Episode
#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
58:15
Published: Thu Jan 23 2020
Description
Tucker Max is an author, speaker and the Co-Founder of Scribe. How do you go from being a professional asshole to a dad? From beer bongs to boardrooms and drunken nights to ayahuasca retreats? There's a transition we all have to go through from the person we were to the person we want to be. Many of us go through this multiple times. But how do we know when it's time to change, and how can we let go of the people we used to be? Extra Stuff: Check out Tucker's company Scribe - https://scribemedia.com/ Follow Tucker on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TuckerMax Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/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
Tucker Max is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the fratire literary genre.
00:00 - 02:09 (02:09)
Summary
Tucker Max is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the fratire literary genre. In this podcast episode, he discusses the nuances of book writing and his experiences running Scribe Media.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about his transition from the party lifestyle of a young man to being a dad.
02:09 - 09:02 (06:52)
Summary
The speaker talks about his transition from the party lifestyle of a young man to being a dad. He shares his thoughts on the idea of reforming oneself and the cultural differences in America and Britain with regards to partying.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on the challenges of conquering oneself and the importance of finding compatible partners.
09:03 - 14:45 (05:41)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the challenges of conquering oneself and the importance of finding compatible partners. They also talk about the effectiveness of psychoanalysis as a form of therapy.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
Life has phases and seasons that make different things make sense at different times.
14:46 - 19:20 (04:33)
Summary
Life has phases and seasons that make different things make sense at different times. People tend to label others based on one chapter of their life and it can be frustrating to be pigeonholed into that label.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
Many men go through a midlife crisis when they realize they made bad choices, but don't know how to change.
19:20 - 22:33 (03:13)
Summary
Many men go through a midlife crisis when they realize they made bad choices, but don't know how to change. Despite this, many still recognize they are a better version of themselves with age, except for physical limitations.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how men are flawed, complex, and vulnerable, and how this can impact their personal and professional lives.
22:34 - 25:27 (02:52)
Summary
The speaker discusses how men are flawed, complex, and vulnerable, and how this can impact their personal and professional lives.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ego acts as a hyper risk-averse mom who resists change and Pixar movies show how all emotions should be discussed and recognized.
25:29 - 32:55 (07:25)
Summary
The ego acts as a hyper risk-averse mom who resists change and Pixar movies show how all emotions should be discussed and recognized. By understanding this, one can learn how to deal with their emotions better.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker highlight how men, between mid to late 20s to hopefully mid 30s, start to realize that they need to let go of the past version of themselves, and to ride the waves without holding on to un-holdable things.
32:55 - 37:31 (04:36)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker highlight how men, between mid to late 20s to hopefully mid 30s, start to realize that they need to let go of the past version of themselves, and to ride the waves without holding on to un-holdable things.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on their previous success and how their current focus is on doing things they love, rather than consistently pursuing financial success.
37:31 - 42:36 (05:05)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their previous success and how their current focus is on doing things they love, rather than consistently pursuing financial success.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares their personal views on how the use of psychedelics has deepened their sense of spirituality and understanding of religion, particularly Jesus, but also acknowledges the challenge of articulating their beliefs to others.
42:36 - 51:39 (09:02)
Summary
The speaker shares their personal views on how the use of psychedelics has deepened their sense of spirituality and understanding of religion, particularly Jesus, but also acknowledges the challenge of articulating their beliefs to others.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how online communities can turn into echo chambers when people only listen to those who share their opinions, leading to extreme behavior and hostility towards opposing viewpoints.
51:39 - 56:12 (04:32)
Summary
The speaker discusses how online communities can turn into echo chambers when people only listen to those who share their opinions, leading to extreme behavior and hostility towards opposing viewpoints.
Episode#136 - Tucker Max - Personal Growth, Dating & Psychedelics
PodcastModern Wisdom
The value of short and effective communication can be seen through both a company's marketing strategy and a book's synopsis.
56:12 - 58:06 (01:54)
Summary
The value of short and effective communication can be seen through both a company's marketing strategy and a book's synopsis.