Mark introduces the topic of Jim's interaction with his young niece at 15 asking him what he might do differently looking back at his 15 year old self
Both guys thought it was cool for such a young person to ask such a wise question
Mark reads the response that Jim sent in a text message to his niece
Jim reflects on his response and how context and circumstance are so important. Mark agrees and cites the difference between good and bad advice. He iterates on the value of what you don't do versus what you should do. Jim feels that what you should not do is more important than what you should do
Mark starts to read Jim's list of 5 pieces of advice
1. Don't waste time on social media
Jim shares his vice of spending time on YouTube. Both guys believe that social media is poison
Mark thinks it's about letting in bad influences.
2. Minimize or eliminate drugs. Including prescriptions
The guys talk about traditional medicine and how misled we are about health and mainstream information. You need to ask questions. Both guys admire young people who ask good questions. Investigate. Jim warns about worshiping doctors
3. Minimize or eliminate processed foods. Jim reflects on our youth and the absence of processed food. Mark talks about what we know now that we didn't know then. He expands on the what you put in with all the other senses. See, hear, eat drink…all of it. Jim shares how as kids become adults they can have input on what they put in their bodies. Both guys talk about judging others. They both talk about who to trust and how convenience is lazy
4 Hydration and exercise daily. Mark talks about being outside all the time as a kid. Both guys emphasize simplicity. Drink water and move around. Then they talk about dosage and water quality. Jim gets granular about water quality. Mark shares his water filter perspective and how easy it is to move around. Jim says it's easy to remain sedentary and both guys share the importance of sunlight and joke about sun
5. Work to improve at things you're good at and that you love. Mark shares his professional take on this and quotes John Wooden about what success is
Jim says we all have unique abilities and that if we work at things we're good at, it's easier to be happy
Mark talks about making decisions at a young age. He quotes his dad's opinion about "how are you doing today versus 12 months ago. He talks about the value of simplicity
Jim says what doesn't break you makes you
Mark loves the resilience and personal accountability. He shares how he tries to respond to hardship. Mark ends with the notion that people need to be ready for advice and willing or they won't benefit from it
