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 thi... more
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 ca... more
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). At... more
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 Bache... more
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.co... more
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 stack... more
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/2RDik76PATREON: https://www.patre... more
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/2RDik76PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanualDISCORD: https://discord.gg/3KbzXm... more
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 B... more
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 in... more
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... more
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 ... more
Is the 48 laws of power evil? Is Robert Greene evil? Maybe the line between good and evil runs through every human heart...consider becoming a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanual or if you want a private community of likeminded people to discuss these ideas I invite you to join the Discord: https://... more
How do you set goals in 2022? You don't. You do something much more effective. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanualINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanualWEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanualTWITTE... more
To see the past year review document it's available here on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanualINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanualWEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanualTWITTER: https://twitter.... more
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 ... more
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/2RDik76PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/alexanderemmanualINSTAGRAM: https://www.in... more
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 explai... more
Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 12: The Law of Least Effort: ou can purchase Atomic Habits here: https://amzn.to/2RDik76INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderemmanuall/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/alexanderemmanualWEBSITE: https://alexanderemmanual.com/FACEBOOK: http://fb.me/AlexanderEmmanualTWITTER:... more
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 purchas... more
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/2... more
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 ... more
Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 8: How To Make A Habit Irresistible. Habits are dopamine-driven feedback loops. By understanding basic neurophysiology we can learn where we self sabotage ourselves through reward prediction errors and how we can use strategies like temptation bundling to make habits more attractive... more