“We’ve gone all the way from weapons and war to a conversation. Why do we rely on conversations? Because they are the things that most reliably improve us for the better.”
Alfi Oloo
Are you in a funk? Do you feel lost in life? This is for you. In this episode of The Modern Man, I welcome Alfi Oloo, a product designer by day and mentor/advocate for revised learning at night. Listen in as we dive deep into what to do if you’re in a funk, how to unlock your potential and find fulfillment, and the power of leaning into personal development.
Alfi sheds light on how to grow your curiosity and find out what you’re passionate about. He breaks down how dialogue and listening is the key to solving problems, developing into a respectable man, and advancing in life. Alfi then shares powerful advice for young men who are seeking greater purpose and direction, either in their careers or just in their personal lives. He also details why mentorship is a double-edged sword, one that can either help or hinder you.
Your potential is immense and it’s already within you. Mentorship and human connection is what will bring it to the surface and enable you to see it, feel it, and act on it.
Key Takeaways / What You’ll Learn:
[00:53] About Alfi Oloo.
[02:40] How mentorship can help you get unstuck and level up in life.
[05:22] Why and how Alfi became a product designer.
[11:56] Your curiosity blossoms once you take learning into your own hands.
[16:56] We Need to Talk: The Value of Dialogue in solving problems and advancing society.
[27:07] We Need to Listen: Why it’s crucial for us to listen to opposite perspectives.
[35:58] How respectful disagreement and being proven wrong make us grow.
[41:18] Advice for young men who are trying to unlock their potential and find fulfillment in life.
[44:27] How to connect with Alfi.
[45:49] As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?
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Resources Mentioned:
Join The Noble Knights: themodernman.gumroad.com
Sapiens and Homo Deus by Yaval Noah Havari: https://bit.ly/3D4Vn0M
The Long Walk of Freedom by Nelson Mandela: https://bit.ly/44rBrko
Letters to the Sons of Society by Shaka Senghor: https://bit.ly/3pHG2jt
How to Speak How to Listen by Mortimer J. Adler: https://bit.ly/3puEVnm
Connect with Alfi:
Visit his website: www.alfioloo.com
Follow him on Instagram: @alfi.oloo
Connect with him on LinkedIn:@alphonseo
Subscribe to his Youtube: Alfiloo
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“The Modern Man” is a series focused on discussing the challenges and obstacles men face in today’s society. It is an open forum of discussion where thoughts, strategies and ideas of men living a happy and fulfilled life are explored.
