Are The Distractions Of Modern Life Stealing Your Purpose? - Mike Thurston

Mike Thurston is a podcaster, YouTuber and a fitness model. Me and Mike went to university together 15 years ago. Even though we were odd, awkward creatures, there was no pressure to get our life together. In 2023, it seems like there is much more pressure on both men and women to sort it out. What's changed, and why is life more confusing than ever before? Expect to learn why Mike wants Derek from More Plates More Dates to test him for steroids, why going to university wasn't a waste of time, why Mike stopped drinking alcohol, what he thinks about Greg Doucette's Youtube Channel, why women are just as lost as men, the problems of masculinity in the modern world and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://manscaped.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get $100 off plus an extra 15% discount on Qualia Mind at https://neurohacker.com/modernwisdom (use code MW15) Extra Stuff: Follow Mike on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/ Follow Mike on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGLDaTu81nJDtWK10MniGg Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #mikethurston #masculinity #men - 00:00 Intro 01:30 How Mike Created a Platform Without the Drama 06:20 Would Mike Get Tested by Derek MPMD? 12:50 Will Jesse James Will Burn Out? 19:20 Advice for YouTube Beginners 23:14 Why Are Men Feeling Lost? 33:56 The Essence of True Masculinity 38:00 Spending Time with Andrew Tate 44:17 The Lack of Female Role Models 51:41 Mike’s Relationship with Alcohol 1:01:35 Developing New Skills 1:07:14 Why Logan & Jake Paul Seem Indestructible 1:13:41 What Mike is Doing Next 1:19:01 Where to Find Mike - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ - 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/

Mike ThurstonguestChris Williamsonhost

Mar 27, 20231h 19mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: March 27, 2023
Duration: 1h 19m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Mike Thurston is a podcaster, YouTuber and a fitness model. Me and Mike went to university together 15 years ago. Even though we were odd, awkward creatures, there was no pressure to get our life together. In 2023, it seems like there is much more pressure on both men and women to sort it out. What's changed, and why is life more confusing than ever before? Expect to learn why Mike wants Derek from More Plates More Dates to test him for steroids, why going to university wasn't a waste of time, why Mike stopped drinking alcohol, what he thinks about Greg Doucette's Youtube Channel, why women are just as lost as men, the problems of masculinity in the modern world and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://manscaped.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get $100 off plus an extra 15% discount on Qualia Mind at https://neurohacker.com/modernwisdom (use code MW15) Extra Stuff: Follow Mike on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikethurston/ Follow Mike on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGLDaTu81nJDtWK10MniGg Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #mikethurston #masculinity #men - 00:00 Intro 01:30 How Mike Created a Platform Without the Drama 06:20 Would Mike Get Tested by Derek MPMD? 12:50 Will Jesse James Will Burn Out? 19:20 Advice for YouTube Beginners 23:14 Why Are Men Feeling Lost? 33:56 The Essence of True Masculinity 38:00 Spending Time with Andrew Tate 44:17 The Lack of Female Role Models 51:41 Mike’s Relationship with Alcohol 1:01:35 Developing New Skills 1:07:14 Why Logan & Jake Paul Seem Indestructible 1:13:41 What Mike is Doing Next 1:19:01 Where to Find Mike - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ - 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

Mike Thurston
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Mike Thurston and Chris Williamson, Are The Distractions Of Modern Life Stealing Your Purpose? - Mike Thurston explores modern Masculinity, YouTube Fame, And Finding Purpose Amid Distraction Chris Williamson and Mike Thurston explore the evolution of YouTube, the fitness content landscape, and how to build a sustainable creator career without getting trapped in drama. They discuss male role models, Andrew Tate, and why so many young men feel lost today amid constant online comparison and shifting gender norms. The conversation also covers sobriety, the realities of influencer work, monetization struggles, and the importance of in‑person community and networking. Underneath it all is a question of how men can construct a meaningful, grounded life in a world of social media, distraction, and social confusion about masculinity.

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