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This is Part 1 of the Ultimate Book Summary for "Win Every Argument" by Mehdi Hasan. In this episode, we delve deeper into advanced communication skills specifically focusing on arguments and debates. These ideas will improve your confidence and ability to deal with tense situations and argue your points effectively.
In our comprehensive podcast review of "Win Every Argument" by Mehdi Hasan, you'll learn:
1. The three key stages to captivating and persuading your audience effectively.
2. Why emotions often have a stronger impact than facts in winning arguments.
3. Strategies for using logical fallacies, like ad hominem attacks, to your advantage in debates.
4. Practical tips and techniques from expert debaters that you can apply right away.
5. How to master argumentative judo moves that shift your opponent onto the defensive.
If these topics pique your interest or you're aiming to improve your argumentation skills, be sure to watch.
If you found value in the "Win Every Argument" Book Summary, show some love by hitting like, subscribing, or even better, drop a comment with your thoughts on advanced communication techniques. Your feedback helps us improve.
To apply any of the actionable ideas discussed in this episode, visit our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of 'Win Every Argument' is available for you to explore.
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Introduction-00:02:59
PART I - THE FUNDAMENTALS-00:05:55
Application #1 WINNING OVER AN AUDIENCE-00:06:15
Application #2 FEELINGS, NOT (JUST) FACTS-00:13:28
Application #3 SHOW YOUR RECEIPTS-00:32:43
Application #4 PLAY THE BALL... AND THE MAN-00:39:00
Application #5 LISTEN, DON'T (JUST) SPEAK-00:57:52
Application #6 MAKE THEM LAUGH-01:07:08If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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This is Part 2 of the Ultimate Book Summary for "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" by Matt Abrahams. In this episode, we delve deeper into advanced communication skills that enhance your interactions, whether they're casual or critical.
Let's explore these key topics together:
Mastering small talk and making connections through genuine curiosity.
Enhancing conversations by balancing sharing and asking insightful questions.
Structured approaches for impactful speaking in toasts and pitches.
Effective techniques for handling Q&A sessions with clarity and relevance.
Offering sincere apologies and constructive feedback using proven frameworks.
If these topics pique your interest or you're aiming to improve your conversational skills, be sure to watch.
If you found value in the "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" Book Summary, show some love by hitting like, subscribing, or even better, drop a comment with your thoughts on advanced communication techniques. Your feedback helps us improve.
To apply any of the actionable ideas discussed in this episode, visit our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter' is available for you to explore.
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Chapters:
Introduction-00:00:00
PART II - Talking Smarter in Specific Situations-00:00:15
Application #1 Going Big of Small Talk-00:00:30
Application #2 Toasts that Tantalise (and Tributes and Introductions, Too)-00:14:29
Application #3 Make that (Im)perfect Pitch-00:22:03
Application #4 Rocking the Q&A-00:33:05
Application #5 Feedback that Doesn't Flop-00:38:45
Application #6 The Secrets to Saying We're SorryIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Think Faster, Talk Smarter’ by the esteemed Matt Abrahams, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
* How to tame your anxiety around starting up conversations
* How to maximise mediocrity using heuristics and reframing
* How to shift your mindset tone an effective conversation machine
* How to listen well and get rid of any distractions
* How to structure spontaneity
* And how to really focus on what the other person is saying
If any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ‘Think Faster, Talk Smarter’ awaits your exploration.
We that you enjoy it!
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Chapters:
Overview-00:00:00
Introduction-00:01:19
Part 1: The Think Faster, Talk Smarter Methodology-00:04:36
Chapter 1: Calm - TAME THE ANXIETY BEAST-00:04:54
AMP Yourself Up-00:22:24
Chapter 2: Unlock - Maximise Mediocrity-00:24:59
Heuristics-00:27:00
Dare to Be Dull-00:38:18
Reframe mistakes-00:40:11
Shift to Conversation-00:41:20
Chapter 3: Redefine - MIND YOUR MINDSET-00:44:44
Mindset Shift #1 From Fixed to Growth-00:46:59
Mindset Shift #2: From Thinking about You to Thinking about Your Audience-00:48:46
Mindset Shift #3: From "Yes, But..." or "No!" to "Yes, And . "-00:51:19
Mindset Shift #4: From Dwelling on What Happened to "Next Play"-00:54:07
Chapter 4: Listen - DON'T JUST DO SOMETHING STAND THERE!-00:58:35
The Power of Listening-00:59:24
Framework for Engaging More Deeply-01:01:04
Chapter 5: Structure - STRUCTURE YOUR SPONTANEITY-01:06:10
The 4 Benefits of Structure:-01:09:14
Structures for different occasions-01:15:20
How to Implement Structures - Practice, practice, practice!-01:19:56
Stockpile your Stories:-01:21:37
Chapter 6: Focus - THE F-WORD OF SPONTANEOUS SPEAKING-01:24:17
Dimension #1 - Precision: "Um, What's the Point Exactly?"-01:25:31
Dimension #2 - Relevance: "Why Should I Care?"-01:26:55
Dimension #3 - Accessibility: "Why Is This Stuff So Complicated?"-01:29:29
Dimension #4 - Concision: "Why Are They So Long-Winded?"-01:31:06
Debrief-01:35:43If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of 'How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere' by the esteemed Larry King, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
- How to break the ice with anyone
- How to master small talk
- How to build confidence in conversations
- How to initiate conversations
- How best to exit a conversation... tactfully
If any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of 'How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere' awaits your exploration.
