Two Percent with Michael Easter

Michael speaks with Christian Craighead, a former SAS soldier and author of One Man In, about the afternoon he singlehandedly fought off a major terror attack in Nairobi and what it teaches about acting while afraid, leading people, and being ready before anything happens. They discuss:

(00:00) Preview(00:38) Entering a terror attack with no backup(07:11) How a hard childhood shaped Christian's resolve(12:34) Why the top Special Forces operators look like accountants(23:20) Christian's moves against the terror attack(27:53) Why danger brings intense focus(33:57) How to lead in a crisis(43:34) The importance of clear instructions(46:44) Adapting and maintaining momentum under pressure(53:41) Taking responsibility in ordinary life

This episode includes descriptions of childhood abuse, terrorism, injury and death.

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Michael speaks with Jim Kwik, brain coach and author of the new book Limitless Daily, about how to learn faster, remember more, and use AI to get smarter instead of dumber. They discuss:

(00:00) Cold open(01:30) Jim's early learning struggles(05:32) The question that changed Jim's approach to learning(17:30) Problems with school systems and tech use(23:00) Using AI to get smarter, not dumber with the BUILD framework(29:56) Memory, boredom, and why you need room to think(32:44) Improving reading speed and comprehension(41:03) Choosing what is worth learning(47:51) Daily practice and morning habits(52:32) Rapid fire: brain supplements and cognitive performance(57:49) Books and Limitless Daily

Get Jim's book, Limitless Daily: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761666/limitless-daily-by-jim-kwik/

Find Jim: https://jimkwik.com

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Michael speaks with FDNY Chief Joseph Pfeifer, who led the first fire units into the North Tower on 9/11 and later gave the order to evacuate the towers. Chief Pfeifer later served as the FDNY Chief of Counterterrorism and Emergency preparedness, is a Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School, and wrote Ordinary Heroes, which examines what 9/11 taught him about crisis leadership, resilience, and the ordinary acts of heroism. They discuss:

(00:00) Introduction(02:36) Racing to the North Tower(09:20) Seeing His Brother in the Lobby(12:10) The Second Plane Hits(14:40) The South Tower Falls and the Evacuation Order(19:20) Surviving the North Tower Collapse(23:19) What Makes an Ordinary Hero(32:54) Three Principles for Crisis Leadership(36:57) Four Stages of Resilience(46:48) The Threats Communities Face Next

This episode includes detailed discussion of the September 11 attacks, death, and trauma.

Two Percent is hosted by Michael Easter. Today's episode was produced by Joey Fischground, Robbie Hiser, Dana Brawer and Julia Nutter. From Kaleidoscope, our executive producers are Mangesh Hattikudur and Kate Osborn and Julia Nutter. From iHeart, our executive producers are Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore. Our Head of Video is Maria Paz Mendez Hodes. Our editor is Will Mayo.

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Michael sits down with Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted at 14, survived nine months of captivity, and spent the decades after building her own path to recovery. She is the Founder of the Elizabeth Smart foundation and host of The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart, a true-crime podcast where she speaks with survivors of violent crimes about healing. Michael and Elizabeth discuss: (00:00) Cold open(07:28) The Science of Downward Comparison That Helped Her Survive(12:23) The Emotional Whiplash of Being Found(16:13) The First Time She Felt Safe(19:18) Why Traditional Therapy Did Not Fit(21:54) Refusing to Pretend It Never Happened(28:04) Reclaiming Her Body Through Bodybuilding(39:30) Sharing a Hidden Part of Her Life(44:22) Putting Survivors at the Center(47:03) Finding Reasons to Keep Going This episode includes detailed discussion of child abduction, sexual violence, and trauma. Read How To Be More Resilient: https://www.twopct.com/p/how-to-be-more-resilient Two Percent is hosted by Michael Easter. Today's episode was produced by Joey Fischground, Robbie Hiser, Dana Brawer and Julia Nutter. From Kaleidoscope, our executive producers are Mangesh Hattikudur and Kate Osborn and Julia Nutter. From iHeart, our executive producers are Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore. Our Head of Video is Maria Paz Mendez Hodes. Our editor is Will Mayo. Our theme music is by the Heater Manager. Visit Two Percent, the #1 health and wellness Substack newsletter: https://www.twopct.com Follow Michael:https://twitter.com/Michael_Easterhttps://instagram.com/michael_easter/https://linkedin.com/in/michael-easter-b208848/https://www.facebook.com/twopcthttps://tiktok.com/@michael_easter6

Michael speaks with Dr. John Delony, host of The Dr. John Delony Show and author of Building a Non-Anxious Life. They discuss: 00:00 Preview00:54 Mental Health and Relationship Lessons from Thousands of Callers09:09 Why The Problem People Describe is Never the Real Problem 12:45 What People Are Really Calling About25:51 Lessons from a Homicide Detective28:28 Why Punk Rock Teaches Stewardship32:09 What Dave Ramsey Taught John37:43 The Most Common Marriage Problems50:21 Building a Non-Anxious Life56:32 Why Doing Hard Things Helps This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts and addiction. Read The 6 Rules of a Tougher Mindset: https://www.twopct.com/p/the-6-rules-of-a-tougher-mindset Two Percent is hosted by Michael Easter. Today's episode was produced by Joey Fischground, Robbie Hiser, Dana Brawer and Julia Nutter. From Kaleidoscope, our executive producers are Mangesh Hattikudur and Kate Osborn and Julia Nutter. From iHeart, our executive producers are Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore. Our Head of Video is Maria Paz Mendez Hodes. Our editor is Joey Fischground. Our theme music is by the Heater Manager. Visit Two Percent, the #1 health and wellness Substack newsletter: https://www.twopct.com Follow Michael:https://twitter.com/Michael_Easterhttps://instagram.com/michael_easter/https://linkedin.com/in/michael-easter-b208848/https://www.facebook.com/twopcthttps://tiktok.com/@michael_easter6