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You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827

2026-10-01 · 72 min · episode 828 · 32 entities

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  • → founded Magnetar Capital company
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    founder of Magnetar Capital
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    founder of Magnetar Capital
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    founder of Magnetar Capital
  • → works at Magnetar Capital company
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    founder of Magnetar Capital
  • → discusses Education concept
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    Feed category: Education
  • → discusses Health & Fitness concept
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    Feed category: Health & Fitness
  • → discusses Self-Improvement concept
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    Feed category: Self-Improvement
  • → discusses Mental Health person
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    Feed category: Mental Health
  • → discusses Alternative Health concept
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    Feed category: Alternative Health
  • → references matteringeffect.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://matteringeffect.com/
  • → references Starter Packs person
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs
  • → references johnrmiles.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://johnrmiles.com/
  • → references Speaking website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
  • → references theignitedlife.net website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://theignitedlife.net/
  • → references youmatterluma.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://youmatterluma.com/
  • → references startmattering.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://startmattering.com/

Entities found in this episode

websites 12

  • mentioned matteringeffect.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://matteringeffect.com/
  • mentioned johnrmiles.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://johnrmiles.com/
  • mentioned Speaking website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
  • mentioned theignitedlife.net website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://theignitedlife.net/
  • mentioned youmatterluma.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://youmatterluma.com/
  • mentioned startmattering.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://startmattering.com/
  • references matteringeffect.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://matteringeffect.com/
  • references johnrmiles.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://johnrmiles.com/
  • references Speaking website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
  • references theignitedlife.net website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://theignitedlife.net/
  • references youmatterluma.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://youmatterluma.com/
  • references startmattering.com website
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://startmattering.com/

concepts 9

  • mentioned Education concept
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    Feed category: Education
  • mentioned Health & Fitness concept
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    Feed category: Health & Fitness
  • mentioned Self-Improvement concept
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    Feed category: Self-Improvement
  • mentioned Alternative Health concept
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    Feed category: Alternative Health
  • mentioned Alec Litowitz - EP 827 concept
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    You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827
  • discusses Education concept
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    Feed category: Education
  • discusses Health & Fitness concept
    0.40
    evidence rules-v5
    Feed category: Health & Fitness
  • discusses Self-Improvement concept
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    evidence rules-v5
    Feed category: Self-Improvement
  • discusses Alternative Health concept
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    Feed category: Alternative Health

persons 6

  • mentioned John R. Miles person
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    Feed author/publisher: John R. Miles
  • hosted by John R. Miles person
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    Feed author/publisher: John R. Miles
  • mentioned Mental Health person
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    Feed category: Mental Health
  • mentioned Starter Packs person
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs
  • discusses Mental Health person
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    Feed category: Mental Health
  • references Starter Packs person
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    Link in episode "You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs

companys 5

  • mentioned Magnetar Capital company
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    founder of Magnetar Capital
  • founded Magnetar Capital company
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    founder of Magnetar Capital
  • founded Magnetar Capital company
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    founder of Magnetar Capital
  • works at Magnetar Capital company
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    founder of Magnetar Capital
  • works at Magnetar Capital company
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    founder of Magnetar Capital
Episode description as stored
What if you're working harder and harder—but you're still moving in the wrong direction? Alec Litowitz learned this lesson during a mountain bike race in the Pyrenees, when hesitating before a blind downhill jump nearly sent him over the handlebars. Years later, that same lesson became a framework for how he thinks about investing, leadership, AI, and life: You can't stay stuck between decisions when the environment is moving fast. Alec is an investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Magnetar Capital who has spent decades making decisions in environments defined by uncertainty. In his new book, The Adaptability Quotient , he argues that the people who thrive in the next era won't necessarily be the smartest, toughest, or most resilient. They'll be the people who can recognize when the map no longer matches the terrain—and update before reality forces them to. And that matters even more as AI changes not just the tools we use but the environment in which we think. In this conversation, Alec and I explore: Why working harder can make failure worse when you're moving in the wrong direction Why intelligence and emotional intelligence aren't enough when the environment changes Why adaptability is a meta-skill that tells you where to point your other strengths How to recognize when your mental map no longer matches reality Why waiting for certainty can become its own form of risk Why AI isn't simply a tool—and how it could either expand or erode human agency Why your values should remain stable while your strategies evolve How to know when to change your mission without abandoning your purpose Why feedback loops are essential to making adaptive decisions How to stop swimming harder and start asking whether you're still headed in the right direction Alec also shares a powerful distinction for the AI era: You can be a resistor, an adopter, or an adapter. A resistor denies the change. An adopter treats the new technology as a tool. An adapter recognizes that the technology is changing the environment—and therefore changing the person using it. That's the deeper challenge of adaptability. The question isn't simply, "How do I keep up with change?” It's: “Who do I need to become when the world I'm operating in has changed?” Check out the full shownotes. Get the Companion Digital Workbook Pre-Order The Mattering Effect : https://matteringeffect.com/. Take the 90-second diagnostic to see if you're disappearing. Explore the Show : https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/. New to Passion Struck? Start with the best episodes curated for you. Connect with John Website: https://johnrmiles.com Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/ Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/ Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/ Support the Movement : https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. Passion Struck — #1 Alternative Health Podcast. 85M+ downloads. Disclaimer The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.