Best Two Wise Guys Podcasts (2025)

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A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 2: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall 2:36:42

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Matt and Chris once again take up their oars and plunge deeper into the recursive whirlpools of contemporary sensemaking. Picking up where Part 1 left off, having grappled with conscience, touchstones, hierarchies, and normativity, we return to the sensemaking labyrinth to see just how many more words and concepts the combined powers of Peterson, V…

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#745 - Why They Can’t Control You If You Do This 14:09

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👇 Want Tai as a mentor or on your advisory board? Text him the word PRIVATE to the number below and share your revenue + what you’re working on, +1 (786) 730-8374 or click the link: https://www.tailopez.com/privatecallpodcast In this walking vlog, Tai Lopez breaks down one of the most important lessons for today’s world: how to avoid being controll…

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#744 - Driven 9 | Tai Lopez on AI, Wealth, and the New Rules of Success 55:18

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👉 Text or WhatsApp "Driven" to +1 (786) 730-8374 to learn more about Tai’s programs and mentorships. 📞 Want direct access to Tai? Book a private call: https://www.tailopez.com/privatecallpodcast At the Driven 9 Event 2025, Tai Lopez shared raw insights on building wealth, adapting to AI, and reshaping your mindset for success. He broke down the “Fo…

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#743 - Why Men’s Testosterone Is Half Their Grandfathers — with Ben Greenfield 1:22:00

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From testosterone levels to long COVID, this conversation between Tai Lopez and Ben Greenfield covers some of the biggest health questions men (and women) are facing today. Ben — a New York Times bestselling author, top biohacker, and health expert who’s been featured on Joe Rogan — shares his latest insights on: The #1 thing killing Americans toda…

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KON and BAL's Puzzle Page (1992, 1994) 24:31

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Original text by Konstantin Othmer and Bruce Leak for Apple’s develop! magazine, May 1992 and June 1994. “These problems are supposed to be tough. If you don’t get a high score, at least you’ll learn interesting Macintosh trivia.” More about Bruce Leak’s time on the original QuickTime team. Gary Davidian PRAM stories from his CHM oral history (vide…

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Supplementary Material 37: Public Murder Discourse, Heterodox Psychodramas, and Generous Tit for Tat-ers 41:48

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Why are we never invited to these dinners? We wonder if it was something we said or if our invitation just got lost in the mail, as we endure the inevitable discourse wave that followed in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 21 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGur…

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#742 - Building a $100M AI Startup in 3 Months — Roy Lee (Cluely) 1:10:25

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Roy Lee, founder of Cluely, went from being kicked out of Columbia to building a company valued at over $100 million in just three months. In this episode of The Tai Lopez Show, Tai and Roy dive into the rise of AI, the future of work, and how tools like Cluely are changing everything—from job interviews to billion-dollar business models. They deba…

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#741 - Rich vs. Wealthy — Lessons from Billionaires 1:36:02

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📞 Want direct access to Tai? Book a private call: https://www.tailopez.com/privatecallpodcast Or text/WhatsApp “15 minutes” to +1 (786) 730-8374. In this talk, Tai Lopez breaks down the difference between being rich vs. wealthy, why most people pick arbitrary financial goals without thinking them through, and how genetics, psychology, and business …

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#740 - The Tai Lopez Show: My First Mentor Joel Salatin on Making America Work Again 1:06:34

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Tai Lopez sits down with legendary “lunatic farmer” Joel Salatin—his first mentor—to talk work, purpose, food systems, and practical self-reliance. This conversation focuses on what it actually takes to build competence at home and in business. What you’ll learn: • “Make America Work Again” (MAWA): why meaningful work builds families and communitie…

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#739 - Sales Training, Scaling, and Breaking Objections: Tai Lopez with Johnny Mau 56:16

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On this episode of The Tai Lopez Show, Tai sits down with Johnny Mau, the entrepreneur behind a $1M/month sales floor and training company. Together, they dive into: How to escape competition by building monopolies and personal brands • Why sales floors are the most overlooked way to scale high-ticket offers The resilience, conviction, and congruen…

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A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 1: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall 2:15:09

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Join Matt and Chris as they enter an intellectual labyrinth of recursive sensemaking featuring the combined insights of Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, and Jordan Hall. You will learn about many, many deep and complex concepts and puzzle over definitions of conscience, the vertical hierarchy, value, normativity, goals & ideals, quests, the ultimate…

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#738 - The 18 Strategies to Scale $10M → $100M+ 17:07

