Episode
#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
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Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, Pique premium pu’er tea crystals, and Shopify global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business. Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. This episode is something different. It’s an experimental format that I’m super excited about, and it’s back by popular demand.This is an episode that scratches an itch I’ve had for years. I am not always able to listen to every great podcast episode out there, even when they are by some of my closest friends. The answer to my predicament was to ask them to send me a top segment from their podcast that I could listen to and—more importantly—also share with you, my dear listeners. My team edited them together, and here we are! This episode is a compilation of 15-to-30–minute clips from some of the best podcasters—and also best interviewees—in the world and certainly some of my favorites.At the beginning of each clip, you will hear an intro from the host and where to find their work and podcast. I’ll also share one or two of my favorite clips from episodes of The Tim Ferriss Show.You can view this episode as a buffet, and I strongly suggest that you check out the shows included. If you like my podcast, you will very likely enjoy the featured shows in this episode.And before you go: Do you like this format? Please let me know on Twitter at @tferriss and also mention @TeamTimFerriss.Please enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by Pique! I first learned about Pique through my friends Dr. Peter Attia and Kevin Rose, and now Pique’s fermented pu’er tea crystals have become my daily go-to. I often kickstart my mornings with their Pu’er Green Tea and Pu’er Black Tea, and I alternate between the two. This rare type of naturally fermented tea is more concentrated in polyphenol antioxidants than any other tea—it supports focus and mental clarity, healthy digestion, metabolism, and a healthy immune system. Their crystals are cold extracted, using only wild-harvested leaves from 250-year-old tea trees. Plus, they triple toxin screen for heavy metals, pesticides, and toxic mold—contaminants commonly found in tea. I also use the crystals for iced tea, which saves a ton of time and hassle. Pique is offering up to 20% off of their pu’er teas, exclusively to my listeners. To sweeten the deal even more, you’ll get a free sampler pack with 6 of their best-selling teas. Simply visit PiqueLife.com/Tim, and the discount will be automatically applied. They also offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, so your purchase is completely risk-free. Just go to PiqueLife.com/Tim to learn more.*This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1 by Athletic Greens, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering you their Vitamin D Liquid Formula free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit AthleticGreens.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive the free Vitamin D Liquid Formula (and five free travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens product.*This episode is also brought to you by Shopify! Shopify is one of my favorite platforms and one of my favorite companies. Shopify is a platform designed for anyone to sell anywhere, giving entrepreneurs the resources once reserved for big business. In no time flat, you can have a great looking online store that brings your ideas to life, and you can have the tools to manage your day-to-day and drive sales. No coding or design experience required.More than a store, Shopify grows with you, and they never stop innovating, providing more and more tools to make your business better and your life easier. Go to Shopify.com/Tim for a FREE trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.*[07:10] Who is Matt Walker?[07:39] Drowsiness is the sincerest form of flattery here.[09:01] Alcohol and sleep.[16:58] Caffeine and sleep.[25:25] Who are Adam Grant and Atul Gawande?[26:24] “Just say yes until you’re 40, and after 40, just say no.”[30:17] Avoiding burnout during the “say yes” phase.[31:57] Worst advice Atul has gotten.[32:36] Why should everyone (including a busy surgeon) have a coach?[36:22] Receiving and reacting to feedback.[39:17] The culture of an organization is the worst behavior you tolerate.[42:30] Who is Diana Chapman?[42:58] The Drama Triangle.[49:25] Body intelligence.[51:56] A walkthrough for getting in tune with your whole-body yes (or no).[1:00:28] Who are Rich Roll and David Goggins?[1:03:56] Why haven’t you done that thing you’ve been talking about for years?[1:04:43] Why your flimsy excuses don’t matter to David.[1:08:27] The Accountability Mirror.[1:11:05] Participation trophies.[1:12:00] How do you overcome what’s really holding you back?*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/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, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, 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 speaker has had lots of experiences and experiments that have shown him that gut health is crucial for overall health.
00:00 - 00:20 (00:20)
Summary
The speaker has had lots of experiences and experiments that have shown him that gut health is crucial for overall health.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
From 10-15 employees to over 7000, Shopify has become a powerhouse platform serving customers in 175 countries and processing over 400 billion dollars in sales.
