How do you possibly summarize Tucker Max's story? Let me give it a shot. Yes, he's sold millions of books. Yes, he's now living on a ranch. But, the details of his wild and illustrious life aren't easy to put into words. His first book was published in 2001. Unlike most ranchers, Tucker's first book has nothing to do with farming, animal agriculture, or growing your own food. No. Tucker's first book was called The Definitive Book of Pick-up Lines, which was then followed by Belligerence and Debauchery: The Tucker Max Stories and then his most famous books I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell and Assholes Finish First. So, what happened between Tucker writing books about drinking beers, partying, and womanizing, and starting a ranch in Texas? Well, that's what we set out to discover in this conversation. We unpacked Tucker's life before writing, which includes an incomplete law career and failed attempts at corporate life. As you'll hear in our conversation, we spent a good deal of time discussing where people get stuck in their careers and why people struggle to make change. In many ways, Tucker's early career set him on a path to desperately find his calling. And, he certainly found it in writing. He's written and sold millions of copies of books, started a publishing agency, and become an authoritative figure in the world of written media. But, that doesn't really do Tucker's full story justice. He's also launched a successful podcast called The Mating Grounds, had a movie made about his stories, and been an outspoken visionary for the Paleo movement, psychedelics as a tool to heal emotional trauma, and the growth of Jiu-Jitsu as a sport. His life now looks very different than what it once was. He's a father and a farmer. He raises his own food and spends most of his days solving problems on his farm and spending time with his kids. His movement through different phases of life has caught the attention of many, and his insights on life drive home a powerful message on the power of change and growth. We really enjoyed this conversation and we think you will too!

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TIME STAMPS
2:00- Background
8:00- Be content with what you're doing
15:30- Growth and having to leave people behind
20:30- Tucker maturing
32:40- The effects of sleeping with many women
35:00- Psychedelics
48:35- Being done with life trauma
53:00- Owning a ranch
59:30- Resistance on the next thing

Tucker Max: The Price of Freedom, Dealing with Your Sh*t, & Finding a Wife | MMP #199

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