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The New Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida (1st interview in a decade)

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David Deida is a spiritual teacher, researcher, speaker, and author. What happens when desire and ambition fade? As we age, the urgency and purpose that once defined us can begin to shift. But when that shift leaves us feeling empty, how do we understand it, and how do we build meaning again when the old sources no longer drive us? Expect to learn what a Man of Zero is, if the Man of Zero is the next stage of the Superior Man, what happens to ambition and motivation as a man ages, why talking about intimacy is hard for men, what the core of someone's masculine essence is, if masculinity is built by avoiding emptiness, and much more… - Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom - 0:00 Intro 0:21 What Is a “Man of Zero”? 5:48 The Signs You’re Becoming a “Man of Zero” 11:49 Why Success Starts to Feel Empty 13:33 Does Achievement Lead to Being a “Man of Zero”? 17:49 The Psychological Experience of Hitting Zero 19:34 How to Make Peace With Hitting Zero 25:11 Does Effectiveness Decline Over Time? 29:20 Is Self-Improvement Delaying Your Freedom? 30:30 How Sex Changes At Zero 39:13 Why Do Men Struggle to Talk About Intimacy? 43:14 The Best Ways to Move From Sex to Real Intimacy 50:47 What Comes After Hitting Zero? 57:57 How to Tell If Someone Is Truly Integrated 58:58 The Role of Discipline After Purpose 01:01:26 How Culture Around Men Has Shifted 01:03:32 What’s David’s End Goal? 01:07:51 How to Stay Fulfilled Long-Term 01:19:37 The Top Practices to Maximise Your Development - 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/

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@ChrisWillx 2026-05-22

Hello you beauties. Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com Here’s the timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:21 What Is a “Man of Zero”? 5:48 The Signs You’re Becoming a “Man of Zero” 11:49 Why Success Starts to Feel Empty 13:33 Does Achievement Lead to Being a “Man of Zero”? 17:49 The Psychological Experience of Hitting Zero 19:34 How to Make Peace With Hitting Zero 25:11 Does Effectiveness Decline Over Time? 29:20 Is Self-Improvement Delaying Your Freedom? 30:30 How Sex Changes At Zero 39:13 Why Do Men Struggle to Talk About Intimacy? 43:14 The Best Ways to Move From Sex to Real Intimacy 50:47 What Comes After Hitting Zero? 57:57 How to Tell If Someone Is Truly Integrated 58:58 The Role of Discipline After Purpose 01:01:26 How Culture Around Men Has Shifted 01:03:32 What’s David’s End Goal? 01:07:51 How to Stay Fulfilled Long-Term 01:19:37 The Top Practices to Maximise Your Development

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@FurkanGonenc 2026-05-23

If I knew this podcast was actually doable, I would’ve commented this request on every video.

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@SicilianTM 2026-05-25

"Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water."

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@munchyghecho1329 2026-05-23

Respect the wise man that wants to be heard but not seen

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@MasterApprentist 2026-05-23

Way of the superior man should be required reading for all men.

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@JasonWorley321 2026-05-23

Wow. Much respect to bringing Deida back online.

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@aaronbisme 2026-05-26

I've edited videos to have text synced with a voice over. It's an incredible amount of work. Sending some love to whoever had to do that for a 1.5hr video

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@ArScáth 2026-05-23

After a 20 year career in the military and about 10 years in the corporate world this is where I am now. I need to snap out of it because I’ve got people to take care of still.

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@jackslater8688 2026-05-23

Man of Zero here for the last 30 years.

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@freemover975 2026-05-23

The demotivational state (Man of Zero) is just the classical first phase after spiritual awakening. The realization that nothing matters because you are are not your body, thoughts and material achievements. After that you can still go back and do the same 3D things you did before but without the attachment and identification with them. You become the observer of the character that God is playing through you and can enjoy this silly show called life.

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