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Perseverance, Self-Soothing and Finding Your Support Network with Tim Ferriss and Michael Gervais
53:19 - 59:01 (05:41)
Tim Ferriss and Michael Gervais discuss how having a support network and the ability to practice self-soothing is essential for persevering through setbacks and negativity.
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Surrounding yourself with supportive people provides the incredible perseverance needed to keep going even when facing obstacles.
53:19 - 56:40 (03:21)
Perseverance
Summary
Surrounding yourself with supportive people provides the incredible perseverance needed to keep going even when facing obstacles. Having self-belief without any evidence could lead to delusion, so it is crucial to seek support from people who believe in you.
ChapterPerseverance, Self-Soothing and Finding Your Support Network with Tim Ferriss and Michael Gervais
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PodcastModern Wisdom
The ability to self-soothe while pursuing a startup is crucial for success, as having too much runway can lead to wasted time and digging a deeper hole.
56:40 - 59:01 (02:20)
Startups
Summary
The ability to self-soothe while pursuing a startup is crucial for success, as having too much runway can lead to wasted time and digging a deeper hole. However, feeling invulnerable from childhood praise can lead to difficulty in stepping away and taking breaks.