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Sep 29
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Ep 132. Lock In: Scam Or Strategy?

Jeremy Tusia & Ilan Volchek
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There’s never been a more popular or trendy time to “lock in.” But what does locking in actually mean? For some, it means going through a full dopamine detox by cutting out pleasures and distractions. That might involve eliminating social media, removing alcohol, and stripping away anything that does not serve growth, all in the pursuit of becoming sharper physically, stronger financially, and more disciplined overall. But is locking in necessary for everyone?

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they explore the newest trend of locking-in. Expect to learn how social media influencers push the idea that you need to lock in, how self-actualisation is often mistaken for unnecessary suffering, the situations where locking in is truly necessary, why many people believe their self-worth depends on being disciplined at all times, whether the 80-20 rule trumps a complete lock-in, and how you can make steady improvements in your life while staying balanced, and much more.

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