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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!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

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SHOW NOTES[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.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Elizabeth Gilbert:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert | AmazonBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert | AmazonCity of Girls: A Novel by Elizabeth Gilbert | AmazonThe Alpha Wolf by Elizabeth Gilbert | The MothSid & Nancy | Prime VideoBreaking Bad | Prime VideoEast Coker | T.S. EliotSong of Myself by Walt Whitman | Poetry FoundationWolf Hall by Hilary Mantel | AmazonThe Godfather | Prime VideoThe Godfather Part II | Prime VideoThe Godfather Part III | Prime VideoThe School for The Work | Byron Katie

Connect with Jack Kornfield:

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are by Jack Kornfield | AmazonSeeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield | AmazonThe Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology by Jack Kornfield | AmazonA Lamp in the Darkness: Illuminating the Path Through Difficult Times by Jack Kornfield | AmazonA Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield | AmazonAfter the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path by Jack Kornfield | AmazonNo Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are by Jack Kornfield | AmazonInsight Meditation SocietyAn Insight Meditation Center | Spirit RockTandem Paragliding in Grindelwald | Paragliding Jungfrau GmbHPsychedelics: Help or Hindrance? by Allan Hunt Badiner | TricycleBe Here Now by Ram Dass | AmazonPsilocybin: A Journey Beyond the Fear of Death? by Richard Schiffman | Scientific AmericanBuddhist Wheel of Life by Diana St. Ruth | Buddhism NowEmotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman | AmazonEsalenGestalt Practice | WikipediaVultures and Charnel Grounds — East and West | VajratoolWhat Is the Concept of Samadhi? | YogapediaWhy the World Should Not Forget Khmer Rouge and the Killing Fields of Cambodia by Adam Taylor | The Washington PostThe Sound of One Hand Clapping: 281 Zen Koans with Answers by Yoel Hoffman | AmazonThe Brain: The Mystery of Consciousness by Steven Pinker | Time MagazineMind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human by Daniel J. Siegel, MD | AmazonUK Appoints a Minister for Loneliness by Ceylan Yeginsujan | The New York TimesMediTrainA Meditation on Lovingkindness | Jack KornfieldLovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg | AmazonThe Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer by Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn and Dr. Elissa Epel  | AmazonMeditations | Jack KornfieldJack’s Programs | Sounds TrueFirst White House Buddhist Leadership Conference | Jack KornfieldCASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)The Magic of Mindfulness: Complain Less, Appreciate More, and Live a Better Life | The Tim Ferriss Show #122Mindfulness Daily with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield | Sounds TrueThe Power of Awareness with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield | Sounds TrueThe Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach | Sounds TrueGuided Meditation with Jack Kornfield | Sounds TrueThe Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu | AmazonMosaic VoicesCu Chulainn: An Iron Age Hero by Daragh Smyth | AmazonRestrepo | Prime VideoTribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger | AmazonThe Water of Life: Initiation and the Tempering of the Soul by Michael Meade | AmazonThe Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace by Jack Kornfield | AmazonThe Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined by Steven Pinker | AmazonBury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire’s Slaves by Adam Hochschild | AmazonPEOPLE MENTIONEDRayya EliasT.S. EliotWalt WhitmanHilary MantelHenry VIIIKurt VonnegutMartha BeckByron KatieAlice WalkerSharon SalzbergJoseph GoldsteinAdam GazzaleyThe Kornfield BrothersAjahn ChahGautama BuddhaWing-tsit ChanTrudy GoodmanRam DassRoland R. GriffithsSam HarrisRichard DawkinsStanislav GrofDaniel GolemanDavid McClellandTimothy LearyJiddu KrishnamurtiRichard DavidsonJohn C. LillyJoan HalifaxAjahn SumanoAnne LaMottMaha GhosanandaDalai LamaJack DorseyJesusDaniel J. SiegelElizabeth BlackburnElissa EpelTara BrachGeorge MumfordChade-Meng TanMaya AngelouMartin Luther King Jr.Wes NiskerGary SnyderAlbert EinsteinB.J. FoggEsta Gallant KornfieldDesmond TutuOmar BradleyTaigu RyokanJigoro KanoBill FordMichael MeadeLuis RodriguezC˙ ChulainnSebastian JungerPablo NerudaSteven PinkerThomas Clarkson

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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!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, or on your favorite podcast platform.

