#230: So links sind Schweizer Journalisten – Stefan Thöny
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#230: Stefan Thöny ist Schweizer Journalist.
Gemäss einer ZHAW-Studie aus dem Jahr 2023 verorten sich 75,7 Prozent der Schweizer Journalisten als links oder ganz links. Wie kommt das und welche aktuellen Beispiele zeigen das?
Erfahre, warum mehr Frauen im Schweizer Journalismus links sind als Männer, wie Charlie Kirk nach seinem Tod in den Medien misrepräsentiert wurde, was die Hammerbande ist, wie viele linke und rechte Gewalttaten es im Vergleich gibt, wie linke und rechte politische Lösungen ableiten, welches eindrückliche Erlebnis Stefan in Afghanistan gemacht hat, wie schnell die Taliban nach dem US-Abzug das Land zurückerobert haben, wie gastfreundlich Afghanen sind, dass die Taliban die Drogenproduktion in Afghanistan reduziert haben, warum der Begriff „toxische Männlichkeit“ zunehmend als Sammelbegriff für unangenehmes männliches Verhalten genutzt wird, was die vier Maskulinitätspfeiler des US-amerikanischen Autors Jack Donovan sind und weshalb Bestrebungen, Mann und Frau immer ähnlicher zu machen, oft das Gegenteil dessen bewirken, was man erwartet.
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(00:01:54) Linksneigung im Schweizer Journalismus
(01:00:55) Aufenthalt in Afghanistan
(02:02:25) Toxische Männlichkeit
(02:33:45) Schweizer sein
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#229: Was es heisst, Schweizer zu sein
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#229: Was macht es eigentlich aus, Schweizer zu sein? Wie kann ein so kleines Land, ohne grosse Ressourcen, zu einem der stabilsten und produktivsten Orte der Welt werden?
In dieser Episode gehe ich dem auf den Grund. Ich spreche über die Tugenden, die die Schweiz stark gemacht haben – von Präzision und Pflichtbewusstsein bis Eigenverantwortung und Familie.
Erwarte zu lernen, warum diese Werte unser Land geprägt haben, wie wir sie wieder leben können, weshalb echter Schweizer Stolz nichts mit Arroganz zu tun hat und vieles mehr.
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(00:00) Intro
(01:30) 1. Unzufriedenheit
(06:07) 2. Bodenständigkeit
(11:09) 3. Präzision
(17:26) 4. Langfristigkeit
(24:18) 5. Patriotismus
(29:05) 6. Höflichkeit
(34:00) 7. Pflichtbewusstsein
(40:05) 8. Balance
(47:30) 9. Eigenverantwortung
(52:17) 10. Familie
(58:25) Schlussgedanken
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#228: 5 Regeln für klares Denken als junger Schweizer
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#228: Klar zu denken ist schwer – besonders als junger Schweizer Mann in einer Welt voller Lärm und Meinungen. Wie bleibst Du klar im Kopf und triffst Entscheidungen, die wirklich Sinn machen?
In dieser Episode teile ich fünf Regeln, die Dir helfen, unabhängig zu denken – frei von Ideologien, Ablenkung und Chaos.
Du erfährst, warum Monodenken Dich schwächt, wie Du echte Voranalyse trainierst, langfristig denkst, Deinen Kopf beruhigst und durch Schreiben Richtung findest.
Kapitel
(00:00) Intro – Warum klares Denken schwer ist
(02:00) Problem 1 – Monodenken
(14:17) Problem 2 – Urteilen ohne Voranalyse
(22:55) Problem 3 – Kurzfristiges Denken
(28:57) Problem 4 – Der Verstand spielt verrückt
(35:35) Problem 5 – Wir denken zu selten tief
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#227: 15 Lektionen für junge Schweizer Männer – von Chris Williamson
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#227: Der Podcaster Chris Williamson hat mit seinem Podcast Modern Wisdom weltweit Millionen von jungen Männern die Lektionen einiger der besten Denker unserer Zeit nähergebracht – von Dr. Jordan B. Peterson über Naval Ravikant bis hin zu Matthew McConaughey.
Letzten Donnerstag durfte ich ihn zum ersten Mal live in New York erleben, kurz mit ihm persönlich sprechen – und heute möchte ich einige seiner wichtigsten Lektionen mit Dir teilen. Lektionen, die Dir helfen können, als junger Schweizer Mann der besten Version Deiner selbst näherzukommen.
Erfahre, warum Reue unvermeidlich ist – und Du lernen musst, sie bewusst zu wählen. Was es bedeutet, „Pro“ zu werden und wirklich Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Wie Du aufhörst, Dir zu viele Gedanken über andere zu machen. Und weshalb Schmerz der Preis für Wachstum ist – und genau darin Sinn liegt.
