Sam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) discuss Sam’s recent trip to a federal prison and what he learned there, whether startup cities are the wave of the future, why more people should test out big purchases, and much more. _____ * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. * Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter. _____ Show Notes: (00:20) - Sam shares his experience helping to educate inmates at a prison in Indiana. (08:42) - Shaan shares his experiences also working to educate inmates (25:58) - Prospera and startup cities (37:19) - Why Julian Shapiro is building a ranch in the middle of nowhere (44:55) - Testing out your big dreams (01:03:00) - Teddy Roosevelt and Vladimir Putin _____ Links: * Prospera * Julian Shapiro’s thread on his ranch * The Rise of Teddy Roosevelt * How to Take Over the World - Vladimir Putin
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The host discusses the challenge of reintegrating people who have been to prison and the high likelihood of them returning, while also examining the language used to describe the incarcerated population.
A conversation about how Chinese prisons force their inmates to have a healthier lifestyle by providing better food and making them exercise regularly.
The speaker shares a humorous incident about how tech guys try to interact with the police. He also talks about his observation of a person who has earned fear instead of respect in a situation.
The speaker reflects on his thought process of potentially hurting someone, discusses how he gained exposure for his music through iTunes U, and the benefits of being locally famous rather than worldwide.
A man discusses how the US Women's Volleyball team has become successful internationally and how their coach's deep intensity towards the team helped turn the program around while others find the topic entertaining.
Mini Circle is a company developing gene therapy that promises to increase muscle mass, bone density, and insulin sensitivity. The procedure involves modifying genes as an alternative to surgeries or drugs.
The founder of Bollagy thinks that in the next decade, a new city with innovative rules and regulations will emerge, attracting cool people and development dollars. The city would serve as a haven for people seeking liberal treatments and would bypass the regulations hampering innovation in the US.
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The bacteria in our gut feed off of different types of food, and the consumption of meat versus carbs can have an impact on which bacteria thrives. This can have long-term effects on our overall health and well-being.
The speaker discusses a startup idea called "Hostage," where people are taken to a cabin and monitored for three weeks to experience the benefits of retreat from society. There is also a potential plan to create a guest ranch, but the focus is on creating a lifestyle that feels effortlessly awesome, not one that feels like a test of mental fortitude.
The taboo against divorce in Indian society contributes to the low divorce rate, which is reinforced by ads in newspapers that cater to Indian American preferences for potential partners based on superficial characteristics.
The speaker tried fancy food, cars and private chef during her time with a billionaire family but didn't care for them. However, she found healthy food tasty when the private chef served it for her and she didn't like meal prepping which was done twice a week for her.
The podcast host discusses the satisfaction of having a clean house and how much they appreciate when cleaners come to tidy up.
The speaker reflects on his own psychology of feeling envious and how he overcomes it by deliberately driving and testing out things that he can't afford yet.
A father is inspired to exercise with his daughter after watching a muscular man do laps for miles with ease.
The speaker talks about Theodore Roosevelt, mentioning how he was a mediocre student and a low-level spy, but an avid fighter who boxed every morning. Harris provides an interesting viewpoint on Roosevelt's life and character.
A comedian recounts a story about feeling nervous in a bad neighborhood and his defense mechanism against potential robbers. He also mentions a similar experience someone else had regarding being asked a question in a scary situation.
A traveler shares her positive experiences receiving help from locals in Russia, despite their initially intimidating demeanor.