13 More Harsh Psychology Truths - Adam Lane Smith - #404

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Bonjour, friends, welcome back to the show. My guest today is Adam Lane Smith. He's a psychotherapist and an author, and we are talking about 13 harsh psychology truths. Adam wrote one of the best threads on Twitter, which I've seen this year. Our first episode on this ended up being an absolute favorite. So here we go again with some more uncomfortable psychology insights. Expect to learn why RedPill Alpha Gurus are taking advantage of you, why, I love you but I'm not in love with you, is a red flag, how men and women bond differently during sex, why needing to be right will keep you friendless and stupid, why you should never tweet for midwits, how women in hookup culture don't realise they're being used and much more. Honestly, these episodes where we take a big body of work and we split it up into individual little lessons or modules or insights or whatever and just chew through tons of them, these are some of my favourites because they're really easy to remember. I find myself coming back to these episodes more than probably any other and I think that's just because of how easy it is to recall whatever you've talked about. So there is so much to go through today. If you enjoy this episode, then please share it with a friend. That is the best way to support the show. The only way that Modern Wisdom grows is from people like you sharing it with other people like you. So give it a screenshot and put it on Instagram and tag me at chriswillx or throw it in a group chat or do whatever you need. Send it to somebody that's in an awful relationship and say, oh, this is all, this is just you. This is your relationship. Maybe, if you're a good friend. In other news, this episode is brought to you by Element. You do not need to have a coffee on a morning. Your adenosine system, what caffeine binds to, isn't active for the first 90 minutes of your day, but your adrenal system is and salt acts on your adrenal system. Element contains a signed backed electrolyte ratio of sodium, potassium and magnesium with none of the junk, no sugar, no coloring, no artificial ingredients, no gluten, no fillers and no BS. Hydration isn't just about drinking water. Proper hydration status means having adequate fluids present in your body. This fluid balance depends on many factors, including the intake of electrolytes. They play a critical role in reducing muscle cramps and fatigue whilst optimizing brain health, regulating appetite and curbing cravings. Element is the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and relied on by tons of Olympic athletes, high performers in the NFL, NBA, NHL, Special Forces, Navy SEAL teams, FBI sniper teams and Marines, plus tech leaders and everyday athletes around the world. You can get a free sample pack right now. All that you need to do is cover the cost of shipping and pay nothing for the pack by going to www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom.
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