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the adaptation advantage | why evolution may be the most important lesson for fitness and life
Why do we struggle to think long-term? Why are quick fixes so appealing? And what does evolution have to do with the way we train, eat, think, and live?In this episode of The Examined Life, I explore one of the most powerful ideas I've encountered: evolution. Not as a biology lesson, but as a lens for understanding human nature, fitness, and the modern world.We dive into why evolution rewards adaptation rather than strength, how our ancient brains are navigating an environment they were never designed for, and what fitness reveals about the power of compounding over time. Along the way, we'll…
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