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Life Lessons and Scrap Time
1:17:05 - 1:25:47 (08:42)
The speaker talks about how running marathons has taught him about life lessons and making better choices even if it does not benefit us in the immediate future. He also discusses the concept of scrap time and how to put it to good use.
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In this podcast, the speaker introduces the concept of using scrap time for self-improvement and suggests it as a way to overcome boredom or impatience, eventually leading to a healthier and longer life.
1:17:05 - 1:18:01 (00:56)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker introduces the concept of using scrap time for self-improvement and suggests it as a way to overcome boredom or impatience, eventually leading to a healthier and longer life.
ChapterLife Lessons and Scrap Time
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A commuter shares how his daily waits at traffic lights become valuable downtime for him to catch up on podcasts or audiobooks during his short office commute.
1:18:01 - 1:19:17 (01:16)
Summary
A commuter shares how his daily waits at traffic lights become valuable downtime for him to catch up on podcasts or audiobooks during his short office commute.
ChapterLife Lessons and Scrap Time
Episode#604: Master Investor Ed Thorp on How to Think for Yourself, Mental Models for the Second Half of Life, How to Be Inner-Directed, How Basic Numeracy Is a Superpower, and The Dangers of Investing Fads
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A runner shares how running a marathon taught him valuable lessons about life, such as how important it is to take care of your health and surround yourself with positive influences.
1:19:17 - 1:23:25 (04:07)
Summary
A runner shares how running a marathon taught him valuable lessons about life, such as how important it is to take care of your health and surround yourself with positive influences.
ChapterLife Lessons and Scrap Time
Episode#604: Master Investor Ed Thorp on How to Think for Yourself, Mental Models for the Second Half of Life, How to Be Inner-Directed, How Basic Numeracy Is a Superpower, and The Dangers of Investing Fads
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of thinking about how one's actions impact society in the long-term and encourages listeners to consider the well-being of future generations.
1:23:25 - 1:25:47 (02:21)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of thinking about how one's actions impact society in the long-term and encourages listeners to consider the well-being of future generations. Making effective changes now can have a significant impact sooner than anticipated.