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The Expedition is a journey into thoughts, opinions, ideas, observations, studies, facts, figures, etc.
Good ones, bad ones, insightful ones, dumb ones, and ones you can use to live better.
It’s a roundup of all the worthwhile stuff I’ve encountered in the last month. The Expedition is a bit of an island of misfit toys. But, hey, the greatest journeys are winding.
This month, we’re covering:
Numbers on:Who commits suicide and why.The amount of pushups that reduces heart disease risk.Money, marriage, and happiness.Who wins marathons.How changing the speed of videos impacts information retention.The truth about expensive treadmills.How much time we spend online.A wild and clever three-part challenge.A fun read about ChatGPT and its propensity for bullshit.A thought-provoking read on a surprising source of a hidden health threat.How to survive—and thrive—this Godforsaken heatwave.A wild map on weight changes.A tough, fantastic workout I did while traveling recently.An important parting quote.An even more important parting question.For full access, become a Member at TWOPCT.com
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Michael recently gave a talk on mental toughness. Today, he's covering some points from that talk including:
The conflicting and ambiguous research on mental toughness.How I think about mental toughness in a way I and others have found useful.Three of my favorite fundamentals of mental toughness and how to build it.The result: You'll be able to accomplish more and perform better—all with less stress.
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We are a culture awash in hacks to optimize our way to wellness. But the data shows quick fixes aren't working—we’re actually not getting happier or healthier.
Taking the hard road of mastering something new and difficult—no matter your age—is more likely to improve your health and happiness. It can even add years to your life.
This is the core of the 2% philosophy and at the center of a fantastic new book I recommend, called NOT TOO LATE.
The book's author, Gwendolyn Bounds, went from a desk-bound exec glued to her computer to a competitive obstacle course racer starting in her late 40s. And she got good at it. Very good
In today's episode, she explains why we should all strive to try new, challenging things—and get really good at them. It's especially important for people over 40.
Have fun, don't die. TWOPCT.com
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This month's Gear Not Stuff reveals 15 of Michael's favorite travel items. They've kept him alive and made his journeys better from Baghdad to Brussels.
We'll start by exploring the difference between gear and stuff. Remember:
Stuff is a possession for the sake of it. Gear, on the other hand, has a clear purpose of helping us achieve a higher purpose. Gear is a tool we can use to have better experiences that make us healthier and give our lives meaning.
Then we'll dive into the 15 travel gear items.
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Being more authentic is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being. More authentic people have better mental health, reach their goals, are more satisfied with life, and even better at sales.
That's why it pays (literally) to be more authentic. Today, we're revealing a test you can take to measure how you fare in each of the components of authenticity.
Once you have your individual results, we'll explain four ways to improve. The results: You can begin living true to yourself—better and freer.
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Michael explores lessons from the life of Bill Walton—mainly, how important it is to live true to yourself.
Being true to yourself is arguably the most important thing you can do to have a life well lived. This episode dives into the philosophy, art, and science of living true to yourself.
Then it explores five ways to live authentically.
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Michael reveals 43 incredible books that are favorites of Members of 2%.
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Episode SummaryI just finished a 50-mile ruck in Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.It was an incredible experience. A marriage of effort and experience to commemorate an act that 80 years ago saved the world.I'll cover six lessons in mindset, fitness, and living well I learned along the way.
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Today, Michael talks about the stress and how he relieves it. He'll cover:
The mismatch between stress and the modern environment.The myriad of health issues that are exacerbated or caused by stress.His favorite way to relieve stress. It's backed by science on multiple levels.Enjoy. For full access, become a Member at TWOPCT.com
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Michael covers why you should help others. The case is strong! He'll cover:
The wild and surprising health benefits of helping others.What we often get wrong about helping others.A mindset shift around helping others that'll help you get more benefits from your efforts.A guideline for how often you should help others.Thanks for listening. Become a Member at TWOPCT.com.
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Today Michael is covering the value of doing something hard this Memorial Day. Hundreds of thousands of people will do just that today by tackling the Memorial Day Murph Challenge.
