Episode
#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
1:24:39
Published: Mon Mar 27 2023
Description
Mike Thurston is a podcaster, YouTuber and a fitness model. Me and Mike went to university together 15 years ago. Even though we were odd, awkward creatures, there was no pressure to get our life together. In 2023, it seems like there is much more pressure on both men and women to sort it out. What's changed, and why is life more confusing than ever before? Expect to learn why Mike wants Derek from More Plates More Dates to test him for steroids, why going to university wasn't a waste of time, why Mike stopped drinking alcohol, what he thinks about Greg Doucette's Youtube Channel, why women are just as lost as men, the problems of masculinity in the modern world and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://manscaped.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get $100 off plus an extra 15% discount on Qualia Mind at https://neurohacker.com/modernwisdom (use code MW15) Extra Stuff: Follow Mike on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/ Follow Mike on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGLDaTu81nJDtWK10MniGg 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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Mike and Derek from MorePlatesMoreDates tackle various topics from the challenges facing men and women in today's society to the problem of masculinity, as well as sharing personal experiences and insights.
00:00 - 01:30 (01:30)
Summary
Mike and Derek from MorePlatesMoreDates tackle various topics from the challenges facing men and women in today's society to the problem of masculinity, as well as sharing personal experiences and insights.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about avoiding regrets and learning from conversations while also sporadically promoting two different products on the side.
01:30 - 07:32 (06:02)
Summary
The speaker talks about avoiding regrets and learning from conversations while also sporadically promoting two different products on the side.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the challenges of being authentic on YouTube and how people are quick to point out hypocrisy and discontinuity between one's public image and actual personality.
07:32 - 15:23 (07:51)
Summary
The podcast discusses the challenges of being authentic on YouTube and how people are quick to point out hypocrisy and discontinuity between one's public image and actual personality. The conversation also touches on the trend of negativity bringing in views, causing some to follow the trend rather than stay true to themselves.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker praises Jesse James Fitness as a charismatic and deserving young YouTuber, commenting on the trend of bro content and vlogs during the "golden era" of content like Rob Lipsert and Harrison twins.
15:23 - 20:12 (04:48)
Summary
The speaker praises Jesse James Fitness as a charismatic and deserving young YouTuber, commenting on the trend of bro content and vlogs during the "golden era" of content like Rob Lipsert and Harrison twins.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Successful podcasts tend to have older hosts with more life experience, as it can be challenging to take advice from a younger person, even if they know more.
20:12 - 27:35 (07:23)
Summary
Successful podcasts tend to have older hosts with more life experience, as it can be challenging to take advice from a younger person, even if they know more. The older you get, the wiser you become, making it more challenging for younger people to tell you how to live your life.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on the current trend of young men seeking advice online and compares it to his own experience growing up without the internet, noting that despite less information available at that time, there was less of a sense of being lost or directionless.
27:35 - 33:38 (06:03)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the current trend of young men seeking advice online and compares it to his own experience growing up without the internet, noting that despite less information available at that time, there was less of a sense of being lost or directionless.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A rapid decline in the number of men seeking short term and long term relationships has been observed in recent years, potentially driven by factors such as reduced testosterone levels and changing societal attitudes towards relationships.
33:38 - 42:07 (08:29)
Summary
A rapid decline in the number of men seeking short term and long term relationships has been observed in recent years, potentially driven by factors such as reduced testosterone levels and changing societal attitudes towards relationships.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A listener is taken aback by a speaker's unique way of talking that seems like he's trying to show off too much.
42:08 - 45:48 (03:40)
Summary
A listener is taken aback by a speaker's unique way of talking that seems like he's trying to show off too much.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the observation that men are more likely to support and help each other in the workplace while women are more in competition with each other, and notes that the system should not have to work this way.
45:48 - 54:06 (08:18)
Summary
The speaker discusses the observation that men are more likely to support and help each other in the workplace while women are more in competition with each other, and notes that the system should not have to work this way.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on her university days and the prevalent drinking culture, before discussing the need for finding fulfillment and role models without resorting to destructive behaviors.
54:06 - 1:00:51 (06:45)
Summary
The speaker reflects on her university days and the prevalent drinking culture, before discussing the need for finding fulfillment and role models without resorting to destructive behaviors.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
One person shares their belief that if you have to drink to enjoy a night out, then you are choosing the wrong company.
1:00:51 - 1:05:50 (04:58)
Summary
One person shares their belief that if you have to drink to enjoy a night out, then you are choosing the wrong company. They also discuss the modern view of drinking and masculinity, and refer to informative content about the dangers of alcohol consumption.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Hosting a podcast in Dubai can be a great asset, opening doors to meet interesting and successful people and expanding your network in a city where many people come and go.
1:05:51 - 1:10:28 (04:37)
Summary
Hosting a podcast in Dubai can be a great asset, opening doors to meet interesting and successful people and expanding your network in a city where many people come and go.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host discusses how one person's personal capability to handle controversy may not always save their reputation.
1:10:28 - 1:14:15 (03:46)
Summary
The host discusses how one person's personal capability to handle controversy may not always save their reputation. The impact on a person's reputation can be long-lasting even if they are capable of personally handling it.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the challenges of networking and meeting people for growth, as well as ethical misconduct by certain individuals despite achieving success.
1:14:15 - 1:22:24 (08:09)
Summary
This podcast discusses the challenges of networking and meeting people for growth, as well as ethical misconduct by certain individuals despite achieving success. Topics range from fundraising practices to controversial figures such as Logan Paul and Liver King.
Episode#607 - Mike Thurston - Why Are Young Men Feeling So Lost?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker promotes three different products throughout the podcast: Manscaped, Newrow, and Fastic
1:22:24 - 1:24:36 (02:11)
Summary
The speaker promotes three different products throughout the podcast: Manscaped, Newrow, and Fastic