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#787: How to Be in The Present Moment — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman
13 januari 2025 · 16 min
This episode is a new experiment called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry Shukman, has been on my podcast twice before. He is one of only a few dozen masters in the world authorized to teach Sanbo Zen, and now, he’ll be your teacher. Lees meer
In addition to my long-form interviews each week, every Monday I’ll bring you a short 10-minute or so meditation, which will help you for the rest of the week.
Over this four-episode series, you’ll develop a Zen toolkit to help you find greater calm, peace, and effectiveness in your daily life.
Henry’s app, The Way, has changed my life since I first started using it. Unlike other meditation apps, where you’re overwhelmed with a thousand choices, The Way is a clear step-by-step training program guided entirely by Henry. Through a logical progression, you’ll develop real skills that stick with you.
I’ve been using it daily, often twice a day, and it’s lowered my anxiety more than I thought possible.
As a listener of my podcast, you can get 30 free sessions by visiting https://thewayapp.com/tim and downloading the app.
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#786: Tactics and Strategies for a 2025 Reboot — Essentialism and Greg McKeown
8 januari 2025 · 1 uur 48 min
Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. 200,000 people receive his weekly 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter, and he recently released The Essentialism Planner: A 90-Day Guide to Accomplishing More by Doing Less. Lees meer
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New clients get 3.30% base APY from program banks + additional 0.75% boost for 3 months on your uninvested cash (max $150k balance). Terms and conditions apply. The Cash Account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“WFB”) member FINRA/SIPC, not a bank. The base APY as of 1/30/26 is representative, can change, and requires no minimum. Tim Ferriss, a non-client, receives compensation from WFB for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of WFB, which creates a conflict of interest. Individual experiences and outcomes will differ. Instant withdrawals may be limited by your receiving firm and other factors. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, not bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Who is Greg McKeown?
[05:12] Handling destabilizing events and personal turmoil.
[10:47] Writing as therapy and “screaming onto the page.”
[13:35] Using Morning Pages and AI tools for personal reflection.
[17:52] Carl Rogers and the power of deep listening.
[20:33] Reviewing the core concepts of Essentialism and Effortless.
[24:54] Temporal landmarks and the fresh start effect.
[29:25] Personal quarterly offsites and the importance of direction over speed.
[31:13] The t…
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#785: The Random Show — 2025 Predictions (AI, Aliens, BTC, and More), New Year’s Resolutions and Strategies, Smart Fitness, The Spinal Engine, New Apps, and Much More
2 januari 2025 · 2 uur
This time, we have a very special episode I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose. We cover 2025 predictions, AI, Bitcoin, aliens, fitness goals, and much, much more. Please enjoy! Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[04:49] Aloha and happy holidays!
[07:35] Contemplating the societal impact of reality-bending AI.
[16:10] Meathead vs. holistic fitness.
[25:43] My current fitness priorities.
[28:00] The pros and cons of training to failure.
[37:09] Back pain causes and stem cell relief.
[42:17] Protein's role in my regimen.
[43:20] LICUS (Low-Intensity Continuous Ultrasound Therapies).
[45:50] Early adoption leads to mainstream affordability.
[48:12] Inexpensive injury avoidance/reversal.
[50:45] Apps for tracking and planning finances.
[58:17] Bitcoin and other investment projections.
[59:03] AI mobile device predictions.
[01:06:07] AI's place in the future of music creation.
[01:06:49] We're not saying it's aliens, but...
[01:18:31] David Bars, Maui Nui Venison, and ethical wild meat harvesting.
[01:27:29] Alternative field trips considered.
[01:28:32] From a simmering seven or eight to a chill two.
[01:30:40] Aversion-defusing meditation — this is The Way.
[01:37:48] Retreat!
[01:38:32] Making time for friendship bonding.
[01:43:50] NOBNOM complete. System reset.
[01:46:43] The benefits of taking a break from alcohol.
[01:49:08] A few reading recommendations.
[01:53:34] Parting thoughts.
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#784: Dr. Becky Kennedy — Parenting Strategies for Raising Resilient Kids, Plus Word-for-Word Scripts for Repairing Relationships, Setting Boundaries, and More
27 december 2024 · 2 uur 11 min
Dr. Becky Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Good Inside, a parenting movement that overturns a lot of conventional, modern parenting practices to empower parents to become sturdy, confident leaders and raise sturdy, confident kids. She is the author of the bestselling book Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, a chart-topping podcast, a TED talk with nearly 4 million views on the power of repair, and an upcoming children’s book, That’s My Truck! A Good Inside Story About Hitting. Lees meer
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New clients get 3.25% base APY from program banks + additional 0.65% boost for 3 months on your uninvested cash (max $150k balance). Terms apply. The Cash Account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“WFB”) member FINRA/SIPC, not a bank. The base APY as of 12/19/2025 is representative, can change, and requires no minimum. Tim Ferriss, a non-client, receives compensation from WFB for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of WFB. Experiences will vary. Outcomes not guaranteed. Instant withdrawals may be limited by your receiving firm and other factors. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Who is Dr. Becky Kennedy?
[06:49] The power of repair.
[09:44] “It’s never…
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#783: The 4-Hour Workweek Revisited — How to Get Uncommon Results by Doing the Opposite, Aiming with Precision, and Aiming for the Unrealistic
18 december 2024 · 1 uur 25 min
This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all, The 4-Hour Workweek, which was published in 2007. It’s crazy to think that the 20th anniversary is around the corner. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but in my mind, an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I change? What stands the test of time and hasn’t lost any potency? This episode features three chapters from the audiobook of The 4-Hour Workweek that are time-tested. They represent tools and frameworks that have changed my life and that I still use today. Lees meer
The 4-Hour Workweek: Expanded and Updated is written by Timothy Ferriss and narrated by Ray Porter. The audiobook, produced and copyrighted by Blackstone Publishing, is available wherever audiobooks are sold. You can find it on Audible, Apple, Google, Spotify, Downpour.com, or wherever you get your favorite audiobooks.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro (D is for definition).
[05:43] Beating the game, not playing the game.
[10:11] Challenging the status quo vs. being stupid.
[11:48] Retirement is worst-case-scenario insurance.
[13:40] Interest and energy are cyclical.
[15:06] Less is not laziness.
[16:24] The timing is never right.
[17:24] Ask for forgiveness, not permission.
[18:01] Emphasize strengths, don’t fix weaknesses.
[18:57] Things in excess become their opposite.
[20:02] Money alone is not the solution.
[21:24] Relative income is more important than absolute income.
[24:13] Distress is bad, eustress is good.
[25:59] Question…
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#782: Legendary Inventor Danny Hillis (Plus Kevin Kelly) — Unorthodox Lessons from 400+ Patents, Solving the Impossible, Real Al vs. “AI”, Hiring Richard Feynman, Working with Steve Jobs, Creating Parallel Computing, and Much More
11 december 2024 · 2 uur 36 min
Danny Hillis is an inventor, scientist, author, and engineer. While completing his doctorate at MIT, he pioneered the parallel computers that are the basis for the processors used for AI and most high-performance computer chips. He is now a founding partner with Applied Invention, working on new ideas in cybersecurity, medicine, and agriculture. Lees meer
Kevin Kelly is the founding executive editor of WIRED magazine, the former editor and publisher of the Whole Earth Review, and a bestselling author of books on technology and culture, including Excellent Advice for Living. Subscribe to Kevin’s newsletter, Recomendo, at recomendo.com.
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Who are Danny Hillis and Kevin Kelly?
[07:56] How Danny and Kevin first met through Stewart Brand.
[09:58] The funniest person who ever opened Danny’s interview box of unusual objects.
[14:01] Danny’s transition to Disney as a Disney Fellow and Vice President of Imagineering.
[19:12] The contrast between engineering and artistic approaches to problem-solving.
[28:56] The development of parallel computing and founding Thinking Machines.
[37:15] The three criteria by which projects are chosen at Applied Invention.
[40:36] Zero-trust packet routing (ZPR) and the future of cybersecurity.
[46:46] Learning by “hanging out” with experts like Seymour Papert, Marvin Minsky, and Richard Feynman.
[59:20] Danny’s work in biotechnology and cancer research with David Agus.
