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Aman & Aadil Manazir
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Aman & Aadil Manazir discuss tools and techniques we can all use to maintain order in a chaotic lifestyle. Life is Entropy — this is how to handle it.

  1. 2D AGO

    I Almost Killed My $1M+ Business | Episode 17

    Bill Gates and Warren Buffett both said the secret to success is FOCUS. So why do most people keep switching niches? Aman almost killed his business chasing something new, and Michael Jordan quit basketball for baseball. This episode breaks down why commitment beats novelty—and why starting over is almost always a mistake. Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Super Bowl Sunday in SF02:50 The Bill Gates & Warren Buffett Focus Principle06:10 Why Most People Can't Commit to One Thing09:30 Ali Abdaal's $5M Revenue Plateau Problem14:17 Can Ali's YouTube Course Still Work Post-COVID?18:14 I Almost Killed My Business Last Year21:30 The Cabin Trip That Changed Everything24:45 Why I Decided to Launch Coaching Accelerator27:49 The Princeton Review Fallacy Explained29:45 Michael Jordan's Baseball Mistake33:10 Why Niche Switching Never Makes Sense35:45 Pick a Game and Stick to It37:30 Never Give Advice Unless They Ask39:52 Closing Thoughts

    40 min

  2. MAR 4

    "When You Have Everything, You Want Nothing" - Our Biggest Realization | Episode 16

    We finally had money for Universal Studios... and bought nothing. This episode explores the cruel irony of success: the moment you can afford your childhood dreams, you've learned too much to enjoy them. Plus: why the ICE shutdown protest backfired, Joe Rogan's $500 power move, and theme parks as tiered capitalism. If you've ever outgrown something you worked hard to afford, this hits different. Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:45 Hot Tub Health Benefits Debate02:18 Sauna vs Hot Tub Science05:00 Hot Tub as Social Activity06:22 Brother's Engagement Group FaceTime Update08:00 Group Chat Name Drama08:39 First Family Zoom Call Recap09:40 ICE at the Grammys11:03 High School Politics Flashbacks12:57 School Walkout Memory13:56 Who Actually Follows the News14:50 MLK Day Event Observations17:49 National ICE Shutdown Analysis20:20 Roy Lee's Protest Philosophy22:53 ChatGPT Fact-Checks the Protest24:13 MLK March vs Sitting Home25:00 Most People Self-Sabotage Anyway26:56 No One Skipped Work Friday28:36 Apple's $144 Billion Cash Reserves29:17 No More Politics Updates31:22 Universal Studios Trip Story32:51 The Wand I Didn't Buy34:37 70 Grams of Sugar Realization36:21 PVC Pipe Lightsaber Fight Flashback38:05 The Gap Between Kid and Adult38:35 What I Actually Bought as an Adult40:40 Theme Park Tiered Capitalism42:25 Express Pass vs VIP Experience45:00 Epic Universe Ministry of Magic46:49 David Goggins Book Recommendation47:00 Brian Johnson on Chris Williamson47:50 Podcast Golden Globes Drama48:07 Joe Rogan's $500 Power Move49:52 Closing

    51 min

  3. FEB 26

    Why One Bad Habit Can Ruin Your Life | Episode 15

    I reunited with the smartest kids from my elite summer camp 8 years later. One Harvard grad is now farming in Iowa. Another left Citadel to become an activist. In this episode: why genius kids diverge, how 70% made Math Olympiad while only 3 kids in our entire Iowa high school qualified, and what happens when external pressure disappears. Plus: why I finally started cardio after avoiding it forever, and how one bad habit compounds into a completely different life. The truth about life trajectories, compound decisions, and why the years pass anyway. Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and MLK Weekend Plans01:33 Becoming Consistent at Cardio04:05 Weight and Fitness Goals04:59 Running vs Bulking Challenges07:43 Why Cardio Takes Less Time Than Lifting10:35 Psychological Sense of Progress11:49 High School Running Memories13:01 Health and Longevity Power Laws16:42 Why Gym Is Easier Than Running19:01 Lifting Has More Status21:00 SSTP Summer Camp Story Begins22:50 Meeting World-Class Competition25:09 Realizing the Global Stage27:09 Where They Are Now28:39 College Outcomes and Career Paths29:35 Quant Pipeline Discussion32:07 Life After Quant32:30 Harvard Kid Becomes Farmer34:00 Citadel Employee Becomes Political Activist35:15 People Become More Themselves38:46 Daily Behaviors That Compound41:08 Decision Making and Life Paths42:00 Dark Matter Book Recommendation43:02 Bad Habits Compound Too45:35 Marty Supreme Movie Example47:15 Focus on Making Your Ideal Day48:44 Why We Remember SSTP49:57 Weekly Recommendations

