[ 💪🏽 ] 10 Things Humans Aren't Built to Do

🟢 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We explore a list of ten activities that we might not be naturally inclined to do as humans. We talk about each of these activities, highlighting the contrast between our evolutionary past and modern lifestyle. Topics include rigid work schedules, artificial environments, sedentary habits, and processed foods, raising questions about societal norms and their impact on well-being. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:14 10 Things Humans Aren't Meant to Do 01:00 Work in Offices for Nine Hours a Day 06:43 Work 50 Weeks a Year for Two Weeks of Joy 09:20 Sitting for Most of the Day 13:47 Thanks to our Sponsors: SiPhox Health & Land Rover 16:27 The Impact of Artificial Light 21:06 Processed Food and Its Effects 24:10 The Importance of Sleep 25:42 Complacency and Purpose 29:39 Not Chasing Your Dreams 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 SIPHOX HEALTH | Experience the convenience of at-home blood testing that provides comprehensive insights into 17 essential biomarkers, helping you optimize your health and monitor your progress affordably, all from the comfort of your home without clinic visits or long waits. 🔗 DEFENDER VEHICLES | The Defender is a modern adventure-ready SUV with legendary off-road capability, offering a family of models designed for explorers seeking confidence, durability, and versatility while tackling both rugged trails and urban environments. ❤️‍🔥 ABOUT THE SHOW We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays. 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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🟢 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We explore a list of ten activities that we might not be naturally inclined to do as humans. We talk about each of these activities, highlighting the contrast between our evolutionary past and modern lifestyle. Topics include rigid work schedules, artificial environments, sedentary habits, and processed foods, raising questions about societal norms and their impact on well-being. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:14 10 Things Humans Aren't Meant to Do 01:00 Work in Offices for Nine Hours a Day 06:43 Work 50 Weeks a Year for Two Weeks of Joy 09:20 Sitting for Most of the Day 13:47 Thanks to our Sponsors: SiPhox Health & Land Rover 16:27 The Impact of Artificial Light 21:06 Processed Food and Its Effects 24:10 The Importance of Sleep 25:42 Complacency and Purpose 29:39 Not Chasing Your Dreams 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 SIPHOX HEALTH | Experience the convenience of at-home blood testing that provides comprehensive insights into 17 essential biomarkers, helping you optimize your health and monitor your progress affordably, all from the comfort of your home without clinic visits or long waits. 🔗 DEFENDER VEHICLES | The Defender is a modern adventure-ready SUV with legendary off-road capability, offering a family of models designed for explorers seeking confidence, durability, and versatility while tackling both rugged trails and urban environments. ❤️‍🔥 ABOUT THE SHOW We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays. 🤙 ABOUT US 📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram. [[]---[]] Chasing Excellence is an audience-supported project. To go deeper & to help us do even more, consider:· Subscribing to our newsletter to get our free posts and upgrading to our Chase Club to receive exclusive content.· Grabbing one of our books: Chasing Excellence, Unlocking Potential, or The ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy.· Supporting one of our fantastic show sponsors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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