[01:07:44] Staying sustainable with systems-oriented thinking in agriculture — as nature intended.
[01:16:10] Danny’s superpower.
[01:17:48…
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#781: David Whyte, Poet — Spacious Ease, Irish Koans, Writing in Delirium, and Revelations from a Yak Manger
5 december 2024 · 2 uur 11 min
David Whyte (davidwhyte.com) is the author of twelve books of poetry and five books of prose, including his latest, Consolations II, which further explores what David calls “the conversational nature of reality.” Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Who is David Whyte?
[06:25] Connecting with Henry Shukman.
[10:32] Low times in the High Himalayas and a yak manger awakening.
[15:17] The place from where David writes good poetry.
[17:22] Invitational speech.
[21:55] Catching up with the curve of one's transformation.
[27:58] A revolutionary moment reflecting on parameters and regret.
[37:41] "Everything Is Waiting for You."
[40:54] The secret code to life and the agreed insanity of so-called adults.
[46:47] Being found by the world in greater and greater ways.
[48:52] Asking beautiful questions.
[58:13] "Tan-y-Garth."
[01:02:09] Memorizing poetry.
[01:08:28] "Zen."
[01:22:55] Courage.
[01:24:15] How living in a trailer on the side of a Welsh mountain helped David develop as a writer.
[01:31:14] Irish koans, French doors, and Tibetan bells.
[01:38:30] Poetry as consolation.
[01:42:03] The best place to hold a poem.
[01:43:07] "Time."
[02:00:01] Writing and reading good poetry.
[02:04:52] Parting thoughts.
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#780: Cyan Banister — From Homeless and Broke to Top Angel Investor (Uber, SpaceX, and 100+ More)
27 november 2024 · 2 uur 52 min
Cyan Banister (@cyantist) is a general partner at Long Journey Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on early and new investments. Cyan was an early investor in Uber, SpaceX, DeepMind, Flexport, and Affirm and has invested in more than 100 companies. Prior to that, she was at Founders Fund, a top-tier fund in San Francisco. Subscribe to Cyan's Substack at uglyduckling.substack.com. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[06:16] Early life and education as a white minority on a Navajo reservation.
[11:18] Strained family dynamics and a cycle of neglect.
[18:20] The intervention of Officer Pratt and becoming a ward of the state at 15.
[22:46] Crusty punk survival strategies and life on the streets.
[32:02] The positive influence of Cyan's "second" mother.
[34:17] Crass, Chris Collins, and computers.
[38:03] An unorthodox path to angel investment beginning with Uber.
[48:13] Niantic/Pokemon GO.
[56:27] How stalking Garrett Langley led to a Flock Security investment.
[01:00:07] GameCrush, act…
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#779: In Case You Missed It: October 2024 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
22 november 2024 · 43 min
This episode is brought to you by 5-Bullet Friday, my very own email newsletter. Lees meer
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.
This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest.
Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners suggested that the bios for each guest can slow the momentum, so we moved all the bios to the end.
See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what you hear, you can of course find the full episodes at tim.blog/podcast.
Please enjoy!
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Timestamps:
Start: 00:00
Jon Batiste: 03:18
Dr. Bruce Greyson: 13:47
Andrew Roberts: 21:54
Tim Ferriss: 32:29
Full episode titles:
#775: Jon Batiste — The Quest for Originality, How to Get Unstuck, His Favorite Mantras, and Strategies for Living a Creative Life
#774: Learnings from 1,000+ Near-Death Experiences — Dr. Bruce Greyson, University of Virginia
#773: Andrew Roberts on The Habits of Churchill, Lessons from Napoleon, and The Holy Fire Inside Great Leaders
#771: Productivity Tactics – Two Approaches I Personally Use to Reset, Get Unstuck, and Focus on the Right Things
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For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.
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#778: Q&A with Tim — What’s Next for Me, Asking Better Questions, Career Reinvention in The Age of AI, Practices for Joy, Getting Unstuck, and More
20 november 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
I answer questions on how I’ve changed my mind around parenthood, what’s next for me and how I am thinking about next steps, how I find joy, how to live with urgency, my advice for career reinvention in the age of AI, avoiding complacency, and much, much more. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:09] Q&A format and ground rules.
[05:35] My shift in perspective on parenting and fatherhood.
[08:14] New creative directions: games, comics, animation.
[10:30] Identity diversification.
[18:01] Simple pleasures: outdoor activities, meditation, archery.
[23:21] Using AI to keep questioning fresh and relevant.
[27:12] Breaking through periods of feeling unsuccessful.
[35:25] Exploring the fringes and growing personally over the past decade.
[44:52] Longevity protocols and handling grief.
[53:41] Coping with the loss of a pet.
[55:00] Ecstatic creativity à la Rick Rubin and CØCKPUNCH.
[01:03:37] Physiological awareness and self-regulation.
[01:08:48] Finding career relevance in an AI-transformed landscape.
[01:16:48] Parting thoughts.
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#777: Derek Sivers, Philosopher-Entrepreneur — The Greatest Year of His Life
13 november 2024 · 2 uur 3 min
Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising, quotable insights and pithy, succinct writing style. Derek’s books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs. His new book is Useful Not True. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[07:18] Derek Sivers: A Man who brings his own introduction.
[09:25] First mind change: Emirati coffee.
[12:34] Second mind change: Ruby to Python.
[13:54] Third mind change: Rats.
[17:23] Fourth mind change: China.
[23:24] Fifth mind change: Dubai.
[26:48] Tamashee: Come for the sandals, stay for the culture.
[30:52] Cormac McCarthy Writes to the Editor of The Santa Fe New Mexican.
[31:47] Shifting perspectives and the value of questioning preconceptions.
[51:23] Brian Eno and MusicThoughts.
[53:57] John Cage.
[56:34] Three glasses.
[57:08] Derek’s experimental housing project.
[01:03:51] Rich Hickey and practical applications of simplicity.
[01:29:20] Tyler Cowen.
[01:35:57] Inchword and language learning.
[01:46:35] Traveling to inhabit philosophies.
[01:54:14] Parting thoughts.
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#776: Derren Brown — A Master Mentalist on Magic, Mind Reading, Ambition, Stoicism, Religion, and More
7 november 2024 · 1 uur 41 min
Derren Brown is a psychological illusionist who can predict, suggest, and even control human behavior. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[06:45] Sacrifice, The Push, and Apocalypse.
[12:21] Derren's transition from student to magician.
[14:43] How Martin Taylor inspired Derren to pursue hypnosis.
[16:42] Strange audience reactions to hypnosis.
[20:00] Hypnosis, mentalism, and cold reading.
[24:34] How a TV medium uses hot reading techniques.
[26:22] How can someone learn to be a healthy skeptic?
[34:24] How learning magic influenced Derren's skepticism and faith.
[40:57] Why did Derren wait until his 30s to come out?
[43:18] Finding meaning.
[47:06] High status struggles.
[48:20] Making sense of the human experience.
[56:59] Ambition and productivity.
[01:02:25] The counterintuitive assembly of Derren's creative projects.
[01:09:17] Ensuring ethics and safety in TV social experiments.
[01:15:50] Suggestion as self-defense.
[01:20:27] Why Derren takes care not to abuse his superpowers in real life.
[01:24:01] Recommended reading.
[01:28:02] TED Talks in treacherous terrain.
[01:29:53] A new belief or habit that has improved Derren's life.
[01:33:27] Derren's billboard and parting thoughts.
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#775: Jon Batiste — The Quest for Originality, How to Get Unstuck, His Favorite Mantras, and Strategies for Living a Creative Life
30 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 45 min
Jon Batiste (@jonbatiste) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer. His eighth studio album, Beethoven Blues, is set for a November 15th release. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[06:46] Is the secret to long life embracing the mundane?
[09:28] The gift of mistakes.
[10:21] Why did Jon wait until he was 10 to speak?
[12:51] How music and performance entered the picture.
[13:36] An early exercise in winning over the room.
[15:08] Choosing the personal facets that art expresses.
[16:57] From a disappointing grade school performance to the Grammys.
[21:44] Cultivating suspense and shifting modes of creative expression.
[27:24] When perspective drives motivation more than stakes.
