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Apr 2025
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The Pleasure of Pursuit, Why Young Men A...

Ryan Michler
About this episode

Join Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen in this week's Ask Me Anything, exploring the pursuit of pleasure versus the pleasure of pursuit, the cultural shift of young men toward the right, and the power of solitude. They tackle listener questions on imposter syndrome, fatherhood, divorce, dating, financial decisions, and personal growth. With humor and insight, they debunk overhyped headlines, like the "astronaut" space crew, and share actionable advice for living purposefully.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Opening Banter and Headlines
01:25 - The Pleasure of Pursuit
06:30 - Space Crew Rant
13:06 - Imposter Syndrome in Job Interviews
20:42 - Lessons from Kids
24:06 - Patience as a Father
28:40 - Why Women Leave Relationships
37:43 - Dating After Divorce
44:36 - Making Financial Decisions
48:08 - Lessons from Hard Times
53:59 - Young Men Moving Right Politically
59:26 - Call to Action

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