4M Subscriber Q&A - #1040
Modern Wisdom
Avoidance: growth versus protection
Chris recommends using rules, structure, and deliberate evaluation early in life to distinguish productive challenge from harm.
I hit 4 million Subscribers on YouTube!!
To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, X, and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible.
Expect to learn what’s new with my new haircut, how much longer until the new studio is built, if or when an Andrew Tate episode will be released, the most recurring thoughts I have when I feel sad and or disappointed sometimes, and why I think this occurs, the most favourite thing about myself, and much more…
Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro (0:32) What’s With the Haircut? (2:37) Are Alpha Males Misunderstood? (5:07) Best Question from Tour (7:59) Favourite Fiction Book (9:09) Update on the New Studio (10:28) Does Chris Feel Like He’s in His Prime? (12:22) Will the Andrew Tate Episode Be Released? (15:47) Chris’ Episode Prep Routine (18:29) What is the Podcast Sphere Missing? (23:11) Are More Fun, Chill Podcasts on the Cards in 2026? (25:22) Live Show in Newcastle (26:11) What Inspired the MW Merch? (28:11) The Meaning Behind the Red Bracelet (29:23) Has Chris Visited Iceland? (30:43) How Much Self-Discovery is There Left to Do? (34:33) What is the Minimum Level of Effort to Make Progress? (37:13) Remedies for Sadness and Disappointment (41:14) Health Journey Update (43:46) Chris’ Recurring Thoughts (46:55) How Ego and Success Work Together (49:42) Advice on Feeling Lost in Life (51:42) Is the Met/Met Gene an Advantage or Hinderance? (56:11) Would Chris Do University Again? (57:07) How Chris Would Improve Middlesbrough (59:50) Chris’ Favourite Personal Trait (01:02:04) The Reach of Modern Wisdom (01:04:04) Push Ups on Stage (01:04:24) Does Chris Get Jealous? (01:05:38) The Biggest Accomplishment of 2025 (01:06:47) Understanding External Perfectionism (01:11:29) Why are You Avoiding Things? (01:15:30) How to Stay Anchored in the Present (01:21:03) Knowing When You’ve Found True Love (01:24:42) Here’s to 2026
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