This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 1B+ users, Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement.

Transcript for the full Neil Gaiman episode | Transcript for the full Debbie Millman episode | Transcripts for all episodes

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This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep! Temperature is one of the main causes of poor sleep, and heat is my personal nemesis. I’ve suffered for decades, tossing and turning, throwing blankets off, pulling them back on, and repeating ad nauseam. But a few years ago, I started using the Pod Cover, and it has transformed my sleep. Eight Sleep has launched their newest generation of the Pod: Pod 4 Ultra. I’m excited to test it out. It cools, it heats, and now it elevates, automatically. With the best temperature performance to date, Pod 4 Ultra ensures you and your partner stay cool, even in a heatwave. Plus, it automatically tracks your sleep time, snoring, sleep stages, and HRV, all with high precision. For example, their heart rate tracking is at an incredible 99% accuracy.

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This episode is brought to you by AG1! I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG1 further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. 

Right now, you’ll get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit DrinkAG1.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive your 1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive daily, foundational nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health.

What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

SHOW NOTES[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.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Neil Gaiman:

Website | Tumblr | Bluesky | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman | AmazonCoraline by Neil Gaiman | AmazonThe Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman | AmazonThe Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman | AmazonThe View from the Cheap Seats by Neil Gaiman | AmazonThe Sandman by Neil Gaiman | AmazonIan Fleming Explains How to Write a Thriller | Literary HubThe Irregular Lives of Ian Fleming and Roald Dahl | Artistic License RenewedLamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl | Classic Short StoriesParson’s Pleasure by Roald Dahl | EsquireMarriott World Trade CenterNeil Gaiman’s Writing Shed | The Well-Appointed DeskThis Is What A Handwritten Novel By Neil Gaiman Looks Like | BuzzFeedStardust by Neil Gaiman | AmazonAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman | AmazonMoleskine Notebooks | AmazonLeuchtturm Notebooks | AmazonLegatoria Rivoaltus, Venice | FacebookThe Fountain Pen HospitalLamy Safari Fountain Pen | AmazonNamiki-Pilot Falcon Collection Fountain Pen | AmazonVisconti Fountain Pens | AmazonThe Pilot 823 | AmazonGroundhog Day | Prime VideoSince 1947 | Plant EngineeringGood Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett | Amazon

Connect with Debbie Millman:

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Design Matters Podcast

The Professional Association for Design | AIGAMasters In Branding Program | School of Visual ArtsDesign Is Everything. Everything Is Design. | PRINT MagazineBooks by Debbie Millman | AmazonDebbie Millman | The Great DiscontentThe Complete Gidget Collection | AmazonWomen of Influence: Debbie Millman | UAlbany MagazineHanlon’s Razor | WikipediaNantucket Nectars | WikipediaMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs | WikipediaThe 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss | AmazonNO MORE PSA Campaign | Joyful Heart FoundationHome of Hip Hop Since 1992 | HOT 97Global Branding Agency | SterlingEleven Madison Park Restaurant365: AIGA Year in Design | AIGAAIGA: Sold Out | Speak Up ArchiveIs the Dark Side Prevailing? | Speak Up ArchiveWorld-Leading Brand Specialists | LandorStop Being Sheep | Speak UpStop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works by Erik Spiekermann and E.M. Ginger | AmazonDebbie and Alex Isley In Ironic Chef Garb | FlickrHow to Think Like a Great Graphic Designer by Debbie Millman | AmazonWally Olins: The Brand Handbook by Wally Olins | Amazon“This is Historic Times.” -George W. Bush, April 20, 2004 | Speak UpLive Internet Talk Radio | VoiceAmericaEquity Observer | Design Observer“Just When I Thought I Was Out…” (Clip) | The Godfather: Part IIIChris Ware | Design MattersAmanda Palmer | Design MattersAlain de Botton | Design MattersKrista Tippett | Design MattersNico Muhly | Design MattersTim Ferriss | Design MattersPEOPLE MENTIONEDIan FlemingJames BondRoald DahlAsh GaimanJohn McPheeJoe HillCharles DickensTori AmosGene WolfeTerry PratchettGeorge R.R. MartinMassimo VignelliMilton GlaserSteven HellerChris SaccaDavid BowieRosalind RussellRobert EdelsteinScarlett O’HaraMariska HargitayMaile ZambutoJoe BidenFelix SockwellDave WeinbergerWalter LandorArmin VitErik SpiekermannBryony Gomez-PalacioMichael BierutPaul ArcherJoyce Rutter KayeMark KingsleyBill DrenttelMollySimon WilliamsAustin McGhieAl PacinoDani ShapiroNaval RavikantChris WareAmanda PalmerAlain de BottonKrista TippettNico Muhly

