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The Final 5 Questions
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Here we are: the end of time (for this podcast). We mark this historic moment, after so many years of podcasting, with one last batch of listener questions.
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Timestamps!
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:06 - What Martin’s been up to
0:10:23 - What Tom’s been up to
0:12:49 - Working out from home
0:15:43 - Our goals for content creation
0:28:02 - How our team was built
0:54:18 - Our podcast recommendations
0:58:25 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)
1:00:43 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)
1:02:33 - Building a stable financial future
1:26:37 - Deciding to end the podcast
1:28:27 - Should you start a business?
1:39:44 - Favorite to-do list apps
1:42:45 - How we measure productivity
1:47:10 - Not becoming obsessed with productivity
1:55:54 - Why end the podcast instead of releasing less regularly
1:58:54 - Conclusion
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @JohnR-fc7vr
    @JohnR-fc7vr 10 днів тому

    This was an awesome talk! Thanks so much for sharing this!

  • @RyanG148
    @RyanG148 10 днів тому

    Martin should’ve sat where you were sitting so he could hide his eye accident loooool

  • @AnxiousDrK
    @AnxiousDrK 13 днів тому

    Notes: * When provided with information, notice when you get confused or get an emotional reaction of conflict and disagreement; don't force yourself to accept it as it is, instead you should think critically, what is that sounds wrong here, is it because of a gab in my understanding and my model of perception or the information itself is misleading, inaccurate, incomplete or wrong, while doing that we should do our research and ask questions, be willing to be skiptecal if the problem is in the information. * No one solution or advice fits all, we should not take any claim and set as an absolute truth or law, we should understand the context from where this was coming from, and also understand our unique situation and only take what fits us.

  • @MDE128
    @MDE128 25 днів тому

    Things I like more than playing video games: Listening to music Hiking Visiting the coast Going on a road trip Watching sports Socializing with friends Watching movies

  • @klanderkal
    @klanderkal Місяць тому

    I just don't want to... i try this or that... nothing. I don't like anything. Too much ruminating of the mistakes i made, that ruined my life,.. The insomnia, anxiety... just keeps the loop of torture. Anyone else?... suffer daily like this?.....!!!😫

  • @yudiroxiy3308
    @yudiroxiy3308 Місяць тому

    Live with many virgo around make you think that every sweet thing in life will follow with bitter stuff after

  • @lucasa8710
    @lucasa8710 Місяць тому

    the hardest part for me is when the other person talks to passionate about something and all I can think of is "sorry, I don't care" but I don't want to be rude so I just say whatever

  • @akennan3817
    @akennan3817 2 місяці тому

    The algorithm knows me too well because this 5 year old video appeared on my homepage lol. But wow this hits hard, I'm living completely by myself as a university student for the first time and the existential dread is almost constant. These kind words in this video feel like a warm hug

  • @Bigbrokevo
    @Bigbrokevo 2 місяці тому

    How can I change my attitude to have more good experiences Ive had some pretty bad ones and I don’t want to experience that ever again. How do i go about changing my attitude so i can have a better experience in the future so my life won’t feel like it’s in danger

  • @Gator159
    @Gator159 3 місяці тому

    They don't teach this stuff in schools. Find a local church that will help you find your purpose

  • @collinbertch5901
    @collinbertch5901 4 місяці тому

    "do you come from poverty" just lost me a friend. Can't say i recommend that strategy.

  • @internisus
    @internisus 4 місяці тому

    Picross fans should play the Hexcells trilogy.

  • @notalan1160
    @notalan1160 4 місяці тому

    Copium

  • @annah.1569
    @annah.1569 4 місяці тому

    Since the time I was in high school, which literally a quarter century ago, I've had friends that don't necessarily resonate with me. LOL! Years later, I remain to question WHY we're still friends. We share very little in common. This especially applies to my friend, Breanna. I don't necessarily want to burn bridges with her, especially since she latched onto me as a friend, 20 years ago. Breanna's intentions are good. She buys me presents and I reciprocate for birthdays and holidays. However, it's unnecessary because it feels like I'm obligated to do it. Now that she has my cell phone number, she randomly texts me about the dumbest things. Considering that we're in our early 40's, Breanna acts like the stereotypical Incel. There's nothing wrong with her being a fan of Marvel Superhero characters. I love watching Anime, Horror, especially since I'm a Horror author, listening to music, etc. At the same time, I know how to assimilate with OLDER and more mature adults. BTW: Breanna has a Masters in English and knows how to clean up in sells. Yesterday, I suggested that she try joining Writing groups and even watch parties near her neighborhood or something. It sounds like I'm being mean to Breanna, but we don't live in the same state anymore and our hobbies, interests, views, and LIFESTYLES are polar opposites. Also, she needs to grow up and realize that I have a busy life playing caregiver to sick and disabled family members, including my own mother. Even though Breanna has a good-paying job, she's careless and immature, especially when she wastes my time texting me about how she lost the mates to her gloves and that she's eating ice cream. LOL! Those are childish traits for a 41-year-woman with a Masters in English. LOL! Just saying.