[32:14] Spiritual practice and grounding mantras.
[40:29] Surrender, acceptance, and growth through health challenges.
[43:37] The fuzzy line between blessing and curse.
[46:40] Growing up bullied as the "least talented" in a musical family.
[52:50] Jon's visionary mother guided him toward piano.
[55:23] Parental support for Jon's relocation to New York City.
[56:15] Serious setbacks that almost made Jon quit Juilliard and music altogether.
[01:00:37] Jon's advice to a younger musician enduring a similar path of hardships.
[01:03:11] How Jon owns what comes his way rather than allowing it to overwhelm him.
[01:07:30] Cultivating generosity without being drained.
[01:09:32] Jon's billboard is invisible — but with deep posts.
[01:11:47] My rough draft of five deep handfuls.
[01:18:21] Jon's ans…
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#774: Learnings from 1,000+ Near-Death Experiences — Dr. Bruce Greyson, University of Virginia
22 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 37 min
Dr. Greyson’s research for the past half century has focused on the aftereffects and implications of near-death experiences and has resulted in more than 100 presentations to national and international scientific conferences, more than 150 publications in academic medical and psychological journals, 50 book chapters, and numerous research grants. He is a co-author After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond. Lees meer
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#773: Andrew Roberts on The Habits of Churchill, Lessons from Napoleon, and The Holy Fire Inside Great Leaders
17 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 27 min
Andrew Roberts has written twenty books, which have been translated into twenty-eight languages and have won thirteen literary prizes. These include Napoleon: A Life, Churchill: Walking with Destiny, and most recently, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Gaza, which he co-authored with General David Petraeus. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Start
[00:06:14] Expelled from Cranleigh school.
[00:07:14] Why MI6 considered Andrew for recruitment.
[00:09:56] The teacher who made history exciting to 10-year-old Andrew.
[00:13:05] Words Andrew avoids when writing about history.
[00:14:20] Are steady-nerved leaders naturally born or nurtured?
[00:16:05] The thinkers who influenced Winston Churchill and his sense of noblesse oblige.
[00:18:26] What made Napoleon Bonaparte the prime exemplar of war leadership?
[00:24:37] Lessons from Winston Churchill's autobiography, My Early Life.
[00:26:22] Napoleon's relationship with risk.
[00:29:26] Andrew's signed letter from Aldous Huxley.
[00:30:49] When historical figures carry a sense of personal destiny.
[00:33:07] The meeting Andrew wishes he could've witnessed as a fly on the wall.
[00:34:30] When historical villains carry a sense of personal destiny.
[00:37:14] What Churchill and Napoleon learned from their mistakes.
[00:39:38] "Dear Diary..."
[00:44:00] Maintaining creative flow during the writing process.
[00:47:18] On working with brilliant publisher Stuart Proffitt (aka Professor Perfect).
[00:52:53] Why…
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#772: In Case You Missed It: September 2024 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
11 oktober 2024 · 54 min
This episode is brought to you by 5-Bullet Friday, my very own email newsletter. Lees meer
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.
This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest.
Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners suggested that the bios for each guest can slow the momentum, so we moved all the bios to the end.
See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what you hear, you can of course find the full episodes at tim.blog/podcast.
Please enjoy!
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Timestamps:
Start [00:00]
Elizabeth Gilbert: [00:03:26]
The Random Show with Kevin Rose: [00:08:03]
Jerry Colonna: [00:17:29]
Altered States: [00:32:21]
Full episode titles:
Elizabeth Gilbert — How to Set Strong Boundaries, Overcome Purpose Anxiety, and Find Your Deep Inner Voice (#770)
The Random Show — Lessons from Tim’s Sabbatical, Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs, Kevin Tries a Medium, Fitness Tools and Protocols, Book Recommendations, and More (#766)
Tim and Uncle Jerry Tackle Life, Big Questions, Business, Parenting, and Disco Duck (#767)
What Happens When Israelis and Palestinians Drink Ayahuasca Together? (#768)
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#771: Productivity Tactics – Two Approaches I Personally Use to Reset, Get Unstuck, and Focus on the Right Things
2 oktober 2024 · 20 min
In this short and very tactical episode, I share some of my personal methods for how to get out of a rut, re-aim yourself at big outcomes, and make progress on a daily basis, despite the self-defeating tendencies that we all have. Lees meer
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#770: Elizabeth Gilbert — How to Set Strong Boundaries, Overcome Purpose Anxiety, and Find Your Deep Inner Voice
25 september 2024 · 1 uur 58 min
Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love. Her latest novel, City of Girls, was named an instant New York Times bestseller. Go to ElizabethGilbert.Substack.com to subscribe to “Letters From Love with Elizabeth Gilbert,” her newsletter, which has more than 120,000 subscribers. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[00:07:14] No cherished outcomes.
[00:12:27] Self-compassionate ownership of responsibility.
[00:17:24] The daily practice of writing letters from love.
[00:23:54] Two-way prayer vs. one-way prayer.
[00:32:29] The male approach to this practice.
[00:35:59] How do you feel toward yourself vs. about yourself?
[00:38:25] Understanding self-hatred to foster self-friendliness.
[00:44:52] Setting boundaries and dealing with those who refuse to honor them.
[00:51:47] Why (and how) Elizabeth avoids big family holiday gatherings.
[00:53:47] Comfort in solitude.
[00:55:10] Much abuzz about Elizabeth's new 'do.
[00:59:24] Boundaries, priorities, and mysticism: a relaxed woman as a radical concept.
[01:05:34] What mysticism brings to Elizabeth's reality.
[01:08:58] A better question to ask than "What do I want?"
[01:11:04] Elizabeth's hard-ass approach to project commitment.
[01:18:12] Creativity guidance from Elizabeth's higher power.
[01:22:40] How The Morning Pages influenced Eat, Pray, Love.
[01:25:59] More productive questions to ask than "Why?"
[01:27:48] The pointlessness of purpose anxiety.
[01:32:31] Balancing presence with other aspects of a well-lived life.
[01:37:49] Comfort …
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#769: Q&A with Tim — Reinvention, Visualization Techniques, Making “Risky” Decisions, Parenting Considerations, Intuition, New Hobbies, Dating, and More
20 september 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
This past April was the podcast’s 10-year anniversary, and the platform River helped listeners organize parties around the world in more than 180 cities! More than 4,000 people RSVP’d. I was able to join about 40 cities via Zoom for quick hellos and drinks (huge thanks to Rae and Ana for the quarterbacking), and I had a blast dropping in on the Paris meetup in person. Thanks to everyone who gathered for wine, celebration, and meeting like-minded people! After all the parties, and as a thank you for their hard work, I invited all of the hosts to a private Q&A. And that’s what you’re about to hear. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[07:08] A focus on reinvention.
[07:43] Optimization.
[08:30] Recent joy.
[09:22] A CØCKPUNCH update.
[10:19] How the day’s going so far.
[10:55] Argentina affection.
[11:51] Intriguing investments.
[12:53] Top three snacks.
[13:12] AI thoughts.
[14:15] Modern dating.
[16:32] Self-experimentation to come.
[17:42] Analyzing the past decade’s risks.
[20:06] Outthinking a career bottleneck.
[21:09] My current big project.
[22:19] Peptides.
[22:37] Be wary of high conviction.
[23:06] Preparation for high-stakes presentations.
[24:42] Kid stuff?
[24:56] Getting the most out of a Tim Ferriss meetup.
[26:13] In-person conferences planned?
[26:18] IBS relief.
[27:03] Personal heresies.
[28:26] What makes conferences worthwhile for me?
[29:00] Longevity and healthspan.
[33:21] Tips for a father-and-son Kumano Kodo walk.
[34:49] A barbell distribution approach to life.
[35:31] Who woul…
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#768: What Happens When Israelis and Palestinians Drink Ayahuasca Together?
17 september 2024 · 53 min
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show. For this episode, I’m doing something different. I’m featuring a very special episode from a brand-new podcast called Altered States. Lees meer
Here’s the teaser for the episode you’re about to hear: “For the last couple of years, producer Shaina Shealy has been following Israeli and Palestinian peace activists who have been coming together to drink the psychedelic brew ayahuasca in an effort to heal their collective intergenerational trauma. It seemed to be helping them when suddenly the region erupts into chaos and violence.”
