Episode

#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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2:20:50
Published: Mon Jul 23 2018
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Jason Fried (@jasonfried) is the co-founder and CEO at Basecamp, and the co-author of Rework, Remote: Office Not Required, and Getting Real: The Smarter, Faster, Easier Way to Build a Successful Web Application. The upcoming It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work will be out later this year.Jason writes a regular column for Inc. magazine and is a frequent contributor to Basecamp's popular blog Signal v. Noise, which offers "strong opinions and shared thoughts on design, business, and tech."Enjoy!This podcast is brought to you by Peloton, which has become a staple of my daily routine. I picked up this bike after seeing the success of my friend Kevin Rose, and I've been enjoying it more than I ever imagined. Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that brings live studio classes right to your home. No worrying about fitting classes into your busy schedule or making it to a studio with a crazy commute.New classes are added every day, and this includes options led by elite NYC instructors in your own living room. You can even live stream studio classes taught by the world's best instructors, or find your favorite class on demand.Peloton is offering listeners to this show a special offer. Visit onepeloton.com and enter the code TIM at checkout to receive $100 off accessories with your Peloton bike purchase. This is a great way to get in your workouts, or an incredible gift. Again, that's onepeloton.com and enter the code TIM.This podcast is 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, which is used by The New Yorker, Jay Z, Beyoncé, 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.

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00:00 - 00:59 (00:59)
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This is an ad for Five Bullet Friday, a weekly email newsletter created by the speaker of the podcast episode which includes cool things found that week such as apps, books, documentaries, supplements, gadgets, self-experiments, hacks, and more.

Episode
#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
On this episode of The Tim Ferris Show, Tim speaks with Jason Fried, the co-founder and CEO of Basecamp, a project management and team communication application relied on by millions.
00:59 - 06:20 (05:21)
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Productivity
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On this episode of The Tim Ferris Show, Tim speaks with Jason Fried, the co-founder and CEO of Basecamp, a project management and team communication application relied on by millions. The conversation covers a range of topics including how to manage your time effectively, workaholism, and the importance of allowing yourself permission to enjoy life outside of work.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Jason Fried shares his philosophy of not setting long-term goals and avoiding comparisons with others, instead focusing on doing the best job possible in any given situation.
06:20 - 15:44 (09:23)
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Philosophy
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Jason Fried shares his philosophy of not setting long-term goals and avoiding comparisons with others, instead focusing on doing the best job possible in any given situation.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations and not solely relying on metrics to measure success.
15:44 - 24:13 (08:29)
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Self-Improvement
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This podcast episode discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations and not solely relying on metrics to measure success. It advocates for understanding oneself and not trying to be like others.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The author of the book says he reads the newspaper more.
24:13 - 34:03 (09:50)
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Business
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The author of the book says he reads the newspaper more.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss negative visualization and how it can be used to prepare for worst-case scenarios in business.
34:04 - 41:19 (07:15)
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Business
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss negative visualization and how it can be used to prepare for worst-case scenarios in business. They emphasize the importance of considering the worst possible outcomes to help mitigate anxiety and stress, and ultimately better cope with actual failures or setbacks.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
A childhood with frequent troublemaking paved the way for learning marketing, selling, and charging for things in life, and that's something deficient in the tech industry today, where many companies give away free products.
41:20 - 49:48 (08:28)
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Marketing
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A childhood with frequent troublemaking paved the way for learning marketing, selling, and charging for things in life, and that's something deficient in the tech industry today, where many companies give away free products.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The host and guest reminisce about their childhood pranks, including a potentially dangerous prank involving poison.
49:48 - 1:00:21 (10:33)
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Childhood Pranks, Entrepreneurship
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The host and guest reminisce about their childhood pranks, including a potentially dangerous prank involving poison. The guest shares his early interest in entrepreneurship and the moment he realized it was a viable career path.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The rejection of a writing submission due to its poor quality motivated the speaker to prove the critic wrong.
1:00:21 - 1:07:05 (06:43)
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Motivation
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The rejection of a writing submission due to its poor quality motivated the speaker to prove the critic wrong. The speaker also reflects on how they don't let insults or offensive language offend them as it is just a reflection of the other person's ignorance.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss shares his thoughts on the importance of being honest about the things you really want to do and not just agreeing to something out of obligation.
1:07:05 - 1:15:34 (08:28)
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Personal Development
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Tim Ferriss shares his thoughts on the importance of being honest about the things you really want to do and not just agreeing to something out of obligation. Focusing on goal setting and prioritizing opportunities as they arise can lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The CEO of Basecamp, Jason Fried, explains the significance of clear writing in every position because most of the communication is written, and a lack of clear writing can lead to inefficiency, frustration, and repetition.
1:15:34 - 1:20:54 (05:19)
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Clear Writing
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The CEO of Basecamp, Jason Fried, explains the significance of clear writing in every position because most of the communication is written, and a lack of clear writing can lead to inefficiency, frustration, and repetition.