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Already past $10M and want help implementing the framework? Learn more here: https://www.18strategies.com/18strategiespodcast 👉 To get the free 18 Strategies PDF mind map, text “18 Strategies” to +1 (786) 730-8374 (SMS or WhatsApp). Most advice online says “3 steps to scale.” If it were that simple, everyone would do it. Scaling from $10M to $100M+…

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#737 - Caron Butler x Tai Lopez: Discipline, Mentorship, and Becoming Elite 43:23

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How to Turn a Messy Past into a High-Performance Future Caron Butler went from a rough childhood and juvenile incarceration to NBA All-Star and now a coach/mentor shaping elite performers. In this live episode, Tai and Caron get brutally practical about turning chaos into discipline, managing A-players, the real “why,” and what actually works for h…

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#736 - Luck Isn’t Random: Tai & John Lee’s Playbook for Making It 38:09

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In this episode, Tai Lopez sits down with John Lee to unpack why in-person events still create the biggest upside in an AI-eaten world. We cover wealth frequency (intention × action), how to engineer “luck,” the brand paradox of being everywhere yet exclusive, and practical plays for founders, creators, and intrapreneurs. *Resources & Mentions* All…

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#735 - Chase the Sun: The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint for Where to Live 26:58

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Why I Own 5 Homes But Never Travel (Multi-Home Living Strategy Explained) Most wealthy people get lifestyle design completely wrong. They think more travel = better life. But here's what millionaires and billionaires actually do... In this video, Tai Lopez breaks down his 4-home rotation system that eliminates travel stress while maximizing happine…

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Glider 4.0 Reviews (1991) 15:48

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Game Hall of Fame text by Steven Levy, Macworld January 1992. Review of Glider 4.0 by Toni Thompson, Macworld February 1992. I wonder if that’s the Toni Thompson who did the graphics for the Apple II version of Temple of Apshai? John Calhoun interview by Richard Moss at MacScene. Buy Richard’s book, The Secret History of Mac Gaming. Tanara Kuranov,…

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#735 - The Grand Theory of Everything: Why We Feel Lost in Modern Life 1:29:12

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"If you could watch one video and finally understand all of life… this is it. I break down money, love, happiness, and why we’re all anxious in the modern world. This is my attempt at the unified theory of human existence." What if you could understand all of life in one framework? In this video, Tai Lopez dives deep into what he calls the Grand Th…

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Supplementary Material 36: Comedy Cults, Toxic Mould, and WW2 Revisionism 45:37

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We risk contamination with toxic mould, endure distressing initiation rituals to a comedy cult, and ponder if the narratives we have received about the Nazis have enough nuance. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 21 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 36 00:00 Introductio…

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#734 - Awareness Changes Everything 24:46

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Get your AWARENESS back! In this raw video from one of his company Zoom calls, Tai Lopez breaks down how the most successful people—from Alexander the Great’s life-saving bodyguard to today’s elite billionaires—share one common superpower: razor-sharp awareness. This isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of leadership, wealth, and lasting success. An…

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#733 - Why Rich Guys Still Fail With Women (The Real Formula) - Tai Lopez, Mystery & Beckster 1:25:44

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Get my ultimate dating guide for high-value entrepreneurs. 👉 http://www.13thesis.com/13thesisytstory Why do so many rich guys still fail with women? In this podcast, I sat down with Mystery and Beckster in Iceland to break down the real psychology of attraction. Money, cars, and houses won’t make her want you. The formula is simple: Attraction + Co…

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Supplementary Material 35: Cult Leaders, Gurus, and Evil Economists 29:43

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We face a disciplinary crisis as the twin pillars of Game Theory and Gurometry are called into question. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 35 minutes). Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus Supplementary Material 35 00:05 Introduction 01:52 Matt's Apology 06:55 Just Life... 12:34 Matt's Foodie Corner 14:01…

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#732 - Lessons from the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written 1:56:07

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From Peter Drucker to Stephen Hawking, from Freud to Will Durant, Tai Lopez breaks down the life-changing lessons hidden in some of the greatest books ever written. These aren’t just summaries — they’re the actionable ideas, mental models, and mindset shifts that can actually move the needle in your life. You’ll learn time management from geniuses,…

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Naval Ravikant: Predictable Polemics and Empty Aphorisms 3:08:40

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In this watery simulation of an episode, Matt and Chris uncover the true purpose of Scott Adams’ existence: not to shape reality, but to provide training data for future AIs working on plumbing-related problems. Somewhere in a cosmic server farm, Scott is endlessly confronted with blocked drains, dripping faucets, and municipal water conspiracies, …

