Chapter
The Pursuit of Happiness through Artistic Failure and Mindfulness
12:59 - 21:23 (08:24)
After a humiliating failure during his time at Columbia’s film school, renowned director Peter Berg sought to overcome the damage he caused his own career and restore his artistic talents. Through daily meditation and physical activity, he learned the importance of silencing his restless mind and reconnecting with his body.
Clips
The speaker shares his biggest failure with his thesis film at Columbia's graduate film school and the lessons he learned from trusting someone else's opinion over his work.
12:59 - 17:29 (04:29)
Summary
The speaker shares his biggest failure with his thesis film at Columbia's graduate film school and the lessons he learned from trusting someone else's opinion over his work.
ChapterThe Pursuit of Happiness through Artistic Failure and Mindfulness
Episode#292: Lessons and Warnings from Successful Risk Takers
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of meditating for 20 minutes every day to cultivate inner silence and let go of unnecessary thoughts and patterns.
17:29 - 19:16 (01:47)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of meditating for 20 minutes every day to cultivate inner silence and let go of unnecessary thoughts and patterns. Meditation becomes a portal for the rest of the day.
ChapterThe Pursuit of Happiness through Artistic Failure and Mindfulness
Episode#292: Lessons and Warnings from Successful Risk Takers
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about the importance of trusting your body and relinquishing control to find your true maximum, whether it's in trapeze flying or box jumping.
19:16 - 21:23 (02:07)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of trusting your body and relinquishing control to find your true maximum, whether it's in trapeze flying or box jumping.