  • @anastassiaedel3974
    @anastassiaedel3974 5 місяців тому

    I always thought that being intrested in a person is not genuine if you are not caring about their interest because that doesnt interest you. So i always thought i was a bad and egoistic person. But hearing what your take was on what it means to be intrested in a person with no common grounds and adding the fact that commication is a way to connect and connections are build on understanding. And understanding is mostly of all being able to relate in a way. I see now that i am intrested in a person when i try to connect tho we have no common grounds but i do connect with how they feel about a certain interest of theirs that i dont have to care about. And if i do than thats even better.

  • @Haqueip
    @Haqueip 5 місяців тому

    WHY THIS IS SOO UNDERRATED

  • @AicimounLight
    @AicimounLight 5 місяців тому

    Your words made me cry like a little kid. 😮 thank you!

  • @AicimounLight
    @AicimounLight 5 місяців тому

    😮 ONE THING THAT THESE VIDEOS ARE NOT IS MEDIOCRE! HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT😅. I ASSURE TOU THAT YOU HELPED ME MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE. ESPECIALY THE TALK ABOUT DEPRESSION, SO HONEST THAT IT HIT HOME INSTANTLY AND TAUGHT ME NECESSARY SKILLS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HARD AND SMART WORK! VERY SUCCESSFUL PODCAST, SERIOUS YET LIVELY AND FULL OF PRECIOUS VALUES. IT IS A DELIGHT SEEING NICE INTELLECTUAL YOUNG MEN DISCUSS REALLY INTERSTITIAL AND WORTHWHILE SUBJECTS! GOD BLESS YOU BOYS! ❤

  • @JesusLovesyou..1John3.6
    @JesusLovesyou..1John3.6 5 місяців тому

    We do not have to live with anxiety depression or any mental illness or sickness or pain or anything bad like that God is a God of miracles He has the Power to Heal 😊❤❤❤

    • @derrickia
      @derrickia 3 місяці тому

      I want to believe this but I am struggling and really am tired of battling depression off and on

    • @JesusLovesyou..1John3.6
      @JesusLovesyou..1John3.6 3 місяці тому

      @@derrickia God is our Healer I pray that you get healed and freed from anxiety and depression and I hope you seek God read the Bible Jesus loves you and He wants to have a relationship with you He gives us a peace that surpasses all understanding and He helps to truly love and be happy 😊❤️

    • @JesusLovesyou..1John3.6
      @JesusLovesyou..1John3.6 3 місяці тому

      @@derrickia there are no coincidences with God the fact that you read this comment means that He wants to heal you He wants to help you ❤️

  • @appleseedxt
    @appleseedxt 5 місяців тому

    Thanks. This was as useful as blowing my nose with a withered leaf..........

  • @nassro.11
    @nassro.11 5 місяців тому

    Shallow work is what prevents you from getting fired. Deep work is what's gonna gets you promoted.

  • @thijshamersma
    @thijshamersma 5 місяців тому

    This video is making me realize I most likely have depression :/ i wondered why I cant get myself up in the morning and why every night I start getting extremely negative about my future fir no reason. Depression could explain thise things!

  • @mykimikimiky
    @mykimikimiky 6 місяців тому

    you guys are the best. two of you, actually DISCUSSING, no unhumane monologue. practical to the BONE! reality, not *just* "do this and everything will be great". optimization, and rhythm. waves. activity, pasivity, and on many levels. spiraling up. :) one of "us". down to earth and only one REAL.

  • @Theo-yp4un
    @Theo-yp4un 6 місяців тому

    Why even bother? Just find someone you share interests with. Both parties will be happier for it. Faking interest while "sitting through" something that means a lot to someone is not a form of connection. You cannot have real connection through anything fake, and you're not going to learn anything if you have no interest in what the other person is talking about.

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc 6 місяців тому

    0:36 Family reunion hits home 😂😂😂😂. For all the talk about how family is more important than anyone lots of us know more of (and like) "outsiders" than them.

  • @synthonaplinth5980
    @synthonaplinth5980 6 місяців тому

    I have spent countless hours collecting music CDs and at least $7000-to 8000 on one hell of a stereo system but fell into the trap of playing video games to escape. Since quitting I have started going through my extensive CD library and feel so much better, less stressed and reactive.