As a sneak peek into what's on the horizon, next week we shall unravel the pages of 'Win Every Argument' by Mehdi Hasan, so remember to stay tuned for that enlightening experience.
We that you enjoy it!
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Chapters:
Wise Words Intro-00:00:00
Overview-00:00:04
Introduction-00:03:17
1 - Talk 101-00:04:06
2 - Breaking the Ice-00:13:25
Building Comfort in Conversation-00:13:28
Initiating Conversations-00:17:34
Evading Yes/No Questions-00:20:02
Emphasising Listening-00:21:02
Understanding Body Language-00:23:36
Tackling Taboo Topics-00:25:01
The Key to Successful Conversation: Staying Informed and Relevant-00:26:09
3 - Social Talk-00:27:45
Navigating Cocktail Parties-00:27:56
Exiting Conversations Tactfully-00:28:52
Small Dinner Gatherings-00:29:49
Quarterbacking a Conversation-00:31:19
Family Events: Weddings to Funerals-00:33:13
Talking to Celebrities-00:34:11
General Conversation Tips-00:35:54
4 - Eight Things the Best Talkers Have in Common-00:37:05
Common Traits of Effective Communicators-00:37:10
Incorporating Humour-00:38:34
Developing a Unique Communication Style-00:39:19
5 - Trendy Talk and Political Correctness-00:41:36
The Importance of Clear Language-00:41:41
Avoiding Trendy and Inflated Language-00:42:12
Eliminating "Nothing Words" and Filler Noises-00:42:25
Breaking Bad Speech Habits-00:45:10
Navigating Political Correctness
6 - Business Talk-00:46:27
7 - My Best and Worst Guests, and Why-00-51:31
Key Qualities ofIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to the second part of 'The Art of Explanation.'
Join us on the second half of this summary as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
- Seven-Step Dynamic Explanation
- Organise your Information
- The importance of Verbalising
- How to use Memory Techniques to improve your explanations
- How to predict questions
- How to effectively answer questions in the moment
- Expecting the Unexpected
If any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of 'The Art of Explanation' awaits your exploration.
As a sneak peek into what's on the horizon, next week we shall unravel the pages of 'How to Talk to Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime' by Larry King, so remember to stay tuned for that enlightening experience.
We that you enjoy it!
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Chapters:
Part 4: Seven-Step Dynamic Explanation-00:00:11
Steps One to Three: Prepare the Information-00:01:02
Step Four: Organise the Information-00:01:15
Step Five: Verbalise-00:03:59
Step Six: Memorise-00:08:42
Memory Techniques-00:08:59
Step Seven: Questions-00:12:53
Predicting the Questions-00:13:10
The Power of Clear Communication-00:24:18
Answering Questions in the Moment-00:28:33
Answering Unknown Questions-00:28:27
Expecting the Unexpected-00:30:52
Part 5: Quick Explanations-00:32:00
Crafting Effective Written Explanations-00:32:21
Brief Summary-00:37:56If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Welcome back Wise Wordians,
Our new Video is the "The Art of Explanation," Book Summary written by Ros Atkins.
Ros Atkins is a senior BBC News anchor who hosted on BBC World Service radio for many years and is now the anchor and creator of the innovative primetime programme Outside Source on BBC World News television.
This book summary is an essential watch for anyone eager to refine their ability to convey complex ideas in a simple, engaging manner. Whether you're in education, marketing, any professional field, or simply keen on enhancing your communication prowess, this summary is tailored for you.
While Ros Atkins is known for his adeptness in clear and cogent reporting, the principles we discuss today, inspired by the themes of clarity in communication, will distill a step by step process to make your explanations more impactful. The book provides plenty of practical examples and actionable strategies that can be applied in various contexts to improve how you communicate ideas, making them accessible and relatable to your audience.
Join us as we break down the key takeaways and equip you with the tools to be an effective communicator, ensuring your ideas are not just heard but fully understood and appreciated. Whether explaining a complex process to colleagues or presenting a new concept to clients, enhancing your explanatory skills is invaluable.
Get ready to transform your communication style and make your explanations more effective than ever. Remember to hit the like button, share this video with friends or colleagues who could benefit, and subscribe to our channel for more insightful content on communication and beyond. Let's begin our journey to mastering the art of explanation with the guidance inspired by Ros Atkins' approach to clear communication.