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#226: Warum ich wieder auf Deutsch podcasten werde
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#226: Ich spreche über den Wandel meines Podcasts – von den ersten Episoden im Keller bis zu 225 Folgen, von Deutsch zu Englisch und nun zurück zu meinen sprachlichen Wurzeln.
Ich teile meine Reise durch 5 Jahre Podcasting, die Lektionen aus „Catch The Zenith“, „ADHS Power“ und warum ich heute über Verantwortung, Liebe und Tradition spreche.
Erfahre, warum ich glaube, dass gesunde Maskulinität, Patriotismus und echte Streitkultur essenziell sind, was Dich künftig im Podcast erwartet – von tiefen Gesprächen bis persönlichen Reflexionen – und vieles mehr.
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(00:52) Podcast-Werdegang
(17:22) Zurück zu Deutsch
(44:52) Das erwartet Dich
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#225: 7 Lessons That Made Me a Better Communicator
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#225: Most people think good communication is just about talking well. But the truth is, it’s about listening, presence, and connection.
In this episode, I break down 7 lessons that changed the way I communicate.
Get ready to learn why understanding comes before being understood, how to use the “A.C.A.” framework to connect instantly, how to remove filler words and sound more powerful, why body language speaks louder than words, when it’s worth being disagreeable, how asking the right questions gives you control in any conversation, and why stories are the most powerful communication tool of all, plus a lot more...
Timestamps
(00:00) Lesson 1 — Seek first to understand, then to be understood
(01:17) Lesson 2 — The A.C.A. framework: Acknowledge, Compliment, Ask
(02:50) Lesson 3 — Remove filler words and slow down
(03:55) Lesson 4 — Eye contact, posture, and body language
(05:25) Lesson 5 — Be willing to disagree (and why silence can be a lie)
(07:30) Lesson 6 — The person who asks questions leads the conversation
(09:15) Lesson 7 — Use stories to make your message stick
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#224: 5 Relationship Lessons I Learned
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#224: If you don’t put in active effort to keep up the romance and harmony in your relationship, it will eventually fall apart.
In this episode, I share 5 relationship lessons that helped me communicate better and stay connected.
Get ready to learn why weekly check-ins create alignment, how date nights keep love alive, why understanding personality types changes everything, how short-term discomfort leads to long-term peace, and why setting clear expectations upfront saves you from future pain, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:00) Lesson 1 — Talk about the economics of the household
(01:15) Lesson 2 — Keep the romance alive with regular date nights
(02:05) Lesson 3 — Understand each other’s personality type
(03:55) Lesson 4 — Short-term discomfort for long-term comfort
(07:55) Lesson 5 — Set expectations early in the relationship
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#223: How I Play With Chaos
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#223: Most people try to avoid chaos—uncertainty, complexity, unpredictability. But chaos isn’t the enemy. It’s the game.
In this episode, I break down the 4 universal laws of chaos—entropy, initial conditions, feedback, and non-linearity—and how to use them to make better decisions in business, sales, and life.
Get ready to learn why nothing stays the same (entropy is always pulling you down), why small beginnings echo into massive results, how to build positive feedback loops that accelerate growth, why tiny advantages compound into huge outcomes, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(01:17) Part 1: Why Chaos Matters
(01:58) Part 2: The First Law — Entropy
(03:07) Part 3: The Second Law — Initial Conditions
(04:38) Part 4: The Third Law — Feedback
(06:03) Part 5: The Fourth Law — Non-Linearity
(07:28) Part 6: Playing With Chaos
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#222: The Power of Opposites
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#222: Most people think you have to pick a side—introvert or extrovert, work or play, confident or paranoid. The truth is, greatness comes from being both.
In this episode, I break down why binary thinking keeps you stuck, how history’s best athletes and entrepreneurs mastered contradiction, and the 15 paradoxes that can unlock another level of performance.
Get ready to learn why discipline is the real path to freedom, how Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson broke the game by combining opposites, why substance always beats image in the long run, how to use paradox as a competitive edge, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:00) Part 1: Intro
(01:07) Part 2: The Trap of Binary Thinking
(02:50) Part 3: Achieving Through Opposites
(04:02) Part 4: The Oscillation of Extremes
(05:25) Part 5: Substance Over Image
(06:55) Part 6: The 15 Contradictions of Success
(16:17) Part 7: The Social Media Paradox
(19:50) Part 8: Conclusion
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#221: How I Built Self-Belief
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#221: Most people think they need to “believe in themselves” to succeed, but that’s the wrong way around.
