Sapiens is a wondrous chronicle of the extraordinary history of the human species - from apes to rulers of the world. How did millions of years of evolution get us here? Why are the cognitive, agricultural and scientific revolutions pivotal moments in history and what uncertainty lies ahead of us? Everybody reading this is a Homosapien, yet almost everyone knows very little about the history, science and mythology of who they are. Sapiens illuminates remarkable moments in history and...

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In the last chapter of Atomic Habits, we discuss how to review your habits, break beliefs that hold you back and break down the 'secret to long-lasting results'. As habits become automatic you can become less sensitive to feedback and can fall into mindless repetition and stop thinking about how to do better. Habits can lock us into rigid patterns of thinking and acting. We discuss this and more in this video. Thank you to James Clear for creating this book and thank you to all of you for...

To maintain the sustainability of habits for most people they need to work on tasks that are just on the edge of their capabilities. The Goldilocks rule states that humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that on right on the edge of their current abilities. (Not too hard, not too easy - just right). Atomic Habits - Chapter 19: The Goldilocks Rule: Staying Motivated in Life & Work. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON:...

The following conversation with Paris Triantis discusses beauty, architecture, struggle, abandonment, mindfulness, purpose and environmental design. Paris Triantis is lecturer at the Design Factory Melbourne, a Graduate of architecture and a member of the MedTech Victoria research team at Swinburne. Paris holds a Bachelor and Honours degree inDesign, Interior Architecture and Masters In Architecture from Swinburne University of Technology. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Greece  3:00 Mindfulness of...

Life is a series of games that we all play. How do we determine which games are best suited for our character and biology? How do we find the games, habits and overall purpose where the odds are stacked in our favour? To read more on this topic I wrote a Medium article about it here: https://alexanderemmanual.medium.com/freeing-myself-from-the-game-of-life-dear-alexander-039-71ae2bab5c9d Atomic Habits - Chapter 18:  The Truth About Talent & How To Find Your Purpose. You can purchase...

The secret to maximising your success is to choose the right field of competition that suits your biological framework. How can we choose things that shift the playing field so we can run downhill instead of uphill? Choosing things that suit our natural aptitude, skills and talents. Play a game where the odds are stacked in your favour. That's what this video will explore. Atomic Habits - Chapter 18:The Truth About Talent. You can purchase Atomic Habits here:...

Accountability partners are a powerful way to increase productivity and adherence to a task by creating an immediate cost to inaction by creating a social cost to poor behaviour. Atomic Habits - Chapter 17: Accountability Partners. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE:...

How To Stick With Good Habit Every Day - Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 16. How do we incentivise good habits and how can habit tracking change your life for the better? You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXmStcG INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK:...

The following conversation is with two great men who I love dearly, Jeremey Borzillo and Chris Dikranis. We have a lot of fun talking about everything and anything under the sun about science, coaching, psychology, work ethic, strength training and a lot more craziness.   0:00 Intro & Chimps 4:00 J Hole Moletti  6:00 Being Too Serious  13:20 Nutrition & Ideology 15:20 Borzillo Goes Off 20:50 Complaining 23:00 Family & Friends  31:00 Athletes Authority Lessons Learnt (31:00 -...

How does instant gratification affect the brain? Why do the most successful people delay gratification? How can you be one of them? This chapter discusses the mismatch between immediate and delayed rewards and how to turn instant gratification to your advantage. I have just written an article on this topic that goes into what I believe is an even more powerful remedy to pleasure-seeking behaviour, exclusive to my Patreons that you can access here:...

The following conversation discusses human evolution, success, reflections on 2021, the music industry, Kanye West and plans for the future with Thade Grey (formerly Alexander Mann).  0:00 Chimps 7:30 Zoo's & Evolution 13:00 Traveling 16:30 What Is Success  30:00 Overpopulation 44:00 Nuclear Power & Nuclear Weapons  52:30 Human Evolution & Technology  1:02:00 Aliens & Humanity  1:11:00 Identity & Will Smith 1:18:30 Music Industry Course At Abbey Road 1:39:00 Reflecting on...

Implementation intentions will change your life and productivity. Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 14: How To Make Good Habits Inevitable & Bad Habits Impossible. This chapter discusses the act of locking in your future actions when you’re mind is in the right place rather than letting your desires and cravings take you at the moment. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual DISCORD:...

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How do you set goals in 2022? You don't. You do something much more effective. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS:...

To see the past year review document it's available here on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS:...

The following conversation discusses ayahuasca experiences, masculinity and feminity, working smart vs hard, death and joy with Amelia Schrader - yoga teacher, naturopath and owner of Axis Yoga.  https://www.instagram.com/amelia.schrader/ https://www.instagram.com/axisyoga_/  0:00  Intro & Self Criticism  3:00 The Art Of Conversation 12:40 Amelia's Ayahuasca Experience 49:00 Experiencing Joy 1:00:40 Post Ayahuasca Reflections 1:05:00 What Is A Woman? 1:10:00 Male & Women Identity...

Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 13: Stop Procrastinating Using The 2 Minute Rule. The habits we follow without thinking often determine the choices you make when you are thinking. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER:...

The following conversation with former co-owners of Orphic Education Alex Karamouzis & Matt Witbreuk discusses behind the scenes of what it took for us to own and operate an RTO Certificate III/IV provider that certified Personal Trainers. We discuss the most formidable challenges, the life lessons we learnt and explain why made the difficult decision to sell the company. I hope this conversation contains valuable insights for those who run a business or are even looking to manage an...

Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 12: The Law of Least Effort:  ou can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanual TWITTER: https://twitter.com/aemmanuall MEDIUM: http://medium.com/@alexanderemmanual NEWSLETTER: http://alexanderemmanual.com/email MY FAVOURITE BOOKS:...

Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 11:  Law 3: Make It Easy Chapter 11: Walk Slowly, But Never Backward (Action vs Motion). If you've struggled with procrastination, putting off important projects and are constantly seeking perfection as it slows down your progress, this chapter should be resourceful. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE:...

Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 10:  How To Find & Fix The Causes of Your Bad Habits. Where do cravings come from? How can you reprogram your brain to enjoy hard habits? And what are strategies you can use to associate hard habits with one's you already enjoy? You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/ FACEBOOK:...

Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 9: The Role of Family & Friends In Shaping Your Habits. One of the deepest human desires is to feel like they belong. If you get separated from the tribe your survival is small. The lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Those who learn to collaborate and improvise prevail. You can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/ PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanual WEBSITE:...