# The New Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida (1st interview in a decade) - #1101

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Podcast: [Modern Wisdom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-wisdom-229239)
Published: 2026-05-23T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5095

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David Deida is a spiritual teacher, researcher, speaker, and author. What happens when desire and ambition fade? As we age, the urgency and purpose that once defined us can begin to shift. But when that shift leaves us feeling empty, how do we understand it, and how do we build meaning again when the old sources no longer drive us? Expect to learn what a Man of Zero is, if the man of zero is the next stage of the superior man, what happens to ambition and motivation as a man ages, why talking about intimacy is hard for men, what the core of someone's masculine essence is, if masculinity is built by avoiding emptiness, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠⁠ Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:21) What Is a “Man of Zero”? (5:48) The Signs You’re Becoming a “Man of Zero” (11:49) Why Success Starts to Feel Empty (13:33) Does Achievement Lead to Being a “Man of Zero”? (17:49) The Psychological Experience of Hitting Zero (19:34) How to Make Peace With Hitting Zero (25:11) Does Effectiveness Decline Over Time? (29:20) Is Self-Improvement Delaying Your Freedom? (30:30) How Sex Changes At Zero (39:13) Why Do Men Struggle to Talk About Intimacy? (43:14) The Best Ways to Move From Sex to Real Intimacy (50:47) What…

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