In this episode, I explain why self-belief in your current identity doesn’t work, how to shift your focus to the person you’re becoming, and why goals are really just a call to expand.
Get ready to learn why belief follows identity, how to act like your future self before the results show up, why temporary delusion is necessary for growth, the key shift that turns goals into reality, plus a lot more...
Timestamps
(00:55) Part 1: The Self-Belief Trap
(02:45) Part 2: Stop Believing in “Current You”
(03:55) Part 3: Radical Responsibility
(04:35) Part 4: Goals as a Call to Expand
(06:30) Part 5: Identity Is Malleable
(08:10) Part 6: The Painful Middle (Temporary, Healthy Delusion)
(09:35) Part 7: Act Like the Future You
(12:03) Part 8: Reconstruct Through Relentless Action
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#220: How I Turn Pain Into Fuel
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#220: Most people numb their pain with quick fixes—Netflix, junk food, scrolling—without realizing it keeps them stuck.
In this episode, I explain why pain is the strongest motivator, the difference between coping and transmuting, and how I use discomfort as fuel in the gym, diet, and sales.
Get ready to learn why avoidance kills progress, the fastest way to turn suffering into energy, how to rewire pain into your biggest advantage, plus a lot more...
Timestamps
(00:45) Part 1: The Nature of Pain
(03:23) Part 2: Why You Don’t Do What You Know You Should Do
(04:40) Part 3: Coping vs. Transmuting
(10:35) Part 4: How To Practice Pain Transmutation
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#219: 14 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew at 18
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#219: At 18, I thought success came from being the smartest guy in the room, saying what people wanted to hear, and chasing every new opportunity. I was wrong.
In this episode, I share 14 life lessons that would have saved me years of mistakes — from authenticity and disagreement to sacrifice, focus, and cycles of success.
Get ready to learn why it’s okay to have different opinions, how authenticity helps you overcome people-pleasing, why writing a life vision reduces anxiety, the reason champions sacrifice more than others, how goodwill compounds faster than money, why ordinary actions done long enough become extraordinary, the danger of complacency after success, why focus is a superpower, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro – Why I wish I knew these 14 lessons at 18
(01:17) Lesson 1: It’s okay to have different opinions
(05:18) Lesson 2: The fastest path to authenticity
(09:25) Lesson 3: Write down a life vision
(13:45) Lesson 4: Assume you’re the dumbest person in the room
(17:15) Lesson 5: Respect starts with yourself
(18:53) Lesson 6: Business is just solving problems
(23:07) Lesson 7: Champions sacrifice more
(28:48) Lesson 8: Ignore the opinions of sheep
(33:50) Lesson 9: Goodwill compounds faster than money
(38:35) Lesson 10: Extraordinary comes from ordinary done long enough
(44:33) Lesson 11: Stay lean and frugal
(47:26) Lesson 12: Focus is a superpower
(48:02) Lesson 13: Success is cyclical, not linear
(49:42) Lesson 14: Pay to see reality clearly
(56:15) Outro – Key takeaways & closing thoughts
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#218: The Cost of Short-Term Thinking
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#218: Most people choose what feels good now without realizing the hidden cost it creates. From fast food to debt to business shortcuts, short-term thinking slowly destroys progress.
In this episode, I explain why chasing instant gratification leads to failure, how to think in second-order consequences, and why choosing the harder path today sets you up for long-term success.
Get ready to learn the simple rule that separates winners from losers, the lesson behind the marshmallow test, why Valiant Pharmaceuticals collapsed, how Michael Jordan refocused to stay on top, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) Part 1: Short-Term vs Long-Term Thinking
(02:57) Part 2: The Marshmallow Test
(03:48) Part 3: Second-Order Consequences
(05:30) Part 4: The Effect Horizon Model
(09:40) Part 5: Stories
(13:00) Part 6: Key Takeaways
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#217: My Unconventional Diet Explained
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#217: In today’s world, overeating is effortless — the average American eats nearly 900 more calories a day than other developed countries. No wonder sticking to a healthy diet feels hard.
In this episode, I share two simple approaches: Alex Hormozi’s protein-first diet and my own routine of eating a few standard meals every day.
Get ready to learn how to make nutrition predictable, enjoy your meals, handle cheat days without guilt, stay consistent long-term, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:10) Eating too many calories
(03:20) How I eat
(05:40) Standard meals
(12:35) Impulse control
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#216: How I Make Decisions
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#216: Your life is shaped by the decisions you make. Good ones move you forward. Bad ones set you back.