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Chapters:
Wise Words Intro-00:00:00
Overview-00:00:04
Introduction-00:03:31
Discovering the Power of Explanation-00:04:44
Part 1: The Anatomy of a Good Explanation-00:10:00
Simplicity-00:10:33
Essential Detail-00:11:05
Complexity-00:12:00
Efficiency-00:13:40
Precision-00:14:57
Context-00:16:32
No Distractions00:18:51
Engaging-00:23:36
Useful-00:24:24
Clarity of purpose-00:25:23
Part 2: Know Your Audience-00:27:32
Part 3: Seven-Step Explanation-00:34:47
Step One: Set-up-00:34:54
Step Two: Find the information-00:36:32
Step Three: Distil the Information-00:40:44
Step Four: Organise the Information-00:51:40
Different Story Structures-00:46:44
Organise the Information within the Strands-00:51:40
Step 5: Link the Information-00:55:53
Writing Techniques to Help You Explain and Tell a Story-00:59:40
Step Six: Tighten-01:11:13
Ways to Tighten Your Explanation-01:11:40
Step Seven: Delivery-01:14:58
Verbalisation-01:16:19
Script v Bullet Points-01:18:12
Emphasis Techniques-01:24:21
The Importance of Rehearsal-01:29:30If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Hello, incredible Wise Words community!
We're thrilled to have you back for another enthralling edition of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In today's episode, we're spicing things up to usher in the New Year. Join us for a special twist as we reflect on the past year, unveiling our favourite books and sharing the transformative insights we gained from them.
We touch on many topics throughout this episode, including:
HabitsPropagandaNutritionFitnessCorruptionTotalitarianismIf any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where all the book summaries will be waiting for you.
As a sneak peek into what's on the horizon, next week we will be starting our journey into communication with ‘The Art of Explanation’ by Ros Atkin, so remember to stay tuned for that.
We hope that you enjoy it!
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Seeing Like a State’ by the esteemed James C Scott, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
How societal transformations can take unexpected turnsThe 4 critical factors leading to catastrophic outcomes in state-led changesState projects of legibility and simplificationThe repercussions of applying measures to realityThe metric revolution and its implicationsThe fascinating story behind cadastral maps and their ramificationsUncovering the origins of the modern stateIf any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ‘Seeing Like A State’ awaits your exploration.
We hope that you enjoy it!
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Chapters:
Intro-00:00:00
Overview-00:00:16
Introduction (The Purpose of the Book)-00:00:48
How societal transformations go wrong:00:03:31
4 factors that lead to catastrophic outcomes in state-led societal changes:00:04:00
The pitfalls of order:00:08:10
Part 1 - State Projects of Legibility and Simplification:00:09:05
The Utilitarian language that underpins our modern times:00:14:13
Schematics of Social Order:00:20:47
Uniformity in Measurement Systems:00:21:39
The value in local measurements and why they aren’t of use to states:00:24:57
The Metric Revolution – Empowering the State:00:32:26
Measuring Land Tenure – The formation of the Cadastral Map:00:36:53
Initial Goals of Cadastral Maps:00:38:59
Where the Cadastral map gets it wrong:00:40:21
How shorthand formulas create incentives to game:00:45:32
The Origins of the Modern State:00:49:06
Naming Practices as a State Tool:00:50:52
State Tool – Standardising Language:00:52:48
Summary so far:00:54:54
Part 2 -Transforming Visions:00:55:29
Understanding State Simplification in Governance:00:59:09
Understanding the Modern Map:01:10:54
Catastrophes in State Development:01:13:55
The Evolution of the State's Role in Society:01:15:13
Understanding High Modernism:01:17:33
Modernism and City Planning:01:23:22
Lenin: The Revolutionary Visionary:01:30:18
The Art of Crafting History by Victors:01:32:18
Part 4 - The Missing Link - Types of Knowledge:01:35:58
Technical Knowledge - The Relation with Episteme and Techne:01:36:18
Techne and Science:01:39:30
Practical knowledge:01:46:53
Understanding Mētis:01:48:08
Effectiveness of Practical Knowledge:01:53:23
Valuing Practical Solutions:01:55:51
Factors Contributing to the Disregard for Practical Knowledge:01:58:32
How to make development planning betterIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Why Leaders Lie’ by the esteemed John J. Mearsheimer, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
The difference between lying and deceptionWhat is Lying?The Inventory of International LiesWhy States Lie to Each OtherWhat happens when States Tell Each other LiesFearmongering and Why Leaders Use ItStrategic Cover-upsWhat are nationalist myths The Downside of Telling International LiesIf any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ‘’Why Leaders Lie’ awaits your exploration.
As a sneak peek into what's on the horizon, next week we shall unravel the pages of ‘Antifragile’ by Nassim Taleb, so remember to stay tuned for that enlightening experience.
We that you enjoy it!
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Chapters:
00:00:00-Intro
00:00:16-Author Information
00:04:46-Book Introduction - Wait Leaders Lie?
00:07:26-Two of the main findings in this book
00:09:08-Logic Vs Morals
00:10:55-Why Lie?
00:18:43-Lying and Deception
00:20:31-Perspectives on Lying
00:22:43-The rest of the book is built around four questions.
00:23:16-Chapter 1 - What is Lying?
00:32:46-Chapter 2 The Inventory of International Lies
00:48:21-Chapter 3 Lying between States
00:54:01-Why States Lie to Each Other
00:57:27-When States Tell Each Other Lies
01:00:35-Chapter 4 Fearmongering
01:01:32-Why Leaders Fearmonger
01:09:37-Fearmongering assumes the public is unable to handle the truth
01:13:35-Chapter 5 Strategic Cover-ups
01:15:11-When Strategic Cover-Ups Are Likely
01:17:14-Chapter 6 Nationalist Myths
01:24:26-Why Elites Create Nationalist Myths
01:29:37-When Elites Engage in National Mythmaking
01:31:54-Chapter 7 Liberal Lies
01:34:24-Why Elites Tell Liberal Lies
01:38:43-When Liberal Lying is Likely
01:40:18-Chapter 8 The Downside of Telling International Lies
01:45:20-What lies cause the most harm?
01:45:49-The Hazards of Fearmongering
01:49:36-The Hazards of Strategic Cover-Ups
01:54:47-The Risks of Nationalist Mythmaking
01:59:35-The Potential Costs of Liberal Lies
02:00:41-Summary
02:01:47-DebriefIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Corruptible’ by the esteemed Brian Klaas, unraveling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
How Power CorruptsHow Power Changes Your Body Attracting the incorruptible 10 Lessons for Preventing CorruptionThe Weight of Responsibility How Being Watched Changes Our BehaviourActionable IdeasIf any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ‘Corruptible’ awaits your exploration.
As a sneak peek into what's on the horizon, next week we shall unravel the pages of ‘Antifragile’ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, so remember to stay tuned for that enlightening experience.
We that you enjoy it!
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Chapters:00:00:00-Intro
00:00:16-Recap of Part 1
00:01:15-Part 8 - Power Corrupts
00:07:47-Power and Risk Taking
00:12:29-Part 9 - How Power Changes Your Body
00:14:43-The difference between stress and high intensity
00:21:30-Part 10 - Attracting the incorruptible
00:21:55-Lesson 1: Actively Recruit Incorruptible People and Screen Out Corruptible Ones
00:24:08-Lesson 2: Use Sortition and Shadow Governance for Oversight
00:25:02-Oversight by sortition has several virtues.
00:27:44-Lesson 3: Rotate to Reduce Abuse
00:33:09-Lesson 4: Audit Decision-Making Processes, Not Just Results
00:39:57-Part 11: The Weight of Responsibility
00:40:05-Lesson 5: Create Frequent, Potent Reminders of Responsibility
00:44:57-Lesson 6: Don't Let Those in Power See People as Abstractions
00:57:12-Part 12: Watched
00:57:35-Lesson 7: Watched People Are Nice People
00:57:56-The oversight of God
01:03:54-Lesson 8: Focus Oversight on the Controllers, Not the Controlled
01:07:11-Lesson 9: Exploit Randomness to Maximise Deterrence While Minimising Invasions of Privacy
01:07:57-Part 13: Waiting for Cincinnatus
01:08:04-Lesson 10: Stop Waiting for Principled Saviours. Make Them Instead
01:09:54-Summary of Lessons
01:12:23-Actionable Ideas
01:18:31-Debrief
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating installment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Corruptible’ by the esteemed Brian Klaas, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
The 4 elements of corruptionThe Evolution of PowerWhat kind of person is drawn to powerThe Power DelusionThe Recipe for Darkness - The Dark TriadBad Systems or Bad People?Why It Appears That Power CorruptsIf any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ‘Corruptible’ awaits your exploration.
We that you enjoy it!
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Chapters00:00:00-Intro
00:00:16-Overview
00:02:07-Part 1 - Introduction
00:04:05-The Stanford Prison Experiment
00:09:54-The 4 elements of corruption
00:12:01-Part 2 -The Evolution of Power
00:12:20-Studying Chimpanzees
00:14:47-How humans differ from Chimpanzees a ‘fairness’ study with children
00:19:17-The changing logic of Violence
00:20:57-Reverse Dominance Hierarchy
00:24:47-The return of power and hierarchy
00:25:08-The Changing Logic of War
00:31:29-Agricultural shifts
00:33:12-The Benefits of Hierarchy
00:36:03- Part 3 - Moths to a Flame
00:36:30-Survivorship Bias
00:38:58-Application of survivorship bias to Power
00:41:41-Self-selection bias
00:42:19-What happens when a position of power is unattractive?