Episode
#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In order to evaluate a candidate's work and decision-making process, it is essential for them to show their work and explain how they arrived at a certain conclusion or solution.
1:20:54 - 1:29:51 (08:57)
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Hiring and Evaluating Candidates
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In order to evaluate a candidate's work and decision-making process, it is essential for them to show their work and explain how they arrived at a certain conclusion or solution. This deep degree of introspection is key for determining if they truly understand the process and can be a good fit for the position.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
This article emphasizes the importance of being able to write effectively and concisely at different levels of resolution.
1:29:51 - 1:36:18 (06:26)
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Writing skills
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This article emphasizes the importance of being able to write effectively and concisely at different levels of resolution. It also highlights how the skill of writing is crucial in customer service and identifying communication blind spots.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The process of refining your writing can also help refine your thinking and lead to success in other areas, as exemplified through the experience of the speaker in John McPhee's college course on non-fiction writing.
1:36:18 - 1:42:24 (06:06)
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Writing
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The process of refining your writing can also help refine your thinking and lead to success in other areas, as exemplified through the experience of the speaker in John McPhee's college course on non-fiction writing.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast snippet, the speaker talks about their love for watches, specifically vintage watches, and how they appreciate the simplicity in design and the fact that they can last for so many years.
1:42:24 - 1:52:30 (10:06)
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Watches
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In this podcast snippet, the speaker talks about their love for watches, specifically vintage watches, and how they appreciate the simplicity in design and the fact that they can last for so many years. They find it interesting that there are many ways to design a chair, just as there are many variations of vintage watches, and they admire the craftsmanship and longevity of these timepieces.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The process of prairie restoration is a multi-layered and multi-tiered process that involves embracing slowness in order to get rid of weeds and create a diverse ecosystem.
1:52:30 - 1:57:37 (05:06)
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Prairie Restoration
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The process of prairie restoration is a multi-layered and multi-tiered process that involves embracing slowness in order to get rid of weeds and create a diverse ecosystem. It is a slow but incredibly rewarding process that takes years to complete.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The key to thriving is not necessarily to force positive outcomes, but to set up the right conditions for them to occur naturally.
1:57:37 - 2:02:46 (05:08)
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Positive outcomes
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The key to thriving is not necessarily to force positive outcomes, but to set up the right conditions for them to occur naturally. This applies to everything from gut health to business practices, and requires cultivating the ability to recognize when to accelerate processes and when to let things develop at their own pace.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Recognizing the existence of information asymmetry, the speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging differences in perspectives and having the same understanding of information.
2:02:47 - 2:10:29 (07:41)
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Information Asymmetry, Fairness of Rules
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Recognizing the existence of information asymmetry, the speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging differences in perspectives and having the same understanding of information. The speaker also discusses the fairness of rules, stating that rules are generally the fairest for those who make them but could be fair for everyone if no one knew who they applied to.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Jason Fried recommends reading his articles, "I've Never Had a Goal" and "Not Having Expectations" as a gateway into his mind and work.
2:10:29 - 2:17:35 (07:06)
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Jason Fried
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Jason Fried recommends reading his articles, "I've Never Had a Goal" and "Not Having Expectations" as a gateway into his mind and work.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that brings live studio classes right into your home.
2:17:35 - 2:20:41 (03:05)
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Peloton bike
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Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that brings live studio classes right into your home. It includes options led by elite new york city instructors in your own living room and each peloton bike includes a 22 inch HD touchscreen performance tracking metrics.

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#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
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The Tim Ferriss Show