In this episode, I share the simple 3-part framework I learned from entrepreneur Sam Ovens that changed how I decide — plus a 4-step method from Alex Hormozi you can use to make a better decision today.
Get ready to learn how to cut decision fatigue, think for yourself, use mental models to choose the right path, avoid rushed choices you’ll regret, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(01:45) What is a decision?
(02:54) Part 1: Reduce the Load
(12:45) Part 2: Think Critically
(20:56) Part 3: Apply Mental Models
(33:13) 4-Step Decision-Making Framework
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#215: Why Focus Beats Intelligence
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#215: We live in a world built to steal your focus. But if you can control your attention, you have a serious edge.
In this episode, I break down why attention beats intelligence, how deep work creates unfair advantages, and why most problems are easier to fix than you think.
Get ready to learn how to sharpen your focus, the 4 types of safety women look for in a man, why sales should start with pain, how to be more authentic, why rest is your hidden edge, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:20) Attention Is the New I.Q.
(10:14) The 4 types of safety a woman wants from a man
(13:36) People act on problems more than benefits
(17:55) Authenticity
(23:48) There is no such thing as being overworked, only under rested
(28:20) Most problems are easily fixed
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#214: Why Boring People Get Rich
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#214: Most people think success means doing more. More habits, more hobbies, more hacks. But that’s wrong.
In this episode, I explain why the key to success is living a simple, even boring life — and how energy, clarity, and focus come from doing less, not more.
Get ready to learn why early Bezos kept it simple, how I structure my own life to stay focused, why chaos kills progress, why boring people often win, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:30) Imitation of Habits
(05:22) How I Simplify My Life
(07:45) Extreme People Get Extreme Results
(13:30) Mike Tyson
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#213: Become a MONSTER
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#213: Most people are told to be nice. Harmless. Play it safe. But what if that’s the worst advice you could follow in a brutal world?
Today, I dive into why it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. Inspired by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, I explore what it means to become a monster.
Get ready to learn why “nice guys” often finish last, how saying what you really think makes you stronger, what I learned about my limits during my internship in Salt Lake City, why the world respects those who speak up for themselves, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:28) Why You Should Become a Monster
(13:05) A Thousand Hard Conversations
(17:47) Communication with Women
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#212: This Sales Lesson Changed How I Communicate
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#212: Most people talk too much and say too little. But what if the real power lies in saying less?
In this episode, I share the sales lesson that changed how I communicate: be concise. From cutting filler words to writing sharper emails to talking more confidently in real life.
Get ready to learn what Paul Graham says about word count, how Mark Cuban's advice can make your product easier to buy, what “be precise in your speech” means, how to remove filler words like “like” and “basically,” and what I learned from approaching women in Arosa plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(01:16) Make it easy to buy from you
(06:00) Short emails
(16:30) How to speak concisely
(23:15) Talking to women
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#211: How to Have an Adventure
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#211: Most people live their lives playing it safe. But what if the real path to meaning is telling the truth—even when it’s uncomfortable?
In this episode, I reflect on a powerful idea from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: that truth is an adventure. I break down what that actually means, why telling the truth is so difficult, and how doing it anyway creates authenticity.
Get ready to learn how telling the truth makes life more meaningful, what true authenticity looks like (according to Alex Hormozi), why most people don’t actually know what they think, how I try to say what I really believe on the podcast, and the four big benefits of making your work visible plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(01:09) The essence of an adventure
(15:45) A lesson that changed how I work
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#210: Silvan Krähenbühl – How to Get Your Personal Finances Right
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#210: Silvan Krähenbühl is an entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host.
How do we actually get our personal finances right? Where do we even start? Silvan’s my go-to guy whenever I’ve got questions about this stuff. He built an entire course on personal finance and his setup is unlike anything I’ve seen before.
Get ready to learn what you’d need to do if you wanted to mess up your finances, where to start if you want to get them right, how to handle money in a marriage or relationship, how to optimize taxes as a business owner, what changes when you have children, the dynamics between men and women, socialism vs. capitalism, the role of incentives in society, fundraising vs. bootstrapping in software startups in the age of AI, his #1 piece of advice for podcasters plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(03:00) Personal finance basics
(28:07) Tax optimization for business owners
(38:50) Finances in relationships, children, man & woman
(1:19:30) Fundraising vs. bootstrapping in startups
Silvan Krähenbühl
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Nicola Flückiger
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#209: How I’m Trying to Find My Wife – Zenith Reflections
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#209: After ending a 7.5-year relationship, I now find myself in the position of trying to find the wife I want to spend the rest of my life with.
