Ed Latimore — The Difference Between Being Liked and Being Respected (EP.154)

This week, we’re delighted to welcome Ed Latimore back for his second Infinite Loops appearance.

Ed is a best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer, competitive chess player, Physics graduate, father, and husband. He joins us to discuss stoicism, progress & pain, demonstrating authenticity, being liked vs. being respected, and a whole lot more.

Important Links:

• Our research note on Ed
• Ed’s Twitter
  
• Ed’s website
  
• Ed’s Substack
  
• Ed’s first Infinite Loops appearance
  

Show Notes:

• New child; new house; new book
  
• How Ed’s new book has developed
  
• Humor and progress
  
• Understanding addiction
  
• Being liked vs being respected
  
• “Stoicism found me”
  
• Is progress possible without pain?
  
• “Humans are very bad at the future”
  
• Demonstrating authenticity
  
• Being cast as a father figure
  
• What’s next for Ed
  
• Ed’s three step process for self-improvement
  
• “I don't think any situation has ever gotten worse because someone has good manners.”
  

Books Mentioned:

• The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs who Shaped Silicon Valley; by Jimmy Soni
  
• The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance; by Josh Waitzkin
  
• Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds; by David Goggins
  
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life; by Mark Manson