Episode
#68: Lazy: A Manifesto (15 Min)
19:56
Published: Thu Apr 02 2015
Description
This 15-minute episode is experimental, and it might just change your life. I suspect many of you will listen to it on an ongoing weekly basis, and that's precisely what I plan to do. It's a wonderful essay from the newest book in the Tim Ferriss Book Club: We Learn Nothing by Tim Kreider. The essay stands on its own and is titled "Lazy: A Manifesto." I loved this book so much that I reached out to Tim and we produced the audiobook together. If you want to stop feeling rushed, this is the medicine you need. Here is what writer/director Judd Apatow has to say about Tim Kreider: "Tim Kreider's writing is heartbreaking, brutal and hilarious—usually at the same time. He can do in a few pages what I need several hours of screen time and tens of millions to accomplish. And he does it better. Come to think of it, I'd rather not do a blurb. I am beginning to feel bad about myself." - Judd Apatow And one more: "Tim Kreider may be the most subversive soul in America and his subversions—by turns public and intimate, political and cultural—are just what our weary, mixed-up nation needs. The essays in We Learn Nothing are for anybody who believes it's high time for some answers, damn it." - Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls Enjoy! Don't miss this one. I will be putting up a collection of Tim's cartoons from the book at fourhourworkweek.com/podcast All books in the Tim Ferriss Book Club can be found at fourhourworkweek.com/books***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? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.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
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00:00 - 00:52 (00:52)
Summary
In this episode, Tim Ferriss speaks with Joe Gebbia about his creative processes and the challenges he faced while co-founding Airbnb. Joe shares the importance of blending minimalism with maximalism and how to focus on solving the biggest problems first.
Episode#68: Lazy: A Manifesto (15 Min)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast episode features a comedian who talks about deep existential questions in a humorous approach similar to conversations at a bar, while the transcript contains an advertisement offer from Athletic Greens and Audible.
00:52 - 05:53 (05:01)
Summary
The podcast episode features a comedian who talks about deep existential questions in a humorous approach similar to conversations at a bar, while the transcript contains an advertisement offer from Athletic Greens and Audible.
Episode#68: Lazy: A Manifesto (15 Min)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The author argues that our current culture values busyness as a status symbol, leading to people feeling stressed and anxious in an effort to prove their importance.
05:53 - 10:45 (04:52)
Summary
The author argues that our current culture values busyness as a status symbol, leading to people feeling stressed and anxious in an effort to prove their importance. He suggests that we should reframe our idea of what constitutes a fulfilling life.
Episode#68: Lazy: A Manifesto (15 Min)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about how they keep themselves busy all day, but still experience an influx of worries at night.
10:45 - 18:50 (08:05)
Summary
The speaker talks about how they keep themselves busy all day, but still experience an influx of worries at night. They reflect on their ideal day, filled with a balance of activities and relaxation.
Episode#68: Lazy: A Manifesto (15 Min)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The best investment of limited time is spending it with loved ones, rather than working harder and saying everything that needs to be said.
18:50 - 19:51 (01:01)
Summary
The best investment of limited time is spending it with loved ones, rather than working harder and saying everything that needs to be said. Tim Ferriss recommends his book in collaboration with Audible, where he discusses this philosophy further among others.