You'll learn the value of doing an annual challenge ...... the fascinating (and surprising) history behind the Murph Challenge ...... and how you can create your own challenge this Memorial Day.The result: You'll get out of your comfort zone, improve as a human, and help others.Thanks for listening. Become a Member at TWOPCT.com
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Michael was recently at a Grateful Dead concert when a person asked him, "What is a popular health trend that you see on Instagram that you think is totally silly?"
He'll answer that question but also explain important information about the internet and how it's changing the health information we receive and act upon.
Topics include:
How the internet has changed the state of health information. What it was like before the internet, and what it's like now.Some benefits of having more health information online.Some downsides of having more health information online.The "Great Endarkenment" theory of online health information.How social media in particular has impacted health practices.What I think is the silliest health trend.Larger lessons on how to think about, vet, process, and use the health information you see online.Thanks for listening. To get the full episode, become a Member at TWOPCT.com
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Michael covers a fascinating new exercise study. It's an incredible workout for when you're strapped for time or want to finish a cardio session with some powerful strength work.
Scientists recently had a group of athletes do just one exercise in the gym.They'd do the exercise for 12 minutes, twice a week. That's it.Yet this single-exercise workout significantly improved strength, power, and performance.We're diving into the details of this all-powerful, single-exercise workout and how to do it well so you can run, ruck, lift, and live better.Thanks for listening. Go to TWOPCT.com to become a Member of 2%.
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Guy Fieri recently got fit, lost 30 pounds, and reinvented himself. Michael spent time with him to learn how he did it for Men's Health magazine.
Fieri's approach was sensible—and wicked effective. It felt like a breath of fresh, sane air in a world of hyper-complicated health routines.
You'll learn his six most powerful methods, which can help you too.
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The Expedition is our monthly dive into the best information I found this month.
We're covering:
Numbers on:Running and longevity.The 4-Minute mile.How the 4-Minute mile compares to mountaineering.How much weight you'll lose on Ozempic in the long term (not short term).Odds of one of the two main presidential candidates dying in the next year.Life satisfaction.How much crazier the internet is compared to real life.The three factors that put you most at risk of dying young of heart disease.The limitations of data, and what data misses.What science says about staying hydrated this summer.How humans compare to different animals in a foot race.An incredible podcast episode.A wise quote on death and how to view it.Four albums that changed my worldview.Become a Member at TWOPCT.com for full access to this episode and all our past episodes.
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Today, Michael breaks down five simple health rules you may have heard.
Don't eat after 7 pm.Don't do burpees.Don't drink alcohol.Don't eat ultra-processed food.Don't eat added sugar or seed oils.Rules like this often work and can improve our health, nutrition, or exercise routine—but not for the reasons we think.
We'll explain the benefits of each rule and then dive into the nuance of why each one "works."
The result: You'll arm yourself with smarter tactics so you can get the results you want with more freedom.
Get full access to his episode and all our great 2% material at TWOPCT.com.
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Today's episode of 2% with Michael Easter covers the benefits of exploration.
We explore less today. But humans are built for exploration—we're the greatest explorers in the animal kingdom.
Exploration is one of the best things you can do to live in the present, learn new things, experience awe, and more. We'll cover the benefits of exploration and five ways you can explore more right now to live better.
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*Member Episode* This month's Gear Not Stuff covers rucking gear. You'll get a list of gear I'll be using for a 50-Mile ruck and why—from the ruck to the shoes, food, and accessories.
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*Member Episode* We're diving into the complicated world of exercise and weight loss. New science suggests exercise doesn't help you lose weight. It turns out that isn't true—so long as you use the right tactics.
You'll learn five new ways to think about exercise and use it to lose fat. These laws can help you make smarter decisions and save you time and effort—all while improving your health.
To listen to the full episode, go to TWOPCT.com and become a Member of 2%.
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Michael explores the truth about a controversial new idea in fitness, called the "Constrained Energy Hypothesis." It states that we don't actually burn more calories a day when we exercise. But it has some pushback.
This episode will help clear some recent confusion over whether exercise helps us burn more calories across a day.More research shows that exercise does indeed help you burn more calories, but you won't burn as many as you think.And if you want to lose weight through exercise, you'll have to do a lot of it.You'll learn just how many calories exercise really burns and how much you'll have to exercise to find an effect.Thanks for listening. Become a Member at TWOPCT.com.
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