Episode
#144: How to 10X Your Results, One Tiny Tweak at a Time
45:32
Published: Sat Mar 05 2016
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If you've enjoyed my previous in-between episodes , then this might be your favorite episode ever. It's one of the most actionable, information-packed interviews I've ever done. This time, it's Joel Stein (@TheJoelStein) asking the questions. Joel is one of the funniest writers I have ever read, and he's great at leading an interview. Here's how it all happened: Joel wanted me to help him figure out 5 areas he could improve for an upcoming series he was going to create. I have many different conversations with journalists. It can be painful when I have a 1-2 hour conversation, and then it's cut to a single sentence as a quote in a piece. And it's often a misquote. So how do you fix that? Well, you record it yourself, which is what we did. (With Joel's approval, of course.) This way, you don't "lose" the content, and you cover your ass with media and journalists. In this episode, we discuss a wide variety of topics, including: How I choose what to improve from infinite options How you can subtract your way to success The genius of Ben Franklin Why self-improvement doesn't mean self-centered How I say no to time-consuming lunches, coffees, and other meetings How I tackle cold introductions How I surmounted Lyme Disease My 100% complete break from start-ups (read this for more) My podcast process Tools and tactics for reversing email overwhelm Enjoy! This podcast is 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. 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Five Bullet Friday is a popular email newsletter featuring five bullet points of the coolest things found every week, while Athletic Greens has a special offer for Tim Ferris's audience on top of their all-in-one formula, with a free vitamin D supplement and five free travel packs with the first subscription purchase.
00:00 - 04:19 (04:19)
Summary
Five Bullet Friday is a popular email newsletter featuring five bullet points of the coolest things found every week, while Athletic Greens has a special offer for Tim Ferris's audience on top of their all-in-one formula, with a free vitamin D supplement and five free travel packs with the first subscription purchase.
Episode#144: How to 10X Your Results, One Tiny Tweak at a Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, Tim Ferriss shares his thoughts on saying "no" and introduces the idea of a "startup vacation."
04:19 - 09:17 (04:58)
Summary
In this episode, Tim Ferriss shares his thoughts on saying "no" and introduces the idea of a "startup vacation." He also discusses automation and gives advice on creating efficient processes.
Episode#144: How to 10X Your Results, One Tiny Tweak at a Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the speaker discusses the challenges of saying no to lunch invitations and other distractions as a busy person.
09:19 - 14:02 (04:43)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses the challenges of saying no to lunch invitations and other distractions as a busy person. They suggest taking a "startup vacation" to focus on important projects and identifying the 20% of activities that cause 80% of negative outcomes to prioritize time management effectively.
Episode#144: How to 10X Your Results, One Tiny Tweak at a Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the guest shares how he uses quarterly goal setting to maintain a healthy relationship with his wife and children, and also discusses his experience using the ketogenic diet to improve his cognitive function.
14:02 - 19:07 (05:04)
Summary
In this episode, the guest shares how he uses quarterly goal setting to maintain a healthy relationship with his wife and children, and also discusses his experience using the ketogenic diet to improve his cognitive function. He also emphasizes the importance of setting measurable goals in order to achieve success.
Episode#144: How to 10X Your Results, One Tiny Tweak at a Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses the balance between being selfless and being selfish, and how it's possible to focus on oneself for a period of time in order to become more selfless in the long run.
19:08 - 23:20 (04:11)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses the balance between being selfless and being selfish, and how it's possible to focus on oneself for a period of time in order to become more selfless in the long run. He also mentions that having too much fat and digital overwhelm are two common concerns that people have.
Episode#144: How to 10X Your Results, One Tiny Tweak at a Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss shares strategies for being more productive and efficient in your daily life; he recommends picking key metrics and variables that have a cascading positive effect, using tools like Boomerang for Gmail, meditating for 20 minutes each morning, and journaling for five minutes to put anxieties on paper and empower decision-making.
23:21 - 28:40 (05:18)
Summary
Tim Ferriss shares strategies for being more productive and efficient in your daily life; he recommends picking key metrics and variables that have a cascading positive effect, using tools like Boomerang for Gmail, meditating for 20 minutes each morning, and journaling for five minutes to put anxieties on paper and empower decision-making.
Episode#144: How to 10X Your Results, One Tiny Tweak at a Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In a technology-driven world where the abundance of tools can cause overwhelm and stress, it's important to have precise goals and pinpoint what activities and people are causing the most negative emotions.
28:40 - 37:48 (09:08)
Summary
In a technology-driven world where the abundance of tools can cause overwhelm and stress, it's important to have precise goals and pinpoint what activities and people are causing the most negative emotions. Rather than downloading apps in hopes of creating the perfect workflow, focus on the 20% of tasks and relationships that are producing the most friction and find strategies to overcome those obstacles.
Episode#144: How to 10X Your Results, One Tiny Tweak at a Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses using the 80/20 principle for identifying the 20% of activities causing 80% of negative emotions, journaling to identify assumptions and testing them using metrics.
37:48 - 43:50 (06:01)
Summary
This podcast discusses using the 80/20 principle for identifying the 20% of activities causing 80% of negative emotions, journaling to identify assumptions and testing them using metrics. An example is given on testing an autoresponder to manage stress.
Episode#144: How to 10X Your Results, One Tiny Tweak at a Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss sends out a weekly email called "Five Bullet Friday" where he shares a variety of cool things he has found or has been pondering over the week.
43:50 - 45:26 (01:36)
Summary
Tim Ferriss sends out a weekly email called "Five Bullet Friday" where he shares a variety of cool things he has found or has been pondering over the week.