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Learning To Live

Learning To Live

By: Asher Cohn and Robert Humphrey
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We are Asher and Robert, hosts of the podcast Learning To Live (LTL).

Each episode breaks down different schools of thought across health, performance, philosophy, and personal development to understand what actually works.

Our goal is to demystify the black box of “fulfillment” by actively implementing what we learn into our own lives, and sharing the results honestly, regardless of outcome.

As two guys in our early 20’s, we don’t have the answers, but through self-experimentation, research, and conversation, we hope to document our authentic struggle and progress.

Asher Cohn and Robert Humphrey (2026) Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • We Learned Why Focus Is A Vanishing Skill

    We Learned Why Focus Is A Vanishing Skill
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode of Learning To Live, we dive into the importance of attention.

    We break down our experimental results of our no phones challenge and social media detox. We discuss our reactions to the "Brain Rot Emergency" episode of the Diary of a CEO podcast, which is centered around attention spans, loneliness, and the growing impact of technology on our lives. We also share our thoughts on "Deep Work" by Cal Newport and look into how we can harness the skill of focus as a means of fulfilment.

    Topics covered in this episode:

    • What actually happened after 3 weeks without unessential screen time

    • Figuring out how to live a meaningful life in a world designed to distract us.

    • How attention and “Deep Work” shape the person you become

    • Why environmental design is key to overcoming "willpower" challenges

    Deep Work, Cal Newport:

    https://calnewport.com/deep-work-rules-for-focused-success-in-a-distracted-world/

    Brain Rot Emergency, Diary of a CEO:

    https://youtu.be/EScgrk7oEwU?si=wgkiWMxYU7_uTdmp
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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