Episode
#362 - James Smith - Dating, Finances & Happiness
Description
James Smith is a PT and not a life coach. It's a weird time to be alive. The rules are completely out of the window for dating, finding a balance between socialising and work is basically impossible, there are a million different ways to organise your personal finances and that's before you even start to throw Tinder into the mix. Expect to learn why James is actually glad to be back from Australia, the optimal approach for getting a kangaroo to tap out in BJJ, what's interesting about being a guy in your 30's without kids, why James doesn't want to invest his money into property and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Order Not A Life Coach - https://amzn.to/30VkVdb Join James' Academy - https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ 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://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
The hosts discuss personal finance advice and the percentage of people who believe they can beat various animals in combat.
00:00 - 10:16 (10:16)
Summary
The hosts discuss personal finance advice and the percentage of people who believe they can beat various animals in combat. They offer insights on investing, property ownership, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques for fighting animals such as kangaroos and geese.
Episode#362 - James Smith - Dating, Finances & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares the importance of getting vaccinated to ensure the safety of those who cannot get the vaccine, the absence of logical thought processes surrounding bad things happening pre-vaccine, and the effectiveness of pain as a motivator to get vaccinated.
10:16 - 26:38 (16:22)
Summary
The speaker shares the importance of getting vaccinated to ensure the safety of those who cannot get the vaccine, the absence of logical thought processes surrounding bad things happening pre-vaccine, and the effectiveness of pain as a motivator to get vaccinated.
Episode#362 - James Smith - Dating, Finances & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The onset of a relationship with someone who's not right for you can feel amazing and exciting, while a relationship with someone who's right for you may feel dull in comparison.
26:38 - 42:41 (16:02)
Summary
The onset of a relationship with someone who's not right for you can feel amazing and exciting, while a relationship with someone who's right for you may feel dull in comparison. In addition to physical attraction, intelligence and wit also play a role in sexual attraction.
Episode#362 - James Smith - Dating, Finances & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
There is a price to pay for work-life balance and individuals must come to terms that their work performance may likely take a hit in order to have a family.
42:41 - 58:43 (16:02)
Summary
There is a price to pay for work-life balance and individuals must come to terms that their work performance may likely take a hit in order to have a family. Success requires a sacrifice of time and effort, but many people only see the rewards without considering the prices to be paid.
Episode#362 - James Smith - Dating, Finances & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Living somewhere less desirable can serve as a forcing function to spend more time on work, according to this podcast episode.
58:43 - 1:18:18 (19:35)
Summary
Living somewhere less desirable can serve as a forcing function to spend more time on work, according to this podcast episode. It can also result in savings that can be used to turn cash into an asset that generates money over time.
Episode#362 - James Smith - Dating, Finances & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The IFS weekend includes various discussions and panels on topics such as mental health and sexism in the fitness industry.
1:18:18 - 1:25:18 (06:59)
Summary
The IFS weekend includes various discussions and panels on topics such as mental health and sexism in the fitness industry. The event also features a variety of fitness activities and attractions, including a ninja warrior course and a hot air balloon.
Episode#362 - James Smith - Dating, Finances & Happiness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Newcastle locals don't subscribe to the idea of being overly politically correct and gender neutral.
1:25:18 - 1:29:20 (04:02)
Summary
Newcastle locals don't subscribe to the idea of being overly politically correct and gender neutral. Mark Coles and Phil Graham are hosting business talks on how to work around controversial issues and suggest unisex toilets by simply removing gender labels.