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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!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, or on your favorite podcast platform.

This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, and Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business.

Transcript for the full Michael Lewis episode | Transcript for the full Martine Rothblatt episode | Transcripts for all episodes

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This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep! Temperature is one of the main causes of poor sleep, and heat is my personal nemesis. I’ve suffered for decades, tossing and turning, throwing blankets off, pulling them back on, and repeating ad nauseam. But a few years ago, I started using the Pod Cover, and it has transformed my sleep. Eight Sleep has launched their newest generation of the Pod: Pod 4 Ultra. I’m excited to test it out. It cools, it heats, and now it elevates, automatically. With the best temperature performance to date, Pod 4 Ultra ensures you and your partner stay cool, even in a heatwave. Plus, it automatically tracks your sleep time, snoring, sleep stages, and HRV, all with high precision. For example, their heart rate tracking is at an incredible 99% accuracy.

Pod 4 Ultra also introduces an adjustable Base that fits between your mattress and your bed frame to add custom positions for the best sleeping experience. Plus, it automatically reduces your snoring when detected. Just add it easily onto any bed. 

And now, listeners of The Tim Ferriss Show can get $350 off of the Pod 4 Ultra for a limited time! Click here to claim this deal and unlock your full potential through optimal sleep.

This episode is brought to you by AG1! I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG1 further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. 

Right now, you’ll get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit DrinkAG1.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive your 1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive daily, foundational nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health.

What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

SHOW NOTES[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.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Michael Lewis:

Website | Podcast

Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis | AmazonMoneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis | AmazonThe Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis | AmazonThe Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis | AmazonMichael Lewis on Writing, Money, and the Necessary Self-Delusion of Creativity | The MarginalianSalomon Brothers | WikipediaSimon & SchusterThe Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams | AmazonThe Confessions by Jean-Jacques Rousseau | AmazonPaul StuartThe New RepublicChthonian Definition and Meaning | Collins English DictionaryBeing Lazy Is the Key to Success, According to the Best-Selling Author of ‘Moneyball’ | Inc.comDon’t Be Good — Be Great | Against the Rules

Connect with Martine Rothblatt:

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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.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

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SHOW NOTES[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 focusing on muscular fatigue when training.[1:05:03] What is a pike pulse and why does it matter?[1:07:45] On kipping pull-ups.[1:11:16] Identifying solutions to pain.[1:18:38] The Jefferson curl.[1:23:06] Why weighted mobility work needs to be approached with a different level of intensity than conditioning work.[1:28:09] If someone is 35 years old, a former athlete, and has never done gymnastics, what’s a good exercise and what should be avoided?[1:33:31] 3-5 joint mobility exercises for getting strong.[1:38:52] Preferred way to work on shoulder extension.[1:44:40] A good goal for those seeking to improve mobility.[1:46:15] Yoga handstands vs. gymnastics handstands (aesthetics vs. gold medals).[1:54:20] Coaches who have impressed Coach Sommer the most.[1:55:49] The story of Dmitry Bilozerchev and Alexander Alexandrov.[2:00:36] Differentiating immature athletes from mature athletes.[2:03:43] Training for success.[2:08:43] Describing the systematic approach to GST.[2:16:58] Exercises to avoid for the first six months of GST.[2:18:27] Breaking down the muscle-up.[2:23:59] Understanding the purpose of using various grips.[2:31:28] How Coach Sommer mentally preps athletes for a big competition.[2:41:13] Questions Coach Sommer would ask a gymnastic coach before sending children off to train with them.[2:45:36] Questions Coach Sommer would ask a gymnastic coach who trains adults.[2:47:44] Balancing stretching and training time.[2:52:52] People who exemplify success to Coach Sommer.[2:58:16] Most gifted books.[3:01:04] Morning rituals.[3:05:02] Coach Sommer’s billboard.[3:10:12] An ask for the audience and parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

