Hello friend.
Here is episode 18 of the Bold and Determined Podcast.
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In the last episode we discussed: Beginning bodybuilding, building communities, porn addiction recovery, blog profits, modern religion, the natural lifestyle, and how much water to drink.
In this episode we discuss: Hermes Trismegistus, reincarnation, revenge, religion, dealing with guilt in the social media era, sacrifice, lower back pain, and how to cook.
Otávio asks… (3:07)
– By now you must have read a lot about Hermes Trismegistus. What are your thoughts on him?
– What do you know about reincarnation?
Joseph asks…
What happens when you die? What are your views on the afterlife?
Drew asks… (13:22)
Hey Uncle Vic, What are your thoughts regarding the afterlife? I have recently been reading the Kybalion and it seems we may have an infinite number of lives. If this is true, what can a man do in this life to ensure a better life in the next? Will our sins and vices carry with us into eternity?
In the 2nd century CE, Appian wrote in his Roman History that the Teutons had no fear of death because they hoped to be reborn.
Valhalla is where you go when you die and are born again, over and over, to fight a new battle.
- ‘What kind of a dream is it,' said Óðinn,
- in which just before daybreak,
- I thought I cleared Valhǫll,
- for coming of slain men?
- I waked the Einherjar,
- bade valkyries rise up,
- to strew the bench,
- and scour the beakers,
- wine to carry,
- as for a king's coming,
- here to me I expect
- heroes' coming from the world,
- certain great ones,
- so glad is my heart (wiki)
Anthony asks… (18:26)
Victor how do you deal with enemies or frenemies. Also what do you do about haters.
Tobias asks… (20:14)
How to come up with a great company or brand name?
Silas asks… (20:46)
How to deal with guilt/fear/shame of past in the age of social media
Ben asks… (22:25)
Uncle Vic, For someone who has no idea how to cook never cooked in his life has only eaten fast food, how do I learn how to cook and especially cook the carnivore diet. I have no idea about things like stoves pans and grills where can I get a carnivore diet cooking 101.
Al asks… (23:27)
Hey Vic, First of all thank you for this podcast. The amount of insights I have had about the reality that we live in has been astonishing.
My question ever since I was young I have had a submissive momma’s boy nature to myself, how to I evict this inner wussy part of me and get in touch with my masculine constantly.
Secondly, I have struggled with get tongue tied while talking all my life, I have gone to doctors and even a speech therapist and they all say I don’t have a physical tongue tie. However it comes out here and again and i am really insecure about it. Also what can you recommend to develop a deeper voice.
Michael asks… (25:09)
1. What is the meaning of sacrifice?
2. How do you know whether or not a sacrifice is worth making?
Steven asks… (26:48)
Hello Vic, what do you recommend for chronic back pain??
Stretching, low inflammation diet, proper posture, and a standing desk.
JTM asks… (28:16)
You’ve said that maybe 2% of people who follow the blog’s path succeed in achieving freedom. How many of those that copywrite B&D; at first become successful, compared to those who write their own original content from the start? I know you advise copywriting the work of others at first but it makes me feel like a fraud.
Jake asks… (29:54)
Can you eat too much on the carnivore diet? Or will your body tell you to stop? I am 6’4″ 210lbs, probably 15-18 percent body fat, and I find myself eating 3 or more pounds of fatty ribeye and strip steaks a day as well as cheese, eggs, or bacon as a side. I am not as lean as I once was. Most carnivore forums say its impossible to overeat on this diet. Should I cut back even if I am hungry?
Alex asks… (30:48)
Victor, Do you actually need to burn 3,500 calories to lose a pound of fat, or is this a hoax? Is losing fat just about keeping insulin low by eliminating carbohydrates? Also, can I eat all the meat I want and still lose fat, or can eating too much lead to weight gain because of caloric surplus?
Bill asks… (31:08)
What lessons have you learnt from your Grandfather(s)?
Joe asks… (31:37)
Old Saint Vic: Merry Christmas and love the beard. Can you talk a bit about your daily schedule and how you are able to fit stuff in and do you plan? Also how do you bless your food?
Uncle Vic's Long Lost Nephew asks… (32:53)
The media shows modern couples arguing all the time.
