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Drastic Weight Loss and Cult Mentality
1:15:11 - 1:22:31 (07:19)
The speaker shares his experience of drastic weight loss, losing an average of 0.9 pounds a day over four months by following cult-like rules set by his friend. He also reflects on his desire to be Jewish, gay, and live in New York City during his younger days.
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The speaker talks about his obsession with being Jewish, gay, and living in New York City despite not fitting into those identities, as well as his struggle with drug addiction and idolization of figures like Lenny Bruce and Jimi Hendrix who died from drug use.
1:15:11 - 1:17:42 (02:30)
Drug addiction
Summary
The speaker talks about his obsession with being Jewish, gay, and living in New York City despite not fitting into those identities, as well as his struggle with drug addiction and idolization of figures like Lenny Bruce and Jimi Hendrix who died from drug use.
ChapterDrastic Weight Loss and Cult Mentality
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker lost an average of 0.9 pounds a day for four months by following "cult rules" created by Cray Ray.
1:17:42 - 1:22:31 (04:48)
Weight loss
Summary
The speaker lost an average of 0.9 pounds a day for four months by following "cult rules" created by Cray Ray. Cray Ray accurately predicted the speaker's weight four months in advance, within two-tenths of a pound.