Shaina Shealy was a fellow from the Ferriss-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship, which offers ten $10,000 reporting grants per year to journalists reporting in-depth print and audio stories on the science, policy, business and culture of this new era of psychedelics. The fellowship is supported by my foundation, the Saisei Foundation, and made possible in collaboration with Michael Pollan, Malia Wollan, and others at UC Berkeley.
Altered States looks at how people are taking psychedelics, who has access to them, how they're regulated, who stands to profit, and what these substances might offer us as individuals and as a society.
[00:00] An intro to the Altered States podcast and its mission.
[00:02:24] Shaina Shealy explains what ayahuasca is and how it affects the human brain.
[00:03:47] Palestinian Sami Awad’s peace activism and ayahuasca journey.
[00:17:18] Dr. Rachel Yehuda and the science of intergenerational trauma.
[00:19:27] How the Israeli-Palestinian ayahuasca experiment came about.
[00:25:47] Participants share their experiences.
[00:38:35] How the violent events of October 7th affected the participants and the project.
[00:45:52] Reflections on the experiment’s effectiveness and participants’ continued commitment to peace.
[00:50:29] Closing credits.
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#767: Jerry Colonna — Tim and Uncle Jerry Tackle Life, Big Questions, Business, Parenting, and Disco Duck
11 september 2024 · 1 uur 43 min
Here is my brand-new conversation with Jerry Colonna, CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm dedicated to the notion that better humans make better leaders. He is the author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. Enjoy! Lees meer
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[00:00] Start
[08:40] “How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don’t want?” and its misinterpretations.
[21:55] Recharging off the grid on sabbatical.
[24:41] Is a tired dog a happy dog?
[29:21] What are you hearing that’s not being said?
[33:14] Closing transgenerational, transpersonal, and intergenerational wounds.
[44:05] Focusing on the future when the past keeps pulling us back.
[52:18] Changes in challenges Reboot’s clients have faced over the past decade.
[55:34] Guilt vs. remorse and how to move from one to the other.
[1:01:40] Interpretations of legacy.
[1:13:17] Jerry’s parenting experience and advice.
[1:19:02] My thoughts on having children and grandchildren.
[1:24:54] “This Be the Verse” by Philip Larkin.
[1:26:08] Book recommendations and their impact on Jerry and his children.
[1:28:46] Novel truths.
[1:32:40] The importance of laughter and human connection in difficult times.
[1:35:45] Parting thoughts.
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#766: The Random Show — Lessons from Tim’s Sabbatical, Alzheimer's Breakthroughs, Kevin Tries a Medium, Fitness Tools and Protocols, Book Recommendations, and More
4 september 2024 · 2 uur 4 min
This time, we have a very special episode I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose in person at his house. We trade our latest discoveries, and I think it’s one of our best. Tons of actionable takeaways and laughing fits. We cover dozens of topics: new projects, what I’ve done on my recent sabbatical after the podcast’s 10th anniversary, Kevin’s latest findings and shenanigans, real vampire protocols, and much, much more. Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[07:40] A sabbatical recap and future podcasting plans.
[15:25] PicStudio's disturbingly realistic AI-generated portraits.
[17:25] Kevin's new Jess Mascetti tattoo.
[18:08] Vampire facials and a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) problem.
[22:22] Tequila martinis.
[24:20] Romance versus radical planning.
[32:50] Bobby Fingers.
[34:46] Training for the hunt.
[41:15] Fairbanks fun.
[42:11] European dating.
[43:46] Hasty oral hygiene with Feno.
[48:00] The mysteries of mimetic contagion.
[49:21] Big book beginnings.
[50:15] Kevin's AI-powered investment advisor experiment.
[51:34] Publishing strategies.
[52:25] Why you should visit Ryan Holiday's bookstore.
[53:53] A visit from a 14-year-old Toaster.
[54:40] The Dog Aging Project.
[55:14] Or…
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#765: Chris Sacca and Scott Glenn
29 augustus 2024 · 2 uur 39 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. Lees meer
The episode features segments from episode #79 "Chris Sacca on Being Different and Making Billions" and #729 "Legendary Actor Scott Glenn — How to Be Super Fit at 85, Lessons from Marlon Brando, How to Pursue Your Purpose, The Art of Serendipity, Stories of Gunslingers, and More."
Please enjoy!
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:19] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:23] Enter Chris Sacca.
[06:53] Traits of founders for whom success, at massive scale, seems predestined.
[08:00] Travis Kalanick and Nintendo Wii Tennis.
[09:55] Resources for cultivating investing chops, emotional intelligence, and general empathy.
[18:37] Chris' evolving concept of success.
[22:31] What Chris and his brother Brian's parents did right.
[26:47] What Chris looks for when hiring.
[29:23] The prophetic notebook.
[31:29] Advice to aimless college graduates.
[34:06] Two differentiators that shifted the nature of Chris' business
[38:16] Enter Scott Glenn.
[38:44] Idaho vs. Los Angeles.
[44:59] Apocalypse Now, self-confidence soon after.
[49:00] Burt Lancaster's movie star lessons.
[54:41] The birth and death of Wes Hightower.
[1:03:56] Catching the attention of James Bridges.
[1:06:12] Scarlet fever.
[1:07:57] From Marine to police reporter.
[1:12:42] Berghof Stud…
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#764: Edward Norton and Martha Beck
22 augustus 2024 · 2 uur 48 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. Lees meer
The episode features segments from episode #133 "Edward Norton on Mastery, Must-Read Books, and The Future of Crowdfunding" and #732 "Martha Beck — The Amazing and Brutal Results of Zero Lies for 365 Days, How to Do a Beginner 'Integrity Cleanse,' Lessons from Lion Trackers, and Novel Tactics for Reducing Anxiety."
Please enjoy!
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:45] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:48] Enter Edward Norton.
[07:19] Edward's introduction to acting.
[08:45] First theater mentors and what they instilled in Edward.
[12:11] Who comes to mind when Edward hears the word "successful?"
[13:18] Most gifted books.
[14:28] Life-changing essays.
[15:50] Favorite documentaries.
[16:40] Underrated movies.
[18:51] Edward's advice to his younger selves.
[20:09] Community appreciation.
[22:37] Enter Martha Beck.
[23:08] My contribution to teen atrociousness.
[23:40] Connecting with Boyd Varty.
[29:28] The path of not here.
[33:25] Finding joy in the body can save your life.
[38:18] The pregnant pause that ended Martha's obsession with intellect.
[43:52] Sensitivity and suffering.
[47:38] The year of living lie-lessly.
[52:37] An illuminating change of perspective.
[1:02:08] The path to taking a black belt integrity cleanse.
[1:05:36] Owning your right to say "No…
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#763: Margaret Atwood and Boyd Varty
14 augustus 2024 · 3 uur 1 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. Lees meer
The episode features segments from episode #573 "Margaret Atwood — A Living Legend on Creative Process, The Handmaid’s Tale, Being a Mercenary Child, Resisting Labels, the Poet Rug Exchange, Liminal Beings, Burning Questions, Practical Utopias, and More" and #571 "Boyd Varty — The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life."
Please enjoy!
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:11] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:14] Enter Margaret Atwood.
[06:48] What drives Margaret's ability to craft engaging speculative fiction?
[10:52] The downsides of raising a family isolated in the woods.
[15:44] Factors that nudged young Margaret toward poetry.
[21:54] How limited options led Margaret to her current vocation.
[24:07] How long it took for writing to pay off, and its benefits in the meantime.
[30:34] Life lessons learned by teaching.
[34:18] Enter Boyd Varty.
[34:42] Setting the scene.
[37:00] Origins of Londolozi Game Reserve and Boyd's childhood influences.
[39:17] Why Boyd's family kept the seemingly useless property.
[41:23] Boyd's experiences with The White Knuckle Charter Company.
[50:00] Transforming …
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#762: Coach George Raveling and Claire Hughes Johnson
9 augustus 2024 · 2 uur 48 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. Lees meer
The episode features segments from episode #332 "Coach George Raveling — A Legend on Sports, Business, and The Great Game of Life" and #724 "Claire Hughes Johnson — How to Take Responsibility for Your Life, Create Rules That Work, Stop Being a Victim, Set Strong Boundaries, and More."