1. Is this normal behavior?
2. When are arguments appropriate?
My girlfriend and I hardly ever argue, but she’s Asian.
Don asks… (33:56)
I have a cousin who is finishing up their Maths degree at university. She has been offered a job in a bank with a starting salary of £60,000 in London, England. As far as I know, she has to agree to work 10-12 hours per day and has to sign a contract to stay with the company for X amount of years. Supposedly after 3-4 years, her salary rises to 100K, then after 15 years, she could earn up to 300K. What are your views on this, do you believe that people taking this route- lured in by a nice pay check, are signing themselves to slavery?
Ramer asks… (35:03)
I know you don’t use your smart phone much at all but I do have a question regarding it. It seems as though when I am doing my best work, women who could be miles and miles away from me always seem to text me. However, if I am not doing much at all, my phone stays silent. Has this ever happened to you? Is there some sort of energy/aura that we cast out while doing our great work? I know a lot of the greats say to chase the money and then the women will come, but how do they sense this? It is definitely one of the best feelings, and wanted to get your thoughts on this magnetism of sorts.
Joel asks… (35:42)
Hey Vic, I’m curious about your thoughts on overtraining. I feel so great from not masturbating and eating right that I am thinking of taking no rest days while doing a push, pull, legs split (about an hour a day) with no rest days ever. Is overtraining something that happens to regular people who eat carbs and masturbate all day or is it something to be wary of for us alpha males.
Joseph asks… (36:42)
What are the best businesses/industries to get into today in order to make a good amount of money?
Horea asks… (38:02)
Hello Victor, I am thinking of starting a blog which would use quite a few academic papers as references. How does copyright infringement apply in this case? Is it enough to cite a persons finding or do I have to ask permission before including on my blog? Also, if I have to use certain statistical figures from their academic papers, do I have to do anything more than reference them? I noticed you quoted other blogs in some of your previous articles, did you have to get their consent to do that?
Do you happen to know a good book/ blog that covers exactly what you can do and cannot do in a blog? I am trying to have everything figured out before I write anything down.
Stan asks… (38:46)
What podcasts do you recommend? Do you listen to Joe Rogan’s Podcast much and is their any particular episodes you recommend?
John Doe Bodybuilding Podcast, The Higherside Chats.
Ron asks… (40:18)
Wanted to ask if it's a good idea to start a website right away or to set the blog up as a business first as a sole proprietor or LLC ect then start the website? Want to be sure I do things in the correct order. Secondly, is there a way to legally convert a business from a sole proprietor into LLC? Thank you for doing what you do.
Rohan asks… (40:59)
Hi Victor. I recently heard from someone’s Youtube channel that the FDA allows there to be maggots in tomato sauce cans, rat hairs in peanut butter, insect parts in cinnamon, and many more other disgusting things. Why would they knowingly pollute and ruin our food like this? What benefit does this serve the FDA? Why would anyone even support the FDA? This seems absolutely pure evil on the FDA’s part. Now that I think about it, no wonder experts say the carnivore diet isn’t good. They want us to eat their garbage while keeping us away from real nutrition.
What’s the deal with wisdom teeth? Dentists say you need to get them removed when they grow in. However, back in the day, I don’t think our ancestors pulled out their teeth intentionally. Why is it now a modern day practice to get your teeth pulled out? Can you shed some light on this? Thank You!
This is what happens when you “food” is mass produced in a factory.
Bill asks… (43:08)
Do you believe, that throughout human evolution, humans spent the majority of their time in Ketosis?
What’s the deal with exogenous ketones and supplements such as MCT Oil?
Joseph asks… (44:34)
What is the best way to save money?
How much money is necessary to live well in this world?
Divan asks… (45:35)
Hi Vic, What would you do if you had more money than you could possibly ever spend?
Joseph asks… (45:49)
What are your views on Steve Reeves? Do you believe that a physique like his can be built naturally? Also he owned cattle ranches which I found interesting.
The WC Blog asks… (46:24)
Hey Vic, What’s your thoughts on Porridge as a staple breakfast?
Peasant breakfast. Royalty eats steak.
