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#465: Jamie Foxx on Workout Routines, Success Habits, and Untold Hollywood Stories (Repost)
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Jamie Foxx on Workout Routines, Success Habits, and Untold Hollywood Stories (Repost) | Brought to you by Honey and Pique TeaJamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) is an Academy Award-winning actor, a Grammy Award-winning musician, and a famous standup and improv comedian. He is, without a doubt, the most consummate performer and entertainer I have ever met. In the 2.5 hours we spent together in his home studio, he blew my mind.We cover a TON in this wide-ranging episode, including many never-before-heard stories. Here’s just a tiny sample of what you’ll hear:Jamie’s workout routineJamie’s origin stories — how he used $400 to match a $1,000,000 party thrown by Puff Daddy; building up his network with Kanye, Jay Z, and Pharrell; expanding his fan base; and bombing horribly at the beginningWhat he learned during the magic of In Living ColorJamie playing live music throughout our interviewImpersonations (and lessons learned from many of the following) — Quincy Jones, Ed Sheeran, Ray Charles, Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Doc Rivers, Kermit the Frog, Sammy Davis, Jr., LeBron James, Bill Clinton, Tamara Rawitt, Shawn Wayans, Jim Carrey, Oprah Winfrey, Norman Lear, Mike Tyson, and othersThe key skills Jamie learned from his grandmotherJamie’s parenting styleCheck out the show notes for much, much more.Enjoy!This episode originally aired in 2015. You can find the show notes here: https://tim.blog/2015/12/06/jamie-foxx/This episode is brought to you by Honey! Honey is a free browser extension that finds promo codes for you and automatically applies them to your shopping cart. Just shop at your favorite sites, click the Honey button that drops down at checkout, and wait a few seconds as Honey scans its database of all the working coupons for that site. And watch the prices drop. Honey has found its 17+ million members over 2 billion dollars in savings. If you don’t already have Honey, you could be missing out on free savings. Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/TIM.*This episode is also brought to you by Pique Tea! 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. 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 15% off of their pu’er teas for the first time ever, exclusively to my listeners. Simply visit PiqueTea.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 PiqueTea.com/Tim to learn more.***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.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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Honey is a free browser extension that automatically finds and applies promo codes for you while shopping online, saving you both time and money.

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Get the coolest finds of the week, from apps to supplements, in Tim Ferriss' Five Bullet Friday Newsletter, which has been requested by listeners and readers alike for a concise and action-packed update.

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The speaker highlights the importance of preserving authentic music through the use of technology and keeping traditional sounds alive in modern music production.
07:46 - 12:23 (04:37)
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The speaker highlights the importance of preserving authentic music through the use of technology and keeping traditional sounds alive in modern music production.

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The speaker reflects on how throwing parties and networking with musical people, including Puff Daddy and Brian McKnight, helped him to break into the music industry.
12:23 - 15:31 (03:07)
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Music Networking
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The speaker reflects on how throwing parties and networking with musical people, including Puff Daddy and Brian McKnight, helped him to break into the music industry.

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The speaker recollects his past experiences in the comedy business, including how he used cue cards for people to sign and how he became the first social media guy without social media.
15:31 - 18:14 (02:42)
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Comedy
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The speaker recollects his past experiences in the comedy business, including how he used cue cards for people to sign and how he became the first social media guy without social media.

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The speaker was texting with people who appreciate the art and who are not hating.
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The speaker was texting with people who appreciate the art and who are not hating. He encountered L.A. people who are interested in working with him in his craft.

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A story about how an R&B legend discovers a future star.
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A man recalls receiving a late night call from Breon, urging him to record a song that had potential to be a hit and asking him if he wants to be in the music business.
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Music
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A man recalls receiving a late night call from Breon, urging him to record a song that had potential to be a hit and asking him if he wants to be in the music business.

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The speaker shares how their live music performances allow them to connect with people from different backgrounds, including hardcore music lovers and people from different socio-economic classes.
26:03 - 31:02 (04:58)
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Live Music, Cultural Connection
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The speaker shares how their live music performances allow them to connect with people from different backgrounds, including hardcore music lovers and people from different socio-economic classes. They also discuss their efforts to bridge racial divides in their Southern city.

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Consent
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The importance of obtaining consent before engaging in sexual activities and the use of a safety word.

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The role of music in education is not only an opportunity to share but also an opportunity to be educated by other people.
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The role of music in education is not only an opportunity to share but also an opportunity to be educated by other people. As people do not necessarily have educations of other people, music and traveling can help in understanding different cultures and politics.

