Aubrey Marcus

Yeah.

I think one of the key takeaways from this for me is just that

the real understanding that the strongest prayer comes from the most desperate need.

The most desperate need.

And that story you told, you know, with the Baal Shem Tov is such a beautiful story because...

I think that, you know, you guys have been very kind with your reflections of my intelligence, you and Derek, Derek Offscreen.

And yes, you know, I'm not dumb, but it's not actually the thing that makes, that has allowed me to be where I am.

It's actually something, it's something else.

It's, you know, and who eventually became the CEO of Onnit, he just calls it the Aubrey magic.

And when does the Aubrey magic appear?

Well, it doesn't appear when things are going well.

It just doesn't.

It may be caused by a moment of crisis that led us through a path where things are going well.

And then when things are going well, then typically the magic starts to dissipate.

And the most magical experiences of my life where I summon something that is both a prayer and a prayer in action have come from a deep need.

And it reminds me of, you know, Dostoevsky, who probably wasn't a very religious fella.

And I don't think he thought of it as prayer, but...

The story is written by Robert Greene in his book, 48 Laws of Power.

Dostoevsky wrote a best-selling book, became wealthy and famous and a socialite, and then realized he couldn't write anymore.

So then he goes to the gambling house, gambles away, all his money becomes broke.