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#731 - Warren Buffett Was Right: The Wrong City Will Beat You Every Time 55:04

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In this episode of The Tai Lopez Show, Tai unpacks the power of environment in shaping your long-term success, drawing from a viral tweet about Warren Buffett’s wisdom: “When a good manager meets a bad business, the bad business wins.” Tai expands this into life and wealth—how the wrong city, country, or social circle can quietly sabotage even the …

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The Desktop Critic Secret Reviewer's Notebook (1996) 11:49

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Original text by David Pogue, Macworld June 1996. The database review mentioned in this article might be one of these two. Review of the hilariously terrible Brother HL-8 printer and two (yes, two) attempts at Macintosh drivers for the HL-8. Review of the smoking hot Envisio Notebook Display Adapter (1992). Audio version. “If you’ve worked for the …

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Exploring the Manosphere with James Bloodworth 1:19:39

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In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the potent juices of the manosphere with British journalist and author James Bloodworth. James recently published Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere and takes us on a whirlwind tour of various misogynistic and anti-feminist subcultures, including pickup artists, incels, and the blue, red, a…

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Supplementary Material 34: Giants, Grifters, and Google Eyed Loons 48:46

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We drown in waves of ideological fluidity as the gurusphere continues to crash all around us. Supplementary Material 34 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Irish Stew and Dog Exercise Report 03:45 A new 276 IQ Genius 11:47 Fresh and Fit Antisemitism 16:51 Are things getting dumber? 21:22 Asmongold on the Epstein Files 24:53 Epstein Conspiratorial Discourse he…

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A Return to Gary World 3:41:20

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In this exhausting deep dive, Matt and Chris take a break from counting their billionaire stipends to devote (what some might call) an inordinate amount of time to Gary Stevenson’s recent appearance with a challenging interviewer: Tomás from Despolariza. They grapple with the indeterminacy of Schrödinger’s Gary, who oscillates between being an econ…

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John Calhoun on Casady and Greene (2024) 10:35

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Original text by John Calhoun. MacScene’s interview with John re: The History of Glider. Part 1, Part 2. Mr. Advisador for the Newton has been revived! Told you it was creepy. Original Newton version. The Computer Chronicles covers Glider at Macworld Boston 1994. Today, as back then, you’re not supposed to notice that the game was first released fi…

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Mini Decoding: Sabine's Contrarian Outrage- How Dare You Criticise Eric! 59:02

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In this mini-decoding, Matt and Chris examine Sabine Hossenfelder's recent fervent defence of Eric Weinstein and her sharp rebuke of his critics, including Sean Carroll. Sabine suggests that Eric poses a genuine threat to the physics establishment and that he is terrifying them by exposing their weak points. Moreover, according to Sabine, Geometric…

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#730 - How to be Rich and Wise 2:01:55

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If you make $10 million or more per year and want to grow faster: 👉 Go to https://www.18strategies.com/18strategiespodcast or Go to https://www.67steps.com/new67stepspodcast on my new 67 steps. Most people want money. Some people want wisdom. But very few people get both. In this podcast, I share the exact steps that helped me make millions and lea…

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Supplementary Material 33: Weinstein Enigmas, The Epstein Conspiracies, and Dwarves punching ducks 39:40

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In this packed supplementary episode, we tackle all of the urgent global issues, ranging from Epstein file conspiracies to Matt’s immense love of a fantasy game where dwarves punch ducks for fun. Along the way, we’re joined by a stellar cast of commentators, including some old favourites. Strap in… it’s a long one. Supplementary Material 33 00:00 I…

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#729 - How to Win When You Feel All is Lost. 59:59

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Want me and my team to build your personal brand or marketing systems? Book a call at: 👉 https://www.tailopez.com/podcastcalendar Want to join my private group with top entrepreneurs, investors, and rising stars from around the world? 👉 https://www.tailopez.com/podcastcalendar Been following my content for a while and want to support? 👉 https://www…

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Charles Piller: Is Apple Serious About Macintosh Clones? (1995) 40:03

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Actions speak louder than words: a look at Apple’s extremely quiet Mac OS licensing program. Original text by Charles Piller. Macworld Boston 1994, Tim Bajarin: Apple has to either start licensing, or lower their prices. A DTK PowerPC 601 box running Windows NT/PowerPC at PC Expo 1994. TNPC and Mitac showing off PowerPC systems at COMDEX 1994. Head…

