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In this episode of Through Conversations, Alec Ingold, a professional football player and author, joins us to discuss themes of greatness versus perfection, the importance of embracing failure, and the journey of pursuing dreams. Alec shares personal stories from his life, including his experiences with adversity, career decisions, and the significance of authenticity in both sports and life.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Alec Ingold

01:17 Chasing Greatness vs. Perfection

03:47 Embracing Failure and Adversity

07:32 Soul Searching and Career Decisions

10:54 Draft Day Realities and Responses

15:38 The Importance of Action and Urgency

19:52 Authenticity and Versatility in Life and Sports

23:25 Pushing Beyond Limits

28:40 The Purpose Crucible

34:58 Leadership and Responsibility

38:35 Empowering Through the Ingalls Family Foundation

43:25 Navigating Adversity and Support

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Katherine Freese is a German-born American theoretical astrophysicist. She is a professor of physics at the University of Texas at Austin. She is known for her work in theoretical cosmology at the interface of particle physics and astrophysics.In this episode, Katherine discusses the journey of the sun through the Milky Way, the impending merger with the Andromeda galaxy, and the vastness of the universe, possibility of life "out there," and the origins of the universe.Grab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life -⁠⁠ https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/joinChapters00:00 Exploring the Cosmos: The Sun's Journey03:47 Galactic Mergers: The Milky Way and Andromeda06:53 The Vastness of the Universe: Understanding Scale and Time10:19 The Big Bang: Origins of the Universe20:34 Dark Matter and Dark Energy: The Invisible Universe30:10 Wormholes and the Fabric of Space-Time33:05 Theoretical Constructs of Black Holes34:51 Candidates for Dark Matter: WIMPs and Axions37:15 Detecting Dark Matter: Challenges and Experiments40:17 The Dark Matter and Dark Energy Dichotomy44:50 The Future of the Universe: Big Rip vs. Big Chill49:01 The Concept of Dark Stars54:24 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠https://throughconversations.com⁠⁠Substack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ThruConvPodcast⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https:⁠//www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g

Grab your copy of The Time is Now and start your journey toward living a more intentional and fulfilling life -⁠⁠ https://a.co/d/aDYCQ9oDownload the episode's full transcript for free - https://throughconversations.kit.com/8e95ce8c66In this conversation, Alex and Bill von Hippel explore the themes of evolutionary psychology, the tension between autonomy and cooperation, and the effects of modern society and technology on human connection and happiness. They discuss how social media and dating apps influence relationships and the paradox of wealth versus happiness in contemporary life.William von Hippel is a psychologist, professor, and author.The Social Paradox - https://a.co/d/3idGhNTChapters00:00 Introduction to The Social Paradox03:01 The Impact of Toxoplasma Gondii on Behavior05:59 Free Will and Evolutionary Psychology09:13 The Tension Between Autonomy and Cooperation12:01 The Modern Shift Towards Autonomy14:59 The Role of Social Media in Connection18:09 Happiness in Modern Society vs. Hunter-Gatherer Life21:04 The Paradox of Wealth and Happiness23:56 The Effects of Dating Apps on Relationships32:39 The Dynamics of Relationships in Urban vs Rural Settings33:35 Balancing Autonomy and Connection in Relationships35:14 Understanding Loyalty and Infidelity in Relationships38:22 The Mystery of Falling in Love41:22 Politics, Evolution, and Empathy44:40 The Role of Religion in Political Preferences48:13 The Decline of Religion and Its Impact on Connection50:34 The Connection Between Religion and Happiness52:23 The Importance of Loose Connections55:25 Rebalancing Autonomy and Connection in Modern LifeJoin this channel to get access to exclusive perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Connect With Me //ORDER MY BOOK, THE TIME IS NOW: A GUIDE TO HONOR YOUR TIME ON EARTH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.timeisnowbook.comWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠https://throughconversations.com⁠⁠Substack - https://throughconversations.substack.comYouTube community -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g/join// Social //X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ThruConvPodcast⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https:⁠//www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g