Please enjoy!
Sponsors:
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:14] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:17] Enter George Raveling.
[06:48] The most important conversation is the one you have with yourself.
[09:03] The only two choices George has when he gets out of bed in the morning
[11:13] A personal audit once per week.
[11:40] Retirement at 80?
[12:10] George's controversial collection.
[14:50] George's less controversial collections.
[15:44] Relationships as a privilege.
[17:28] Most of George’s best friendships started by mistake.
[18:20] The importance of maintaining friendships with younger people.
[19:22] Relationships as a patnership.
[19:52] A voracious reading habit.
[23:28] How George selects his next book.
[25:17] How George continues to grow in his 80s.
[29:09] Recommended…
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#761: General Stanley McChrystal and Liv Boeree
7 augustus 2024 · 2 uur 9 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. Lees meer
The episode features segments from episode #86 "General Stan McChrystal on Eating One Meal Per Day, Special Ops, and Mental Toughness" and #611 "Liv Boeree, Poker and Life — Core Strategies, Turning $500 into $1.7M, Cage Dancing, Game Theory, and Metaphysical Curiosities"
Please enjoy!
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:57] Notes about this supercombo format.
[07:01] Enter General Stanley McChrystal.
[07:24] One meal a day.
[08:52] Daily exercise routines and their importance.
[14:04] The book most gifted.
[15:15] A major course correction at West Point.
[19:33] Vetting, selecting, and educating candidates for combat.
[21:41] "No-win" leadership roleplaying.
[25:21] Underrated military leaders.
[27:17] Audiobooks.
[29:13] What books make Stan's reading list?
[30:29] Hopeless dilemmas and managing self-talk in high-pressure environments.
[37:09] Enter Liv Boeree.
[37:35] Youthful obsessions.
[42:04] How poker entered the picture.
[49:45] The qualities that made Liv excel at poker from the start.
[55:55] Liv's advice to a newcomer wanting to learn poker.
[1:04:54] What Liv's eight-week poker education curriculum might look like.
[1:11:31] Failure points that might discourage someone during this curriculum.
[1:13:35] Red mist, white noise, and fast math.
[1:19:37] Volcano-induced tournamen…
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#760: Robert Rodriguez and Susan Cain
3 augustus 2024 · 2 uur 11 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. Lees meer
The episode features segments from episode #98 "The 'Wizard' of Hollywood, Robert Rodriguez" and #358 "Susan Cain — How to Overcome Fear and Embrace Creativity."
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[06:08] Notes about this supercombo format.
[07:12] Enter Robert Rodriguez.
[07:39] Journaling as a crucial component of personal and professional life.
[15:01] Keeping crew morale high during a project.
[16:16] The magic that happens when creativity truly clicks.
[20:47] How applied creativity dissolves the separation between work and play.
[23:01] The legendary financing of El Mariachi.
[25:56] From Bedhead to an unexpected big break.
[30:57] Overcoming budgetary and technological constraints.
[34:54] Maintaining momentum when lack of resources is no longer a creative driver.
[39:33] Enter Susan Cain.
[40:04] What initiated Susan’s lifelong fear of public speaking?
[43:09] How Susan's TED Talk opportunity arose, and its initial reception.
[44:06] Introvert strategies for group dinners.
[46:45] Reflecting on my sixth-grade self.
[47:58] How Susan overcame her fear of public speaking.
[50:35] Even seasoned speakers get nervous before TED Talks.
[52:15] Susan's progression to becoming a global public speaker.
[54:08] Common traits of effective teacher…
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#759: Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Todd McFarlane
31 juli 2024 · 2 uur 17 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. Lees meer
The episode features segments from episode #691 "Nassim Nicholas Taleb & Scott Patterson — How Traders Make Billions in The New Age of Crisis, Defending Against Silent Risks, Personal Independence, Skepticism Where It (Really) Counts, The Bishop and The Economist, and Much More" and #639 "Todd McFarlane, Legendary Comic Book Artist — How to Make Iconic Art, Reinvent Spider-Man, Live Life on Your Own Terms, and Meet Every Deadline."
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[04:51] Notes about this supercombo format.
[05:54] Enter Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Scott Patterson.
[06:32] The joy of writing a preemptive resignation letter.
[07:13] Developing resilience against criticism.
[10:04] Nassim: contrarian, or simply independent?
[12:27] Jiving with skeptical turkeys.
[17:21] Persisting through the polycrisis.
[19:18] Introducing the precautionary principle.
[21:37] Nassim's preferred legacy.
[23:50] Precautionary principle 101.
[25:14] Fat tails, thin tails, the COVID vaccine, and GMOs.
[32:51] Enter Todd McFarlane.
[33:21] Baseball.
[38:46] Rejection letters.
[42:38] Compelling storytelling and meeting deadlines.
[45:46] Deadlines pre-Internet vs. deadlines today.
[48:36] How industry status quo led to the founding of Image Comic Books.
[1:00:30] The Comics Code and the last straw.
[1:06:52] The Marvel Dream Team exodus.
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#758: Jamie Foxx and Jacqueline Novogratz
26 juli 2024 · 2 uur 31 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #124 "Jamie Foxx on Workout Routines, Success Habits, and Untold Hollywood Stories" and #514 "Jacqueline Novogratz on Building Acumen, How to (Actually) Change the World, Speaking Your Truth, and the Incredible Power of 'Dumb' Questions." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[06:50] Notes about this supercombo format.
[07:53] Enter Jamie Foxx.
[08:19] When Jamie met Kanye West.
[10:58] Why Jamie considers his studio magical.
[13:32] When Jamie met Ed Sheeran.
[15:00] What's on the other side of fear?
[16:53] Making impressions.
[22:15] How Eric Marlon Bishop became Jamie Foxx.
[24:49] Overcoming fear at open mics.
[26:12] Could Prince or Michael Jackson find a career break in today’s "Age of Memes?"
[27:49] How Jamie learned to read the room.
[33:27] Why do some comedians lose the ability to make people laugh?
[39:04] Enter Jacqueline Novogratz.
[39:37] Jacqueline's background and siblings' accomplishments.
[42:06] Jacqueline's journey into social impact investing.
[45:15] An early banking career and reputation for asking tough questions.
[48:36] A tendency to champion underdogs.
[53:18] From banker to disruptor.
[1:00:04] Jacqueline's first opportunity in her new path.
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#757: Matthew McConaughey and Aisha Tyler
24 juli 2024 · 2 uur 49 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #474 "Matthew McConaughey — The Power of 'No, Thank You,' Key Life Lessons, 30+ Years of Diary Notes, and The Art of Catching Greenlights" and #327 "Aisha Tyler — How to Use Pain, Comedy, and Practice for Creativity." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[04:58] Notes about this supercombo format.
[05:51] Enter Matthew McConaughey.
[06:19] The words forbidden in Matthew's house growing up.
[08:58] The book that changed the course of Matthew's life.
[17:27] Matthew's 10 goals in life (circa 1992).
[22:20] Why take more risks?
[26:04] The evolving purpose of keeping a diary.
[29:48] The art of running downhill.
[33:56] Learning to say "No" to rom-com typecasting.
[47:50] Enter Aisha Tyler.
[48:19] Aisha's role in The Tim Ferriss Show's existence.
[49:43] Aisha's trademark podcast question.
[51:06] Aisha's unorthodox childhood and family relationships.
[52:06] How did Aisha answer the questions "Whose day is it?" and "What are you going to do?" every morning?
[55:34] From where does Aisha get her general sense of optimism?
[57:25] Following father's advice and views on regret.
[59:22] Free-range parenting vs. modern overprotection.
[1:03:33] Having a bad day? You're not special!
[1:05:27] Young Aisha's career aspirations.
[1:06:52] Why was Aisha miserable at what she thought was…
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#756: Anne Lamott and Josh Waitzkin
19 juli 2024 · 2 uur 18 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #522 "Anne Lamott on Taming Your Inner Critic, Finding Grace, and Prayer" and #148: "Josh Waitzkin, The Prodigy Returns." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[04:49] Notes about this supercombo format.
