Baiju-induced suffering, questionable gorilla math, critical China intel you won't hear elsewhere, and real talk on dodging burnout.
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About the episode: 👀🧠
🤢 Ever tried Baiju? Witness the raw pain (and Nick's questionable peer pressure) as we kick off EP 238 with China's potent national spirit. Then, things get WILD: could 100 average dudes really take down a Silverback Gorilla? 🦍 We dive deep into the physics, fear factor, and questionable Red Rover tactics. Spoiler: ChatGPT weighs in. 😂
After the ape debate, Nick's back from #China with a crucial report from the ground. Forget headlines – hear directly from factory owners bracing for tariff pain, shifting supply chains (Vietnam yes, Mexico no?), and the real potential impact on US shelves & jobs. 🇨🇳💸 Is this "Art of the Deal" or economic slow burn? We discuss market positioning amidst the chaos (#Bitcoin, #Stocks, #Gold).
Finally, feeling fried? We break down #burnout inspired by RSA's (Bankless) 90-day reset. Is it misalignment? Dopamine depletion? The hell of context switching? We explore practical ways to reclaim focus and energy, even if you can't unplug for 3 months. 🧠🔥
It's raw, unfiltered talk on bizarre hypotheticals, critical #geopolitics, market strategy, and surviving the grind. Grab a (non-Baiju) drink & tune in.
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Timestamps:
🍻 00:00 - Baiju Introduction & Peer Pressure: "Prepare to Cry"
🙏 04:00 - ZBiotics Sponsor Read (You'll Need It After Baiju!)
🦍 06:25 - 100 Men vs. 1 Silverback Gorilla (or Grizzly Bear)?
🧱 08:00 - Steven's Physics Argument: The Human Stampede Tactic
😱 13:30 - The Fear Factor & Reality Check: "First 20 guys are dead"
👶 19:00 - How Many 5-Year-Olds Could Steven Take? (No Weapons!)
🇨🇳 23:30 - Nick's China Trip Report: Baiju Everywhere
🏭 26:15 - Canton Fair Deep Dive: Scale, Products & Body Odor Diplomacy
💸 36:45 - Tariff Tsunami: China Factory Owners Brace for Pain (3 Years?)
📉 38:50 - US Impact: Empty Shelves & Trucker Woes Incoming?
🌏 42:45 - China Pivots: New Markets (Vietnam, Egypt... Why Not Mexico?)
🕵️ 49:20 - Tariff Scams & Whack-a-Mole Schemes
📈 52:30 - Market Maneuvers: Short Stocks, Long Bitcoin/Gold Amidst Chaos
🔥 58:45 - Beating Burnout: RSA's 90-Day Reset & Defining "Enough"
🧠 01:04:15 - The Pain of Context Switching & Deep Work
🧭 01:09:50 - Burnout = Misalignment? Finding Flow vs. Feeling Trapped
✨ 01:27:30 - Shifting the Narrative: Turning Threats into Puzzles
👋 01:30:30 - Wrapping Up: Last Live Show Ever? & Final Thoughts
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