Episode
#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
1:05:10
Published: Wed Jan 04 2017
Description
We're going to kick off the year with an in-betweenisode where I answer the most popular questions you've submitted. If you're wondering what you can do to ask a question that gets answered in the future, these are good criteria to follow: I can answer it in a few minutes or less. It will help more than the one person asking. It will not immediately be irrelevant. In contrast, here are some examples of questions that don't generally get answered: "If you had $100 and six months, how would you turn it into $10,000 or $100,000, etc.?" "If there were one particular home business opportunity where I could make $2,000 additional per month, what would you suggest?" If I had the magical answer to either of these, I'd use it for myself! And if there were an answer to share with one of you, I'd share it with my whole audience -- which diminishes its usefulness as a competitive edge considerably. Without further ado, here are the questions I'm answering this time around. Happy New Year! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by TrunkClub. I hate shopping with a passion. And honestly, I'm not good at it, which means I end up looking like I'm colorblind or homeless. Enter TrunkClub, which provides you with your own personal stylist and makes it easier than ever to shop for clothes that look great on your body. Just go to trunkclub.com/tim and answer a few questions, and then you'll be sent a trunk full of awesome clothes. They base this on your sizes, preferences, etc. The trunk is then delivered free of charge both ways, so you only pay for clothes that you keep. If you keep none, it costs you nothing. To get started, check it out at trunkclub.com/tim. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world's largest marketplace of graphic designers. I have used them for years to create some amazing designs. When your business needs a logo, website design, business card, or anything you can imagine, check out 99Designs. I used them to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body, and I've also had them help with display advertising and illustrations. If you want a more personalized approach, I recommend their 1-on-1 service, which is non-spec. You get original designs from designers around the world. The best part? You provide your feedback, and then you end up with a product that you're happy with or your money back. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run...***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
Tim Ferriss mentions his popular email newsletter, Five Bullet Friday, which he sends out every Friday with five bullet points of cool things he's found that week, including apps, books, documentaries, supplements, gadgets, and more.
00:00 - 00:54 (00:54)
Summary
Tim Ferriss mentions his popular email newsletter, Five Bullet Friday, which he sends out every Friday with five bullet points of cool things he's found that week, including apps, books, documentaries, supplements, gadgets, and more.
Episode#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, Tim Ferris answers popular questions that were submitted via social media.
00:54 - 07:21 (06:26)
Summary
In this episode, Tim Ferris answers popular questions that were submitted via social media. He gives his take on topics like intermittent fasting, slow carbs and how to meet guests for his podcast.
Episode#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The author recommends using intermittent fasting as a gateway drug.
07:21 - 12:49 (05:28)
Summary
The author recommends using intermittent fasting as a gateway drug.
Episode#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss talks about the importance of being aware that the reward we put on a pedestal almost inevitably will not bring the right satisfaction as much as we thought, and how anticipation is the reward.
12:49 - 18:04 (05:14)
Summary
Tim Ferriss talks about the importance of being aware that the reward we put on a pedestal almost inevitably will not bring the right satisfaction as much as we thought, and how anticipation is the reward. He also emphasizes the importance of systems thinking to focus on accumulating skills and relationships that persist past a project, regardless of whether it fails or not, to succeed on a meta level.
Episode#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss shares his thoughts on behavior change, the role of incentives, and recommended reading.
18:04 - 27:49 (09:44)
Summary
Tim Ferriss shares his thoughts on behavior change, the role of incentives, and recommended reading. Ben Stein joins in to talk about science versus experience. Eric Andrews asks about Tim's approach to self-experimentation and the keto diet.
Episode#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Warren Buffett famously used the example of coin flipping to argue against efficient market theory.
27:49 - 34:42 (06:53)
Summary
Warren Buffett famously used the example of coin flipping to argue against efficient market theory. He also highlights the importance of identifying causal factors for success, which may not be due to random chance.
Episode#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss advises to study the exceptions and anomalies when facing the assumption that mini-retirements cannot be used by people on active duty.
34:43 - 41:55 (07:11)
Summary
Tim Ferriss advises to study the exceptions and anomalies when facing the assumption that mini-retirements cannot be used by people on active duty. He recommends doing some form of moonlighting to test different types of business concepts and models and supplementing income before making the jump to full-time entrepreneurship.
Episode#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Despite research showing that maximizing muscle growth involves maximizing mTOR activation, which could lead to aging and cancer, there are ways to offset the activation.
41:55 - 52:50 (10:54)
Summary
Despite research showing that maximizing muscle growth involves maximizing mTOR activation, which could lead to aging and cancer, there are ways to offset the activation. Intermittent fasting and purge fasts, as well as focusing on strength over hypertrophy and mobility, can help promote longevity and retain attributes lost through aging.
Episode#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In order to break through the noise with a new product, it's important to focus on owning a category in the minds of 1000 die-hard fans rather than trying to appeal to everyone.
52:50 - 1:00:24 (07:33)
Summary
In order to break through the noise with a new product, it's important to focus on owning a category in the minds of 1000 die-hard fans rather than trying to appeal to everyone. Additionally, consistent overdelivery of one or two benefits to your 1000 true fans can lead to strong branding and customer loyalty.
Episode#213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Trunk Club offers hand-picked clothing by your own personal stylist, making shopping easier than ever.
1:00:24 - 1:05:01 (04:37)
Summary
Trunk Club offers hand-picked clothing by your own personal stylist, making shopping easier than ever. And for business needs like logos and websites, 99designs offers a variety of original designs from designers around the world, with your satisfaction guaranteed.