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E125 - How to Un*fck Your Mind So That Hard Things Become Easy | Louis Armstrong

18 Jan 2026

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» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Louis Armstrong is back for the annual catch-up — and this time we’re talking celibacy experiments, nicotine addiction, and why he thinks I need to go celibate for a month...Louis ditched alcohol, nicotine pouches, and his right hand because he realised easy dopamine was making him deflated and unmotivated.Tune in for a laid-back catch-up with plenty of insight — plus some valuable lessons on discipline, dating, and designing a better 2026.00:00 Introduction02:10 Catching up, lost Airbnb deposit and lessons for creators06:00 Celibacy, dopamine addictions and cutting out vices09:21 Women as a distraction and learning self-control12:25 Relationships vs single life and patterns of avoidance17:07 Trust issues, jealousy and choosing a secure partner20:26 How men can build true security and self-worth22:34 Balancing being a good partner without becoming a simp27:01 Dubai dating culture and the rise of entitlement31:00 Finding quality women and warning signs to watch for38:44 Advice for young men on meeting women offline41:56 Building confidence through small daily interactions43:50 Mentorship, prioritising freedom and business balance48:28 Scaling without burnout and staying focused52:29 Writing, distractions, and designing optimal mornings57:39 The “Let Them” mindset and emotional resilience01:09:52 Reflecting on alcohol, fun vs optimisation01:13:19 Goals for 2024 and building systems around creativity01:19:40 Hosting transformational in-person masterminds and events» Escape the 9-5 and build your dream life: https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique: https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST: https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode:https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free:https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow LouisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisarmstrong7/?hl=enCreator Club: https://www.thecreatorclub.co.uk/

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First Things THRST

E125 - How to Un*fck Your Mind So That Hard Things Become Easy | Louis Armstrong

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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