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The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pigtim.blog
Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.

Episodes

#697: Rich Paul — The Power Broker and Superstar Agent Behind LeBron James, Draymond Green, and Others

Brought to you by AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement , Helix Sleep premium mattresses, and Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business. Rich Paul ( @RichPaul4 ) is the CEO and founder of KLUTCH Sports Group , the powerhouse agency representing some of the biggest athletes across major professional sports. Paul founded KLUTCH Sports in 2012 in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he forged a unique and personal approach to representi...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 697

#696: Be Useful — Arnold Schwarzenegger on 7 Tools for Life, Thinking Big, Building Resilience, Processing Grief, and More

Brought to you by Wealthfront high-yield savings account, Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Arnold Schwarzenegger ( @schwarzenegger ) is an Austrian-born bodybuilder, actor, businessman, philanthropist, bestselling author, and politician. He served as the thirty-eighth governor of California. His new book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life , is out October 10th, and his daily email newsletter Pump Club recently hit...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 696

#695: Shane Parrish on Wisdom from Warren Buffett, Rules for Better Thinking, How to Reduce Blind Spots, The Dangers of Mental Models, and More

Brought to you by Momentous high-quality supplements, Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Shane Parrish ( @ShaneAParrish ) is the entrepreneur and wisdom seeker behind Farnam Street and the host of The Knowledge Project podcast, where he focuses on mastering the best of what other people have already figured out. Shane's popular online course, Decision by Design , has helped thousands of executives, leaders, and ma...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 59 minEp. 695

#694: Sam Corcos, Co-Founder of Levels — The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Assistants, 10x Delegation, and Winning Freedom by Letting Go (Plus: Creating Leverage with Tools, Systems, and Processes)

Brought to you by Sundays for Dogs ultra-high-quality dog food, AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, and Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business. Sam Corcos ( @samcorcos ) is the CEO and Co-founder of Levels , an a16z-backed startup that shows you how food affects your health using continuous glucose monitors and other biosensors. Please enjoy! * This episode is brought to you by Sundays for Dogs , ultra-high-quality dog food witho...

Sep 20, 20233 hr 2 minEp. 694

#693: In Case You Missed It: August 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

This episode is brought to you by 5-Bullet Friday , my very own email newsletter. 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. Bas...

Sep 18, 202353 minEp. 693

#692: Arthur C. Brooks — How to Be Happy, Reverse Bucket Lists, The Four False Idols, Muscular Philosophies, Practical Inoculation Against the Darkness, and More

Brought to you by Wealthfront high-yield savings account, Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Arthur C. Brooks ( @arthurbrooks ) is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic , w...

Sep 11, 20232 hr 50 minEp. 692

#691: Nassim N. 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

Brought to you by AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement , Helix Sleep premium mattresses, and LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 900M+ users. Nassim Nicholas Taleb ( @nntaleb ) spent 21 years as a risk-taker (quantitative trader) before becoming a researcher in philosophical, mathematical, and (mostly) practical problems with probability. Taleb is the author of a multivolume essay, the Incerto ( The Black Swan , Fooled by Randomness , Antifragile , The Bed of Procrustes , and Skin in the Ga...

Sep 07, 20232 hr 8 minEp. 691

#690: The Random Show, Rare Drinking Edition — Affordable Luxuries, Brain Stimulation, Sampling the Future (and Some Previews), Recharging with Creative Experiments, Tokenizing Humans with a Bonding Curve, Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry, and Much More

Brought to you by LinkedIn Marketing Solutions marketing platform with 900M+ users, Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Technologist, serial entrepreneur, world-class investor, self-experimenter, and all-around wild and crazy guy Kevin Rose ( @KevinRose ) rejoins me for another episode of The Random Show! We discuss affordable luxuries, creative offsites, brain stimulation, OCD, ADHD, tokenizing humans via a bondin...

