• Gear Not Stuff: Travel Gear
    Jun 14 2024

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    This month's Gear Not Stuff reveals 15 of Michael's favorite travel items. They've kept him alive and made his journeys better from Baghdad to Brussels.

    We'll start by exploring the difference between gear and stuff. Remember:

    Stuff is a possession for the sake of it. Gear, on the other hand, has a clear purpose of helping us achieve a higher purpose. Gear is a tool we can use to have better experiences that make us healthier and give our lives meaning.

    Then we'll dive into the 15 travel gear items.

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    9 mins
  • How Authentic Are You? Take This Test
    Jun 12 2024

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    Being more authentic is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being. More authentic people have better mental health, reach their goals, are more satisfied with life, and even better at sales.

    That's why it pays (literally) to be more authentic. Today, we're revealing a test you can take to measure how you fare in each of the components of authenticity.

    Once you have your individual results, we'll explain four ways to improve. The results: You can begin living true to yourself—better and freer.

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    6 mins
  • Live True to Yourself
    Jun 10 2024

    Michael explores lessons from the life of Bill Walton—mainly, how important it is to live true to yourself.

    Being true to yourself is arguably the most important thing you can do to have a life well lived. This episode dives into the philosophy, art, and science of living true to yourself.

    Then it explores five ways to live authentically.

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    16 mins
  • The 2% Summer Book List
    Jun 5 2024

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    Michael reveals 43 incredible books that are favorites of Members of 2%.

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    5 mins
  • Six Lessons From a 50-Mile Ruck
    Jun 4 2024
    Episode Summary
    • I just finished a 50-mile ruck in Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
    • It was an incredible experience. A marriage of effort and experience to commemorate an act that 80 years ago saved the world.
    • I'll cover six lessons in mindset, fitness, and living well I learned along the way.

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    9 mins
  • My Favorite Stress-Relief Technique
    Jun 1 2024

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    Today, Michael talks about the stress and how he relieves it. He'll cover:

    • The mismatch between stress and the modern environment.
    • The myriad of health issues that are exacerbated or caused by stress.
    • His favorite way to relieve stress. It's backed by science on multiple levels.

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    7 mins
  • Follow the 100-Hour Rule of Helping Others
    May 29 2024

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    Michael covers why you should help others. The case is strong! He'll cover:

    • The wild and surprising health benefits of helping others.
    • What we often get wrong about helping others.
    • A mindset shift around helping others that'll help you get more benefits from your efforts.
    • A guideline for how often you should help others.

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    6 mins
  • Do Something Hard This Memorial Day
    May 27 2024

    Today Michael is covering the value of doing something hard this Memorial Day. Hundreds of thousands of people will do just that today by tackling the Memorial Day Murph Challenge.

    • You'll learn the value of doing an annual challenge ...
    • ... the fascinating (and surprising) history behind the Murph Challenge ...
    • ... and how you can create your own challenge this Memorial Day.
    • The result: You'll get out of your comfort zone, improve as a human, and help others.

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    27 mins