Karl asks… (46:40)
Vic, btw, just wondering, do you follow any specific practices to keep body inflammation low? I don’t have bleeding colitis or anything extreme but I often feel like my insides are not as non-inflamed as they should be, are you big on turmeric or any other anti-inflammatory?
Do you think we made a mistake in trying to foist our values upon the rest of the world? In that regard, I’d like to get your views on Ann Coulter who’s pretty brave and reasonable, smart, especially for a woman, redpilled, but she keeps saying we ought to kill foreign leaders and convert the people to christianity. I think this is dumb and the root of our problems?
Also were the vikings the most impressive human race ever? The stories sound amazing, 7 ft giants were regularly seen, blue eyes, muscular, fat-fed, even women were over 6 ft tall and powerful, man, I feel a rush of adrenaline just thinking about people like that. Even today all the strongest men like Hafthor Bjornsson are mighty swedes!
How did the “shadow men” turn this mightiest race into the most cucked country on earth? It boggles the mind, what did they do? Chemical poisoning? Psychological brainwashing? tbh the idea of psych brainwashing sounds like bull but is it really that powerful? How could you realistically use psychology to get a group of people to piss on their ancestors. I feel like “psych brainwashing” is nonsense and the real problem is the estrogenizing chemicals.
German asks… (50:02)
Great podcast Victor. What is your opinion on scientific studies? I don’t hear you mention them as evidence.
NewEmpire asks… (51:19)
Vic, have you ever been to Australia?
Unfortunately we have the same problems plagued by the west but there are pockets of areas that are real nice.I have moved to a rural area that is very traditional and 98% white – its almost like going back to the 1950’s – the people in my neighbourhood are fantastic. They aren’t perfect but overall I find the community I live in to be the best I’ve seen in a long time. They are largely farmers and country folk with strong Christian values.
While I am not Christian, there sure is a spirit around here that I admire – people help one another, know about animals, know about the land and volunteer within the community a lot. There are kids everywhere.. people are having a lot of kids here and the women seem to be more natural – they have been exposed to the same feminist brainwashing as other girls but they seem to have bought it less due to their family culture and connection to the land/farming.
In fact i’m starting my family here and its going to be a BIG one. I wont post where I am – I don’t want the hordes to come and ruin it but I sure do think you could find a nice German/English (Australian) girl here and your US $ would go further. Have you ever considered checking out Australia as an alternative or just for fun..?
Sebastian asks… (52:02)
What’s your take on a high protein carnivore diet instead of an high fat carnivore diet to get glucose via gluconeogenesis. I personally feel better eating high protein than high fat. High fat makes me tired and lethargic. High protein fires me up.
R.H, asks… (52:33)
Why does Hollywood produce so many heroes? What is the conspiracy behind that?
Do you think the U.S. is the biggest trouble-maker on the world stage. Honestly, would the world be better off without the U.S.?
Johnny asks… (53:35)
How do you spot a slut?
Scott asks… (54:39)
Vic, Here is a good one for you. How should I deal with copycats ripping off my content on my blog? Your the most ripped of blogger ever, should I be flattered or pissed?
Dan asks… (55:03)
Is anonymity a sign of cowardice?
Junior asks… (56:04)
Vic, you said you have been spending time with family around the country lately. Good for you, family is very important, and it is something that is so neglected. People will look at you as crazy for wanting to fly around the country to spend time with your blood. Can you give us some takeaways with spending time with family? Yes, older people tend to be more set in their ways, but have you been able to educate some younger relatives? Younger people are always open to new ideas and are looking for those ideas.
RobertV asks… (56:56)
Anyway, my question this week is about sex. I’m 28 and I’ve only had sex with two women. We live in a culture where people boast about their numbers all the time. This makes me feel like shit. Why am I so envious? Am I really missing out on much?
It might sound a bit “beta male” but I prefer having sex with women who i trust. I have no genuine desire for casual sex. But my culture tells me this is wrong. People my age build their social lives around hunting for casual sex through Tinder and at nightclubs.
Joe asks… (58:35)
Are there any pills or natural things you can do to get taller? More height always helps.
Anonymoose asks… (58:48)
Vic, when is it acceptable to punch someone in the jaw?