Sep 01, 20232 hr 14 minEp. 690

#689: The Brothers Who Live One Life — The Incredible Adventures of David and Daniil Liberman

Brought to you by AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement , Helix Sleep premium mattresses , and Protekt’s REST sleep supplement. David Liberman and Daniil Liberman ( @DaLiberman ) are visionary entrepreneurs and investors with a close partnership spanning 16 years. They gained valuable experience at Snap, contributing to projects involving avatars, bitmoji, animation, and product operations. They are currently based in Los Angeles, where their primary focus is on building Product Science , a serv...

Aug 24, 20232 hr 45 minEp. 689

#688: In Case You Missed It: July 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

This episode is brought to you by 5-Bullet Friday , my very own email newsletter. 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. Bas...

Aug 18, 202345 minEp. 688

#687: Justin Gary — Taking the Path Less Traveled, The Phenomenon of “Magic: The Gathering,” How Analytical People Can Become “Creative” People, Finding the Third Right Answer, and How to Escape Your Need for Control

Brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 900M+ users, ROKA Eyewear high-quality sunglasses and glasses, and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Justin Gary ( @Justin_Gary ) is an award-winning designer, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He is CEO of Stone Blade Entertainment and creator of the innovative and award-winning Ascension deck-building game series . Prior to designing games, Justin was the youngest ever Magic: The Gathering US National Champion. He has studied crea...

Aug 16, 20232 hr 21 minEp. 687

#686: Dustin Moskovitz, Co-Founder of Asana and Facebook — Energy Management, Coaching for Endurance, No Meeting Wednesdays, Understanding the Real Risks of AI, Embracing Frictionless Work with AI, The Value of Holding Stories Loosely, and More

Brought to you by ROKA Eyewear high-quality sunglasses and glasses, Wealthfront high-yield savings account, and Shopify global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business. Dustin Moskovitz ( @moskov ) is co-founder and CEO at Asana , a leading work-management platform for teams. Asana’s mission is to help humanity thrive by enabling all teams to work together effortlessly. Prior to Asana, he co-founded Facebook and was a key leader within the technical ...

Aug 10, 20231 hr 58 minEp. 686

#685: Dr. Shirley Sahrmann — A Legendary PT Does a Deep Dive on Tim's Low-Back Issues, Teaches How to Unlearn Painful Patterns, Talks About Movement as Medicine (or Poison), and More

Brought to you by AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, LMNT electrolyte supplement, and Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating . Resources from this episode: https://tim.blog/2023/08/04/dr-shirley-sahrmann/ Shirley A. Sahrmann, PT, PhD, is Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and her masters and doctorate degrees in neurobiology from Was...

Aug 04, 20231 hr 53 minEp. 685

#684: Jack Kornfield — How to Reduce Anxiety and Polish the Lens of Consciousness

Jack Kornfield discusses consciousness, anxiety, love, and community, drawing on Buddhist principles and personal experiences. He explores expansive states of consciousness, methods for managing anxiety, and the importance of love and interconnectedness in navigating life's challenges, while emphasizing the necessity of community through initiatives like Cloud Sangha. The conversation offers practical tools and philosophical insights for cultivating wisdom, compassion, and a joyful mind.

Jul 28, 20232 hr 25 minEp. 684

#683: In Case You Missed It: June 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

This episode is brought to you by 5-Bullet Friday , my very own email newsletter. 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. Bas...

Jul 21, 202351 minEp. 683

#682: Bill Gurley Interviews Tim Ferriss — Reflecting on 20+ Years of Life and Business Experiments

Brought to you by Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, Secureframe automated security and privacy compliance platform, and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own lives. This is a special episode and a turning of the tables. This time, legendary investor Bill Gurley in...

Jul 19, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 682

#681: Doom Legend John Romero — The Path to Prolific Innovation and Making 130+ Games, How to Find the Soul of the Work, Audacious Ambition, and Building in Monk Mode

Brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 900M+ users, Helix Sleep premium mattresses, and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Computer and video game legend John Romero ( @romero ) has designed and published more than 130 games since his first sale at the age of 16. A teenage programming prodigy, his major achievements include co-inventing a series of revolutionary computer games— DOOM , Quake , Wolfenstein 3-D , and Commander Keen —that launched the industry’s most popular g...

Jul 12, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 681

#680: Richard Koch — Revisiting the 80/20 Principle, The Power of Optimistic Journaling, Studying History to Improve Investing, and The Grand Beliefs of Winners (Plus: The Toxic Beliefs of Losers)

Richard Koch revisits the 80/20 principle and its application to business, investing, and personal life, emphasizing optimism, history, and identifying toxic beliefs. He shares anecdotes from his career, including his experiences at Bain & Company, and promotes his upcoming books, "80/20 Beliefs" and "80/20 Daily." The discussion also covers the Oxford experience for high-achievers, focusing on art and intellectual training.

Jul 05, 20232 hr 29 minEp. 680

#679: Simon Coronel, World Champion of Magic — Quitting the Day Job, The Delights of the Magic Castle, Finding Glitches in Reality, Learning How to Use Your Own Brain, and Worshiping at the Altar of Wonder

Brought to you by AeroPress 3-in-1 coffee press for delicious brews, Allbirds incredibly comfortable shoes, and LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 900M+ users. Simon Coronel ( simoncoronel.com ) is legally classified as an “Alien of Extraordinary Ability” by the United States Government for his skills as a magician and illusionist. Simon discovered magic in 1999 as a first-year student at Melbourne University. He then spent five years working full time in management consulting while jugglin...

Jun 28, 20232 hr 30 minEp. 679

#678: Jake Muise — The Relentless Pursuit of Innovation, Quality, and Meaning

Brought to you by Shopify global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business; Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating; and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Jake Muise ( @mauinuivenison ) is CEO at Maui Nui Venison , a company he co-founded in 2017 that works to balance invasive axis deer populations on the island of Maui, channeling that management into incredible nutrient-dense food. Maui Nui was selected for Fas...

Jun 21, 20232 hr 15 minEp. 678

#677: HERESIES — Exploring Animal Communication, Cloning Humans, The Dangers of The American Dream, and More

Brought to you by Wealthfront high-yield savings account, AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, and Helix Sleep premium mattresses. Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show . I'm very excited to publish this episode. This is an experimental format, and we are calling it HERESIES . The objective of this format is to encourage and celebrate independent thinking. Please enjoy! Bios of the co-hosts and guests: Kevin Kelly ( @kevin2kelly ) helped launch and edit Wired magazine. He has writ...

Jun 14, 20231 hr 53 minEp. 677

#676: David Maisel of Marvel Studios Fame — Never-Before-Heard Tales of Hollywood Dealmaking, The Art of Aiming Big, Lessons from Power Broker Michael Ovitz, Combining Business Smarts with Street Smarts, The Making (and Importance) of Iron Man, Selling to Disney for $4 Billion, and Much More

Brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 900M+ users, LMNT electrolyte supplement, and Vuori comfortable and durable performance apparel. David Maisel ( @maiseldavid ) is the founder of Mythos Studios and the former founding chairman of Marvel Studios. In 2003, David pitched Marvel on his idea of Marvel financing and producing its own movies in a connected cinematic universe. He went on to executive produce Iron Man , The Incredible Hulk , Iron Man 2 , Thor , Captain America: Th...

Jun 07, 20232 hr 33 minEp. 676

#675: Eric Cressey, Cressey Sports Performance — Tactical Deep Dive on Back Pain, Movement Diagnosis, Training Principles, Developing Mobility, Building Power, Fascial Manipulation, and Rules for Athletes

Brought to you by Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, AeroPress 3-in-1 coffee press for delicious brews, and Athletic Greens’s AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Eric Cressey ( @EricCressey ), MA, CSCS, is president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance , with facilities in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Hudson, Massachusetts. He has worked with clients from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks but is best known for his extensive ...