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The speaker reflects on their relationship with their grandmother, their experience living with her, their career working in a nursery school for 30 years, and their understanding of God's inclusive nature.
39:12 - 42:49 (03:37)
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Religion
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The speaker reflects on their relationship with their grandmother, their experience living with her, their career working in a nursery school for 30 years, and their understanding of God's inclusive nature.

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The speaker recalls being pressured by some family members to give them all of their money, but suggests seeking out medical professionals to help with any financial issues.

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Jamie Foxx recalls meeting Ray Charles while working on the Ray Charles biopic, and how the musician's encouragement propelled him forward.
46:11 - 50:00 (03:49)
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Jamie Foxx recalls meeting Ray Charles while working on the Ray Charles biopic, and how the musician's encouragement propelled him forward.

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50:00 - 56:31 (06:31)
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Ray Charles
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Discussion about the passing of Ray Charles and his impact on music, highlighted by Frank Sinatra's tribute and the lack of appreciation from younger generations.

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56:31 - 1:00:34 (04:03)
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The host's friends are impressed with his ability to impersonate Cosby and ask him how he did it after reading online that his second grade teacher used to reward the class by letting him tell jokes, similar to Richard Pryor's jokes.

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The speaker talks about the importance of doing the right thing in Texas and shares a story about sly coming to the foxhole. They also mention their desire to do more music and the process of getting picked to perform.

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Entertainment
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The speaker discusses the challenges faced by entertainers in the modern world and how listening to the voice in your head can alleviate fear and guide your actions.

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing how to refresh and move, while also warning about the risks of looking too good and becoming too self-conscious.

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The speaker discusses how he looks up to successful people and tries to get inspired without stealing from them. He also mentions some notable figures like Amy and TK Kirkland.

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Comedy
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Comedian David Alan Grier talks about how his friend Keenen Ivory Wayans got the idea to create "In Living Color," and how the show brought together some of the biggest names in comedy at the time.

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Jim Carrey, Pet Detective, Warrior
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The speaker shares their experience watching Jim Carrey create the character of Pet Detective on set, stating that Carrey was writing the character as a warrior.

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The podcast discusses how the tech world and social media may not be leading us to a better future.

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The media often portrays stories of black individuals being killed by police officers, but this podcast seeks to reveal a different perspective. High-end black individuals, even those in Hollywood, are often reluctant to stand with the black community on these issues.

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The speaker reflects on how society has changed over time, including the decline of certain beliefs and the impact of modern life on children.
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Society
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The speaker reflects on how society has changed over time, including the decline of certain beliefs and the impact of modern life on children.

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1:55:23 - 1:58:56 (03:33)
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Comedy
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Comedian discusses plans for an organic start to his comedy tour, and jokes about the challenges of living in a house with his parents, sisters, and his father's dating life.

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The speaker discusses how he recently gained the realization that more social responsibility is needed in the entertainment industry, and cites Sammy Davis Jr. and Harry Belafonte as inspirations.
1:58:57 - 2:05:37 (06:40)
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Social Responsibility
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The speaker discusses how he recently gained the realization that more social responsibility is needed in the entertainment industry, and cites Sammy Davis Jr. and Harry Belafonte as inspirations.

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Exploring different cultures and histories can help deepen our understanding of current events and issues.
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Culture & History
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of interacting with people from all over the world and understanding global issues, as it can broaden one's perspective and help to avoid narrow-mindedness.
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Globalization
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of interacting with people from all over the world and understanding global issues, as it can broaden one's perspective and help to avoid narrow-mindedness. They also discuss the need to teach ninth graders important skills for navigating a globalized world.

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The speaker discusses his morning exercise routine and positive outlook on starting each day as a new opportunity.
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Health and Wellness
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The speaker discusses his morning exercise routine and positive outlook on starting each day as a new opportunity.

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As you approach 40, tough decisions need to be made in business and personal life, and you have to be willing to let go of certain things to open new windows.
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Personal Growth
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As you approach 40, tough decisions need to be made in business and personal life, and you have to be willing to let go of certain things to open new windows. It's essential to grow up in your mind and focus on leaving a legacy for your children.

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Jamie Foxx discusses his music video featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Tank, his kids, and their comments about him trying too hard to be young, and how they keep him grounded.
2:25:06 - 2:33:32 (08:26)
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Jamie Foxx
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Jamie Foxx discusses his music video featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Tank, his kids, and their comments about him trying too hard to be young, and how they keep him grounded.

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