Chuck PALAHNIUK, well known author for the Fight Club, Guts and many more, takes you through a journey of highs and lows as he reveals the world through the lens through which he sees the fascination called life. Order Chuck Palahniuk’s new book, Invention of Sound: https://www.amazon.com/Invention-Sound-Chuck-Palahniuk-ebook/dp/B083J15DPM/refSHOW NOTES: Dark Side | Chuck’s take on types of people not dealing with unresolved darkness [2:42]Guts | Chuck’s experience publicly reading his book Guts & shedding pretense of looking good [5:06]One Thing | Chuck explains history without one person and committing to one thing in life [9:50]Live Forever | Opposing ideals of living forever and doing infinite things or one thing [12:13]So What | Chuck shares his take on this mantra to not be hindered by someone else’s agenda [19:00]Choose Your Problem | Chuck explains the power of inventing your own major problem [22:18]Invention of Sound | Chuck explores the commodification of human experience [25:03]Henry Kissinger | Chuck recalls the game he played and shares why emotional pain is so hard [35:26]Universal | The effect owning your shame and saying it happened can have to freeing others [40:31]Self Soothing | How vulnerable truths are self serving and allowing Chuck to process [49:59]Broken Silence | Chuck defined the tension of silence and the power it can give to narrative [54:10]Break the Rules | Chuck breaks down not wasting life and having the guts to go too far [57:18]Unique Characters | Chuck explains the importance of community and despicable nature [1:02:41]Too Far | Chuck shares his shock about Fight Clubs impact and changing culture [1:06:36]Hospice Volunteer | How Chuck came to accept death and found joy in not dying [1:13:44]Accepting Shadows | Chuck on the comfort of accepting the shadows know they exist [1:19:59]Dominate | Navigating people’s urge to dominate and be right, trolling for an epiphany [1:23:48]Master Storyteller | Chuck reveals the power of elicited emotion and burning “failed” stories [1:27:50]Chuck’s Dad | Chuck recounts the murder of his father and the fate that led to his death [1:33:48]Self Comforting Storied | Chuck explains why these stories are emotionally exhausting [1:40:28]Storytelling | How the repetition of a story without emotion through workshop is a therapy [1:46:47]Check out our SponsorsAthletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase!Unidragon: For 10% off, go to https://unidragon.com and use promo code: DragonImpactAudible: Start listening with a 30-day free trial, one free audiobook and access to the Plus Catalog. Visit audible.com/IMPACTTHEORY or text IMPACTTHEORY to 500-500InsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheory Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices