Since his work did affect my life, it was a very jarring thing to process. But like you stated, I still appreciate and acknowledge his benefit to people, but as an individual, the respect is not there. He can do as he wishes, but when he is knowingly being deceitful, then that goes out the window. As he stated many times in different contexts, “Do what you want, but know what you are doing,” so I will hold him to that he knew that such behavior was wrong on many levels but chose to do it.
Completely agreed. And the only thing we, as listeners, can do is what we want (whether that's continue listening or stop listening) and stand behind that choice, too.
thank you so much for writing this piece. I have been adopting his weekly training routine for several months now. As I read the New Yorker article, I didn't know what I should think as I respect the man himself for his work and I found the guide to improve my own life. Your work helps me step out a little bit of myself and think better. So thanks again.
Thank you! I always like thinking about why people are talking past each other during controversies like this one. I'm also curious how people will relate to his protocols going forward, too--I've already seen some denouncement of cold plunges and the timing of caffeine. But honestly--if it works, more power to them! I have some routines that I like which probably aren't entirely clinically-backed 🤷🏻♀️
Since his work did affect my life, it was a very jarring thing to process. But like you stated, I still appreciate and acknowledge his benefit to people, but as an individual, the respect is not there. He can do as he wishes, but when he is knowingly being deceitful, then that goes out the window. As he stated many times in different contexts, “Do what you want, but know what you are doing,” so I will hold him to that he knew that such behavior was wrong on many levels but chose to do it.
Completely agreed. And the only thing we, as listeners, can do is what we want (whether that's continue listening or stop listening) and stand behind that choice, too.
thank you so much for writing this piece. I have been adopting his weekly training routine for several months now. As I read the New Yorker article, I didn't know what I should think as I respect the man himself for his work and I found the guide to improve my own life. Your work helps me step out a little bit of myself and think better. So thanks again.
Well put Cece. I thought you covered many different sides well and your own take on it too.
I'm curious how ppl will relate to his protocols going forward
Thank you! I always like thinking about why people are talking past each other during controversies like this one. I'm also curious how people will relate to his protocols going forward, too--I've already seen some denouncement of cold plunges and the timing of caffeine. But honestly--if it works, more power to them! I have some routines that I like which probably aren't entirely clinically-backed 🤷🏻♀️