The Dark Side Of A Decade Of Hedonism - Dan Bilzerian (4K)

Dan Bilzerian is an entrepreneur and a professional poker player. What would it be like to dedicate yourself to hedonism for a decade? Without any budget or time or resource constraints. What would you discover from doing every adventure available in the modern world? And what would you truly value once it was over? Expect to learn where Dan has been for the last few years, whether his company Ignite actually went bankrupt, if Dan is still rich, why he's trying monogamy, what happens when you lock yourself on an island with 100 women, Dan’s advice for all men on how to be more attractive, the biggest pitfalls men make when posting on social media, how to stop being intimidated by hot women, and much more... - 00:00 Where Did Dan Bilzerian Go? 12:36 Finding Pleasure in the Journey 20:15 How Dan Deals With Public Scrutiny 30:51 Being Tempted to Compromise Your Values 40:37 How to Spend Money Well 45:59 Dan’s Pivot to Monogamy 51:11 Current Landscape of Men’s Advice 56:26 Most Common Problems in Attracting Women 1:08:51 How to Not Get Intimidated by Hot Women 1:15:55 Authenticity Vs Showing Your Best Side 1:23:21 Most Surprising Reflections on Attraction 1:28:01 Making the Admin of Dating Easier 1:32:27 Setting Expectations for a Relationship 1:37:50 Elite-Level Guys & Unattractive Guys 1:48:26 How Women Can Be More Attractive 1:52:22 The Female Olympian Who Proposed to Her Husband 1:57:25 Where to Find Dan - Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get a 20% discount on Nomatic’s amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) - Dan Bilzerian's Sigma Society: https://go-sigmasociety.com/learn Dan Bilzerian's Sigma Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesigmasociety - 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/ 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 WilliamsonhostDan Bilzerianguest

Aug 22, 20241h 58mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: August 22, 2024
Duration: 1h 58m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dan Bilzerian is an entrepreneur and a professional poker player. What would it be like to dedicate yourself to hedonism for a decade? Without any budget or time or resource constraints. What would you discover from doing every adventure available in the modern world? And what would you truly value once it was over? Expect to learn where Dan has been for the last few years, whether his company Ignite actually went bankrupt, if Dan is still rich, why he's trying monogamy, what happens when you lock yourself on an island with 100 women, Dan’s advice for all men on how to be more attractive, the biggest pitfalls men make when posting on social media, how to stop being intimidated by hot women, and much more... - 00:00 Where Did Dan Bilzerian Go? 12:36 Finding Pleasure in the Journey 20:15 How Dan Deals With Public Scrutiny 30:51 Being Tempted to Compromise Your Values 40:37 How to Spend Money Well 45:59 Dan’s Pivot to Monogamy 51:11 Current Landscape of Men’s Advice 56:26 Most Common Problems in Attracting Women 1:08:51 How to Not Get Intimidated by Hot Women 1:15:55 Authenticity Vs Showing Your Best Side 1:23:21 Most Surprising Reflections on Attraction 1:28:01 Making the Admin of Dating Easier 1:32:27 Setting Expectations for a Relationship 1:37:50 Elite-Level Guys & Unattractive Guys 1:48:26 How Women Can Be More Attractive 1:52:22 The Female Olympian Who Proposed to Her Husband 1:57:25 Where to Find Dan - Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get a 20% discount on Nomatic’s amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first box at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (automatically applied at checkout) - Dan Bilzerian's Sigma Society: https://go-sigmasociety.com/learn Dan Bilzerian's Sigma Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesigmasociety - 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/ 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
Dan Bilzerian
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Dan Bilzerian, The Dark Side Of A Decade Of Hedonism - Dan Bilzerian (4K) explores dan Bilzerian Dissects Hedonism, Happiness, And Modern Masculinity’s Collapse Dan Bilzerian reflects on a decade of extreme hedonism, explaining why limitless sex, parties, fame, and money ultimately left him numb, unhappy, and addicted to dopamine spikes. He describes how writing his book and COVID forced a reset: he quit multiple addictions, zoomed out on his life, and realized he was happiest with simple routines, close friends, and one committed partner. The conversation then shifts into a deep critique of modern dating advice, media narratives, and the crisis of masculinity, with Bilzerian outlining what he sees as core psychological dynamics between men and women. He argues that most men are following the wrong “map” for attraction, and offers a framework centered on not over-pursuing, cultivating genuine confidence, and understanding female attraction triggers like preselection and status.

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