Chapter
Overcoming Pessimism and Expectations
52:04 - 1:00:18 (08:13)
The speaker struggles with negative personal stories and setting unrealistic expectations but tries to overcome by reframing his mindset and accepting the imperfections of life.
Clips
Tim Ferriss discusses how everyone experiences negative voices in their head, regardless of success or self-confidence level, and offers tips on how to manage them.
52:04 - 54:49 (02:45)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses how everyone experiences negative voices in their head, regardless of success or self-confidence level, and offers tips on how to manage them.
ChapterOvercoming Pessimism and Expectations
Episode#159: How to Optimize Creative Output — Jarvis versus Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The way we function in the world is positionally, constantly comparing and contrasting, leading to a critical voice in our heads.
54:49 - 56:08 (01:18)
Summary
The way we function in the world is positionally, constantly comparing and contrasting, leading to a critical voice in our heads. However, it is important to remember that "the dose makes the poison" and having some level of drive is necessary.
ChapterOvercoming Pessimism and Expectations
Episode#159: How to Optimize Creative Output — Jarvis versus Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses the importance of using cues to control your reactions and emotions, specifically by using the "I always I am, they always they are" concept to pause and reflect on a situation before reacting.
56:08 - 1:00:18 (04:09)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses the importance of using cues to control your reactions and emotions, specifically by using the "I always I am, they always they are" concept to pause and reflect on a situation before reacting.