Ryan Bliss

‘Bliss feels like this’

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Elon Musk saw through Instagram’s illusion and deleted it.

He told Joe Rogan he caught himself taking selfies for likes and thought, “What the hell is wrong with me?”

That moment made him realize the app is engineered to make everyone look hotter, richer, and happier than they actually are. The endless comparison game quietly breeds unhappiness and insecurity. It’s especially toxic for young people growing up on it.

Elon’s decision to step away shows real self-awareness and discipline — something Instagram actively works against.

Have you quit or heavily reduced Instagram and felt better for it? Or do you think the platform does more harm than good overall?

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

People who post their fitness routine on social media are more likely to have psychological problems according to the study, conducted by the UK's Brunel University.

[Joe Rogan Podcast News @joeroganhq]

Andrew Huberman: "Someone I really respect said this, 'There are basically two kinds of people in life. Winners and losers.' And the definition is this—losers take things that happen to them... and the wallow and they use it for self or outward destruction."

"Winners take whatever they feel, it sucks, and they transmute it into things that are good for themselves and for the world."

[Codie Sanchez @Codie_Sanchez]

Maybe we should put our kids in BJJ.

This study looked at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's effect on young people. The results are incredible.

Kids did jiu jitsu 1-3x per week, 45 minutes on average, and they increased their self control by double digits compared to their peers.

They showed more inhibitory control - aka, less easily distracted, more focus.

Other studies say the same thing:

One looked at MMA vs BJJ, and the kids who did BJJ had:

• Increased self-control
• Increased pro-social behavior
• Decreased levels of aggression

Another study looked specifically at boys with autism. It found that the social + motor control aspects of martial arts have a huge effect:

The group who did martial arts had a 12.79 LOWER score on problem behaviors than the control group.

In a world that’s constantly trying to distract us, BJJ makes you disciplined.

In a world where kids are increasingly isolated, BJJ puts them together & challenges them physically and mentally.

What do you think? Would you put your kids in martial arts?

[Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. @hubermanlab]

The data on gratitude are surprisingly strong- showing immense mental and physical health benefits. The big surprise: receiving and observing (much more than giving) gratitude is what drives the largest effects. Obviously one requires the other. So give (& receive) gratitude.

[Malvin @ManOfFocus_]

The final level of being smart is just pretending you don’t know anything to make your life easier.

[Adam Delehanty @adam__xyz]

Strange that the three podcast princes (Ferriss, Huberman, Friedman) who millions of young men turn to for advice on how to live and think are all single and childless, past the age of 40.

[Ryan Bliss @Ryan__Bliss]

@realmartymar Pure comedy 🔥 by the Boys!

[∩ @zachpogrob]

Some are born with fire in their eyes.

[Ricky Gervais @rickygervais]

When life gets you down and you feel unloved and worthless, just remember you’ll be dead one day.
Have a great weekend.

[Ryan Bliss @Ryan__Bliss]

@fredeverything @StereoMcs_Rob_b It was awesome to hear the full album Fred, many thanks for hosting!

[Ryan Bliss @Ryan__Bliss]

@WOW_ANIMALS1 @noddingoff Arthur 🤣👏

[Ryan Bliss @Ryan__Bliss]

@fredeverything @martinatjazz Nice one Fred, glad to hear you enjoyed it 👏 Hi five for Mr @martinatjazz 🙌

[Ryan Bliss @Ryan__Bliss]

@YourOldDroog https://t.co/SeypTQoV3Z 💯 😎