Chapter
The Benefits of Learning a New Language
41:58 - 54:57 (12:58)
Tim Ferriss discusses the benefits of learning a new language and how it can help in mastering other disciplines. He also shares some tips on how to acquire new language skills quickly.
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Tim Ferriss mentions his nonprofit foundation, SciSafe Funds Foundation, which supports research for treatments of mental health disorders like major depressive disorder and PTSD.
41:58 - 43:27 (01:29)
Summary
Tim Ferriss mentions his nonprofit foundation, SciSafe Funds Foundation, which supports research for treatments of mental health disorders like major depressive disorder and PTSD. He also promotes his first published piece of fiction, available only in one format on his blog, and discusses unfinished projects he cares about.
ChapterThe Benefits of Learning a New Language
Episode#614: Q&A with Tim on Wealth and Money, Book Recommendations, Advice on Taking Advice, C.S. Lewis, Relationships, Behavior Change and Self-Awareness, Why We Are All (Mostly) Making It Up as We Go, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss recommends the SoWrite, a simple piece of plastic, for unlocking his lower back and improving his sleep.
43:27 - 44:46 (01:18)
Summary
Tim Ferriss recommends the SoWrite, a simple piece of plastic, for unlocking his lower back and improving his sleep. It costs between $50 and $80.
ChapterThe Benefits of Learning a New Language
Episode#614: Q&A with Tim on Wealth and Money, Book Recommendations, Advice on Taking Advice, C.S. Lewis, Relationships, Behavior Change and Self-Awareness, Why We Are All (Mostly) Making It Up as We Go, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses the benefits of mastering multiple disciplines, including mental and physical disciplines, as well as the value of learning a new language in acquiring procedural knowledge for other skills.
44:46 - 50:34 (05:47)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses the benefits of mastering multiple disciplines, including mental and physical disciplines, as well as the value of learning a new language in acquiring procedural knowledge for other skills.
ChapterThe Benefits of Learning a New Language
Episode#614: Q&A with Tim on Wealth and Money, Book Recommendations, Advice on Taking Advice, C.S. Lewis, Relationships, Behavior Change and Self-Awareness, Why We Are All (Mostly) Making It Up as We Go, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The host talks about the challenges of learning German, including its precise rules and numerous prepositions, but eventually found it to be a rewarding experience.
50:34 - 54:57 (04:22)
Summary
The host talks about the challenges of learning German, including its precise rules and numerous prepositions, but eventually found it to be a rewarding experience. Additionally, the host shares their love for detention in school, as they were able to skip classes and read in the library instead.