    51 min

  4. FEB 13

    Why California is The Worst | Episode 14

    Does living in California actually make you happier? After a rainy week in SF, Aman and Aadil pulled the data—and the answer is surprising. In this episode: why the Midwest ranks happier than California, what actually makes relationships work (not chemistry), the Stranger Things finale letdown, and what it's like inside a Silicon Valley hacker house at 2 AM. Plus: why Aadil doesn't own a couch, short-term fun vs. long-term growth, and lessons from early Nike when there were no VCs—just bank loans. A raw conversation about values, happiness, and why weather matters way less than you think. Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:40 California's Rain Week Reality Check01:15 Does Weather Actually Matter for Happiness?05:00 Research on Life Satisfaction vs Weather07:35 The Happiest States Aren't California10:00 Why Midwest States Rank Higher12:12 Housing Costs and Disposable Income14:39 Small Community vs Big City Life16:20 California's Crime and Lawlessness Problem22:23 Oakland: The Crime Capital Discussion25:06 California's Weak Crime Policies26:49 Personal Safety Stories from SF30:06 Inside the Silicon Valley Hacker House32:23 Meeting the 18-Year-Olds Running Startups33:14 Why I Left After One Night35:00 Stage of Life and Different Values37:56 Stranger Things Season 5 Review40:24 Netflix's "Small Screen Effect" Problem41:47 Conflict Style and No Real Risks45:00 Only Your Greatest Wins Matter48:03 Why the Finale Disappointed Us52:24 How to Know If a Relationship Works54:38 Life Direction, Conflict Style, Values57:16 What Values Actually Mean1:01:04 Maybe Arranged Marriage Isn't So Bad1:02:55 Why David Goggins Values Pain1:04:58 Short-Term Fun vs Long-Term Growth1:08:12 Why Aadil Doesn't Own a Couch1:09:33 Values Determine Your Enjoyment1:15:07 Book Recs: Edward Snowden & Shoe Dog1:18:00 Giving Up Equity to Grow the Pie

    1h 22m

  5. JAN 29

    Is Networking a Waste of Time? | Episode 13

    In this episode, Aman and Aadil debate whether networking events are actually worth your time or just a distraction from real work. They explore the tension between public signals (follower counts, prestigious jobs) and private success (actual income, freedom, lifestyle). Aman opens up about feeling status anxiety around high-earning engineers despite running a more successful business, shares the most racist comments he's ever received on a viral video, and admits why he's still chasing Forbes 30 Under 30. A raw conversation about social capital, status games, and what actually unlocks opportunities in your career. Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:40 Karaoke Night Story01:46 Sleep Schedule and Health Optimization3:43 Meeting High-Caliber People in New Location06:45 Quality of Social Circles Has Increased12:15  Events Are Hit or Miss12:57 Recruiter Interview Video Goes Viral13:46 Most Racist Comments Ever Received15:20 Why People Scapegoat Recruiters18:22 Public Signals vs Private Signals20:00 Forbes 30 Under 30 Application24:15 Jane Street Engineers Make How Much26:30 Public Signals Unlock Social Capital30:55 Would You Trade Your Business33:00 Private Signals Make Life Better36:40 Path to 10 Million Revenue39:40 Closing Thoughts