Jun 01, 20232 hr 22 minEp. 675

#674: Neuroscientist David Eagleman — Exploring Consciousness, Sensory Augmentation, The Lazy Susan Method of Extraordinary Productivity, Dreaming, Improving Hearing with a Wristband, Synesthesia, Stretching Time with Novelty, Lessons from Titans of Science, and Much More

Brought to you by Vuori comfortable and durable performance apparel, Athletic Greens’s AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, and AeroPress 3-in-1 coffee press for delicious brews. David Eagleman ( @davideagleman ) is a neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author, TED speaker , and Guggenheim Fellow. He is the writer and presenter of the Emmy-nominated series The Brain on PBS, as well as the podcast Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman . In Palo Alto, California, he teaches at Stanford Univers...

May 26, 20231 hr 49 minEp. 674

#673: Dr. Nora Volkow — Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Brought to you by Athletic Greens’s AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, House of Macadamias delicious and nutritious nuts, and Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating. Nora D. Volkow, MD , is Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health. NIDA is the world’s largest funder of scientific research on the health aspects of drug use and addiction. Dr. Volkow's work has been instrumental in demonstrating that drug add...

May 25, 20231 hr 34 minEp. 673

#672: Seth Godin — The Pursuit of Meaning, The Life-Changing Power of Choosing Your Attitude, Overcoming Rejection, Life Lessons from Zig Ziglar, and Committing to Making Positive Change

Seth Godin and Tim Ferriss discuss the pursuit of meaning in work and life, emphasizing the importance of choosing a positive attitude, overcoming nihilism, and contributing to something significant. They explore building communities, addressing false proxies, and creating environments where employees feel valued as humans. Godin shares personal anecdotes and insights from his new book, "The Song of Significance," offering practical advice for finding purpose and making a difference.

May 17, 20231 hr 39 minEp. 672

#671: Bobby Hundreds — Building an Iconic Streetwear Brand, Making $7 Million in 40 Minutes, The Power of Garfield, Why Korean Entertainment is Taking Over the World, Maintaining the Mystery, The Fickleness of Fortune, and Developing “Nunchi”

Brought to you by Wealthfront high-yield savings account, Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and LMNT electrolyte supplement. Bobby Hundreds ( @bobbyhundreds ) is an artist, designer, and storyteller based in Los Angeles. He is best known as the co-founder and chief creative officer of global streetwear brand The Hundreds . He is also behind the Family Style Food Festival and the NFT project Adam Bomb Squad . Bobby is also the bestselling author of This Is...

May 11, 20233 hr 28 minEp. 671

#670: The Random Show with Kevin Rose — The $1M Bitcoin Bet, Japanophilia, Rare IPAs, Preventing Hangovers, AI Companions, Fringe Discords, Affordable Luxuries, High-Fidelity Audio, and Much More

Brought to you by Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business; Helix Sleep premium mattresses; and Athletic Greens’s AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement. Technologist, serial entrepreneur, world-class investor, self-experimenter, and all-around wild and crazy guy Kevin Rose ( @KevinRose ) rejoins me for another episode of The Random Show . In this one, we discuss affordable luxuries for priceless lives, suiting up for a visit to the Ma...

May 03, 20231 hr 43 minEp. 670

#669: Kevin Kelly — Excellent Advice for Living

Kevin Kelly shares excellent advice for living, drawing from his new book and life experiences. He discusses AI's impact, population trends, the value of optimism, and tips for enriching life through travel, sabbaticals, and personal growth. Kelly also touches on his unexpected popularity in China and the importance of fully becoming oneself.

Apr 26, 20232 hr 8 minEp. 669

#668: Derek Sivers — The Joys of an Un-Optimized Life, Finding Paths Less Traveled, Creating Tech Independence (and Risks of the Cloud), Taking Giant Leaps, and Picking the Right “Game of Life”

Tim Ferriss and Derek Sivers discuss embracing an un-optimized life, creating tech independence, and finding paths less traveled. They explore topics like skepticism, the value of "enough," and the art of quitting when ahead, offering insights on living a fulfilling life outside conventional norms. The conversation also touches on entrepreneurship and minimizing the need for external validation.

Apr 21, 20232 hr 54 minEp. 668
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