00:43:16-Fixing police brutality
00:50:10-Part 4-The Power Delusion
00:51:22-Signalling and Status
00:53:27-Masculinity and Leadership
01:03:15-Masculine leaders and threats study
01:05:57-Friends, enemies or Strangers
01:12:58-Part 5 - Petty Tyrants and Psychopaths
01:13:46-The Recipe for Darkness - The Dark Triad
01:13:58-The Biology of Empathy
01:16:34-The empathy of Psychopaths
01:18:31-Hiring rewards the dark triad
01:18:58-Confidence and competency
01:21:03-Part 6 - Bad Systems or Bad People?
01:21:36-The fundamental attribution error
01:23:26-Enforcement, Culture and belief of corruption
01:27:03-Inheriting bad systems
01:27:54-Part 7 - Why It Appears That Power Corrupts
01:28:47-Dirty hands
01:35:42-Learning to be good at being bad
01:37:59-Opportunity knocks
01:41:46-Under the Microscope
01:46:49-Debrief
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we continue to delve into the last section of ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
Ideological IdeasConspiracies and ideologiesWhat is a conspiracy theory and how does it work?How does an ideology spread?Living beyond a mechanistic worldviewCan adopting a chaos theory perspective of the world help?We invite you to tune in if any of these subjects pique your curiosity. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ’The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ awaits your exploration.
We that you enjoy it!
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Chapters:
00:00:00-Intro
00:01:22-Chapter 7-The Leaders of the Masses-Ideological Ideas
00:13:04-Imposing the ideology
00:25:21-The search for paradise
00:33:30-Chapter 8 Conspiracy and Ideology
00:38:25-Conspiracy Theories
00:39:12-Should we consider mass formation the result of a conspiracy?
00:40:15-The Allure of Conspiracy
00:42:08-Grand plans and rationality
00:59:49-How Ideology Spreads
01:10:45- Are there any solutions?
01:11:31-Part II Living Beyond the Mechanistic Worldview
01:11:45-Chapter 9 The Dead versus the Living Universe-Rediscovering Life’s Principles
01:13:55-Chaos Theory
01:16:22-Looking Deeper at Causation
01:19:23-Chapter 10 Matter and Spirit
01:24:31-Chapter 11 Science and Truth
01:26:17-It’s time to accept uncertainty
01:31:42-The Rise of Rhetoric
01:33:02-Behind the fig leaf
01:36:26-DebriefIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we continue to delve into ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ by the esteemed Mathias Desmet, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
Can the universe really be measured?The danger of relying on numbers and measuring everything The Subjectivity of Data Can the solution be the problem?The rise of narcissism Is there such a thing as too many rules?The four components of totalitarianismWhat is mass formation and how does it work?What role does the media play in totalitarianism?We invite you to tune in if any of these subjects pique your curiosity. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ’The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ awaits your exploration.
We hope that you enjoy it!
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Chapters:
00:00:00-Intro
00:00:16-Overview
00:01:37-Chapter 4: The (Im)measurable Universe
00:04:28-The New Data-Driven Society
00:08:15-The downside of numbers
00:09:21-Analysing The Coronavirus Crisis
00:20:28-The Subjectivity of Data
00:25:32-Alternative explanations for the same phenomena
00:30:48-Could the Remedy have been the problem?
00:35:24-Number Selection Matters
00:43:18-Bias Reinforcing Itself
00:50:14-Chapter 5: The Desire for a Master
00:50:58-The Anxiety Makers
00:53:50-The Rise of Narcissism
01:00:00-Learning rules
01:05:30-Regulation Mania
01:09:34-How did the Enlightenment tradition paradoxically lead to hyper-strict morality?
01:15:47-Part II Mass Formation and Totalitarianism
01:16:09-Chapter 6 The Rise of the Masses
01:21:12-The four conditions for large-scale mass formation
01:29:46-How does mass formation work?
01:33:30-Solidarity and Ritual
01:37:26-The Media and Mass formation
01:39:01-Radical intolerance
01:46:52-DebriefIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ by the esteemed Mathias Desmet, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:
How science became corruptedWhat is required for true science to be conductedScience Ideology and its Psychological EffectsThe problem with measurementsHow the mechanistic ideology governs our livesScience and its Practical ApplicationsThe artificial societyWe invite you to tune in if any of these subjects pique your curiosity. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ’The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ awaits your exploration.
We that you enjoy it!
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Chapters:
00:00:00-Intro
00:00:16-Overview
00:05:08-Introduction
00:08:19-The Corruption of Science
00:11:20-Topic: Science can only be conducted by those who are passionate about the topic of investigation
00:18:51-The Failure of the Grand Narrative
00:21:27-Part I: Science and its Psychological Effect - Chapter 1: Science and Ideology
00:26:32-Point: The consequences of separating philosophy from science
00:30:41-Point: Did the cherishing of philosophy during the Enlightenment period come about as a retaliation to religious dogma?
