Chapter
Finding the Balance Between Obsessiveness and Discipline
1:03:56 - 1:09:35 (05:39)
The balance between obsessiveness and discipline in any task is vital to avoid crossing the line into personal or professional harm, according to David Epstein, author of "Range."
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The speaker realizes that his flaws are the most important things about him as they led him to develop compensating skills, which eventually led him to success.
1:03:56 - 1:04:41 (00:45)
Summary
The speaker realizes that his flaws are the most important things about him as they led him to develop compensating skills, which eventually led him to success. He admits that he did not receive much advice and that he stumbled into most of his accomplishments.
ChapterFinding the Balance Between Obsessiveness and Discipline
Episode#168: Dissecting the Success of Malcolm Gladwell
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In order to avoid crossing the line, we must rein in our tendencies towards obsessiveness and repetitive behaviors, like doing the same workout over and over again.
1:04:42 - 1:08:17 (03:34)
Summary
In order to avoid crossing the line, we must rein in our tendencies towards obsessiveness and repetitive behaviors, like doing the same workout over and over again. Thoughtful and purposeful preparation is key, rather than relying on happenstance.
ChapterFinding the Balance Between Obsessiveness and Discipline
Episode#168: Dissecting the Success of Malcolm Gladwell
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast hosts discuss the fine line between using performance enhancers and harmful doping, citing examples from sprint coach Charlie Francis and the prevalence of prescription drug use among Olympic sprinters.
1:08:17 - 1:09:35 (01:18)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss the fine line between using performance enhancers and harmful doping, citing examples from sprint coach Charlie Francis and the prevalence of prescription drug use among Olympic sprinters.