Captain Obvious asks… (59:22)
Killer podcast. Highlight of my week. My questions:
you said you put the money you earn back into the business. Since you don’t pay for advertising, what exactly do you put the money into? (I’m looking for ideas with my business).
what do you think of this idea (free advice) — get all your podcast episodes transcribed (pretty cheap to do that). Edit it and create a book out of it called ASK UNCLE VIC. I think the book would sell like crazy. I’d buy a copy. Create a new volume after the 10th or 15th episode. So it can be a series.
what do you say to the idea that red meat makes a person’s body acidic (an acidic body is likely to develop cancer)?
Hozzy asks… (1:00:53)
Vic, Who is Q?
Until next time.
Your man,
-Victor Pride
Vic,
Where do you draw the line between having a sense of humour and being immature?
What are your views on Chinese Herbal Medicine?
When you do the 36 set arm superset, do you rest between exercises or do you go the whole way through without any rest?
Also, what exercises can you do to get big bowling ball shoulders if I am not able to do any Lateral raises?
Barbell and dumbbell shoulder presses, 4 sets of 8 reps as heavy as you can go, twice a week and watch those shoulders develope.
No rest. There will be an article about this soon.
Hey Vic,
Wanted to get your thoughts on having a castle for you and your family and friends Their are some very beautiful castles available for purchase in Europe. Because many of our great castles from the past have been abandoned, you can get them for a great price.
Thoughts on getting a castle? Could be the most natural way to live. You and your queen in a larger than life thousand year old stone castle.
All the best,
Ramer
Victor,
I have just found your site and a lot of your content is a mirror image of my own experiences.
My life has significantly improved recently. I have been eating a carnivore diet for a year, which cured all my health issues, including those that my doctors said couldn’t be cured. I quit porn and masturbation, and fixed my dead libido and erectile dysfunction. I fixed my embarrassingly low testosterone levels with an intelligent TRT program. I built a body through consistent and disciplined exercise. And I found mental peace and clarity by eliminating all of my social media accounts and getting rid of my smartphone.
As someone on a similar path as myself. what are some other lifestyle changes you’ve found that have this same life-changing power - whether it’s things you eliminate - like plant foods, porn, or social media - or things you add, like exercise?
Please correct me if I am misquoting you, but you said recently that you avoid mediation since it is unproductive and leads to detachment and being content with doing nothing. Do you think a form of mediation where you sit down and apply a hyperfocused mindset to achieving your goals would still have benefit?
Damn good podcast victor. Thanks for answering my question.
Are there times when your urges get out of hand?
For example, I notice that when I am sick or when I am lonely, the urges to watch porn and jerk off increase, as does lack of motivation.
Does one solve this by simply never being lonely/finding a tribe of like minded motivated men to talk to?
In general, another question is-do we need goals in life? Desire is the root of suffering said the Buddha. But without some goal/desire/thing to look forward to, life becomes dreary and the evil urges/habits creep back in.
Life, in short, is very confusing. Do you feel this way or do you have a sense of clarity/confidence about what’s next?
Can’t wait to buy monk mode…
Cheers
Karl
The carnivore diet fixed my urges to jerk off by like 90%, even when lonely or under stress. I recommend following it if you haven’t started.
Hi Vic,
Just found your blog via Karl, wonderful podcasts to listen to!
You’re right, I just made the mistake of eating a garbanzo bean salad and I feel like shit, lol. Diet is crucial.
2 questions for the next show:
1) Can a person be healthy if they drink raw eggs and full-fat butter/yogurt, but not red meat?
2) Many people ask the question “who am I” in their spiritual lives. Are we the mind? The body? The soul? All of these? or none of these? Or is this a single spirit or consciousness that pervades through the universe and never dies, and are we one with it or in some way separate from it?
Thanks,
Paul
With due respect Vic, your views on Christianity are wrong when it comes to life after death and reincarnation.
According to the bible – see verses following
There is no reincarnation.
Once you die you are judged - either go to heaven or hell.
You go to heaven if you trust and believe that Jesus Christ paid the price for your sins on the cross. Otherwise it’s hell.
The bible is very clear.
There are numerous verses from the bible that say this.
