9 Harsh Truths No One Wants To Admit - Shaan Puri

Shaan Puri is an entrepreneur, former CEO, podcaster and an angel investor. Expect to learn why the economy is basically run on insecure people, why it's better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission, what’s holding most young people back from achieving more, why you should follow your obsessions, the importance of leaving your hometown at some point in your life, why greatness is the most overrated trait we tend to admire and much more… - Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 6 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠⁠https://chatgpt.com - 0:00 How the Economy Targets Vulnerability 5:42 Why You Should Adopt the ABZ Method 12:06 Is Asking for Advice Just Asking for Permission? 20:26 The Battle Between Courage and Fear 24:17 Is Your Environment Holding You Back? 33:15 Why You Should Listen to Your Obsessions 42:21 Don’t Keep Your “Iron John” in the Cage 55:51 How to Go From Good Boy to Great King 59:21 Why Finding Success Creates More Work 01:12:26 The Hidden Cost of Greatness 01:24:25 The Ultimate Test of a Successful Relationship 01:36:49 What’s Next For Shaan? - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostShaan Puriguest

Oct 15, 20261h 38mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: October 15, 2026
Duration: 1h 38m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Shaan Puri is an entrepreneur, former CEO, podcaster and an angel investor. Expect to learn why the economy is basically run on insecure people, why it's better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission, what’s holding most young people back from achieving more, why you should follow your obsessions, the importance of leaving your hometown at some point in your life, why greatness is the most overrated trait we tend to admire and much more… - Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 6 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠⁠https://chatgpt.com - 0:00 How the Economy Targets Vulnerability 5:42 Why You Should Adopt the ABZ Method 12:06 Is Asking for Advice Just Asking for Permission? 20:26 The Battle Between Courage and Fear 24:17 Is Your Environment Holding You Back? 33:15 Why You Should Listen to Your Obsessions 42:21 Don’t Keep Your “Iron John” in the Cage 55:51 How to Go From Good Boy to Great King 59:21 Why Finding Success Creates More Work 01:12:26 The Hidden Cost of Greatness 01:24:25 The Ultimate Test of a Successful Relationship 01:36:49 What’s Next For Shaan? - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Host of the Modern Wisdom podcast.
Shaan Puri
guest
Entrepreneur and podcaster who has sold a company and discusses business/marketing frameworks.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Shaan Puri, 9 Harsh Truths No One Wants To Admit - Shaan Puri explores courage, environment, and obsession: the real gates to a great life Shaan Puri argues modern persuasion and business often target human insecurity, but the ethical path is combining psychological insight with genuinely beneficial products and messaging.

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