Episodios

  • #756: Anne Lamott and Josh Waitzkin

    #756: Anne Lamott and Josh Waitzkin
    Jul 19 2024
    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"Please enjoy!Sponsors:Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for 20% off)Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (25–30% off all mattress orders and two free pillows)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)Timestamps:[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.[1:02:40] Paddlesurfers in peril.[1:03:36] Embracing the funk.[1:06:03] On parenting.[1:15:07] Fixed perspectives and growth mindsets.[1:17:34] On training somatic sensitivity.[1:22:06] On mitigating the dangers of a fixed identity.[1:24:32] Marcelo Garcia and the principle of cultivating quality as a way of life.[1:30:19] Quality and presence in parenthood.[1:33:42] The fire-walking process.[1:40:11] Translating techniques learned from martial arts to less obvious activities (like investing).[1:42:19] Building slack into the system.[1:46:17] Scarcity in the learning process.[1:54:27] Josh's daily journaling process.[1:56:25] Thematic interconnectedness in the context of education.[2:04:08] The Art of Learning Project.[2:05:59] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    2 h y 18 m
  • #755: Hugh Jackman and Esther Perel

    #755: Hugh Jackman and Esther Perel
    Jul 17 2024
    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)."Please enjoy!Sponsors:ExpressVPN high-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service: https://www.expressvpn.com/tim (Get 3 extra months free with a 12-month plan)Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for 20% off)Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 5.00% APY on your short-term cash until you’re ready to invest. And when you open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply.Timestamps:[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 parents' survival: chance vs. choice.[1:02:27] Trust or vulnerability: which comes first?[1:04:24] Impermanence as motivation for living fully.[1:06:24] Esther on being counterphobic.[1:09:35] Studying in Jerusalem.[1:14:02] Seeking and approaching mentors.[1:22:39] Eroticism as an antidote to death.[1:26:04] Options for couples with sexual listlessness.[1:33:04] Too much honesty in relationships? American vs. European views.[1:39:07] Complete sharing vs. caring in relationships.[1:40:16] Guiding patients through infidelity disclosure.[1:45:29] Overcoming fear of abandonment in non-exclusive relationships.[1:52:23] Quarterly relationship report cards.[1:53:54] "Don't ask, don't tell" in polyamorous relationships.[1:55:46] Innovation and flexibility over rigid ideology in relationships.[1:58:43] Relationships as power dynamics.[2:02:20] The research process for Esther's book on adultery.[2:08:36] Arguments for marriage today.[2:13:47] Divorce rates in second marriages.[2:15:13] Marriage's effect on relationship behavior.[2:17:54] Human questions explored through infidelity in Esther's book.[2:21:48] Books Esther frequently gifts and rereads.[2:22:42] Esther's billboard.[2:23:15] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
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    2 h y 33 m
  • #754: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ann Miura-Ko

    #754: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ann Miura-Ko
    Jul 12 2024
    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."Please enjoy!Sponsors:AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: https://eightsleep.com/tim (save $350 on the Pod 4 Ultra)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)Timestamps:[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 family.[1:02:01] The most important lesson from Ann's debating years.[1:04:50] Differences between debate and negotiation.[1:06:53] Ann's father's journey to America and favorite phrase.[1:10:29] Ann's world-class effort in menial job tasks.[1:13:15] How a Yale tour led to shadowing a CEO.[1:18:36] Ann's first job experience.[1:20:20] Ann's favorite office supplies.[1:21:32] Ann's cherished personal artifacts.[1:23:06] Ann's experience teaching Mayfield Fellows at Stanford.[1:24:42] A reading list and plans for Ann's Stanford startup class.[1:28:05] Spotting artificial inflation in startup valuations.[1:31:29] Why Ann changed her career path from medicine.[1:34:45] What Ann knew about herself that her parents and test scores didn't.[1:38:55] Ann's entry into venture capital and startup investing.[1:39:29] An encounter with Steve Jobs.[1:40:40] A job offer based on shared interests.[1:44:40] Ann's experience at CRV during 9/11.[1:47:55] The most expensive words in investing.[1:48:16] First principles thinking and common leadership decisions.[1:50:52] Winning strategy vs. strategy not to lose.[1:51:59] Manifestations of hedging as a defensive strategy.[1:53:46] The importance of focusing on your own race.[1:55:47] A need for aggressiveness to win.[1:56:38] How Ann met Mike Maples, Jr.[1:59:26] Ann's PhD plans and shift to working with Mike.[2:02:12] Ann's reaction to Mike's unusual proposition.[2:06:40] Ann's hectic first year at Floodgate.[2:08:41] Ann's real first name.[2:09:21] Ann's struggles and coping mechanisms.[2:14:56] Ann's superpowers.[2:18:44] Thunder lizards and Ann's pursuit of them.[2:20:20] Ann's view on AI and machine learning's impact.[2:23:11] Philosophy exercises and real-world applications.[2:24:50] Aligning collective and self-interests in problem-solving.[2:27:08] Books Ann has gifted or reread most.[2:29:09] A recent, game-changing purchase under $100.[2:30:28] Ann's billboard.[2:31:19] The meaning of Ann's Japanese name characters.[2:32:19] Ann's online presence and Floodgate's name origin.[2:34:58] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold ...
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    2 h y 41 m
  • #753: Derek Sivers and Kevin Kelly