Here are few
Hebrews 9:27
27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,
1 John 5:12-14
12 He who has the Son has [a]life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.
John 3:36 New King James Version (NKJV)
36 He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”
Yeah I was wondering what bible states that heaven is for Jesus and not for us.
Wrong
It’s For everyone
Read the verses
It’s in the bible
Vic, awesome podcast, just check it out.
I had some biscuits from KFC after a week of eating clean, and yowee, instant stomach gnawing pain and tummy ache. Damn, crazy. I know this clean diet of mine is obviously way healthier, but when I was younger, I could eat anything like greasy bread and garlic knots and feel totally fine.
Since I start eating clean, I am extra sensitive to any “garbage” food.
I don’t want to be a wuss who can only eat animal product and rice but gets destroyed even after just a little bit of anything else.
Come to think of it, I used to eat pineapple and onion raw too before. Now these also give pain.
My digestion is becoming a weak bitch though when I eat clean, I feel great.
Enigma. I thought animal diet would improve stomach to point where I could eat anything, but actually opposite is happening.
Wish you a Merry Christmas!
Peitan
What drives men to suicidal thoughts or actions? What advice would you give to those who periodically find themselves here?
To Rohan (40:59): removing wisdom teeth is often necessary nowadays because jaws aren’t developed like they should be.
Before humans started eating like they do now everyone had perfect teeth.
This is because our ancestors chewed 20 times more than we do now as they had to chew tough game meats, at the end of their lives their teeth would be worn out from all the chewing.
Nowadays people eat soft food like pasta and rice, and when buying meat they prefer the parts that are the least tough
To develop good jaws kids have to chew a lot on tough foods like meat, this trains the masseter muscle which in turn gives good facial bone structure.
It’s also extremely important that babies suck milk from the breast and learn to breath through their nose.
Mouth breathing children always develop ugly faces and crooked teeth.
Adult facial bones are much harder to change but by chewing more and having good tongue posture you can at least prevent them from getting worse as you age.
Short Ebook with examples: http://claimingpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/10-Interesting-Facts-About-Facial-Beauty.pdf
Video by world’s best orthotropic expert Mike Mew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY3bIMRKil8
Interesting points here, John. Thanks for sharing.
Dear Vic,
Thank you for your previous answer on Cernovich. I will refrain from asking about “gossipy” topics and instead focus on my own self-development.
I must ask you how you manage to stay sane in a world filled with terror. When you hear of a story like the two Swedish girls who went to Morocco and were beheaded, do you feel any fear? I am so scared of the world. What would you recommend a man and woman do to stay safe? I carry pepper spray but even a taser is not legal in many parts of the USA.
I am petrified. How do we stay safe? What are some good homogenous communities we can move to? What steps can a woman, much weaker than an average man, do to keep herself safe? The poor women above would have had a fighting chance if they had pepper spray or a taser, let alone a gun.
The 2A is under attack in the USA, which is another issue.
Each new story like this leaves me in great fear. I am anxious. The manosphere often says women are born with all advantages. I don’t think so. Sure, a woman is born being desirable in the sexual marketplace while men need to work, but the world is a scary, uncertain place from a female standpoint.
Please take the time to give your thoughts on this matter. Our countries are becoming unrecognizable.
I have been reading much about karma and decided ultimately, that while we need saturated animal fat and cholesterol, the best and most humane ways to get this are fatty fish, eggs, and milk. I have no idea how animals are killed for food and if it involves agony, screaming, pain, and so forth, I want no part of this given that we can obtain all the necessary nutrients via wonderful milk and eggs and fatty fish (which are the least sentient “meat” and suffer the least therefore, much less than sheep or bovines).
Also LOL on your answer about sluts, but you’re entirely correct. The fact that I’m in my 20s and a virgin makes people think I’m either asexual or a lesbian (but I want to save myself for my husband, so screw what society thinks).
Thank you!! :-)
Kristen
When you first started blogging or even nowadays, do you write based on ‘popular keywords’ or on topics specifically hoping to rank better? Or do you write intuitively based on what your vision for your blog/goal is and let everything else fall into place ?
