Chapter
Tales from a Bar
1:19:51 - 1:42:42 (22:50)
Anecdotes and philosophical musings on the importance of connection with others, including the concept of stoic joy and the necessity of considering opposing viewpoints.
Clips
Pleasure-seeking is often associated with hedonism, but the ancient Greek philosophy of hedonism placed spiritual and intellectual pleasure above physical pleasure.
1:19:51 - 1:26:13 (06:21)
Summary
Pleasure-seeking is often associated with hedonism, but the ancient Greek philosophy of hedonism placed spiritual and intellectual pleasure above physical pleasure. Meanwhile, stoicism recognizes the importance of experiencing joy without letting negative events lead to emotional reactions.
ChapterTales from a Bar
Episode#219: Lessons from Warren Buffett, Bobby Fischer, and Other Outliers
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A former successful career holder turns his back on his past mistakes in order to become an advisor to major hedge funds, emphasizing the importance of putting oneself in the shoes of others and turning to philosophical and poetic works such as Plato, Roomy and the Moral Letters to Lucilius.
1:26:14 - 1:30:54 (04:40)
Summary
A former successful career holder turns his back on his past mistakes in order to become an advisor to major hedge funds, emphasizing the importance of putting oneself in the shoes of others and turning to philosophical and poetic works such as Plato, Roomy and the Moral Letters to Lucilius.
ChapterTales from a Bar
Episode#219: Lessons from Warren Buffett, Bobby Fischer, and Other Outliers
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the host and guest discuss the origins and components of words, as well as finding paleo equivalents for typical terms like "breaking bread" with someone.
1:30:55 - 1:36:35 (05:40)
Summary
In this episode, the host and guest discuss the origins and components of words, as well as finding paleo equivalents for typical terms like "breaking bread" with someone.
ChapterTales from a Bar
Episode#219: Lessons from Warren Buffett, Bobby Fischer, and Other Outliers
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A man makes a bet with a bartender at a bar and loses, but when the bartender wouldn't pay him, he bites his own eye in front of a crowd of people.
1:36:35 - 1:42:42 (06:06)
Summary
A man makes a bet with a bartender at a bar and loses, but when the bartender wouldn't pay him, he bites his own eye in front of a crowd of people.