178: Free Markets, Finding Purpose, and Forging Fitness

There is so much to talk about in the world today but very few people who are capable of having an intelligent conversation about some sensitive subjects without completely losing their minds.

Today, I am joined again by my friend, Sal Di Stefano to talk about a lot of these hot and polarizing topics including how technology is changing conversation, the moral implications of markets and governments, how important it is that fathers are in the home, the legalization of drugs, the shift towards nihilism, and everywhere in between.

“Personal responsibility gives you purpose and meaning. It’s empowering. And, without it, you live a potential life of nihilism and depression.” Tweet That— Sal Di Stefano

Sal Di Stefano

Sal Di Stefano is back for round two.

He is someone that I’ve gotten to know over the past couple of years. We’ve been able to connect because we agree on a lot of the same issues and are extremely interested in having important and relevant dialogue on topics most people shy away from.

Sal is the co-founder of MindPump Media. He’s spent nearly 20 years as a fitness and personal trainer and focused science and truth to the fitness industry.

Although we only talk about fitness and nutrition towards the end of this conversation, it’s apparent that Sal is someone who strives to find objective truth in all facets of life and prides himself and sharing that truth with others.

“Decentralization improves efficiency tremendously.” Tweet That— Sal Di Stefano

Show Highlights

The power of decentralization
How technology is changing conversations
The importance of embracing immerging technology
The problems with formal higher education
How free markets allocate resources effectively and efficiently
Why policy needs to be enacted based on data, not feelings
The moral implications of markets and governments
How minimum wage requirements price out entry-level workers
How the rejection of personal responsibility leads to nihilism
How money fixed the problem found in voluntary trade
The dangers inherently found in “equality of outcome”
How market specialization creates more productive results
The slippery slope of enacting laws to protect you from yourself
The negative and positive impact of legalizing drugs
How important it is that fathers are in the home
How children become a powerful source of purpose and direction for fathers
How and why every man needs to find purpose and direction in life
How your self-help journey should start in the gym
How intermittent fasting can benefit you in all aspects of your life
The slippery slope of enacting laws to protect you from yourself
The importance of nutrition in your health overhaul

“The worst people to spend money are the ones who bear no consequence for losing it, and didn’t earn it.” Tweet That— Sal Di Stefano

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