Hi Victor, I was wondering if you have had any experience dealing with parasites, tapeworms, or any organisms living inside of you that cause health damage? Modern medicine says parasites are caused by eating raw meat/under cooked meat, but we shouldn’t trust modern medicine. I was wondering what your explanation was of how humans get parasites.
Also, how do you cleanse your body of parasites?
Victor, the way to find out what you want out of life begins by finding out who you are underneath. Sometimes we get lost in every day lives through our habits(repetitive work,relationships,etc). I believe that knowing yourself is the only way to connect with others too. How do you go back to that core part of yourself that makes you, you? Sometimes I even find it hard to remind myself why I was doing something just because I got lost in the act of doing it.
First, thanks for the podcast.
1) What’s your opinion on learning the local language if you live in a foreign country?
2) What’s your opinion on eating carnivorous animals?
I’ve often heard that certain species of carnivore such as big cats and wild dogs, purposely avoid humans. I wonder if that’s because we used to eat them.
Hey,
I would like to know if there is any natural way to force the growth of hair on my face, particularly to achieve the stubble. I can only grow a mustache after a long period of time but I barely have any hair in the “stubble area”. I am 24 and I am not sure if it’s a genetic thing (probably is) and when I can expect to see some progress. I am Caucasian.
Also I’d like to add a second question:
If the elites are so powerful, why don’t they silence anyone who preaches the truth? Wouldn’t be easy for them to just kill or imprison those 2% of people you keep talking about? Aren’t you afraid that someone might hurt you Vic? Is it possible to function in their system and still be free of them?
Hi Vic,
I was in a relationship for almost a decade and have many photos with my ex.
Should I delete all the photos of her and us as a couple or keep it and show it to my future wife? We had many photos from trips and some good memories, but I don’t care about her anymore.
Thanks
Why would you show pictures of your ex to your wife dude? Women are super jealus of each other, this only brings problems. Keep the pictures to yourself.
There’s some part of your mindset that’s off.
Why would you show your future wife photos of you ex?
Your memories with your ex have nothing to do with your future wife.
Leave the past in your memories.
Take some time to reflect on what got you to this thought process or you’ll get in another bad relationship.
Because she could ask me to show her my trips and my past. I can keep only my photos without the ex, but it will look weird that I’m the only one on all the photos. If your ex looks good, why not to show it? she would be jealous, who cares? it’s even better
Is consuming too much dairy bad for our health, even if it’s raw dairy?
Have you read any russian author? What are your thoughts about Russian people and their culture?
Victor, in Greece everyone goes to the army for basic training for 9 months. I just finished three years of time wasting in college and now that I got my life on track I need to stop and get sent for training for 9 months. There you are not even allowed a laptop to do remote work. And you have people barking orders at you. My friend told me that during his time there it fucked with his mindset a little bit with all the routine and the following of orders. Do you have any advice on how to not let this be a bigger obstacle than it already is?
Thought on ground beef on the carnivore diet? Just as good as steak, or different because of it being ground up?
Vic,
regarding Thomas Delauer, I have two questions.
1. do you think he’s using steroids to get the body he has? he promotes keto and intermittent fasting. but his body is impressive. what do you think his real secret is?
2. he has over 1 million youtube subscribers and his videos get tons of views. what do you attribute his youtube success to?
please weave in your own opinion of the guy while answering these questions.
thanks man.
I don’t know who this person is and have nothing to say.
Bart,
https://boldanddeterminedarchive.com/the-secret-to-gaining-muscle/
read this article very carefully and very slowly
Hey Victor,
Great 5-Star Friday today. I especially like that quote by Lao Tzu. Makes me think of the wise old wizard being mocked, only for people to painfully realize the consequences down the road when the wizard turns out to be correct.
I’ve looked into the Kali Yuga a bit after you mentioned it in a previous episode. I found this video which makes some painfully accurate descriptions of how our society operates today (https://youtube.com/watch?v=dJbBzgLnwmY).
The distinct lack of modesty, valor, and loyalty is what jumped out the most. As he mentions, “every man a betrayer.”
Can you share with us your understanding of the Kali Yuga and the various cycles in the Universe? These types of macro cycles fascinate me. It’s almost like humanity is stuck in a loop inside some code. I wonder if we’ll ever break out.