00:20 - 04:55 (04:35)
Summary
From 10-15 employees to over 7000, Shopify has become a powerhouse platform serving customers in 175 countries and processing over 400 billion dollars in sales.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Consuming alcohol before sleep leads to fragmented sleep patterns that affect the necessary REM sleep.
04:55 - 17:05 (12:09)
Summary
Consuming alcohol before sleep leads to fragmented sleep patterns that affect the necessary REM sleep. The electrical signature of sleep patterns while under the influence of alcohol differ significantly from those during a natural night of sleep.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This episode discusses what caffeine is and how it affects sleep, especially for those who are highly sensitive to its effects.
17:05 - 25:18 (08:13)
Summary
This episode discusses what caffeine is and how it affects sleep, especially for those who are highly sensitive to its effects. It also highlights how caffeine can reduce the amount of deep sleep that the brain generates, even for people who fall asleep easily.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast host discusses with a surgeon how he reaches his life's purpose through his practical work, exploration through writing and building a public health institution around solving problems.
25:26 - 35:41 (10:15)
Summary
The podcast host discusses with a surgeon how he reaches his life's purpose through his practical work, exploration through writing and building a public health institution around solving problems. He also discusses how his wife coached him and gave him effective feedback to improve his performances as a musician.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes the importance of receiving feedback in public health work and discusses his personal experience with receiving feedback from his team during a 360 review process.
35:41 - 43:26 (07:45)
Summary
The Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes the importance of receiving feedback in public health work and discusses his personal experience with receiving feedback from his team during a 360 review process.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the detriment of adopting a victim mentality and the importance of taking ownership in our lives and not letting external factors control us.
43:26 - 46:14 (02:47)
Summary
The speaker discusses the detriment of adopting a victim mentality and the importance of taking ownership in our lives and not letting external factors control us.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The body has an instinctual awareness known by our sensations, emotions, and intellect, which can guide us as we navigate the drama triangle.
46:14 - 51:56 (05:41)
Summary
The body has an instinctual awareness known by our sensations, emotions, and intellect, which can guide us as we navigate the drama triangle. By shifting our perspective to see people as empowered, and asking good questions to help people be more effective, we can move off the drama triangle and towards a more positive outcome.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
By paying attention to the body, one can notice sensations or shapes within it, and bring to mind a past experience to map out what a whole body yes feels like.
51:56 - 1:00:04 (08:08)
Summary
By paying attention to the body, one can notice sensations or shapes within it, and bring to mind a past experience to map out what a whole body yes feels like.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Rich Roll hosts long-form conversations with exceptional humans from various disciplines, aimed at extracting timeless wisdom and practical guidance for the audience.
1:00:09 - 1:05:34 (05:25)
Summary
Rich Roll hosts long-form conversations with exceptional humans from various disciplines, aimed at extracting timeless wisdom and practical guidance for the audience. Roll is also an ultra-endurance athlete who has defied all odds to overcome various obstacles, including asthma and a congenital heart defect, to secure top finishes at some of the world's most grueling foot races.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The guest discusses the impact of his sickle cell disease on his racing career and how self-awareness helped him cope with his limitations.
1:05:34 - 1:10:08 (04:33)
Summary
The guest discusses the impact of his sickle cell disease on his racing career and how self-awareness helped him cope with his limitations. He also talks about the societal pressure of not wanting to appear "dumb" when acknowledging one's shortcomings.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Every 28 seconds, a small business owner makes their first sale on Shopify, empowering millions of entrepreneurs from their first sale to full scale, including recognizable large companies that started small.
1:10:08 - 1:17:44 (07:36)
Summary
Every 28 seconds, a small business owner makes their first sale on Shopify, empowering millions of entrepreneurs from their first sale to full scale, including recognizable large companies that started small. Shopify dismisses cultural malaise of praising everyone as great and wants entrepreneurs to take away that starting a journey is the important thing.
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Get up to 20% off and a free sampler pack of six best-selling teas from Peak when you order their poor teas.
1:17:44 - 1:20:14 (02:30)
Summary
Get up to 20% off and a free sampler pack of six best-selling teas from Peak when you order their poor teas. Gut health is crucial for overall wellness.