  • @mariorosas7779
    @mariorosas7779 6 місяців тому

    Going back to this is refreshing after so long. I had watched many of your podcasts but never this one. So, it felt new and nostalgic at the same time

  • @HungNguyen-uk3qh
    @HungNguyen-uk3qh 7 місяців тому

    I love Martin brown shirt xoxoxoxo, fit nicer with a diamond chains...

  • @mikagrossmann5370
    @mikagrossmann5370 7 місяців тому

    This was so helpful! I love your mindset of distracting yourself from depression, and I will give a try to the method of "if nothing matters, then me doing sport is just as well as me sitting here". I'm a 100% or nothing type, but I think going through the motions will be something I'll have to try and do. Thanks!

  • @phr3ui559
    @phr3ui559 7 місяців тому

    ok

  • @starshot5172
    @starshot5172 7 місяців тому

    I have something to add: Try finding out why they are passionate or so interested by this topic, without trying to change them in any way. Just hearing why they might find something meaningful can make you resonate with them more. If you have something to add, first compliment them, regardless what their plan is, then ask a critical question, rather than expressing your opinion about it. A question should be as objective as you can make it. Practice facial expression if you have a hard time making and reading expressions that fit the situation.

  • @user-cm3nk8ve3v
    @user-cm3nk8ve3v 9 місяців тому

    Thanks, man, both of you. Thank you.

  • @jan5504
    @jan5504 9 місяців тому

    the best part is after you're done doing the alternative it won't make you feel guilty and thinking another time wasted...

  • @emadaldougleh6927
    @emadaldougleh6927 9 місяців тому

    God... I wish that it was only depression that I'm experiencing! Really! I actually seem to have soo many mental health issues at the same time! And I'd have to deal with with the stupidity and ignorance of my culture.. Leave alone the fuckin stigma.. which I don't seem to care about. I can't function at all!

  • @gideonamankwah6491
    @gideonamankwah6491 10 місяців тому

    I dont listen to criticism. I listen to good feedback and advice.

  • @Victim2Autopsy
    @Victim2Autopsy 10 місяців тому

    your cave johnson picture caught me so off guard, it's framed like he's your relative lmao

  • @esselmeyer8233
    @esselmeyer8233 10 місяців тому

    Even 4 years after this podcast was recorded and I still resonate with many of the things you talked about. Am definitely looking forward to watching some of your other videos!

  • @tnuoccaeht
    @tnuoccaeht 10 місяців тому

    thomas frank? oh. fascinating.

  • @miap6844
    @miap6844 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. This is truly helpful. I have social anxiety and consistently overthink social situations. Hearing this is some of the best advice I have heard. Thanks again. xo

  • @Shittypants69
    @Shittypants69 11 місяців тому

    Good genetics and good luck is all you need to be good at something

  • @stevesmith4319
    @stevesmith4319 11 місяців тому

    good !

  • @samu-chan
    @samu-chan 11 місяців тому

    thomas is mad handsome

  • @nicholasn.2883
    @nicholasn.2883 11 місяців тому

    I realize it's solidly 3 years into this. I need to do something now

  • @nicholasn.2883
    @nicholasn.2883 11 місяців тому

    It hits so often and so hard.

  • @mariahwilkins5115
    @mariahwilkins5115 11 місяців тому

    Very informative and inspiring !

  • @ryanchoplick2685
    @ryanchoplick2685 Рік тому

    Soooo... How to you pay the bills by working for free... Riddle me that. If your good at something never do it for free

  • @soundrogue4472
    @soundrogue4472 Рік тому

    As someone who puts art out on the internet for free; your advice doesn't work. That working for free only begets more people wanting you to work for free.

  • @richcotton4974
    @richcotton4974 Рік тому

    Cryptonomicon is a great book! Neil Stephenson is one of my top favorite authors.

  • @peamoon
    @peamoon Рік тому

    That's actually so genius

  • @Angiecbd
    @Angiecbd Рік тому

    My ex told the judge that we have nothing in common. He thinks that is weird. Ummm, it’s very typical for men and women to have things not in common. We actually do have stuff in common, but he choose to look past them all. When he asked me to list things that we have in common, and I did, he would make excuses like, “22 million other people do that or feel that way.”

    • @bibsma3401
      @bibsma3401 11 місяців тому

      There's something specific or a specific level that he wants to connect. He wants "special" connection especially with someone he's married to. "Common", or "Ordinary" is disregarded as inconsequential, and boring. It's not really connection at all. "We both walk, and talk, and go to work, and like to watch a movie sometimes" is very basic. There are 100 girls a day that can give me a boner, and how many of them do I want to marry? Nearly zero. Anyhow, I find his comment funny, and relatable. I am sorry you are divorced though.