Thanks,
Nick
Mr. Vic what would be your advice about self-development for paraplegics and people with disabilities?
Have you ever thought of producing materials, blog posts and other projects specifically-designed for people with mental and physical disabilities?
Got another question. Why is it so hard to quit porn. I cant resist it. It wouldn’t be a problem if it didn’t make me feel shame and shyness.
Just stop doing it. Simple. Don’t use any social media that has sexual images. You have to force yourself. But after a couple weeks it is a lot easier to not look at it.
What does your diet look like? Eating a carnivore diet helped me resist and eliminate porn from my life.
How was coming off TRT? How long till natural production was fully restored?
What is the true meaning of Christmas? Of course, nowadays Christmas is commercialized, everyone wants to sell their sweet stuff, everybody is so stressed. I think Christmas is the only time in the year when many families can get together.
What do you think about people saying “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas”? In my mind it is just another political correct term.
I wish you and everyone else on this fantastic blog a Merry Christmas!
Bonjour Victor!
I know travel is the best way to experience a new place. That being said, I like to take a few precautions.
Could you please offer a somewhat detailed answer on your experiences in Thailand and the other South East Asian countries? Frankly, it seems like people there, though poorer, are far happier than they are in my hometown(s) of Paris and Los Angeles, which are a “s***holes” at this point. In particular…
1) How safe are Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore etc? I’ve heard Singapore is marvelously organized but very strict and stifling, for instance.
2) Healthwise, are diseases like dengue and malaria very prominent, and what do you do to stay healthy when eating/travelling there?
3) Are there lots of Whites and Europeans who want to build businesses that are friendly and personable? I work alone but do enjoy the company of like-minded men because even for loners like me, I have come to realize that we are SOCIAL animals and interaction with other good people is almost as important for our wellbeing as food and sunshine.
4) What were your costs of living in these places? Thailand seems to be the best place, better than Vietnam/Cambodia, so trying to get an idea of what a high-quality apartment in a nice area of Chiangmai or Bangkok would run you per month. I currently live well for my modest means on about $5K per month sharing an apartment with some buddies in LA, but would want my own apartment if I’m abroad.
PS yellow vests in France, wall construction in America…maybe le Dieu is hearing our prayers.
Joyeux Noel!
Jean-Pierre
Question for the next podcast:
Hi Victor, have you heard of the recent murder of two Scandinavian girls in Morocco? (One of which was beheaded on camera) The Islamic perpetrators have ties to Isis on record and have had multiple run-ins with the law. I have already seen tweets where certain affluent fools in the west proclaim “you can not blame Islam, this doesn’t mean they’re Muslims, etc, etc.” It boils my mind that someone can either be so stupid to believe this or such a traitor to their own people. Will this act as a wake up call to the Nordic peoples of Scandinavia?
Also, I found it very interesting how you mentioned our own history has been denied from us, as I have always wondered why the importance of learning history was never instilled in school while at the same time the ‘history/ his story’ they teach us is very selective and feeds a certain narrative. We always hear about WW1 and WW2 and from an early age it is drilled into our heads how bad and evil the horrible Germans were. Being of Polish and Austrian heritage I was always fascinated by the history of Europe but most notably the battle of Vienna in 1683 which might have been the most important battle of the West in the last 500 years. The Islamic Ottoman Empire was on the verge of conquering most of Southern Europe having gone as far as the gates of Vienna. Long story short the Polish forces led by King Jan (John) Sobieski III and his winged Hussars saved Europe from defeat having outsmarted and outflanked the Ottomans sending them back home. What is remarkable is that the people of Europe, despite their own conflicts came together united against a common enemy and prevailed. The Austrian/German forces, the Italians, the Poles, as well as other European nations. What is your take on this? Will history repeat itself? Countries like Poland and Hungary have been anti-migration from the beginning while Italy and Austria are shifting in that direction also.
Thanks Uncle Vic, keep up the great work.