In this episode, I share how I’m attempting to do that — systematically. Plus, a few other reflections from the week, including lessons from my new job in sales.
Get ready to learn how I’m trying to find my wife, why most people end up with the first best person they meet, in-person approaching vs. online dating, my thoughts on setting the company record in my first weeks as an SDR, why I see life in seasons, why asking “how do I find the right wife?” is a stupid question plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(01:32) Mental Model: You Did Well, Now Do It Again
(07:21) Seeing Life in Seasons Like a Lion
(14:30) Short-Form Content Is Killing Your Focus
(25:34) How I’m Trying to Find My Wife
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Nicola Flückiger
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#208: Gary Arndt – Why Switzerland Might Be the Sanest Country in Europe
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#208: Gary Arndt is a world traveler, daily podcaster, and former tech entrepreneur.
After selling his company in the late ‘90s, Gary gave away most of his possessions and set off to visit every country on Earth. From riding in a Formula 1 car and staying overnight on a U.S. aircraft carrier to witnessing revolutions in Thailand and sled dog races in the Arctic — Gary has seen it all. Today, he hosts Everything Everywhere Daily — one of the most downloaded education podcasts in the world, with nearly 50 million plays.
Get ready to learn what makes Switzerland the “sanest country in Europe,” what Americans get wrong about distance and culture, why U.S. cities are built for cars, how Gary sold his first company before the dot-com crash, what separates good debaters from great ones, the mindset difference between U.S. and Swiss entrepreneurs, what made his podcast succeed where others failed, how to talk more fluently and concisely, why promotion beats perfection in podcasting plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(02:52) Gary’s Wildest Travel Stories
(10:51) Switzerland vs. USA
(43:25) Building and Selling a Tech Company
(51:12) How Debate Prepares You for Business
(1:03:34) How Gary Built a Top 1% Podcast
Gary Arndt
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Nicola Flückiger
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#207: The Hidden Damage of Short Form Content
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#207: Many people feel anxious because their brain is overloaded with emotion.
In this episode, I break down the hidden damage of short-form content—and why consuming it daily might be the reason you feel scattered, overstimulated, or emotionally fried.
Get ready to learn how short-form triggers emotional spikes, what an “emotional hangover” is, and tactics I use to regain clarity, focus, and emotional stability plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:00) Quick story
(01:33) Definition short-form content
(05:00) Emotions & short-form content
(18:30) Tactics to live a deep life
(24:24) Conclusion
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Nicola Flückiger
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#206: How I Rewired My Brain for Success with Dopamine Transfer
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#206: Most people can’t focus because their brain is addicted to cheap dopamine.
In this episode, I break down the concept of Dopamine Transfer—the step-by-step method I used to rewire my brain for deep work, discipline, and long-term success.
Get ready to learn what dopamine transfer is, how to lower your stimulation baseline without burning out, and why this is the #1 edge to build in 2025 plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:51) Understanding Dopamine and Why It Matters
(05:20) The Dopamine Transfer Method
(08:18) Real-Life Example & Personal Story
(15:27) Practical Tips for the Road Ahead
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Nicola Flückiger
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#230: So links sind Schweizer Journalisten – Stefan Thöny
2:40:33
#229: Was es heisst, Schweizer zu sein
1:08:12
#228: 5 Regeln für klares Denken als junger Schweizer
45:53
#227: 15 Lektionen für junge Schweizer Männer – von Chris Williamson
1:21:58
#226: Warum ich wieder auf Deutsch podcasten werde
1:04:25
#225: 7 Lessons That Made Me a Better Communicator
11:22
#224: 5 Relationship Lessons I Learned
10:07
#223: How I Play With Chaos
14:42
#222: The Power of Opposites
22:07
#221: How I Built Self-Belief
22:35
#220: How I Turn Pain Into Fuel
15:09
#219: 14 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew at 18
57:55
#218: The Cost of Short-Term Thinking
17:20
#217: My Unconventional Diet Explained
16:55
#216: How I Make Decisions
39:40
#215: Why Focus Beats Intelligence
35:37
#214: Why Boring People Get Rich
15:42
#213: Become a MONSTER
21:51
#212: This Sales Lesson Changed How I Communicate
35:09
#211: How to Have an Adventure
37:59
#210: Silvan Krähenbühl – How to Get Your Personal Finances Right
1:43:21
#209: How I’m Trying to Find My Wife – Zenith Reflections
47:13
#208: Gary Arndt – Why Switzerland Might Be the Sanest Country in Europe
1:26:04
#207: The Hidden Damage of Short Form Content
36:12
#206: How I Rewired My Brain for Success with Dopamine Transfer
25:58