Welcome to V5000, the podcast where we trade the noise of modern life for something a little closer to wisdom. In this episode, Jesse and Nick go deep into The Tao of Life—how to stop fighting the current and learn to flow with it. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're running on autopilot, this one’s for you.

🔹 What is the Tao? And why has it been guiding humanity for thousands of years?

🔹 The illusion of free will—are you really making your own choices?

🔹 How modern life keeps us dysregulated and how to break free from the cycle

🔹 The power of non-negotiables: habits that anchor you instead of drowning you

🔹 Why sitting still feels like failure (but might be exactly what you need)

This episode isn’t just philosophy—it’s a call to action for anyone looking to break free from the chaos and actually live. Let’s ride the waves instead of drowning in them.

⏳ Timestamps

[00:00] Intro – What is the Tao and why should you care?

[05:23] The illusion of free will: Are you actually in control?

[12:47] How modern life hijacks our attention and keeps us stuck

[24:15] The wisdom of surfing, jiu-jitsu, and learning to flow with life

[30:55] Outro – Next time is next time. Now is now.