00:31:45-Science Becomes ideology
00:36:36-The Ideological Transformation
00:42:14-The Problem with Scientific Fraud
00:50:53-The Measurement problem
00:54:59-Topic: Genetic Determinism and Mechanistic Ideology
00:57:16-Point: Genetic determinism and today's society
01:05:49-Chapter 2: Science and Its Practical Applications
01:06:05-Imposing Our Will on Nature
01:09:23-The Transformed Social Sphere
01:17:16-The Changing Nature of Work
01:25:43-How Harmful Drugs Reach the Market
01:27:48-Chapter 3: The Artificial Society01:29:42 - The Downside of Digital Interactions
01:33:22-Why is mankind so hopelessly seduced by the mechanistic ideology?If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'
In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Functional Training and Beyond’ by the esteemed Adam Sinicki, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.
Join us as we embark on a journey through the following fascinating topics:
What is functional training and why do we need it?What is super functional training?Do we gravitate towards types of fitness that are easier to measure?The science of movement and strength The current state of trainingHow to master your bodyHow to relearn how to moveUnusual Tools for Unusual StrengthIf any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.
Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ‘Functional Training and Beyond’ awaits your exploration.As a sneak peek into what's on the horizon, next week we will be switching things up a little, focusing more on politics, economics, and corruption. We will be unravelling the pages of ‘The Psychology of Totalitarianism’ by Mattias Desmet, so remember to stay tuned for that enlightening experience.
We that you enjoy it!
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00:00:00-Introduction
00:00:16-Overview
00:04:55-Chapter 1: Welcome to Functional Training
00:11:14-Chapter 2: Why we need to go beyond regular training
00:17:46-Chapter 3: What is super functional fitness
00:17:52-Functional Training Definition
00:20:09-Superfunctional training
00:22:46-Ability Tree/ ATSP Hierarchy
00:28:44-Point (Do we gravitate to forms of fitness that are easier to measure and compare?)
00:32:52-Point (Learning how to learn by going to the gym)
00:34:23-Chapter 4: The Science of Movement and Strength
00:35:05-Muscle Contractions
00:39:22-Muscle Fibre types
00:42:36-Hypertrophy and Strength Gains
00:46:53-The Biphasic Nature of Muscle Growth
00:47:50-Chapter 5: The Current State of Training
00:48:02-Bodybuilding training
00:49:08-Intensity Techniques
00:49:55-Benefits of bodybuilding training
00:51:35-Powerlifting Training
00:55:34-Progressive Overload
00:56:15-Chapter 6: The Forgotten History of Techniques of Physical Culture
00:57:01-Old Time Strongmen
01:02:13-Grip Strength
01:04:33-Mind-muscle connection
01:10:00-Chapter 7: Kettlebells: A Secret Weapon for Functional Power
01:10:37-The Kettlebell Swing
01:11:01-Loaded Carries
01:12:45-Heavy Clubs
01:14:11-Chapter 8: Unusual Tools for Unusual Strength
01:15:49-Proprioreception Training
01:17:35-Neck Training
01:19:21-Serape Effect
01:21:08-Chapter 9: Mastering Your Body
01:21:13-Calisthenics
01:21:45-Training Stability and Anti-extension movements
01:2If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Hello Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.
This week we summarised the final part of “Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig which explores the relationship between processed foods and their overwhelming consequences on our health.
In this episode, we touch on topics such as:
The criteria for food to be considered ‘processed’Food adulterationsFood subtractionsFood additionsFood addictionsFood fraudHow food fraud is tested and regulatedPossible solutions for solving the processed food epidemicIf any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.
In addition to this, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head on over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘Metabolical’ book summary will be waiting for you.
Next week we will be summarising ‘Functional Training and Beyond’ by Adam Sinicki so make sure you stay tuned for that.
We hope you enjoy it.
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Chapters:
00:00:00-Intro
00:00:16-Overview
00:01:18-Chapter 17 Food Classifications (7 Engineering Criteria for Processed Food)
00:11:05-The Super Nova Brazilian Health System
00:21:20-Food Adulterations
00:21:50-Toxins and Heavy Metals
00:25:03-Branched Chain Amino Acids
00:29:01-Omega 6 Fatty Acids
00:30:11-Cooking Your Goose, How Cooking Can Be Dangerous
00:33:25-Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
00:35:08-Dietary Advanced Glycation
00:38:22-Chapter 19 Food Subtractions
00:38:50-Fibre One or Fibre Zero
00:40:34-What happens when we make Juice:
00:43:47-Raiding the Goodie Bag:
00:50:43-Grass and Omega-3s
00:52:33-Chapter 20 Food Additions
00:53:00-Germ Theory
00:54:24-Flavour Enhancers
00:55:06-Diacetyl
00:56:03-Potassium
00:56:26-Natural Flavours
00:57:03-Emulsifiers
00:58:50-Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
00:59:17-Propyl Gallate
00:59:34-Nitrates and Nitrites
00:59:54-Trans-fats
01:03:34-Chapter 21 Food Addictions
01:04:04-Fast Food Nations (Salt, Fat, Caffeine, Sugar)
01:08:27-The Addictive Qualities of Sugar
01:11:19-What’s necessary for survival
01:12:02-Sugar is a drug
01:13:44-Chapter 22 Food Fraud
01:15:29-Guilty of Passing Bad Food: The Six Examples of Food Fraud
01:15:54-Dilution/ Adulteration
01:16:11-Substitution
01:16:32-Intentional contamination/concealment
01:16:48-Country of origin
01:17:01-Organic
01:21:42-Counterfeiting
01:26:40-The Decline of the American Hive
01:28:22-Testing for Food Fraud
01:30:05-What can you, the consumer, do to protect your health and your wallet from food fraud?
01:31:08-Part 5: The US Regulating of Food
01:31:49-FDA and Food vs. Health Claims
01:36:09-Chapter 28 The Case for Real Food
01:39:07-The 7 Shopping Rules
01:41:45-The Seven proposals that could be implemented immediately
01:46:15-DebriefIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Hello Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.
This week we are summarising ‘Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig which explores the relationship between processed foods and its overwhelming consequences on our health.
Debunking ‘Chronic Disease”The Eight Sub-cellular PathwaysPathways that are Foodable, Not DruggableWhat Does “Healthy” Really Mean?The Nutrition MythologyPharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
In this episode, we cover topics such as:If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.
In addition, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘Metabolical’ book summary will be waiting for you.
Next week we will summarise the last section of ‘Metabolical’ so stay tuned.
We hope you enjoy it.------------------
Chapter:
00:00:00-Intro
00:01:01-Part II-Debunking ‘Chronic Disease”
00:01:25-The “Diseases” That Aren’t Diseases
00:06:53-Eight Sub-cellular Pathways
00:07:04-1. Glycation
00:07:42-2. Oxidative Stress
00:10:30-3. Mitochondrial Dysfunction
00:15:33-4. Insulin Resistance
00:18:19-5. Membrane Integrity
00:21:51-6. Inflammation
00:28:05-7. Epigenetics
00:40:00-8. Autophagy
00:42:37-Checkpoints Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: Nutrient-Sensing and Chronic Disease
00:43:02-Oxygen Is So Overrated
00:44:54-Two Metabolic Programs—One for Growth, One for Burning
00:48:41-Checkpoint Alpha: Phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3-kinase)
00:50:04-Checkpoint Bravo: Adenosine Monophosphate-kinase (AMP-kinase)
00:52:01-Checkpoint Charlie: Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR)
00:55:37-Foodable, Not Druggable
01:06:02-Diabetes—the Modern Scourge
01:11:59-Part III Notes from the Nutritional Battlefield-What Does “Healthy” Really Mean?
01:17:58-Nutrition mythology
01:24:26-Roberts Definition of “Healthy”
01:32:23-Nutrition “Unwrapped”
01:39:03-Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
01:42:44-A Fibre Is Not a Fibre
01:47:28-A Carb Is Not a Carb
01:50:45-Carbs and Glycemic Index (GI)
01:54:34-A Protein Is Not a Protein
01:58:28-What and How Adults Eat
01:58:57-Here are why supplements can't help the 8 subcellular pathways
02:01:41-How to repopulate your unhappy gut:
02:02:55-What and How Children and Adolescents Eat
02:03:23-Breakfast Is a Dangerous Meal
02:04:43-Fructose Effects on the Brain
02:09:10-DebriefIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Hello Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.
This week we are summarising ‘Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig which explores the relationship between processed foods and its overwhelming consequences on our health.
In this episode, we cover topics such as:
How food has become poisonDebunking “Modern Medicine”Does Modern Medicine Treat the Disease or Just the Symptoms? Is Obesity the Root Cause of Health Problems or Just a Symptom?Why Doctors Need to Unlearn NutritionThe Relationship Between Mouth Health and Metabolic HealthThe Birth of Big PharmaIf any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.
In addition, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘Metabolical’ book summary will be waiting for you.
Next week we will summarise Part II of Metabolical, so stay tuned for that.
We hope you enjoy it.
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00:00:00-Overview and Author Introduction00:07:54-Introduction
00:08:01-How food has become poison
00:09:31-The difference between nutrition and food science
00:11:30-The scope of the book
00:13:19-There are two keys to understanding the breakdown of our health and healthcare model
00:21:44-The immoral Hazard
00:26:53-Part I Debunking “Modern Medicine”
00:26:56-Chapter 1 “Treatment” Is Not “Cure”—It’s Not Even Treatment
00:29:50-Modern Medicine Is Not the Solution to the Problem, Modern Medicine Is the Problem
00:35:06- Chapter 2 “Modern Medicine” Treats Symptoms, Not Disease
00:35:10-Insulin 101
00:36:10-Obesity Is a “Red Herring”
00:44:49-The Blood Pressure Blow-out
00:47:21-Blood Glucose—Dude, Are You High?
