Episode
#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
1:09:48
Published: Mon Dec 14 2020
Description
Paul Evans is an entrepreneur and author. Out of body experiences during operations are bizarre but at least semi-common, living an entire new life in an alternate reality for two years during a seven month coma is something else entirely. Expect to learn how childhood bullying can set the tone for your entire life, what it was like to live through the Arab Spring revolts in Egypt, the mind bending detail that Paul can remember his "other life" in and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on the best coffee in Britain with Uncommon Coffee’s entire range at http://uncommoncoffee.co.uk/ (use code MW20) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy When I Woke Up - https://amzn.to/2KfDJPm Follow Paul on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pauljohnevs/ 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
Uncommon Coffee aims to satisfy their customers by providing delicious coffee from independent coffee houses and roasters in the UK, all at an affordable price with convenient delivery.
00:00 - 04:53 (04:53)
Summary
Uncommon Coffee aims to satisfy their customers by providing delicious coffee from independent coffee houses and roasters in the UK, all at an affordable price with convenient delivery. They prioritize customer satisfaction with a simple and efficient ordering process.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
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The speaker shares their experience of being bullied in school and how it affected them in both positive and negative ways later in life.
04:53 - 10:13 (05:19)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of being bullied in school and how it affected them in both positive and negative ways later in life. They emphasize that consistent bullying can set a tone for both the bully and victim's lives, leading to a need for deprogramming and personal self-work.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his journey from a successful corporate career to a monastic lifestyle of diving and blending with nature.
10:13 - 15:46 (05:32)
Summary
The speaker shares his journey from a successful corporate career to a monastic lifestyle of diving and blending with nature.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recalls his experience of waking up after a serious car accident and trying to find a way back home with the help of his family and friends.
15:46 - 20:51 (05:04)
Summary
The speaker recalls his experience of waking up after a serious car accident and trying to find a way back home with the help of his family and friends.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker describes how he lost chunks of his life because of his obsession with virtual reality experiences and how it affected him emotionally.
20:51 - 25:56 (05:05)
Summary
The speaker describes how he lost chunks of his life because of his obsession with virtual reality experiences and how it affected him emotionally.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of having a cohesive strategy for multi-site businesses that aims to convert offline experiences to digital advertising and how the food and beverage industry has two types of operators, managers and influencers.
25:56 - 31:14 (05:18)
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The importance of having a cohesive strategy for multi-site businesses that aims to convert offline experiences to digital advertising and how the food and beverage industry has two types of operators, managers and influencers.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares their experience of feeling vulnerable and broken and how it taught them to appreciate second chances and build relationships with purpose.
31:14 - 38:31 (07:16)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of feeling vulnerable and broken and how it taught them to appreciate second chances and build relationships with purpose.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
Dan Adelstein shares his passion for building teams and developing individuals to become the best version of themselves through his experiences in various industries, including real estate and hospitality.
38:31 - 43:39 (05:08)
Summary
Dan Adelstein shares his passion for building teams and developing individuals to become the best version of themselves through his experiences in various industries, including real estate and hospitality.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
A man shares a story of how an intervention from a friend prevented him from facing unjust prosecution for a crime he didn't commit, involving corruption in the Ministry of Tourism.
43:39 - 46:00 (02:20)
Summary
A man shares a story of how an intervention from a friend prevented him from facing unjust prosecution for a crime he didn't commit, involving corruption in the Ministry of Tourism.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his story of experiencing chaos and violence during a period of looting and prisoner releases.
46:00 - 48:40 (02:40)
Summary
The speaker shares his story of experiencing chaos and violence during a period of looting and prisoner releases. He describes makeshift weapons and protecting his own compound from the threat of criminals.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast guest shares how he overcame his challenging past and became a successful person, emphasizing the power of believing that anything is possible.
48:41 - 52:21 (03:40)
Summary
The podcast guest shares how he overcame his challenging past and became a successful person, emphasizing the power of believing that anything is possible.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The growth of platforms like sports challenges provides hope for people by showcasing inspiring stories of endurance and resilience.
52:21 - 58:46 (06:25)
Summary
The growth of platforms like sports challenges provides hope for people by showcasing inspiring stories of endurance and resilience. From training for marathons to running 30 marathons in 30 days, these challenges offer valuable lessons on perseverance and survival.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker advises businesses to prioritize the regular customers who value and understand the effort it takes to earn their money, instead of the ones who spend extravagantly without regard for the establishment.
58:46 - 1:01:12 (02:26)
Summary
The speaker advises businesses to prioritize the regular customers who value and understand the effort it takes to earn their money, instead of the ones who spend extravagantly without regard for the establishment.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how social media can negatively impact one's self-worth and mental health, and the dangers of using it as a tool for validation.
1:01:12 - 1:06:13 (05:00)
Summary
The speaker discusses how social media can negatively impact one's self-worth and mental health, and the dangers of using it as a tool for validation. They also touch on the weaponization of social media during Covid-19 and how it can lead to speculation and fear-mongering.
Episode#258 - Paul Evans - Living An Alternate Reality During A Coma
PodcastModern Wisdom
The minimum age for social media use should be around 15-16 to err on the side of caution, especially considering that boys tend to use physical violence to solve problems and social media does not facilitate that.
1:06:14 - 1:09:45 (03:31)
Summary
The minimum age for social media use should be around 15-16 to err on the side of caution, especially considering that boys tend to use physical violence to solve problems and social media does not facilitate that. Parents with teenage children can read "The Coddling of the American Mind" by Jonathan Haight for additional insights.