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Unreasonable Success: How Paul of Tarsus Transformed Himself and Others
Best-selling author Richard Koch discusses the transformational experiences of historical figures, including Paul of Tarsus, who he believes achieved "unreasonable success" by changing their outlook on life and becoming more effective. He also shares his definition of success in this insightful conversation.
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In the context of unreasonable success, success means reaching a goal that seems impossible or unattainable.
1:55:29 - 1:58:28 (02:59)
Summary
In the context of unreasonable success, success means reaching a goal that seems impossible or unattainable. In order to achieve this level of success, it's important to focus on creating something that is universally applicable, like what Paul of Tarsus did with the religion of Christianity.
ChapterUnreasonable Success: How Paul of Tarsus Transformed Himself and Others
Episode#466: Richard Koch on Mastering the 80/20 Principle, Achieving Unreasonable Success, and The Art of Gambling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses how an individual's decision to take action can lead to unexpected success that goes beyond what their skills may suggest.
1:58:28 - 1:59:35 (01:06)
Summary
This podcast discusses how an individual's decision to take action can lead to unexpected success that goes beyond what their skills may suggest.
ChapterUnreasonable Success: How Paul of Tarsus Transformed Himself and Others
Episode#466: Richard Koch on Mastering the 80/20 Principle, Achieving Unreasonable Success, and The Art of Gambling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
British Prime Minister sought out influence from American singer-songwriter, Woody Guthrie, and was inspired by Bob Dylan's protest songs such as "Blowing in the Wind" which made him the voice of the generation.
1:59:35 - 2:02:58 (03:22)
Summary
British Prime Minister sought out influence from American singer-songwriter, Woody Guthrie, and was inspired by Bob Dylan's protest songs such as "Blowing in the Wind" which made him the voice of the generation.
ChapterUnreasonable Success: How Paul of Tarsus Transformed Himself and Others
Episode#466: Richard Koch on Mastering the 80/20 Principle, Achieving Unreasonable Success, and The Art of Gambling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
People can have life-transforming experiences that can make them a hundred times more powerful and effective than their previous self, as in the example of Jeff Bezos who went from a failed investment banker to the founder of Amazon after meeting with David Shaw.
2:02:58 - 2:05:30 (02:32)
Summary
People can have life-transforming experiences that can make them a hundred times more powerful and effective than their previous self, as in the example of Jeff Bezos who went from a failed investment banker to the founder of Amazon after meeting with David Shaw.
ChapterUnreasonable Success: How Paul of Tarsus Transformed Himself and Others
Episode#466: Richard Koch on Mastering the 80/20 Principle, Achieving Unreasonable Success, and The Art of Gambling
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his own experience of a transformative moment when he got hired by BCG, and discusses the possibility of engineering such moments.
2:05:30 - 2:08:05 (02:34)
Summary
The speaker shares his own experience of a transformative moment when he got hired by BCG, and discusses the possibility of engineering such moments.