00:49:04-Chapter 3 Doctors Need to “Unlearn” Nutrition
00:50:23-Conflict or Confluence of Interest?
00:56:33-What holds clinicians back?
01:01:07-Nutritional “Know-Nothings”
01:03:20-Who’s on the Hot Seat?
01:07:55-Chapter 4 Dietitian's Lost Their Mind
01:09:47-Chapter 5 Dentists Lost Their Way
01:16:08-Chapter 6 Because Big Pharma Was Their Teacher
01:16:11-The birth of Big Pharma
01:23:05-Big Pharma on the Rampage
01:25:45-Polypharmacy Kills People
01:29:02-Who funds medical research?
01:33:19-Disease A Plus Treatment B Still Equals Death
If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Hello Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.
This week we are summarising ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden which explores the science of recovery and performance, removing popular myths that have become so prevalent in today's society.
The impact of sleep on recoveryThe sssue with fixating on sleep metricsSports nutrition and the problem with the supplement industryThe magic of metrics, objective measuresThe importance of listening to your body The placebo effect
In this episode, we cover topics such as:If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.
Furthermore, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘Good to Go’ book summary will await you.
The next book we will be summarising is ‘Metabolical’ by Robert Lustig, so stay tuned for that.
We hope you enjoy it.
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00:00:00-Intro
00:00:16-Overview
00:00:45-The Rest Cure-Time to Sleep
00:09:37-Don't over-fixate on the metrics of sleep:
00:24:26-Selling Snake Oil (The FOMO of Nutrition)
00:35:19-The International Society of Sports Nutrition
00:42:08-The problems of the supplement industry (Incentivised by marketing not truth)
00:48:34-Predatory journals:
00:52:05-Who's regulating supplements?
00:54:05-Proprietary blends
00:58:34-The Magic of Supplements
01:01:03-Overtraining
01:01:46-The Magic Metric (Signs of Recovery)
01:04:46-Blood Tests
01:09:09-Be Careful of "Objective Measures" when recovering
01:12:57-Listening to your body
01:15:15-Hurt So Good
01:16:30-The Placebo Effect
01:18:37-How the placebos may work in the recovery context:
01:22:57-The four Categories of Placebos
01:29:46-ConclusionIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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Hello Wise Wordians,
Welcome back to another episode of ‘Wise Words Book Summaries’.
This week we are summarising ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden which explores the science of recovery and performance, removing popular myths that have become so prevalent in today's society.
In this episode, we cover topics such as:
What is recovery and how has the meaning of the word changed over timeWhat is good scienceThe paradigm of ‘recovery’Do we need sports drinks to replenish our electrolytes?Do sports drinks even work?Is there such a thing as a metabolic window (nutrient timing)?What good is ice/ cold therapy?Can we increase blood flow with recovery products?If any of these topics sound interesting to you then make sure to give it a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, why not leave us a like, subscribe to our channel, or even better, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, your feedback means so much to us and helps to improve our podcast.
Furthermore, if you fancy implementing any of the actionable ideas we mention in this episode, head on over to our website at wisewords.blog where the ‘Good to Go’ book summary will be waiting for you.
We hope you enjoy it.
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Chapters:
00:00:00-Intro
00:00:16-Overview
00:02:07-The new buzzword-'Recovery'"
00:09:53-The Recovery Arms Race
00:17:03-Is Beer a good recovery drink? (Chapter 1)
00:20:48-Christie’s Beer Study
00:21:49-Deconstructing the study issues
00:25:57-Doing good science
00:30:13-Alcohol and Strength Training
00:36:34-What Christie Took Away from this Study
00:38:21-Gatorade (Chapter 2)
00:38:48-The Story of Gatorade
00:40:40-Marketing a Need
00:44:45-Do we need sports drinks to replenish our electrolytes?
00:46:45-Athlete Endorsement
00:49:33-Do Sports Drinks Work
00:58:07-Where Marketing Meets Science
01:02:54-How to Hydrate
01:07:20-Does it Matter What Colour Your Pee Is?
01:10:32-Nutrient Timing (Chapter 3)
01:15:15-The metabolic window of opportunity
01:18:02-The new Recovery Paradigm
01:22:51-So does this window exist?
01:30:02-The power of listening to your body
01:33:57-Ice/Cold Therapy (Chapter 4)
01:34:08-RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
01:38:23-The Case Against Ice
01:40:39-The Case for Ice
01:44:06-Cryotherapy
01:51:21-Increasing Blood Flow (Chapter 5)
01:52:45-Lactic Acid
01:55:30-Infrared Therapy
01:58:29-Massages
02:01:14-Foam Rollers and Massage Balls:
02:04:58-How to facilitate blood flow:
02:05:45-Calming the senses (Chapter 6)
02:06:25-Psychological Stress
02:12:51-DebriefIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms:
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