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Surrendering Control with Psychedelics
44:11 - 55:20 (11:08)
The feeling of floating downstream after letting go of control can be experienced with the use of certain psychedelics, but cannot be fully described to those who have not had such experiences, as it involves the dissolution of one's concept of self, time, and space.
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In this episode, the conversation touches on the beauty of relinquishing control and experiencing ego dissolution during safe and transcendental compounds, such as psilocybin, LSD, and NDMT.
44:11 - 49:53 (05:41)
Summary
In this episode, the conversation touches on the beauty of relinquishing control and experiencing ego dissolution during safe and transcendental compounds, such as psilocybin, LSD, and NDMT. It is highlighted that the experiences cannot be fully controlled or planned out, and that is part of the beauty and relief of the experience.
ChapterSurrendering Control with Psychedelics
Episode#498: Josh Waitzkin and Tim Ferriss on The Cave Process, Advice from Future Selves, and Training for an Uncertain Future
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The exploration of core themes is adding to the speaker’s edge, instead of taking it away.
49:53 - 51:30 (01:37)
Summary
The exploration of core themes is adding to the speaker’s edge, instead of taking it away. Being able to think and make decisions with a long-term mindset, like Jeff Bezos, allows for a different level of strategic thinking.
ChapterSurrendering Control with Psychedelics
Episode#498: Josh Waitzkin and Tim Ferriss on The Cave Process, Advice from Future Selves, and Training for an Uncertain Future
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker explains that cultivating patience helped them overcome the fear of missing out, allowing them to see things that most people would miss simply because they are rushing.
51:30 - 55:20 (03:49)
Summary
The speaker explains that cultivating patience helped them overcome the fear of missing out, allowing them to see things that most people would miss simply because they are rushing. However, they caution against using patience as an excuse for complacency or laziness.