The New Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida (1st interview in a decade)
205K views · May 23, 2026 · People & Blogs
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@ChrisWillx · 4 months ago (edited) · pinned
Hello you beauties. Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - <a href="https://spotify.modernwisdom.com/">https://spotify.modernwisdom.com</a> or Apple Podcasts - <a href="https://apple.modernwisdom.com/">https://apple.modernwisdom.com</a><br>Here’s the timestamps:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo">0:00</a> Intro<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=21">0:21</a> What Is a “Man of Zero”?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=348">5:48</a> The Signs You’re Becoming a “Man of Zero”<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=709">11:49</a> Why Success Starts to Feel Empty<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=813">13:33</a> Does Achievement Lead to Being a “Man of Zero”?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=1069">17:49</a> The Psychological Experience of Hitting Zero<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=1174">19:34</a> How to Make Peace With Hitting Zero<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=1511">25:11</a> Does Effectiveness Decline Over Time?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=1760">29:20</a> Is Self-Improvement Delaying Your Freedom?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=1830">30:30</a> How Sex Changes At Zero<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=2353">39:13</a> Why Do Men Struggle to Talk About Intimacy?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=2594">43:14</a> The Best Ways to Move From Sex to Real Intimacy <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=3047">50:47</a> What Comes After Hitting Zero?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=3477">57:57</a> How to Tell If Someone Is Truly Integrated<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=3538">58:58</a> The Role of Discipline After Purpose<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=3686">01:01:26</a> How Culture Around Men Has Shifted<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=3812">01:03:32</a> What’s David’s End Goal?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=4071">01:07:51</a> How to Stay Fulfilled Long-Term<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4LSX-R2nJo&t=4777">01:19:37</a> The Top Practices to Maximise Your Development
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@FurkanGonenc · 4 months ago
If I knew this podcast was actually doable, I would’ve commented this request on every video.
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@munchyghecho1329 · 4 months ago
Respect the wise man that wants to be heard but not seen
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@SicilianTM · 4 months ago
"Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water."
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@MetaMan227 · 3 months ago
David, if you ever read this, I want you to know how much you’ve helped me realize who I really am and I am infinitely grateful for that. I think I might just make it and I truly believe a large part of it is due to you, thank you ❤
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@remimewiss · 6 days ago
I"m hooked, 7 mins in. Sounds like he describes what Carl Jung described. Nigredo. Indivituation process. Personal Purpose is gone and after this darkess phase (nigredo means going from dark to light) there is a true opening of one's soul's purpose
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@MasterApprentist · 4 months ago
Way of the superior man should be required reading for all men.
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@busterDouglas1477 · 1 month ago
It is so surprising to see the lack of engagement with this episode. A shame, but fitting. Thank you Chris! Deida is a real genius.
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@waylonnn777 · 2 weeks ago
Solomon said it so long ago. We’re all chasing the wind.
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@ArScáth · 4 months ago (edited)
After a 20 year career in the military and about 10 years in the corporate world this is where I am now. I need to snap out of it because I’ve got people to take care of still.
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@freemover975 · 4 months ago
The demotivational state (Man of Zero) is just the classical first phase after spiritual awakening. The realization that nothing matters because you are are not your body, thoughts and material achievements. After that you can still go back and do the same 3D things you did before but without the attachment and identification with them. You become the observer of the character that God is playing through you and can enjoy this silly show called life.
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@JasonWorley321 · 4 months ago
Wow. Much respect to bringing Deida back online.
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