Question for the next podcast:
Hi Victor,
Have you heard of the recent murder of two Scandinavian girls in Morocco? The Islamic perpetrators had ties to Isis on record and had multiple run-ins with the law. Already I have seen a few tweets from affluent fools in the West who proclaim “you can’t blame Islam, not all Muslims, etc etc”. It boils my mind that someone can be so stupid to believe this or worse, a traitor to his own people. Will this serve as a wake up call to the Nordic peoples of Scandinavia?
What’s your opinion on Patreon? Is it a good thing to go for Patreon when you start with your blog or do you have to build some following first? I am looking for options to make money that can buy my freedom in a sense that I can just move out of my parents’ basement, so making a minimum wage as a blogger would be sufficient in the beginning.
What should young men focus their time on? What are worthy pursuits and goals to pursue?
Hi Victor,
Do you believe man has an innate need for heroes?
Also, how can a man become more heroic in his own life?
Thanks.
Hi Vic,
Do you think I could maintain/ gain muscle on one meal a day while following the old school 70s routine? This is with no extra testosterone… should i expect to lose a lot of muscle? Or is it possible to maintain. Thanks
Why has Isis been awfully quiet since their leader left the White House?
What state or country do you never want to go back to?
What takes up too much of your time?
What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?
What are you absolutely determined to do?
Have you ever given to any charities?
Is there anything in particular that inspired you to grow out a full beard? Your face has been clean-cut for most of your time here on B&D, it is interesting to see that you have changed your appearance. Please recommend any beard oils that you personally use or approve of if you can.
I always make sure to tune in to your podcast every Monday and Thursday, it is going great so far. Happy Holidays Victor and can’t wait for Monk Mode in the upcoming year.
Vic,
What do you do in a typical day.
Do you have any negative hobbies? Vedio games, internet ect.
I always wanted to know everything, but after answer about afterlife I feel like I know everything and since then I feel nothing. So my question is: what drives you, Victor?
Hello Vic, I’ve been a long time lurker for B&D, so, here is my question, I have been doing Nofap for the past 1 year, although i have been pretty much out of this addiction i have been having wet dreams for every 2 weeks, is this ok? Or should i stop them completely? If so what are the ways in which I could stop them?
How can you get rid of depression and loneliness due to a lack of community and family?
How can we find purpose in life?
I’m caught in a never-ending cycle.
I am getting successful in all areas of life, except with women.
Here is the cycle I go through: I find an attractive girl, I approach, get rejected, go what you call “monk mode” (porn free, focused on myself, feeling great and productive), then after a while I try again, get rejected again. Now I wouldn’t have a problem doing “monk mode” long-term, but the lack of sex/relationship is causing me to have a scarcity mindset, and thus producing neediness by default. How can I get rid of this scarcity mindset/neediness as I stay true to my purpose, and also manage to get women on the side? I’ve had mini-relationships and short flings in the past, but those happen once or twice a year at most.
Hi Vic.
I’m still going strong on 30DOD and the habits therein.
You have mentioned a few times that being free from lust (wanting) is the key to bliss or happiness. But in my own life and some of your articles you have stated that obsession and strong desire/will is the key to getting anything you want which is true. So how do you balance the intense desire for great work and manifestations of will, while also wanting for only the essential(or even nothing?) This is something I’ve been trying to reconcile, I’d appreciate your thoughts for tomorrow’s podcast.
Side note: I find myself feeling most “aliiive” when the pressure is on and I have a mission that is pushing me to my limits. And not having a mission sometimes makes me feel aimless. Is it as simple as always being industrious?
Thank you for your work. Looking forward to monk mode.
Why do people gain weight after they quit smoking?
Awesome podcast, Victor. Thanks for the replies, as well.
- *How* do our thoughts and emotions affect the world around us? Particularly so the food.
I understand that our thoughts influence our actions and perspectives and that in turn allows us to direct our lives into one direction or another, but I struggle to understand how come thoughts can impregnate and alter substances.
In any case, I have felt that is true in many circumstances.
- Why so many people who talk about the carnivore diet today also believe the Earth is flat? It seems to me like extremism, an opposition, and exaggeration of the issue of having corporations and the government feeding people lies. I’m impressed with Sv3rige’s influence in this regard, many people have been inspired by him, perhaps a bit too much, and maybe that’s why.
And merry Christmas, and may you and all the B&D readers have a great new year. :)