Episode
#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
1:45:17
Published: Tue Jun 30 2020
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Brought to you by Magic Spoon, low carb, high protein, and zero sugar cereal. “Everyone takes a shower every day, and we don’t complain about it. We do it out of discipline. There will always be an excuse not to meditate.” — Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman (@TheHughJackman) is an Academy Award®-nominated, Golden Globe- and Tony Award-winning performer, who has made an impression on audiences of all ages with his multi-hyphenate career persona, as successful onstage in front of live crowds as he is on film.I’ve wanted to have Hugh on the show for nearly a decade, and—even with my sky-high hopes—he absolutely over-delivered. In our conversation, we dig into lessons learned, routines, favorite books, exercises, intuition, meditation, and much, much more. Hugh was very gracious with his time, and this is one of the longest interviews he has ever done. Trust me—Hugh delivers the goods, and we had a blast. Enjoy!***This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon Cereal! Magic Spoon is a brand-new cereal that is low carb, high protein, and zero sugar. It tastes just like your favorite sugary cereal. Each serving has 11g of protein, 3g of net carbs, 0g of sugar, and only 110 calories. It’s also gluten free, grain free, keto friendly, soy free, and GMO free. And it’s delicious! It comes in your favorite, traditional cereal flavors like Cocoa, Frosted, and Blueberry.Magic Spoon cereal has received a lot of attention since launching last year. Time magazine included it in their list of Best Inventions of 2019, and Forbes called it “the future of cereal.” My listeners—that’s you—get free shipping and a 100% happiness guarantee when you visit MagicSpoon.com/TIM and use code TIM. ***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.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? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.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.
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00:00 - 00:45 (00:45)
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In this episode, the host talks about being a cybernetic organism and ExpressVPN, a secure and reliable way to protect personal data.
Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
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00:45 - 06:27 (05:42)
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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06:27 - 10:16 (03:48)
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Get a free vitamin D supplement and five free travel packs with the first subscription purchase of all-in-one formula from Athletic Greens by visiting athleticgreens.com/TFS.
Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A man shares an anecdote of how he realized he could never read all the books he wanted to and how the host finds comfort in reading with his wife in the mornings.
10:16 - 13:19 (03:03)
Summary
A man shares an anecdote of how he realized he could never read all the books he wanted to and how the host finds comfort in reading with his wife in the mornings.
Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the host explains how the novel "The Overstory" is entirely about trees and nature, and how it can transform how you view the natural world around you.
13:19 - 18:36 (05:17)
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In this episode, the host explains how the novel "The Overstory" is entirely about trees and nature, and how it can transform how you view the natural world around you.
Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The use of mantras during meditation allows the mind to quiet and experience a sense of coming home to one's true self.
18:36 - 23:02 (04:25)
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The use of mantras during meditation allows the mind to quiet and experience a sense of coming home to one's true self.
Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss asks about emotional energy practices for stage performances, and the speaker emphasizes the importance of gratitude and appreciation in fueling oneself.
23:02 - 34:20 (11:17)
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Tim Ferriss asks about emotional energy practices for stage performances, and the speaker emphasizes the importance of gratitude and appreciation in fueling oneself.
Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A person recalls how his father taught him to show his Christian values through actions, and how that powerful lesson brought an end to his parents' marriage.
34:20 - 39:19 (04:59)
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A person recalls how his father taught him to show his Christian values through actions, and how that powerful lesson brought an end to his parents' marriage.
Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A man shares a story of how his father helped him overcome the fear of rejection by encouraging him to face it head on.
39:19 - 43:52 (04:33)
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A man shares a story of how his father helped him overcome the fear of rejection by encouraging him to face it head on. They discuss the importance of communication skills in the entertainment industry.
Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about his experience going to a university that focused on theater and communications, while he was studying economics and law.
43:52 - 48:14 (04:21)
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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48:14 - 53:52 (05:37)
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode discusses the stigma surrounding musical theater and the impact it can have on performers' careers, as well as overcoming that stigma and pursuing other acting opportunities.
53:55 - 59:57 (06:01)
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This podcast episode discusses the stigma surrounding musical theater and the impact it can have on performers' careers, as well as overcoming that stigma and pursuing other acting opportunities.
Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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59:57 - 1:08:45 (08:48)
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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1:08:45 - 1:16:38 (07:53)
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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1:21:26 - 1:30:00 (08:33)
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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1:30:00 - 1:34:28 (04:28)
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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1:34:28 - 1:37:55 (03:26)
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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Episode#444: Hugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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