[05:51] Enter Anne Lamott.
[06:21] What is it about Bird by Bird that has affected so many people so deeply?
[07:18] Where the title of Bird by Bird originated.
[09:40] How Neal Allen helps people tame (but not discard) their inner critic.
[10:45] Who controls the dial when you're tuned in to KFKD radio?
[11:51] How Anne recommends I pursue my fiction writing aspirations.
[12:37] The pros and cons of Anne's upbringing.
[19:08] What does being "spiritually fit" mean to Anne?
[24:40] How radical self-care became an imperative for Anne.
[32:25] The dark night that turned Anne's son Sam's life around.
[38:10] Enter Josh Waitzkin.
[38:43] On Dreaming Yourself Awake by B. Alan Wallace and Brian Hodel.
[39:58] Casual exercise.
[40:52] Josh's terrifying experience with the Wim Hof method.
[45:52] How Josh uses "flow" as therapy.
[48:19] Initiating a flow state.
[50:45] Cognitive biases and armchair professors.
[55:07] Developing high-level sensitivity and listening to your senses.
[57:53] Strategies for on-boarding newcomers to mindfulness training.
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#755: Hugh Jackman and Esther Perel
17 juli 2024 · 2 uur 33 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #444 "Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More" and #241 "The Relationship Episode: Sex, Love, Polyamory, Marriage, and More (with Esther Perel)." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:46] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:49] Enter Hugh Jackman.
[07:22] What books has Hugh gifted most?
[10:35] Hugh's meditation practices.
[14:07] Summoning and maintaining the emotional and physical energy necessary for performing.
[19:59] What lessons did Hugh's father teach him about being an example to others?
[25:32] The contract Hugh made with himself at the end of drama school.
[29:13] Best decisions Hugh made in the first years of being an aspiring/working actor.
[34:23] How has Hugh learned to trust his intuition?
[37:07] The design of the day and the efficacy of manifestation.
[39:38] The most efficient exercises Hugh knows.
[40:53] The importance of incorporating relaxation into physical activity (the 85% rule).
[44:17] Enter Esther Perel.
[44:41] Esther's background.
[46:11] Growing up among Holocaust survivors in Antwerp.
[53:45] Her …
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#754: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ann Miura-Ko
12 juli 2024 · 2 uur 41 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #60 "Arnold Schwarzenegger on Psychological Warfare" and #331 "Ann Miura-Ko — The Path from Shyness to World-Class Debater and Investor." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[04:08] Notes about this supercombo format.
[05:11] Enter Arnold Schwarzenegger.
[05:45] Where did Arnold develop his cast iron confidence?
[09:15] Mastering the psychological warfare of bodybuilding.
[13:58] Transferring this skill set to Hollywood.
[17:13] On making millions before becoming a movie star.
[19:48] Playing good bricklayer/bad bricklayer with Franco Columbu.
[24:41] How Twins came together.
[29:14] Meditation as one of many answers.
[35:47] Enter Ann-Miura Ko.
[36:14] Ann's childhood shyness.
[38:14] The Japanese phrase Ann used as a hostile kid in Michigan.
[40:20] How Ann overcame introversion.
[43:13] Ann's first solo stage speech.
[44:22] Why Ann continued with speech and debate.
[45:17] Ann's love for competition.
[46:54] Ann's extreme efforts for pizza.
[48:57] The catalyst for Ann's debate improvement.
[53:01] Debate competition format.
[56:56] Ann's recommended resources for improving debate skills.
[59:56] Observations on modern debate in politics and …
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#753: Derek Sivers and Kevin Kelly
10 juli 2024 · 2 uur 33 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode "Derek Sivers on Developing Confidence, Finding Happiness, and Saying No to Millions" and "Interview of Kevin Kelly, Co-Founder of WIRED, Polymath, Most Interesting Man In The World?" Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:47] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:50] Enter Derek Sivers.
[07:20] From pig show busker to circus ringleader.
[10:42] Derek's framework for developing confidence.
[13:05] "The standard pace is for chumps."
[18:51] Relaxing for the same result.
[24:01] The origins of "HELL YEAH! or no."
[26:25] "Busy" implies a life out of control.
[28:03] What inspired the automation of CD Baby?
[33:22] Derek's billboard.
[34:32] Good advice at any age: "Don't be a donkey."
[40:24] Enter Kevin Kelly.
[41:02] Kevin's biggest regret.
[43:13] Finding contentment in minimalism and "voluntary simplicity" without starving to death.
[50:33] Kevin's epiphany when he embraced writing as a late bloomer.
[56:40] Why Kevin promised himself he would never resort to teaching English while traveling abroad.
[59:07] Finding purpose through resilience and the c…
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#752: Terry Crews and Richard Koch
4 juli 2024 · 3 uur 8 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #287 "Terry Crews — How to Have, Do, and Be All You Want" and episode #466 "Richard Koch on Mastering the 80/20 Principle, Achieving Unreasonable Success, and the Art of Gambling." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[04:48] Notes about this supercombo format.
[05:52] Enter Terry Crews.
[06:17] Terry's art background and growing up in Flint, Michigan.
[15:35] A favorite failure.
[22:40] Two ways of confronting an abusive father.
[30:41] Terry reflects on his favorite Ralph Waldo Emerson quote.
[34:20] How Terry coped with imposter syndrome on his first movie set — with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
[39:17] Enter Richard Koch.
[39:40] Richard's non-story story about wines, spirits, and chat shows.
[41:16] Exception to my "no book quotes" policy for Richard.
[42:10] Secrets revealed in Oxford's Bodleian Libraries.
[47:32] Richard's peculiar talent and its discovery.
[50:17] Richard's investing success despite weak numeracy: the star principle.
[59:48] Richard's $1.5 million investment decision.
[1:03:41] Business "segmentation" in The Star Principle.
[1:06:40] Principles governing Richard's portfolio.
[1:09:07] Richard's firing from BCG and meeting Bill Bain.
[1:19:03] The growth share matrix (Boston box) explained.
[1:22:50] What Bain and Company appreciated about Richard.
[1:36:07]…
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#751: Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield
3 juli 2024 · 3 uur 8 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #430 "Elizabeth Gilbert’s Creative Path: Saying No, Trusting Your Intuition, Index Cards, Integrity Checks, Grief, Awe, and Much More" and episode #300 "Jack Kornfield — Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy in the Present." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:36] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:38] Enter Elizabeth Gilbert.
[07:04] Liz shares who Rayya Elias was and how she's remembered her in story at The Moth.
[14:53] What kind of stories and storytellers make Liz break out in applause?
[21:05] What has Liz learned from Martha Beck?
[23:49] Staying true to one's inner compass and saying "No" without remorse.
[27:03] The simple "No" via Byron Katie.
[33:07] The wisdom of the body.
[36:56] Enter Jack Kornfield.
[37:24] Jack's connection with hang gliding and paragliding.
[40:06] Jack's childhood, abusive father, and role as family peacemaker.
[45:12] "If you're going to be angry, do it right."
[47:48] Jack's transition from pre-med to Asian studies at Dartmouth.
[49:28] From hippie to Buddhist monk.
[50:57] Psychedelics' influence on Jack's spiritual path and current stance.
[59:53] Meeting Stanislav Grof.
[1:03:32] Finding and studying under Ajahn Chah.
[1:05:59] Rookie monk training in Thailand and enduring suffering.
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#750: Neil Gaiman and Debbie Millman
27 juni 2024 · 2 uur 14 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #366 "Neil Gaiman — The Interview I've Waited 20 Years to Do" and episode #214 "How to Design a Life — Debbie Millman." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:11] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:14] Enter Neil Gaiman.
[06:44] What Ian Fleming taught Neil about writing — even when he doesn't want to.
[09:56] Neil's biggest rule for writing.
[12:41] Neil's process for writing first drafts.
[14:30] What Neil aims to accomplish with his second drafts.
[14:40] Something Neil noticed when he first started writing and editing with the use of computers.
[17:27] Notebooks Neil prefers for writing first drafts.
[21:56] Fountain pens Neil has known and loved.
[22:57] How Neil's default writing time has changed over the years.
