DeepSummary
Noah Kagan shares his brutally honest advice on relationships and dating, reflecting on his biggest regret being not taking relationships seriously in his twenties. He emphasizes the importance of working on oneself and being happy alone before finding the right partner. Kagan discusses what he looks for in a partner, such as shared values, admiration, and the ability to have deep conversations.
Kagan also stresses the value of getting feedback from a relationship coach or therapist, reading books like Mark Manson's 'Models', and being willing to put in effort to maintain and grow the relationship. He shares his own journey of self-discovery and how he ultimately found his wife, highlighting the importance of committing and being present in the relationship.
Throughout the episode, Kagan offers practical tips on dating, such as taking your dating profile seriously, being open to meeting new people, and being honest with yourself about what you truly want in a partner. He encourages listeners to have optimism and patience in their search for a fulfilling relationship.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Work on having a good relationship with yourself before seeking a romantic partner.
- Be clear on what you want in a partner and don't settle for less.
- Seek feedback and advice from relationship coaches, therapists, or trusted friends.
- Put in effort to maintain and grow the relationship, even after finding the right partner.
- Be patient and optimistic in your search for a fulfilling relationship.
- Communicate openly and honestly with your partner, and be willing to have difficult conversations.
- Mutual respect, admiration, and shared values are essential for a healthy relationship.
- Don't be afraid to end a relationship that is not aligned with your values or goals.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “This is my number one regret in life, is that I didn't take this more seriously. Younger, my relationship with others often mirrored how badly I was feeling about myself.“ by Noah Kagan
- “If you couldn't have sex with that girl, would you still be with her? I was like, no. He's like, well, maybe that tells you something about what you're there for.“ by Noah Kagan's brother
- “I would say just in closing, I will say I wake up in the morning and I see my partner and I see her face and I'm just at peace with all of it.“ by Noah Kagan
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4/25/24
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We’re back with our 3rd round of our ‘Brutally Honest’ series and this week it’s a deep one. I’m giving advice to my younger self again but this time it’s about relationships, specifically dating– but honestly most of this advice you can apply with adding anyone important in your life.
Now I wish I'd paid more attention to relationships when I was younger, more importantly I wish I’d paid more attention to the relationship I had with myself. My relationships with other people often mirrored how badly I felt about myself. Constructive communication and mutual respect are vital for navigating conflicts and building a strong foundation. Creating your ideal relationship requires effort, honesty, and a willingness to invest in yourself and your partner.
So we’re going to explore everything I’ve learned about how to find the right person to share your life with.
In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
- What should you look for in another person
- How to make yourself feel better
- How similar making money and developing physical fitness are to dating
Enjoy these 3 things plus many nuggets along the way.
Check out Mark Manson’s book Models, it helped me a ton to get over some of my issues,
Also check Stephanie Rigg, she’s a certified relationship coach who helped me a lot too.
If you're hungry for more of these ‘Brutally Honest’ episodes, join me as I jump into the time machine to drop some serious wisdom on my younger self. You can hear the first 2 about Careers and Business, that’s episode 346 & episode 348 of this feed!
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