    #753: Derek Sivers and Kevin Kelly
    Jul 10 2024
    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?"Please enjoy!Sponsors:Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 5.00% APY on your short-term cash until you’re ready to invest. And when you open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply.Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (25–30% off all mattress orders and two free pillows)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Timestamps:[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 creator's dilemma.[1:06:50] Why the appeal of being a billionaire is overrated.[1:11:05] Middle-aged optimization.[1:15:28] Realizations following a "six months until death" challenge.[1:20:08] Kevin's Kickstarter-funded project linking angels and robots.[1:22:41] Why a self-proclaimed ex-hippie waited until his 50th birthday to try LSD for the first time.[1:28:43] Why a population implosion is probable in the next 100 years.[1:36:05] The greatest gift you can give to your child.[1:38:21] The criteria for Amish technology assimilation.[1:45:03] What technology-free sabbaticals can do for you.[1:48:53] Long Now Foundation's vision of a better civilization.[1:53:33] The graphic novel teaching young people how to become indispensable.[1:54:52] An antidote to misguided "follow your passion" advice.[1:56:44] Kevin's favorite fiction book.[1:59:15] The resource Kevin compiled for documentary lovers.[2:02:47] A name Kevin considers synonymous with "success" (and why success is overrated).[2:05:46] What Kevin would change about himself.[2:07:59] Daily rituals.[2:10:44] How Kevin accumulated enough books to fill a two-story library.[2:15:19] How Adam Savage from MythBusters transformed Kevin's method of organization.[2:17:14] The project everyone should undertake at least once in life.[2:19:30] Does discovery equal invention?[2:20:12] Kevin's advice to his younger self.[2:23:16] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, ...
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    2 h y 33 m
  • #752: Terry Crews and Richard Koch

    #752: Terry Crews and Richard Koch
    Jul 4 2024
    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"Please enjoy!Sponsors:LMNT electrolyte supplement: https://drinklmnt.com/Tim (free LMNT sample pack with any drink mix purchase)Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for 20% off)Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: https://eightsleep.com/tim (save $350 on the Pod 4 Ultra)Timestamps:[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] Results of early partner-like behavior at Bain.[1:40:00] Key takeaways from Perspectives on Strategy and other recommended books.[1:44:06] Richard's preference for principles over knowledge and The 80/20 Principle's origin.[1:57:58] Richard's happiness and time/energy allocation.[2:01:16] Comparing journaling styles.[2:07:24] Adventurers vs. controllers: who has more fun?[2:10:36] Inspiration for Unreasonable Success and How to Achieve It.[2:17:50] Richard's definition of success and nine landmarks of unreasonably successful people.[2:20:56] Landmark one: self-belief.[2:23:40] Landmark two: Olympian expectations.[2:24:34] Landmark three: transforming experiences.[2:32:52] Landmark four: one breakthrough achievement.[2:35:36] Landmark five: make your own trail.[2:35:50] Landmark six: find and drive your personal vehicle.[2:45:24] Landmark seven: thrive on setbacks.[2:47:54] Landmark eight: acquire unique intuition.[2:48:15] Landmark nine: distort reality.[2:48:56] How landmarks reinforce each other.[2:51:24] Nelson Mandela's unique intuition during imprisonment.[2:58:31] Richard's annual question instead of new year's resolutions.[3:01:44] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...
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    3 h y 8 m
  • #751: Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield

    #751: Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield
    Jul 2 2024
    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"Please enjoy!Sponsors:AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://helixsleep.com/tim (25–30% off all mattress orders and two free pillows)LMNT electrolyte supplement: https://drinklmnt.com/Tim (free LMNT sample pack with any drink mix purchase)Timestamps:[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.[1:13:49] Long silence periods and out-of-body experiences.[1:16:37] Mystical experiences aren't always pleasant.[1:19:15] Tim's experience at Spirit Rock.[1:20:10] Challenges during training in Thailand and Burma.[1:24:47] "Hatred never ceases by hatred, but by love alone is healed..."[1:29:55] Advice for deep inner work with real-life responsibilities.[1:42:04] Compassion vs. empathy.[1:46:19] Technology's role in developing compassion.[1:47:26] Lovingkindness meditation for Westerners.[1:56:04] Attending the first White House Buddhist Leadership Conference.[1:57:59] The mission of CASEL.[1:59:18] Introducing mindfulness practice and love as a superpower.[2:10:11] Returning to self-discovery after derailment.[2:15:57] Apparent derailment as necessary communication.[2:19:17] Self-talk for managing inappropriate anger.[2:37:21] Returning to the US to study clinical psychology.[2:42:50] Using forgiveness to help veterans and at-risk youth.[2:45:30] Why community support beats community apathy.[2:49:23] Lack of significant initiation rituals in modern society.[2:53:10] Recommended book for newcomers to Jack's work.[2:57:48] Jack's billboard.[2:59:02] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
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  • #750: Neil Gaiman and Debbie Millman

    #750: Neil Gaiman and Debbie Millman
    Jun 27 2024
    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."Please enjoy!Sponsors:AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: https://eightsleep.com/tim (save $350 on the Pod 4 Ultra)LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 1B+ users: https://linkedin.com/tim (post your job for free)Timestamps:[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 first major rejection.[54:25] Empathy vs. feeling slighted by those who reject us.[59:28] Manhattan's influence on Debbie's pursuit of happiness and career.[1:06:42] Debbie's abuse history and its impact on her self-sufficiency and charitable work.[1:12:41] Coping with abuse aftermath and feelings of isolation.[1:18:40] Debbie's experience being called a "corporate clown" and "she-devil."[1:37:00] From lowest point to godmother: a transformative journey.[1:37:38] The world-changing potential of brochures.[1:43:14] The Design Matters podcast: origins and evolution over 12 years.[1:46:46] Milton Glaser's impact on design and Debbie's life.[1:52:16] The "10-Year Plan for a Remarkable Life" exercise.[1:57:51] The nature of hard decisions.[2:07:07] Recommended Design Matters episodes for design novices.[2:07:55] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • #749: Michael Lewis and Martine Rothblatt

    #749: Michael Lewis and Martine Rothblatt
    Jun 25 2024
    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."Please enjoy!Sponsors:Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D [and 5 free AG1 travel packs] with your first subscription purchase.)Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: https://eightsleep.com/tim (save $350 on the Pod 4 Ultra)Timestamps:[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 successful drug.[56:17] Martine's interest in satellite communication systems.[1:00:33] Promoting scientific literacy and curiosity.[1:05:20] Questioning authority and Martine's transgender journey.[1:10:28] Martine's non-binary gender identity.[1:12:34] Key decisions in Martine's transition.[1:13:28] The need for genetic information protection laws.[1:16:00] South American population and organ transplant research.[1:21:42] Vagus nerve manipulation for various therapies.[1:31:25] Martine's Alzheimer's cognitive enabler patent.[1:38:17] The Rothblatt family's "love nights" tradition.[1:43:54] The possibility of machines experiencing love.[1:49:20] Ethical considerations for future technology.[1:52:44] Current practices future generations might view as barbaric.[1:57:42] United Therapeutics' zero-carbon-footprint headquarters.[2:00:32] Refurbishing unusable lungs to save lives.[2:04:45] United Therapeutics' focus on long-term COVID-19 effects.[2:07:26] Martine's billboard.[2:08:27] Advice for finding positivity in life.[2:11:48] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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