The Genius Life
The Genius Life
Max Lugavere
577: How to Stay Calm in a World Designed to Overstimulate You | Sam Yo
1 hour 5 minutes Posted May 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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Buddhist monk turned Peloton instructor Sam Yo joins Max to discuss overstimulation, doomscrolling, mindfulness, movement as meditation, and his new book A Monk’s Mindset — exploring how to cultivate calm, clarity, and presence in a world designed to hijack your attention.

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