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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, author Dave Rubin and Tom Bilyeu discuss the nature of identity and freedom, and talk about how we might do better as parents, citizens and individuals. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nNETGEAR: Learn more about Orbi WiFi 6 at netgear.com/bestwifi \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nDave talks about trying to launch a book during a quarantine [0:30] \nTom discusses his conflicting feelings about writing a book [3:26] \nDave describes his process for getting his book written [4:47] \nTom explains how he became the \u201cmindset guy\u201d [8:02] \nDave discusses the difficulties facing entrepreneurs and small business owners [9:54] \nDave talks about how his interest in politics developed [13:08] \nDave describes his experience of being \u201cin the closet\u201d [19:53] \nThe terrible results of refusing to let people be who they are [24:49] \nDave explains how he deals with surrogate parenting [30:26] \nDave details the criteria he and his partner use to choose surrogates [35:04] \nWhat is the definition of a decent parent? What constitutes good parenting? [38:35] \nDave and Tom discuss helicopter parenting and how technology has changed kids [41:45] \nTom talks about why he would be much too overprotective as a parent [46:05] \nYour kids will rebel against you no matter what, so there\u2019s no perfect parenting method [49:38] \nDave celebrates the freedom that has transformed people who live in the US [51:26] \nDave and Tom discuss the difference between equal opportunity and equal outcomes [57:16] \nTom talks about the influence on luck in life, and how the education system works [1:06:13] \nDave strongly advocates for stable families [1:09:23] \nTom talks about his experience working with people who grew up in South Central LA [1:12:01] \nYou can\u2019t solve everyone\u2019s problems, but they still might haunt you [1:16:19] \nDave advocates helping out small businesses and mom and pop stores [1:19:53] \nWhat is the government really good at? [1:25:01] \nDave claims that the individual is the only thing that matters [1:27:47] \nTom and Dave discuss Jordan Peterson [1:30:50] \nTom strongly advocates deep personal responsibility [1:39:49]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW DAVE:\xa0\nWEBSITE: daverubin.com\xa0\nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/34X3w5i\xa0\nFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2Vupp8V\xa0\nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/2KqyitT\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll 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:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices