Episode
#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
Description
Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) is a former UFC middleweight contender who simultaneously served in the US Army as a Green Beret sniper and had tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He is a three-time winner of the Modern Army Combatives tournament, a grueling three-day event that tests mixed martial arts skills among other things. Tim is now a member of the Special Forces wing of the Texas National Guard.In his spare time, Tim heads up Sheepdog Response, an organization that trains civilians in self-defense and counter-terrorism skills, and Ranger Up, a military-themed clothing line. He's shared his martial arts and military expertise on several television shows, including the Spike TV series Deadliest Warrior, Hunting Hitler on the History Channel, and in the 2016 indie film Range 15. Tim is currently involved in an unscripted series from Discovery called Hard to Kill. Enjoy!This podcast is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. I've been drinking this company's mushroom-infused coffees and elixirs for years, and now I've got something new to share: Mushroom Matcha. It's a green tea designed as a coffee alternative, perfect for those of us trying to cut back on caffeine without losing its associated cognitive boost. And for the curious and disgusted: no, it doesn't actually taste like mushrooms.Four Sigmatic Mushroom Matcha includes L-theanine, a relaxing amino acid that results in a feeling of balanced energy without giving you the jitters, and astragalus, an adaptogen known for its immune system supporting and stress reducing properties. You can try the Matcha right now, along with a combination of Four Sigmatic's other flagship products, by going to foursigmatic.com/timtim and using code "TIMTIM" at checkout for a special listener discount!This podcast is also brought to you by WordPress, my go-to platform for 24/7-supported, zero downtime blogging, writing online, creating websites -- everything! I love it to bits, and the lead developer, Matt Mullenweg, has appeared on this podcast many times.Whether for personal use or business, you're in good company with WordPress -- used by The New Yorker, Jay Z, FiveThirtyEight, TechCrunch, TED, CNN, and Time, just to name a few. A source at Google told me that WordPress offers "the best out-of-the-box SEO imaginable," which is probably why it runs nearly 30% of the Internet. Go to WordPress.com/Tim to get 15% off your website today!***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? 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.
Chapters
The host talks about the benefits of minimizing and optimizing one's life for maximum efficiency and performance, and mentions his popular Five Bullet Friday email newsletter.
00:00 - 00:37 (00:37)
Summary
The host talks about the benefits of minimizing and optimizing one's life for maximum efficiency and performance, and mentions his popular Five Bullet Friday email newsletter.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The conversation revolves around Jiu Jitsu focusing on getting take down and finding a place to hold somebody down and then hit them, rather than accumulating points by getting into mount or taking control.
00:37 - 07:34 (06:57)
Summary
The conversation revolves around Jiu Jitsu focusing on getting take down and finding a place to hold somebody down and then hit them, rather than accumulating points by getting into mount or taking control. An ad for Athletic Greens is also included in the transcript.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses how he and his friend were able to easily overcome a physical challenge that was difficult for them just two months ago, due to their improved strength and endurance.
07:34 - 13:33 (05:59)
Summary
The speaker discusses how he and his friend were able to easily overcome a physical challenge that was difficult for them just two months ago, due to their improved strength and endurance.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on the bravery of people who do jobs that are dangerous and potentially life-threatening, and shares a personal experience of having to escape a sinking boat through a broken window, injuring himself in the process.
13:33 - 18:49 (05:16)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the bravery of people who do jobs that are dangerous and potentially life-threatening, and shares a personal experience of having to escape a sinking boat through a broken window, injuring himself in the process.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about mentally preparing himself before going into high-stress situations like shooting, fighting, or kicking a door in.
18:49 - 22:01 (03:12)
Summary
The speaker talks about mentally preparing himself before going into high-stress situations like shooting, fighting, or kicking a door in. He emphasizes the importance of staying focused and not letting your guard down.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker emphasizes the need for preparation when facing dangerous situations, including arming oneself with the best guns and ammunition possible, and maintaining a calm, collected demeanor when stripped down to the most raw element of humanity.
22:01 - 29:12 (07:11)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the need for preparation when facing dangerous situations, including arming oneself with the best guns and ammunition possible, and maintaining a calm, collected demeanor when stripped down to the most raw element of humanity.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A former special forces soldier discusses the mindset needed to be successful and how the quiet professionalism of the special forces differentiates them from other branches of the military.
29:12 - 37:47 (08:34)
Summary
A former special forces soldier discusses the mindset needed to be successful and how the quiet professionalism of the special forces differentiates them from other branches of the military.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A month-long torture school where participants are beaten, starved, and subjected to different conditions, are trained to implement democracy in a foreign country.
37:47 - 44:01 (06:14)
Summary
A month-long torture school where participants are beaten, starved, and subjected to different conditions, are trained to implement democracy in a foreign country.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
No coherent topic or message can be derived from this transcript.
44:01 - 51:20 (07:19)
Summary
No coherent topic or message can be derived from this transcript.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the speaker discusses the mindset of becoming tougher physically, and how they would recommend going about it for someone who has not been exposed to physical hardship in a long time.
51:20 - 58:49 (07:29)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses the mindset of becoming tougher physically, and how they would recommend going about it for someone who has not been exposed to physical hardship in a long time.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being prepared in case of emergencies, citing his own level of awareness and the contents of his backpack as examples.
58:49 - 1:10:07 (11:18)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being prepared in case of emergencies, citing his own level of awareness and the contents of his backpack as examples.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about pit bulls in cages and the desire to win, sharing personal experiences while fighting in Iraq.
1:10:08 - 1:15:50 (05:42)
Summary
The speaker talks about pit bulls in cages and the desire to win, sharing personal experiences while fighting in Iraq.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the challenge of managing group dynamics and privacy within friendships, particularly around topics that one may not want to disclose to certain individuals.
1:15:51 - 1:19:03 (03:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenge of managing group dynamics and privacy within friendships, particularly around topics that one may not want to disclose to certain individuals. They share their experiences of navigating these situations and setting boundaries.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of putting in hard work for relationships, and compares it to the physical labor portrayed by the character Dirt Diggler in a movie.
1:19:04 - 1:21:53 (02:49)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of putting in hard work for relationships, and compares it to the physical labor portrayed by the character Dirt Diggler in a movie. Philosophy and emotional connections are also discussed in the context of relationships.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Four Hour Work Week website offers a newsletter that highlights interesting finds of the week ranging from new albums to gadgets and more.
1:21:54 - 1:24:53 (02:59)
Summary
The Four Hour Work Week website offers a newsletter that highlights interesting finds of the week ranging from new albums to gadgets and more.
Episode#310: Hurry Up and Fail -- Tim Kennedy
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The transcript contains an advertisement for a 15% discount on creating a website at WordPress and a promo code for a discount on products from Four Sigmatic.
1:24:53 - 1:28:58 (04:05)
Summary
The transcript contains an advertisement for a 15% discount on creating a website at WordPress and a promo code for a discount on products from Four Sigmatic.