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#728: I Debated AI in the Shower for 30 Days 33:21

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Most people mess up not on what they observe… but on the conclusions they draw. In this episode, I break down how to train your brain for deeper thinking, challenge your “ipso facto” logic, and avoid the unknown unknowns that sabotage your success. I cover everything from using AI (ChatGPT) in the shower to rewire your beliefs, to why Scandinavia a…

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Required Readings: Buddhism - A Journey Through History 28:53

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In this episode of "Decoding Academia: Required Readings", Chris and Matt take a joint stroll through the history of Buddhism through Donald S. Lopez Jr.'s latest book, 'Buddhism: A Journey Through History.' We discuss the unexpected historical and cultural facets of Buddhism, how modern interpretations can often romanticise ancient practices, and …

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Mind, Culture & Visual Illusions: Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone on Visual Illusions 1:06:48

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In this academic-themed interview episode of Decoding the Gurus, Matt and Chris sit down to chat with Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone (@chazfirestone) about their recent paper 'Is Visual Perception WEIRD? The Müller-Lyer Illusion and the Cultural Byproduct Hypothesis.' In a conversation that serves as a welcome tonic to the endless lamentations of th…

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Supplementary Material 32: A Shower of Bastards 37:24

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We wallow in the mud with some of the worst gurus of the gurusphere. Join us and lament the guru paradise that we all live in. Supplementary Material 32 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:22 Old Squeaky and Daily Life 03:53 Matthew McConaughey Episode Recap 08:13 The Liver King Controversy 16:14 Nazi Propaganda on YouTube 21:11 Historical Revisionism…

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#727 - Life Is a Performance: Stop Whining or Go Extinct 25:51

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👉 Want to scale your brand or business with AI and social media? Text or WhatsApp “hug your neck” to +1 (786) 730-8374 and tell Tai about your goals. In this intense behind-the-scenes Zoom call, Tai Lopez drops the truth bomb most people don’t want to hear: life is a performance. Whether you're trying to close a sale, land a date, or build a billio…

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#726 - Where to live? Farm for happiness, city for wealth. 29:09

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Tai Lopez breaks down why no single place in the world gives you everything—health, wealth, love, and happiness. From working on the farm to flying to Europe, he shares the real trade-offs between city and country, America and Scandinavia, ambition and peace. This isn’t just theory—this is lifestyle architecture grounded in hard-earned experience. …

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Matthew McConaughey: Selling is Love! 3:30:12

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In this episode, Matt and Chris try to get from where they are to where they want to be, accepting their hidden strengths and dismantling their egos as they immerse themselves fully in the wild world of Matthew McConaughey's burgeoning self-help empire. Join them as they uncover the true Art of Livin’ and learn how it is that an Academy Award-winni…

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#725 - Short Guys Beat Tall Guys in Making Money: How Genes Predict Your Wealth 31:41

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📲 Text “LEGACY” to +1 (786) 730-8374 for more mindset & business strategies Is being tall overrated? In this private Zoom call, Tai Lopez dismantles modern myths about success, intelligence, and legacy. He dives into the science of IQ, the heritability of intelligence, and how AI can now level the playing field—even turning a 115 IQ into a 140. Tai…

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#724 - Don’t Date People Addicted to Chaos, If You're Building an Empire 38:14

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📲 Text “chaos” to +1 (786) 730-8374 to get direct access to more resources on personal development and psychology. 🎯 If you’re doing $10M+ in revenue, apply to be mentored: https://www.tailopez.com/precallpodcast 💬 Join the discussion inside Tai's private community by downloading the app and joining the Make Money Tribe. 👉 Download the App: iOS: ht…

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Decoding Academia 33: The Great Müller-Lyer Debate from Fish Tanks to Eye Operations Patreon Preview 1:02:48

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Decoding Academia. In this bonus preview of our highly secretive Patreon content, we are discussing a controversial paper by Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone that challenges the established notion of the Müller-Lyer illusion being a product of cultural environments. Prepare yourself for some high-level discus…

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#723 - The 4 Laws Of Money: It’s One Thing To Make Money, It’s Another To Keep It 17:54

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📲 Text or WhatsApp me “3 laws” and one sentence about you: +1 (786) 730-8374 What are the real rules of building wealth? Tai Lopez breaks down the Four Laws of Money from his farm—where nature itself teaches the secrets of patience, product, marketing, and protection. 📍 Law 1: Nature Laughs Last 📍 Law 2: Master the Emperor, King, and Queen Skills 📍…