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Better Than Bugs

by Better Than Bugs

Welcome to Better Than Bugs, where we’re all about embracing your inner Swiss army knife and celebrating the power of diverse skillsets, eclectic hobbies, and all around badassery. Here you don't have to be just one thing when you grow up but can explore a life full of discovery, growth, and purpose. Because in a world full of boxes to fit in and hamster wheels to run on, specialization is for insects. So, join us on an epic quest for betterment. Break free of conformity, and author your own life’s story. Dare to live indelibly.

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Episodes

  1. Harmony from Dissonance: How contrast in art and music can fix your relationships, work-life balance, and basically your life | Episode #8

    The boys recap some recent events including a spartan obstacle course race and running the Murph (and obviously how doing hard stuff like that makes you a savage). Then they dive into the good stuff and discuss work-life balance and how it could either be a scam, robbing you of your dreams, or…

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  2. The Way of the Modern Stoic: Jason Stamp | Episode #7

    Second interview in the books! This time with a member of the RDA (Ritual Discomfort Adventures) community that Alec met while adventuring across South Africa. Jason is a South African Information Systems Post-Graduate by day and a killer mixed martial artist by night, exemplifying the delicate...

  3. Alec Goes to South Africa to "Find Himself"....and he's still looking | Episode #6

    Alec is still chillin' in South Africa, so we catch up with him to hear about his adventures and the things he's experienced following the Ritual Discomfort Adventures retreat, including a historical monument dedicated to early Dutch Pioneers called the Voortrekker. From there the conversation...

  4. Ritualizing Discomfort: PC Pelser | Episode #5

    Today we have our first guest on the podcast: PC Pelser from South Africa! PC is one of the founders of Ritual Discomfort Adventures, a retreat focused on personal growth through doing hard things. They believe that by regularly stepping outside our comfort zones and learning how to overcome...

  5. One Skill to Rule Them All: How Becoming a Better Communicator Will Help You Master Everything Else | Episode #4

    Whether you are trying to improve your public speaking abilities, learn a new language, become the richest person alive, or just close your next sale, communication is at the heart of society and human interaction. Might not be a bad idea to get good at it. So listen up as the boys share some...

  6. Jacked of All Trades: How mastering your body can help you master your life | Episode #3

    In this episode, the bros share some hot takes and spicy thoughts on fitness, physical optimization, and overall pumpification. Topics include Daniel's fitness roots, "injury prevention", "good vs. bad form", "functional training", and more. Many paradigms were shattered in the making of this...

  7. Elite Growth, Maximum Leverage, and Buddhist Buffalos | Episode #2

    In this second installment of BTB, the boys are back to share some thoughts on maximizing personal growth through using leverage, doing hard things, and learning from buffalos. Hope you enjoy.

  8. How to Be Better Than Everyone at Everything | Episode #1

    In this inaugural episode, the boys discuss why specialization is for insects, why having varied experiences and skills in life is sick, and how traffic is like stocks. Enjoy.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Better Than Bugs, where we’re all about embracing your inner Swiss army knife and celebrating the power of diverse skillsets, eclectic hobbies, and all around badassery. Here you don't have to be just one thing when you grow up but can explore a life full of discovery, growth, and purpose. Because in a world full of boxes to fit in and hamster wheels to run on, specialization is for insects. So, join us on an epic quest for betterment. Break free of conformity, and author your own life’s story. Dare to live indelibly.

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Welcome to Better Than Bugs, where we’re all about embracing your inner Swiss army knife and celebrating the power of diverse skillsets, eclectic hobbies, and all around badassery. Here you don't have to be just one thing when you grow up but can explore a life full of discovery, growth, and...

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