    40 min

  6. JAN 22

    Why The Media Is Lying To You (Don’t Trust Them) | Episode 12

    In this episode, Aman and Aadil break down why hiring a “general manager” is one of the most common mistakes in scaling a business. They challenge popular creator-led models, reflect on personal leadership bottlenecks, and react to ChatGPT’s brutally honest take on resilience. The conversation spans hiring, media narratives, and the death of monoculture — from Harry Potter and Marvel to today’s algorithm-driven world. A candid discussion on leadership, leverage, and why both business and culture feel harder to scale than ever. Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:50 Weekend Reflections and Team Management03:00 The Myth of the General Manager09:05 Head of Curriculum Development Hire12:12 Three Podcast Guests Flaked Out16:58 Jane Street's Insane Profitability20:22 Company Name and Salary as Hook22:20 ChatGPT Roasts My Biggest Weaknesses24:50 Strategies to Get OpenAI Employees29:35 Stoicism and Business Resilience36:09 Fox News and Media Outrage37:55 CNN's Joe Rogan Controversy43:16 Harry Potter and Marvel Era48:15 The Death of Monoculture52:30 Endgame in Washington DC57:49 Harry Potter Audiobook and Plot Holes1:03:35 Being Chronically Offline is Cool

    1h 7m

  7. JAN 8

    Why We’re Spending Millions On Our Health (Live To 120+) | Episode 11

    In this episode, Aman and Aadil break down why they’re investing heavily in their health — and the long-term thinking behind aiming to live well into their 100s. They explore how modern health risks actually work, from heart disease and LP(a) levels to fitness, nutrition, and the economics of healthy years. Through personal family history, real data, and grounded discussion, they unpack longevity vs quality of life, why prevention beats treatment, and how technology, AI, and deliberate habits are reshaping what it means to age well. A thoughtful, candid conversation on health as a compounding asset and why treating your body like a long-term investment changes everything. Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction 00:49  Podcasting vs Solo Videos05:28 Business of Podcasting: Guest Management08:38 Guest Politics & Episode Takedowns13:29 Media Ethics & Respecting Creators16:18 Handling Internet Hate Comments17:40 Family Heart Disease History Revealed21:10 Using AI for Health Optimization25:30 Economic Value of Healthy Years27:55 Private Chef & Nutrition Investment30:50 Quality of Life vs Longevity35:54 Running as Sustainable Cardio39:41 NYC Marathon Experience45:52 Cryonics: Freezing After Death48:59 Brian Johnson & Don't Die Philosophy53:19 Medical Progress & Anti-Aging Timeline55:43 Hamza vs Sam Drama Breakdown1:01:28 Influencer Narcissism & No Nuance1:08:35 Video Games Steal Achievement Drive1:13:38 Phone Addiction & Screen Time1:20:10 Opal App & Digital Minimalism1:19:47 SF vs NYC for Startups1:22:40 New YouTube Channel Launch1:27:12 Recommendations

    1h 33m

  8. 12/26/2025

    The Poisonous Mindset That Keeps You Poor (And How To Fix It) | Episode 10

    In this episode, Aman and Aadil dig into loss aversion: the hidden bias that quietly shapes bad decisions in careers, money, and life. Through personal stories, everyday examples, and business case studies, they unpack why people fear losing far more than they value winning — and how that fear keeps them stuck, safe, and underperforming. They explore how loss aversion shows up in everything from investing and job choices to relationships and health decisions, why avoiding the “wrong move” often costs more than making one, and how to reframe risk with clearer thinking.  A thoughtful, candid conversation on decision-making, compounding gains, and learning to play for upside instead of protection. Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:42 Halloween Party Stories02:44 Aman's Alex Hormozi Costume05:50 Finasteride Decision & Doctor Visit07:18 Conflicting Medical Advice on Finasteride10:05 Hormozi's Acquisition.com Notebook Story12:21 The $20 Table Buying Thought Experiment13:35 Loss Aversion Explained17:11 Loss Aversion vs. Income Variance20:00 The Cost of Fear vs. Failure25:04 Lifestyle Business vs. Quant Career29:02 Overcoming Loss Aversion30:16 Parents as Doctors Context37:28 Japan Laundry $80 Debate39:45 Sunk Cost in Relationships & Majors40:32 $100 Productivity Apps Presentation42:09 Generational Business Mentors47:05 Sam Altman & Elon Musk Interview

    48 min
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Aman & Aadil Manazir discuss tools and techniques we can all use to maintain order in a chaotic lifestyle. Life is Entropy — this is how to handle it.

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  • Creator
    Aman & Aadil Manazir
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Aman & Aadil Manazir
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    The Entropy Show