like being four or five years into comedy again.
04:54 - 08:15 (03:21)
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A comedian shares his thoughts on performing in front of smaller crowds and how it feels like being four or five years into comedy again.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how he felt during the pandemic and how he struggled with unemployment as the world was talking about key and crucial workers.
08:15 - 12:00 (03:44)
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The speaker discusses how he felt during the pandemic and how he struggled with unemployment as the world was talking about key and crucial workers.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
Daniel Sloss discusses how comedy introduced him to people from diverse backgrounds and allowed him to travel and experience new things.
12:01 - 16:41 (04:40)
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Daniel Sloss discusses how comedy introduced him to people from diverse backgrounds and allowed him to travel and experience new things. He also talks about the danger of ironic racism and how it still stems from ignorance and fear.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the evolution of Twitch as a platform beyond just gaming, featuring different types of content such as cooking shows and talk shows.
16:41 - 21:11 (04:29)
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The podcast discusses the evolution of Twitch as a platform beyond just gaming, featuring different types of content such as cooking shows and talk shows. They also touch on the transition from traditional porn models to popular streaming stars, with significantly higher earnings.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
Comedian Dan Whitehurst discusses the importance of staying connected with fans during the pandemic and how it can be achieved through creativity and authenticity.
21:11 - 25:16 (04:05)
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Comedian Dan Whitehurst discusses the importance of staying connected with fans during the pandemic and how it can be achieved through creativity and authenticity.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host discusses how the personal material she shares on social media resonates with some people and how responding to them can be challenging.
25:16 - 29:00 (03:44)
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The host discusses how the personal material she shares on social media resonates with some people and how responding to them can be challenging. She also shares her thoughts on fake love and the response of her audience when she got a girlfriend.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
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Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
A man speaks about the importance of fatherhood and wanting to raise his family to be good men.
33:12 - 37:06 (03:54)
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A man speaks about the importance of fatherhood and wanting to raise his family to be good men. He also addresses the concept of toxic masculinity and the misconception that men can't or shouldn't feel love.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker stresses the importance of having mental health tools such as therapy to use when going through hard times to avoid feeling ashamed or like you have to constantly ask for help.
37:06 - 39:25 (02:18)
Summary
The speaker stresses the importance of having mental health tools such as therapy to use when going through hard times to avoid feeling ashamed or like you have to constantly ask for help.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the value of therapy as an unbiased, external resource for help in dealing with difficult moments in one's life, and gives an example of how therapy helped him address a personal issue.
39:25 - 41:18 (01:52)
Summary
The speaker discusses the value of therapy as an unbiased, external resource for help in dealing with difficult moments in one's life, and gives an example of how therapy helped him address a personal issue.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the host's personal experiences with self-doubt during lockdown and how therapy has helped to overcome it.
41:18 - 43:51 (02:33)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the host's personal experiences with self-doubt during lockdown and how therapy has helped to overcome it.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of "Evergreen Content" describes content that is thought to be transcendent of time and space, compared to content that gets deleted or forgotten after an 18-month window.
43:51 - 49:40 (05:49)
Summary
The idea of "Evergreen Content" describes content that is thought to be transcendent of time and space, compared to content that gets deleted or forgotten after an 18-month window.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
Success in comedy requires a great deal of sacrifices that the person who is 98% of the way there isn't making, but ultimately comes down to one’s ability to deal with the suffering that comes with such success.
49:42 - 53:51 (04:08)
Summary
Success in comedy requires a great deal of sacrifices that the person who is 98% of the way there isn't making, but ultimately comes down to one’s ability to deal with the suffering that comes with such success.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pandemic has had a significant impact on both creativity and relationships.
53:51 - 58:09 (04:18)
Summary
The pandemic has had a significant impact on both creativity and relationships. Some people might experience a boost of energy once released into the world, but others may struggle with the financial burden and a potential creative block.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker admits to finding it difficult to acknowledge when they're going through a tough time because they understand that many people are as well.
58:09 - 1:00:34 (02:24)
Summary
The speaker admits to finding it difficult to acknowledge when they're going through a tough time because they understand that many people are as well. They offer advice to not let hardship knock down one's confidence.
Episode#228 - Daniel Sloss - The Biggest Lessons From 2020
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about a unique opportunity and encourages listeners to share the episode with friends.
1:00:34 - 1:01:25 (00:51)
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In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about a unique opportunity and encourages listeners to share the episode with friends. The speaker also promotes a free ebook of over 200 life hacks on his website.