[24:56] The value of the Groundhog Day routine.
[26:24] Today's methods may not be tomorrow's.
[27:53] Lessons learned from Terry Pratchett.
[29:22] Parting thoughts and gratitude.
[31:21] Enter Debbie Millman.
[31:45] How Debbie describes her diverse background to new acquaintances.
[33:38] A childhood drawing predicting Debbie's future.
[37:54] Debbie's unintentional path to becoming a designer.
[45:41] Overcoming initial rejection.
[50:04] Debbie's advice to her college self after that …
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#749: Michael Lewis and Martine Rothblatt
25 juni 2024 · 2 uur 18 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #427 "Michael Lewis — Inside the Mind of the Iconic Writer" and episode #487 "Dr. Martine Rothblatt — A Masterclass on Asking Better Questions and Peering Into the Future." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[04:13] Notes about this supercombo format.
[05:16] Enter Michael Lewis.
[05:54] Why Michael quit his well-paid job to become a full-time author.
[12:58] Liar’s Poker is a cautionary tale, not a how-to book.
[15:16] On ambition and the metrics of success.
[18:31] Maximizing self-satisfaction, optimizing the writing process, and learning to sing.
[20:51] The value of having an impolite editor on your side.
[23:52] On the merits of productive laziness.
[28:13] How Michael determines if a project should proceed.
[29:51] Michael's billboard.
[32:45] Enter Martine Rothblatt.
[33:14] Martine's appreciation for Alan Watts' book on human identity.
[35:34] Martine's thoughts on AI-human coexistence in the movie Her.
[36:31] BINA48 and realistic human simulations in media.
[39:53] Martine's role models and inspirations.
[41:20] When Martine started a biotech company to save her daughter's life.
[52:44] Glaxo Wellcome's misconceptions about Martine's succe…
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#748: Pavel Tsatsouline and Christopher Sommer
20 juni 2024 · 3 uur 21 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #55 "Pavel Tsatsouline on the Science of Strength and the Art of Physical Performance" and episode #158 "The Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:10] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:14] Enter Pavel Tsatsouline.
[06:34] Pavel's background as a world-class trainer.
[07:07] Considerations while customizing a training regimen.
[09:40] Strength-building principles over equipment.
[10:36] When in doubt, train your grip and your core.
[12:57] How to grease the groove.
[16:08] How not to strengthen the "core."
[18:53] Approaching training as a practice.
[21:16] Prioritizing strength — the "mother quality of all physical qualities."
[23:57] The most counter-productive myths about strength training.
[27:14] Pavel's hypothesis for the science behind hypertrophy.
[28:01] Deadlifts, kettlebells, and the most common mistakes with both.
[29:31] People who exemplify success to Pavel.
[30:09] Calmness is contagious.
[32:31] Enter Christopher Sommer.
[33:23] Defining Gymnastics Strength Training™ (GST).
[37:08] Types of strength that most non-gymnasts will not have.
[41:10] Biggest mistakes made by those who self-teach handstands.
[46:10] Top exercises for identifying weaknesses in strength and mobility.
[56:47] The problem with f…
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#747: Seth Godin and Dr. Sue Johnson
19 juni 2024 · 2 uur 40 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #138 "How Seth Godin Manages His Life — Rules, Principles, and Obsessions" and episode #529 "Iconic Therapist Dr. Sue Johnson — How to Improve Sex and Crack the Code of Love." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[07:36] Notes about this supercombo format.
[08:39] Enter Seth Godin.
[09:05] Seth's rules for speaking engagements and why he developed them.
[13:53] Navigating life's big transitions.
[15:54] Why Seth publishes a daily blog.
[16:54] Writing process and overcoming blocks.
[21:01] Top businesss decisions.
[22:45] Discerning between good and bad ideas.
[24:27] Are you cut out to be an entrepreneur or a freelancer?
[30:10] Opportunies Seth is glad he declined.
[31:56] Money is a story. How does Seth tell it?
[34:56] Seth on education.
[38:11] Suggested practices for overwhelmed parents.
[41:03] Enter Dr. Sue Johnson.
[41:39] Peer-reviewed clinical research supporting Sue's work.
[44:47] EFT's success rate and clinical definition of success in studies with distressed couples.
[48:47] Scales used to assess marital satisfaction and bond in research.
[54:55] Definition of a hold me tight conversation.
[56:15] Examples of hold me tight conversations.
[1:05:52] How a hold me tight conversation might work f…
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#746: Jerry Seinfeld and Maria Popova
13 juni 2024 · 2 uur 10 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #485 "Jerry Seinfeld — A Comedy Legend’s Systems, Routines, and Methods for Success" and episode #39 "Maria Popova on Writing, Workflow, and Workarounds." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:16] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:19] Enter Jerry Seinfeld.
[06:46] Jerry’s writing process for survival in the comedy ecosystem.
[15:43] Lessons Jerry would teach in a writing class and how they relate to his fitness methods.
[15:43] Soliciting creative feedback while preserving pride over doing the work.
[20:33] Routines essential to Jerry’s well-being and their frequency and duration.
[24:50] How nurturing creativity is like parenting, and Jerry’s belief about pain and knowledge.
[26:17] Additional ways Jerry mitigates depressive episodes.
[27:27] A resilience-building failure.
[32:05] The importance of playing the game well.
[33:42] “Survival is the new success.”
[36:12] Jerry’s billboard.
[39:06] Enter Maria Popova.
[39:30] Are you correctly pronouncing names you’ve only read but never heard?
[41:13] What does Maria do?
[41:50] What is Brain Pickings (now The Marginalian)?
[42:31] What percentage of New York Times best sellers are a result of Maria’s coverage?
[47:55] The common denominator that guides Maria’s reading list.
[49:16] The importance of writing for an a…
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#745: Rick Rubin and Mary Karr
11 juni 2024 · 2 uur 14 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #76 "Rick Rubin on Cultivating World-Class Artists (Jay Z, Johnny Cash, etc.), Losing 100+ Pounds, and Breaking Down the Complex" and episode #479 "Mary Karr — The Master of Memoir on Creative Process and Finding Gifts in the Suffering." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:11] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:15] Enter Rick Rubin.
[07:58] How Rick lost over 135 pounds in his late 30s.
[16:03] How artists can hurdle the obstacles that hinder their best work.
[19:31] Where to find world-class contemporary music.
[20:24] Approaching music production with a fan’s-eye view.
[22:53] Recommended reading.
[24:22] Helping artists break their creative blocks.
[26:54] Rick’s advice for his younger selves.
[29:06] Why practicing self-kindness isn’t just nice — it’s a necessity.
[32:01] Enter Mary Karr.
[32:25] Growing up in “The Ringworm Belt.”
[34:44] The catalyst for Mary expressing herself and publishing to the world.
[37:47] The role reading played for young Mary.
[40:31] The feeling that inspired Mary’s desire to become a poet at a young age.
[44:27] “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”
[45:17] How Mary, a high school dropout, got into college and became an A student.
[49:13] Mary…
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#744: Jocko Willink and Sebastian Junger
6 juni 2024 · 2 uur 38 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #107 "The Scariest Navy SEAL Imaginable… And What He Taught Me" and episode #161 "Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger)." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[06:27] Notes about this supercombo format.
[07:30] Enter Jocko Willink.
[07:59] What separates good leaders from mediocre or bad leaders?
[10:01] Identifying good leadership candidates.
[11:46] Teaching the skill of detachment.
[16:58] Jocko’s grueling workout that made platoons “tap out.”
[18:46] Jocko’s morning rituals.
[20:57] People Jocko associates with success.
[23:12] Recommended reading.
[26:57] How does discipline equal freedom?
[31:50] Enter Sebastian Junger.
[32:21] Thomas Paine and Stoic philosophy.
[34:25] The “chainsaw story” and its impact on Sebastian’s writing career.
[38:27] Athleticism and long distance running.
[39:00] Developing a writing style.
[40:46] Sebastian’s attraction to journalism.
[46:22] Sebastian’s writing style and the importance of structure.
[55:51] Commencement speech advice for high school graduates.
[59:09] Sebastian’s inspiration to visit war-torn countries.
[1:01:14] Explanation of “skin walkers.”