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Kettlebell: Simple and Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline | AmazonDeadlift Dynamite: How to Master the King of All Strength Exercises by Pavel Tsatsouline and Andy Bolton | AmazonEasy Strength: How to Get a Lot Stronger Than Your Competition and Dominate In Your Sport by Dan John and Pavel Tsatsouline | AmazonHard Style Abs: Hit Hard. Lift Heavy. Look the Part by Pavel Tsatsouline | AmazonThe Naked Warrior: Master the Secrets of the Super-Strong — Using Bodyweight Exercises Only by Pavel Tsatsouline | AmazonDumbbell Curl | Testosterone NationBarbell Curl: Good vs. Bad Form | Testosterone NationThe Perfect Posterior: Kettlebell Swings and Cheap Alternatives | Tim FerrissRogue Kettlebells | Rogue FitnessHow to Activate the Glutes | Upright HealthHow to Engage Your Core | Upright HealthGrip Strength Training Workout Tips to Build Forearm Muscle | Men’s HealthIronMind Captains of Crush Hand Gripper | AmazonHow to ‘Grease the Groove’ and Exercise Easy | The Atlantic“Don’t Put Fitness on Dysfunction” | Elite Physical Therapy and Sports PerformanceExactly How To Do a Plank | Runner’s WorldThe 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss | AmazonWhy We Feel the Burn: The Science of Lactic Acid | ASFAWelcome to Functional Wellness | Functional Movement Systems (FMS)Periodisation: Organise Your Training to Ensure You Achieve Success All Year Round | Sports Performance BulletinMatveyev Periodization Model | PoliquinFast Growth is Overrated: Lessons from the Success of Yuri Vardanyan | James Clear10 Reasons to Avoid Training to Failure | StrongFirstHypertrophy Training vs. Strength Training: Pros and Cons | HealthlineThe Best All-Around Training Method Ever | StrongFirstCalmness Is Contagious, Even If You’re Faking It | Tiny Buddha

Connect with Coach Sommer:

GymnasticBodies.com | Instagram |Facebook

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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.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

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SHOW NOTES[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 for someone who tends to isolate or feels isolated.[1:14:35] Prevalence of isolation and the stigma around “dependency.”[1:18:27] Attachment parenting vs. sleep training.[1:28:09] Micro-interventions from Rogerian models of therapy (evocative questions).[1:36:38] Sue’s response to clients who struggle to identify their feelings in their body.[1:43:32] Upping the ante in a hold me tight conversation and its unintended effects.[1:45:26] Sue’s approach to helping someone work through anger.[1:48:53] Sue’s fascination with Winston Churchill and recommended reading.[1:54:24] Common arguments between tango couples.[2:07:35] Advice for couples who are in love but lack sexual spark.[2:17:02] Advice for couples where the woman has a higher sex drive than the man.[2:22:35] Development and content of Sue’s Hold Me Tight Online program.[2:27:08] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Seth Godin:

Website | Seth’s Blog | Instagram | Facebook

The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams by Seth Godin | AmazonOther Books by Seth Godin | AmazonUp in the Air | Prime VideoGlengarry Glen Ross | Prime VideoDerek Sivers on Developing Confidence, Finding Happiness, and Saying No to Millions | The Tim Ferriss Show #125Spider-Man | Prime VideoThe 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life by Timothy Ferriss | AmazonChip Conley — Building Empires, Tackling Cancer, and Surfing the Liminal | The Tim Ferriss Show #374Do You Need Stephen King’s Pencil? | Ann KroekerHow to Overcome Writer’s Block | Dexa AIThe Simple Cure for Writer’s Block | Seth’s Blog52 Ways to Simplify Your Life by Lynn Gordon and Susan Synarski | AmazonA Short History of the Web | CERNIs Google Making the Web Stupid? | Seth’s BlogAll Marketers are Liars: The Underground Classic That Explains How Marketing Really Works — And Why Authenticity Is the Best Marketing of All by Seth Godin | AmazonFour Reasons Why Riders Choose Uber | InvestopediaFirst, Ten | Seth’s BlogNeil Gaiman — The Interview I’ve Waited 20 Years to Do | The Tim Ferriss Show #366Stop Stealing Dreams (What Is School For?) by Seth Godin | Seth’s BlogMaster Marketer Seth Godin Shares His Secret to Bond with His Kids | Lift Enrichment

Connect with Dr. Sue Johnson:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn

Attachment Theory in Practice: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals, Couples, and Families by Dr. Sue Johnson | AmazonHold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson | AmazonHold Me Tight Online ProgramWhat is EFT? | The International Centre For Excellence In Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)Outcomes Research | Johns Hopkins MedicineAt the Heart of Health | CardusWhat Is a Milonga? | Argentine TangoHow to Live Like a Rock Star (or Tango Star) in Buenos Aires | Tim FerrissPredicting Change in Marital Satisfaction Throughout Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy | Journal of Marital and Family TherapyHamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) | UF HealthClinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) – PTSD | National Center for PTSDLove Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships by Dr. Sue Johnson | AmazonDyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) | Fetzer InstituteBeck’s Depression Inventory | ISMAExperiences in Close Relationships Scale (ESR) | Open-Source Psychometrics ProjectA Brief Overview of Adult Attachment Theory and Research | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of PsychologySoothing the Threatened Brain: Leveraging Contact Comfort with Emotionally Focused Therapy | PloS OneWhat is Hold Me Tight? | ICEEFTMy Healing Journey After Childhood Abuse (Includes Extensive Resource List) | The Tim Ferriss Show #464Desperado by Eagles | AmazonAttachment Parenting Basic Principles and Criticisms | Verywell FamilySleep Training Your Child: Myths and Facts Every Parent Should Know | Duke Department of PediatricsImplementing a Student-Sustained No One Dies Alone (NODA) Program at an Academic Institution | Center to Advance Palliative CareIn Pictures: Politician Mothers Take Their Babies to Work | BBC NewsNew Zealand Speaker Cradles MP’s Baby during Parliament Debate | BBC NewsStroppy | Merriam-WebsterAn Introduction to Rogerian (Person-Centered) Therapy | ThoughtCo.Ten Strategies for Evoking Change Talk | UIHIMindful Somatic Psychotherapy | Hakomi InstituteThe Last Lion Box Set: Winston Spencer Churchill, 1874 – 1965 by Paul Reid and William Manchester | AmazonWhat Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry | AmazonHow Winston Churchill Endured the Blitz — and Taught the People of England to Do the Same | Smithsonian MagazineWinston Churchill during the First World War in Belgium | Imperial War MuseumsTango | WikipediaTango World Record: Tim Ferriss and Alicia Monti | Live with Regis and KellyLos Hermanos Macana | YouTubeRequiem for a Niño Bien | The Tango LifeThe Cathedral of Tango: Review of Sunderland Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Trip AdvisorThe Swan Mating Ritual | Destination StratfordUnconscious Desire: The Affective and Motivational Aspects of Subliminal Sexual Priming | Archives of Sexual BehaviorThe Misunderstood Science of Sexual Desire | New York MagazineA.R.E. You There? What Is the Secret Ingredient That Makes a Relationship Thrive? | Ondina WellnessSexuality in Older Couples: Individual and Dyadic Characteristics | Archives of Sexual BehaviorPEOPLE MENTIONEDJack LemmonZig ZiglarDerek SiversSpider-ManChip ConleyStephen KingPo BronsonLynn GordonSisyphusMark HurstLarry EllisonNeil GaimanBill GrossSteven SpielbergJames CoanJohn BowlbyCarl RogersWinston ChurchillOprah WinfreyBruce D. PerryOmri GillathRosemary Basson‪James S. ChisholmEdward O. Laumann

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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.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

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SHOW NOTES[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 audience of one.[52:07] Contending with the temptation to create BuzzFeed-like content.[59:44] The daily discipline required for Maria’s well-being.[1:07:10] Maria’s note-taking system.[1:12:53] Seneca and the time-tested challenge of presence vs. productivity.[1:16:08] Start-up opportunity? Build a note-taking tool for heavy readers/highlighters.[1:22:52] About the team behind [The Marginalian].[1:24:28] Collaborative proofreading and copyediting.[1:27:21] Self-reliance pathology and how to overcome it.[1:29:56] Finding a professional personal assistant and learning to delegate.[1:34:36] Maria’s weightlifting regimen and favorite bodyweight-only exercise.[1:37:22] Designing content infrastructure to be evergreen.[1:39:28] Cutting out the commentary contrarians.[1:46:13] Scheduling social media.[1:48:25] Coping with email — and sometimes snail mail.[1:50:31] How to cultivate a personal inner circle and pre-screen book review requests.[1:54:54] What donation model works best for site revenue?[2:01:22] Recommended reading from [The Marginalian] and parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

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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.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

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SHOW NOTES[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’s struggle with bringing darkness with her even after leaving her traumatic past.[53:23] The highly selective process for getting into Mary’s graduate seminar at Syracuse University.[54:33] The first day of Mary’s class and what it illustrates about processing memoir-building memories.[1:00:20] The value of a commonplace book and helping others find alternative perspectives.[1:04:19] The importance and utility of prayer in Mary’s life and sobriety.[1:17:09] The significance of Ignatian exercises in Mary’s Catholic faith and gratitude practice.[1:23:10] Obligatory Texas talk about weaponry and hunting.[1:26:41] The origins of Mary’s unique wordsmithing.[1:34:24] Mary’s process of rough drafts, revision, and using past memories for storytelling.[1:42:34] How Mary copes with the pain of dredging up memories through writing.[1:46:09] Why Mary feels the happiest at 65 and her advice to her younger self about therapy.[1:49:26] The most and least effective types of therapy for Mary.[1:53:25] Mary’s solution to fear and getting through uncomfortable times.[1:58:14] Recognizing the gifts from suffering through difficult times in retrospect.[2:06:28] Mary’s billboard.[2:07:35] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Rick Rubin:

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The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin | AmazonBarrel Saunas | AmazonSlow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower by Stu Mittleman | AmazonSafe. Scientific. Sustainable. | MAF MethodWhat Is Circadian Rhythm? | Sleep FoundationAerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise: Which Benefits Me More? | GoodRxA High-Protein Diet Plan to Lose Weight and Improve Health | HealthlineCalorie Tracker & BMR Calculator to Reach Your Goals | MyFitnessPalWhy Ego is The Greatest Opponent to Your Creativity and Success (And How to Fight Back) | Ryan HolidayThe Mojo List | MojoMojo: 100 Greatest Albums Ever Made Playlist | SpotifyThe 500 Greatest Albums of All Time | Rolling StoneRolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums Podcast | SpotifyReign In Blood by Slayer | Amazon MusicTao Te Ching: A New English Version by Lao Tzu and Stephen Mitchell | AmazonWherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn | AmazonMeditation, Mindset, and Mastery | The Tim Ferriss Show #20110 Years of Slackline Progression | Justin WagersNeil Gaiman Addresses the University of the Arts Class of 2012 | The University of the ArtsHow to Develop Self-Compassion and Be Nicer to Yourself | Tiny BuddhaLa Futura by ZZ Top | Amazon Music

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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).“

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, or on your favorite podcast platform.

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SHOW NOTES[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 war.[1:22:07] Bringing primitive, war-time cohesion into modern society.[1:27:28] PTSD, the C-Train, and returning to New York City after war.[1:32:24] The lonely nature of society.[1:36:24] PTSD prevalence in elite special forces units vs. support units.[1:41:30] How to “support the troops.”[1:47:47] How a Viking helmet started — and stopped — a barfight in Spain.[1:53:16] Developing male closeness while decreasing violence.[1:59:05] Veterans becoming victims in society after returning from war.[2:03:27] Photography/videography habits and Sebastian’s start as a war reporter.[2:07:45] Tim Hetherington’s story and Sebastian’s decision to stop war reporting.[2:11:02] Sebastian’s future writing plans.[2:12:04] One thing anyone can do for a military veteran.[2:16:14] Who comes to mind when Sebastian hears the word “successful?”[2:16:46] Defining courage.[2:16:52] Most gifted books.[2:17:46] What close friends say Sebastian is exceptionally good at.[2:18:09] Combining three writers to create the ultimate writer.[2:18:47] Advice to Sebastian’s younger self.[2:20:07] Recent purchase with the most positive impact on Sebastian’s life.[2:22:16] Something Sebastian believes, despite being unable to prove it.[2:22:23] Disliked habits and common practices of journalists.[2:23:39] Advice from Sebastian’s 70-year-old self to his current self.[2:24:48] Knowing when to write a book.[2:26:53] Sebastian’s billboard.[2:28:22] Final requests for the audience and parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Jocko Willink:

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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.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, or on your favorite podcast platform.

This episode is brought to you by Momentous high-quality supplements, Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and Wealthfront high-yield cash account.

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This episode is brought to you by Momentous high-quality supplements! Momentous offers high-quality supplements and products across a broad spectrum of categories, and I’ve been testing their products for months now. I’ve been using their magnesium threonate, apigenin, and L-theanine daily, all of which have helped me improve the onset, quality, and duration of my sleep. I’ve also been using Momentous creatine, and while it certainly helps physical performance, including poundage or wattage in sports, I use it primarily for mental performance (short-term memory, etc.).

Their products are third-party tested (Informed-Sport and/or NSF certified), so you can trust that what is on the label is in the bottle and nothing else. If you want to try Momentous for yourself, you can use code Tim for 20% off your one-time purchase at LiveMomentous.com/Tim. And not to worry, my non-US friends, Momentous ships internationally and has you covered. 

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Pod 4 Ultra also introduces an adjustable Base that fits between your mattress and your bed frame to add custom positions for the best sleeping experience. Plus, it automatically reduces your snoring when detected. Just add it easily onto any bed. 

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SHOW NOTES[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. Thompson and Johnny Depp.[55:45] Cal’s start in international travel (and my family trip to Iceland).[1:06:34] How a single question got Cal six months of lodging.[1:14:45] Common mistakes and lessons learned about the art of asking questions.[1:23:30] Honing the ability to tell stories.[1:27:11] A life-changing event at the end of Cal’s travels.[1:31:43] Perfecting the conversational interview.[1:33:43] Speaking at Summit at Sea.[1:46:15] What Mikhail Gorbachev taught Cal about the art of the interview.[1:55:45] Boxing Julio César Chávez.[2:30:31] Why Alex Banayan and George Foreman define success for Cal.[2:42:58] Most gifted books.[2:49:47] Favorite documentaries and movies.[2:55:37] Cal’s billboard.[2:56:08] Advice to Cal’s 30-year-old self.[2:59:05] Overcoming writer’s block with Harry Crews’ advice.[3:18:56] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

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Leakey and Goodall: Scientists Who Changed How We Define ‘Human’ | Jane Goodall’s Good for All NewsGombe Stream National Park | Global Alliance of National ParksJane | Prime VideoFlo, Flint, David, and Goliath: The Famous Chimps of Gombe | Jane Goodall’s Good for All NewsCompassion: The Chimpanzee Who Saved a Life | Lessons for HopeDrive-Through Safari | Lion Country SafariSome Apes Jane Goodall Studied Fought a Years-Long War | AV ClubDid Jane Goodall Compare Donald Trump’s Actions to Primate Dominance Behavior? | SnopesThe Power of One by Jane Goodall | TimeThe Shocking River Fire That Fueled the Creation of the EPA | History15 Animal Species Miraculously Saved from Extinction | BestLifeBlind Artist: Introspective and Memory Recollections: Introspective and Memory Recollections by Gary J. 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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.”

