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Cooking, Writing, and Starting with the Right Raw Materials
06:20 - 17:08 (10:48)
In this podcast episode, Seth Godin shares insights on cooking and writing, emphasizing the importance of starting with the right raw materials to achieve quality results. He also highlights the value of working with experts and mentors to learn and grow in any field.
Clips
The speaker discusses the importance of roasting your own beans when making coffee, as it is the most important factor in the process.
06:20 - 08:50 (02:30)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of roasting your own beans when making coffee, as it is the most important factor in the process. They draw a metaphor to highlight the importance of starting with the right raw materials in any project.
ChapterCooking, Writing, and Starting with the Right Raw Materials
Episode#138: How Seth Godin Manages His Life -- Rules, Principles, and Obsessions
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his thoughts on cooking, outlining his experience of learning how to cook, working with an expert, and his take on being meticulous.
08:50 - 15:44 (06:54)
Summary
The speaker shares his thoughts on cooking, outlining his experience of learning how to cook, working with an expert, and his take on being meticulous. He reflects on the lessons learnt which include using salt and olive oil as a cheat and secret weapon, the importance of tasting the food as you cook, and how learning involves discovering and experimenting.
ChapterCooking, Writing, and Starting with the Right Raw Materials
Episode#138: How Seth Godin Manages His Life -- Rules, Principles, and Obsessions
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The tangible aspect of cooking, having something to show for your effort at the end, is a shared sentiment.
15:45 - 17:08 (01:23)
Summary
The tangible aspect of cooking, having something to show for your effort at the end, is a shared sentiment. The memories that food can conjure up are also discussed, with the conversation segueing into discussion of audio equipment and how it can be both tactile and nostalgic in nature.