[1:05:00] Striving for political correctness in gender.
[1:11:43] The Iroquois’ peace process and its relevance to modern politics.
[1:19:15] Psychiatric effects of…
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#743: Dr. Jane Goodall and Cal Fussman
4 juni 2024 · 3 uur 26 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #421 "Dr. Jane Goodall — The Legend, The Lessons, The Hope" and episode #145 "The Interview Master: Cal Fussman and the Power of Listening." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[04:48] Notes about this supercombo format.
[05:51] Enter Dr. Jane Goodall.
[06:19] Connecting with Louis Leakey and becoming his secretary.
[09:43] Gaining acceptance among chimpanzees.
[13:09] Primate personalities, compassion, and the story of Old Man saving Marc Cusano.
[17:34] Observations of chimpanzee compassion and violence, and inferences about human nature.
[19:19] Explaining variance in chimpanzee attitudes toward dominance.
[20:55] Cultivating hope to overcome apathy.
[26:19] Mr. H, Gary Haun, the indomitable human spirit, and overcoming adversity.
[29:37] Dr. Goodall's billboard.
[31:20] Enter Cal Fussman.
[32:56] Quincy Jones' unique book signing practice.
[34:19] Cal's pivotal childhood moment.
[38:55] Deconstructing the skill of asking great questions.
[42:43] Contrasting interview styles from different life stages.
[48:25] University of Missouri Journalism's role in Cal's career.
[52:24] Drinking with Hunter S. Thom…
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#742: Tony Robbins and Jerry Colonna
31 mei 2024 · 2 uur 10 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #37 "Tony Robbins on Morning Routines, Peak Performance, and Mastering Money" and #373 "Jerry Colonna — The Coach with the Spider Tattoo." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:00] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:03] Enter Tony Robbins.
[06:27] Tony’s daily routines.
[07:28] Cryotherapy.
[10:55] Priming.
[15:04] Tony’s ideal music for meditation.
[16:20] Richard Branson’s first pre-investment questions.
[17:05] What a 50% investment loss actually means.
[17:42] The Paul Tudor Jones 5:1 strategy.
[18:36] How Kyle Bass taught his kids about investing with nickels.
[21:34] What the world’s best investors know for certain.
[24:00] Enter Jerry Colonna.
[24:21] Jerry’s spider tattoo origin story.
[30:03] The 2002 Olympic bid meeting that changed Jerry’s life.
[35:47] Jerry’s suicide attempt at 18 and his psychiatric hospital stay.
[37:06] The difference between responsible and complicit in Jerry’s life in 2002.
[39:55] Three important questions from Jerry’s therapist.
[41:02] Something important Jerry needed to say but didn’t during this time.
[42:39] How Jerry overcame self-doubt and unanswerable questions.
[44:46] Jerry’s path to coaching and three influential books.
[51:46] How much of Jerry’s c…
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#741: Jim Collins and Ed Zschau
29 mei 2024 · 2 uur 8 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #361 "Jim Collins — A Rare Interview with a Reclusive Polymath" and #380 "Ed Zschau — The Polymath Professor Who Changed My Life." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:00] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:03] Enter Jim Collins.
[06:28] How Jim’s students influenced his entrepreneurial path.
[10:45] Why Jim carries a three-timer stopwatch.
[12:21] Using a spreadsheet to optimize discipline in service of creativity.
[13:42] Ideal minimum creative hours per year.
[15:19] Avoiding a life-distorting “funk.”
[17:41] Calculating an optimal end point.
[19:27] Patterns discovered using Jim’s time-tracking method.
[20:23] Three crucial components for living the life Jim wants to lead.
[22:18] The bug book and the hedgehog concept.
[30:31] Peter Drucker mic-drop lessons.
[34:39] Enter Ed Zschau.
[34:59] How I convinced Dr. Zschau to let me into his Princeton engineering course.
[37:38] Ed’s background in competitive figure skating and the lessons it taught him.
[41:45] The origin of Ed’s meticulous attention to detail.
[45:31] The benefits of learning by doing through the case method.
[49:21] Ed’s definition of entrepreneurship.
[50:50] The role of optimism in entrepreneurship and life.
[53:30] Ed’s aspi…
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#740: Greg McKeown and Diana Chapman
24 mei 2024 · 2 uur 9 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #355 "Greg McKeown — How to Master Essentialism" and episode #536 "Diana Chapman — How to Get Unstuck, Do “The Work,” Take Radical Responsibility, and Reduce Drama in Your Life." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:26] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:28] Enter Greg McKeown.
[06:49] What is non-essential?
[07:46] Overcoming the planning fallacy.
[13:30] The problem with taking ownership of someone else’s problems.
[15:44] How to avoid committing to the unsustainable.
[21:26] Three rules.
[25:28] The personal quarterly offsite.
[33:05] Enter Diana Chapman.
[33:22] A transformative gift.
[36:56] The Drama Triangle.
[43:36] The whole-body yes (or no) and how it can serve us.
[46:06] Diana guides an experience to help pay better attention to our whole-body yes (or no).
[54:36] Observations made during the exercise and how Diana recommends using this inventory.
[1:01:39] Fostering playfulness for those who mute their desire to celebrate.
[1:08:28] Diana’s “black belt in practicing candor.”
[1:09:37] Diana’s thoughts on loving pressure and how to bring it into a relationship.
[1:13:24] Applying loving pressure to people you don’t know well.
[1:15:08] Diana’s guidance…
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#739: Brené Brown and Edward O. Thorp
21 mei 2024 · 2 uur 2 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #409 "Brené Brown — Striving versus Self-Acceptance, Saving Marriages, and More" and episode #596 "Edward O. Thorp, A Man for All Markets — Beating Blackjack and Roulette, Beating the Stock Market, Spotting Bernie Madoff Early, and Knowing When Enough Is Enough." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[06:06] Notes about this supercombo format.
[07:09] Enter Brené Brown.
[07:30] Changing in a lasting, meaningful way.
[08:03] Is self-accepted complacency possible?
[10:53] My woo confession about a crux skill.
[13:06] Narcissism: the shame-based fear of being ordinary.
[14:06] Efficacy isn’t always efficient.
[15:48] Pathology as armor that can’t be discarded.
[16:28] What are you unwilling to feel?
[17:04] Discarding armor that no longer serves us.
[21:26] Curiosity as midlife’s superpower.
[22:53] There’s trauma for all of us.
[23:33] An 80/20 marriage hack.
[25:18] Decisions in a family-focused family.
[27:04] Parenting from compliance to commitment.
[29:31] Enter Edward O. Thorp.
[29:54] Edward’s background, and what drew him to apply mathematics to gambling.
[37:04] Edward’s first blackjack trip to Vegas, reference materials used, and his meeting with Claude Shannon at MIT.
[40:13] Edward and Claude devised a m…
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#738: Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. BJ Miller
17 mei 2024 · 2 uur 12 min
This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #298 "Dr. Gabor Maté — New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction" and episode #153 "The Man Who Studied 1,000 Deaths to Learn How to Live." Lees meer
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Timestamps:
[00:00] Start
[05:37] Notes about this supercombo format.
[06:57] Enter Gabor Maté.
[07:22] Compassionate inquiry and trauma vs. traumatic.
[11:06] Self-reconnection resources.
[14:40] How Gabor benefits from yoga.
[16:27] Gabor’s thoughts on the therapeutic value of psychedelics.
[18:14] What’s been revealed by Gabor’s experiences with ayahuasca?
[25:32] Essential intention.
[26:30] We don’t respond to what happens, but to our perception of what happens.
[32:48] Enter BJ Miller.
[33:07] What does BJ do?
[35:32] What does the first meeting look like for a new patient at the Zen Hospice Project?
[37:18] Defining palliative care.
[40:54] What happens when a patient dies in Zen Hospice compared to a regular hospital?
[45:03] How many deaths has BJ experienced?
[45:42] What has observing hundreds of deaths taught BJ about living?
[50:39] On keeping a mindfulness or meditation practice.
[55:05] About the Dinky (a terrifying story of electrocution).
[1:04:29] The miracle of a snowball in the burn ward.
[1:07:48] BJ’s experience as an undergradu…