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This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep! Temperature is one of the main causes of poor sleep, and heat is my personal nemesis. I’ve suffered for decades, tossing and turning, throwing blankets off, pulling them back on, and repeating ad nauseam. But a few years ago, I started using the Pod Cover, and it has transformed my sleep. Eight Sleep has launched their newest generation of the Pod: Pod 4 Ultra. I’m excited to test it out. It cools, it heats, and now it elevates, automatically. With the best temperature performance to date, Pod 4 Ultra ensures you and your partner stay cool, even in a heatwave. Plus, it automatically tracks your sleep time, snoring, sleep stages, and HRV, all with high precision. For example, their heart rate tracking is at an incredible 99% accuracy.

Pod 4 Ultra also introduces an adjustable Base that fits between your mattress and your bed frame to add custom positions for the best sleeping experience. Plus, it automatically reduces your snoring when detected. Just add it easily onto any bed. 

And now, listeners of The Tim Ferriss Show can get $350 off of the Pod 4 Ultra for a limited time! Click here to claim this deal and unlock your full potential through optimal sleep.

What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

SHOW NOTES[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 coaching stemmed from focusing outside himself and healing his younger self.[53:12] Convincing high-achievers of the importance of self-discovery.[54:10] Jerry’s first question: “How are you really feeling?”[57:11] Working with the chronically busy.[59:40] Examining my handling of busyness, saying “No,” and related difficulties.[1:09:40] Three basic risks we all try to manage: love, safety, and belonging.[1:13:06] Tools, books, and approaches for setting boundaries and saying “No.”[1:14:50] “All beings own their own karma. Their happiness or unhappiness depend upon their actions, not my wishes for them.”[1:16:11] A boundary tool that acknowledges compassion from a distance.[1:17:30] The challenge is in the meaning assigned to a situation before applying a tool.[1:18:11] Dealing with vexing “Newman” personalities in our lives.[1:22:56] Moving from intellectual agreement to behavioral change.[1:25:26] Benefits of journaling for personal growth.[1:27:33] Guilt vs. remorse.[1:28:12] Marie Ponsot, the crow, and letting the crow speak in the journal.[1:32:00] Jerry’s bedtimes, mornings, and journaling process.[1:35:09] Journaling for accepting life’s totality and our inner “multitudes.”[1:37:14] Tara Brach’s Radical Acceptance.[1:37:41] Using Marvel’s Hulk and Thor to understand and reconcile parts of oneself.[1:42:39] A difficult but life-changing decision Jerry made to say “No.”[1:49:19] Advice for anyone at a similar junction.[1:51:07] Using journaling and meditation to cope with anxiety and inner turmoil.[1:54:43] Learning about loving kindness (metta) meditation.[1:56:49] A new behavior or belief that improved Jerry’s quality of life.[1:58:36] Jerry’s billboard.[2:00:55] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Tony Robbins:

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Threads

Money — Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins | AmazonLife Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life and Those You Love by Tony Robbins, Peter H. Diamandis, and Robert Hariri | AmazonAwaken The Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Financial Destiny by Tony Robbins | AmazonCryotherapy | WikipediaWhole Body Cryotherapy | CryohealthcareHow Should I Start Each Day? What’s Priming? | Tony RobbinsControlling the Breath to Control the Mind | Himalayan Institute OnlineTony Robbins: Hour of Power | Fast Company [Breathwork at 1:10:30] Meditation, Mindset, and Mastery | The Tim Ferriss Show #201Sir Richard Branson — The Billionaire Maverick of the Virgin Empire | The Tim Ferriss Show #272Invest Like a MultiBillionaire: Asymmetric Risk/Reward | Tony RobbinsEight Paul Tudor Jones Trading Quotes That Will Change Your Trading | Forex Mentor OnlineKyle Bass’ Big Nickel Bet | MoneynessDive Into Scrooge McDuck’s Money Bin at D23 Expo | DisneyD23What Is Asset Allocation and Why Is It Important? | Investopedia

Connect with Jerry Colonna:

Reboot.io | Twitter

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