Dating, Finances & Happiness - James Smith | Modern Wisdom Podcast 362

James Smith is a PT and not a life coach. It's a weird time to be alive. The rules are completely out of the window for dating, finding a balance between socialising and work is basically impossible, there are a million different ways to organise your personal finances and that's before you even start to throw Tinder into the mix. Expect to learn why James is actually glad to be back from Australia, the optimal approach for getting a kangaroo to tap out in BJJ, what's interesting about being a guy in your 30's without kids, why James doesn't want to invest his money into property and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Order Not A Life Coach - https://amzn.to/30VkVdb Join James' Academy - https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/ 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 #dating #finances #fitness - 00:00 Intro 01:15 Humans Fighting Animals 07:42 James’ Thoughts on the Vaccine 22:22 Dating in Modern Society 41:49 Guys Over 30 Without Kids 58:52 Why James Loves Australia 1:03:50 Personal Finances & Property 1:17:29 International Fitness Summit 1:23:40 Where to Find James - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - 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/

James SmithguestChris Williamsonhost

Aug 23, 20211h 24mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: August 23, 2021
Duration: 1h 24m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

James Smith is a PT and not a life coach. It's a weird time to be alive. The rules are completely out of the window for dating, finding a balance between socialising and work is basically impossible, there are a million different ways to organise your personal finances and that's before you even start to throw Tinder into the mix. Expect to learn why James is actually glad to be back from Australia, the optimal approach for getting a kangaroo to tap out in BJJ, what's interesting about being a guy in your 30's without kids, why James doesn't want to invest his money into property and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Order Not A Life Coach - https://amzn.to/30VkVdb Join James' Academy - https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/ 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 #dating #finances #fitness - 00:00 Intro 01:15 Humans Fighting Animals 07:42 James’ Thoughts on the Vaccine 22:22 Dating in Modern Society 41:49 Guys Over 30 Without Kids 58:52 Why James Loves Australia 1:03:50 Personal Finances & Property 1:17:29 International Fitness Summit 1:23:40 Where to Find James - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - 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

James Smith
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring James Smith and Chris Williamson, Dating, Finances & Happiness - James Smith | Modern Wisdom Podcast 362 explores modern dating, pandemic angst, and purpose: money, love, and meaning Chris Williamson and James Smith explore how the pandemic, social media, and changing gender roles are reshaping dating, relationships, and the desire for family. They dig into attachment theory, avoidant vs. anxious dynamics, and how career success can enable or excuse emotional avoidance. The conversation also covers COVID policy differences between the UK and Australia, vaccine fears and free-rider problems, and the psychological toll of lockdowns and quarantine. Finally, they debate renting vs. buying property, financial priorities, and how to balance work ambition with the deep pull toward fatherhood and legacy.

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