Muscle for Life Success: Pedro R.

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MFL Podcast 79: Live Q&A: Artificial sweeteners, weight gainer shakes, “healthy” drinking, and more…

In this latest live Q&A we're talking artificial sweeteners, ephedrine, weight gainers, doing research, myofascial release, and much more. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life

20 Sizzling Steak Recipes You Won’t Be Able to Resist

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The Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting

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MFL Podcast 78: How to build a career in the fitness industry

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The Popularity Principle: If Everyone Likes It, It Sucks

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." – Mark Twain

If everyone believes it's true, it's probably not — I call this The Popularity Principle.

The Popularity Principle applies particularly well to art and entertainment, which is why I never watch celebrity award shows and I distrust anything on Oprah's book list. For instance, the book 50 Shades of Gray was wildly popular. Case closed.

However, the principle is most useful when applied to knowledge generally. For a better way (other than popularity) to gauge the worth of an idea, use what we (might as well) call The Scientific Principle.

Scientific Principle: If the scientific consensus says X is true, it's reasonable to believe that X is true.

That doesn't mean X is true. It simply means that you can feel less anxious about believing that it is. Never lose your healthy skepticism. Having absolute knowledge about the objective world is not possible for limited primates living on a rock in the middle of the Milky Way. But we have a fantastic tool in the scientific method.

I also didn't say "If a scientist believes X is true…". Any particular scientist is just a human. But the consensus of the scientific community — generally found by checking the conclusion-sections of the currently published research — tends to point in the right direction. There are blatant and obvious (and interesting) contradictions to this trend, which is why some skepticism is never unjustified, but those cases are swamped by the majority.

Next time you find one of your opinions/beliefs on the side of the non-scientific popular majority, start researching. If you were wrong, better to know early. If you were right, you may have a Nobel prize in your future.

Now go lift something heavy,
Nick Horton

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20 Low-Calorie Apple Desserts That Feel Like Indulgences

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Should You Put Butter In Your Coffee?

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Chris Sacca on Shark Tank, Building Your Business, and Startup Mistakes

"Mullet wigs change everything." – Chris Sacca

Sometimes one interview just isn't enough. That was certainly the case with my good friend, Chris Sacca. Chris (who I interviewed before) was recently the cover story of the Midas Issue of Forbes magazine. He was on the cover because he's a newly minted billionaire and the proprietor of what will likely be the most successful venture capital fund in history: LOWERCASE Capital.

He's an early-stage investor in companies like Twitter, Uber, Instagram, Kickstarter, and many more.

Also, he wears cowboy shirts, has a great beard, and is hilarious, which is reason enough to bring him back for more. In this episode, he answers all of your most pressing questions based on your votes and feedback. You'll find some fantastic responses, ranging from life advice to business recommendations and everything in between.

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Want to hear another episode with an entrepreneur on Shark Tank? — Listen to my conversation with Daymond John. In this special episode, Daymond asks me the questions that can help you turn any weakness into a strength (stream below or right-click here to download):

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QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: If you could team up with any entrepreneur to help your business grow (like on Shark Tank), who would it be and why? Please let me know in the comments.

Scroll below for links and show notes…

Enjoy!

Selected Links from the Episode

• Chris Sacca on being different and making billions
• Chris Sacca's commencement address at the Carlson School of Management
• Necker Island
• Mullet wigs
• Grateful Dead bootlegs
• Baauer – The Harlem Shake
• Jay-Z and Kanye West featuring Beyoncé – Lift Off
• Truckee, California
• CES
• PlayStation Portable
• How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid
• Not Fade Away: A Short Life Well Lived by Laurence Shames and Peter Barton
• IRONMAN Triathlon
• StyleSeat
• Inventure
• Vintage Western Wear
• Shark Tank
• Brickhouse Cafe in SoMa
• Connect with Chris Sacca:

Periscope | Twitter | Instagram

Show Notes

• Suggestions for Chris Sacca's DJ handle? [04:20]
• Finding and hiring a good technical co-founder vs. exporting to a mobile web development company to retain equity [05:19]
• Chris's commencement speech message [07:02]
• What are the keys to success for an amazing disco night? [08:28]
• What are situations where startups should not take investor money? [10:29]
• Which person would Chris like Tim to interview? [12:09]
• What's Chris's best advice for getting down to business when it's getting tough? [14:07]
• Are you on offense or defense? [17:23]
• If Chris could move his family anywhere and start fresh, where would it be? [18:22]
• How does Chris envision the impact of rapid technological advancement on the future of humanity? [22:01]
• Is Walmart good or evil? [25:34]
• Is society headed toward utopia or dystopia? [27:28]
• Why does Chris think cultivating an empathetic perspective toward business is important? [30:31]
• Is education the answer to the world's problems? [32:50]
• If Chris were to start his own school, what would be its focus? [34:30]
• What real-world, transferable lessons has Chris learned from Ironman triathlons and other feats of strength? [35:28]
• Is Chris more inclined to invest in a proven entrepreneur or a first-timer with experience relevant to their field? [36:54]
• How can venture capitalists bring more diversity to their firms and portfolios? [38:27]
• What's the best way to learn and improve in a startup environment? [43:46]
• Does Chris foresee a time when he'll be bored with investing? [44:19]
• How to schedule a vitally important meeting to interact with Chris during his Shark Tank appearance. [49:09]

People Mentioned

• Richard Branson
• God
• Andreas Vollenweider
• George Winston
• Matt Mullenweg
• Buckminster Fuller
• Larry Page
• Sergey Brin
• Evan Williams
• Melody McCloskey
• Shivani Siroya
• Matt Mazzeo

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