#881 - Christmas Special - Life Hacks, Biggest Fails & Best Lessons
Modern Wisdom
Deep Dive
What is the main purpose of this Christmas special episode?
The main purpose is to catch up on what the hosts have learned, their best life hacks, and their New Year's resolutions for 2025.
What is the Ninja Creamy and how does it help make ice cream?
The Ninja Creamy is a device that turns protein shakes into ice cream. You mix the ingredients, freeze the mixture, and then use the device to blend and mix in toppings to create a creamy, low-sugar, high-protein ice cream.
What is the best recipe for a Ninja Creamy ice cream?
A popular recipe is white chocolate and raspberry whey with raspberries and white chocolate chips as toppings. Use 400 ml of skim milk and about 40 grams of protein powder to make a 400-calorie ice cream.
What is the physical life hack that Jonny recommends for gratitude?
Jonny recommends using mild irritations throughout the day as gratitude triggers. For example, when you hear a siren, think, 'That could have been me in the ambulance,' which helps shift your perspective to be more grateful.
What is the digital life hack that Jonny uses to improve his YouTube experience?
Jonny uses a custom script to remove any videos under 30 minutes from his YouTube feed, which increases the quality of content he watches.
Why does the standard of cars in America differ from the UK?
Americans generally have lower standards for car maintenance. In the UK, people tend to fix small dinks and issues immediately, while in America, cars can be in much worse condition.
What is the lesson about the relationship between problems and personal growth in business?
Problems in business are inevitable and solving them is where the growth and development opportunities lie. The more severe the problem, the more you grow as a person and business leader.
What is the 'unteachable lesson' about money and fame?
Money and fame won't fix all of your problems. The total addressable market for more fame and money is vast, but these things don't solve deeper personal issues.
What is the lesson about outcomes versus inputs?
Outcomes matter more than inputs. Focusing on the most important tasks and achieving them, even if it means fewer inputs, is more effective and aligns better with long-term goals.
What is the highest ROI New Year's resolution that George has found?
George recommends sleep with your phone outside of your bedroom and go for a walk first thing in the morning. These habits improve sleep quality and reduce morning anxiety.
What is the Socratic method and how can it be applied in conversations?
The Socratic method involves asking questions to help others discover their own answers, rather than immediately disagreeing or providing your own solutions. It can lead to better understanding and fewer conflicts.
What is the lesson about doom loops and second-order emotions?
A doom loop is when you have a reaction to your own emotions, leading to more negative feelings. Breaking this cycle by asking your brain what the next thought will be can help detach and reduce secondary emotions like anxiety about anxiety.
What is the business lesson about positioning and arranging information?
Positioning is about arranging information in the customer's head. Changing how a product is presented can significantly impact its success and differentiate it from competitors.
- Ninja Creamy ice cream maker
- High-protein ice cream recipes
- Texture optimization techniques
- Ingredient ratios and viscosity
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