Episode

#253: Morning Routines and Strategies
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Published: Wed Jul 19 2017
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This is a special episode of the podcast. After more than 200 conversations with the world's top performers, you start to spot certain patterns. These are the shared habits, hacks, philosophies, and tools that are the common threads of success, happiness, health, and wealth. These commonalities were the premise of my most recent book, The New York Times #1 bestseller Tools of Titans -- a compilation of my favorite lessons, routines, and tips of many of my guests. In this episode, I've gathered some of the best advice from past guests about morning routines. This includes conversations with: Jocko Willink Seth Godin Jamie Foxx Scott Adams Enjoy! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at tim.blog/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by 99Designs, the world's largest marketplace of graphic designers. I have used them for years to create some amazing designs. When your business needs a logo, website design, business card, or anything you can imagine, check out 99Designs. I used them to rapid prototype the cover for The Tao of Seneca, and I've also had them help with display advertising and illustrations. If you want a more personalized approach, I recommend their 1-on-1 service. You get original designs from designers around the world. The best part? You provide your feedback, and then you end up with a product that you're happy with or your money back. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run... This podcast is also brought to you by Four Sigmatic. I reached out to these Finnish entrepreneurs after a very talented acrobat introduced me to one of their products, which blew my mind (in the best way possible). It is mushroom coffee featuring chaga. It tastes like coffee, but there are only 40 milligrams of caffeine, so it has less than half of what you would find in a regular cup of coffee. I do not get any jitters, acid reflux, or any type of stomach burn. It put me on fire for an entire day, and I only had half of the packet. People are always asking me what I use for cognitive enhancement right now -- this is the answer. You can try it right now by going to foursigmatic.com/tim and using the code Tim to get 20 percent off your first order. If you are in the experimental mindset, I do not think you'll be disappointed.***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
In this episode, Tim Ferriss is joined by Joe Gebbia to discuss how to blend art and business, the magic of “The Last Lecture,” how to create and maintain a creative culture, and much more.
00:00 - 01:00 (01:00)
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Business
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In this episode, Tim Ferriss is joined by Joe Gebbia to discuss how to blend art and business, the magic of “The Last Lecture,” how to create and maintain a creative culture, and much more.

Episode
#253: Morning Routines and Strategies
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The Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses the benefits of having a routine through the lens of various guest conversations, taking inspiration from W. H. Auden's quote that routine in an intelligent person is a sign of ambition.
01:00 - 06:52 (05:52)
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Routine
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This podcast discusses the benefits of having a routine through the lens of various guest conversations, taking inspiration from W. H. Auden's quote that routine in an intelligent person is a sign of ambition.

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#253: Morning Routines and Strategies
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The Tim Ferriss Show
An ex-soldier talks about how he copes with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by engaging in intense physical exercise before he transitions into normal human activities.
06:52 - 15:02 (08:10)
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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An ex-soldier talks about how he copes with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by engaging in intense physical exercise before he transitions into normal human activities.

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#253: Morning Routines and Strategies
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The speaker shares their personal struggle with impatience and anger issues and how it has helped them in sports, business and negotiations.
15:02 - 19:31 (04:29)
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self-improvement
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The speaker shares their personal struggle with impatience and anger issues and how it has helped them in sports, business and negotiations. They emphasize the importance of recognizing that everyone is fighting a battle and practicing detachment.

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#253: Morning Routines and Strategies
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Seth Godin emphasizes the importance of teaching children leadership and problem-solving skills, as these are crucial in a world where obedience and hard work can be outsourced to other countries.
19:31 - 30:52 (11:21)
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Education
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Seth Godin emphasizes the importance of teaching children leadership and problem-solving skills, as these are crucial in a world where obedience and hard work can be outsourced to other countries. Rather than simply focusing on grades and famous colleges, kids should be given interesting problems to solve to prepare them for the future.

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#253: Morning Routines and Strategies
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A case study on weight loss reveals that betting pools and supportive teams can help individuals achieve their goals.
30:52 - 35:52 (05:00)
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Goal Setting
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A case study on weight loss reveals that betting pools and supportive teams can help individuals achieve their goals. This approach is implemented in an online educational program bringing together people from different fields to support each other in reaching their desired goals.

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#253: Morning Routines and Strategies
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In this transcript snippet, the speaker shares their routine which includes 15 pull ups, 50 push ups, and 100 sit ups.
35:52 - 38:19 (02:27)
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Bodyweight Exercises
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In this transcript snippet, the speaker shares their routine which includes 15 pull ups, 50 push ups, and 100 sit ups. They discuss repetitions and sets, specifically asking how many sets would be needed to reach 50 pull ups.

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Making tough decisions in business is necessary especially in your 40s because the window of opportunity is closing in certain areas.
38:19 - 43:51 (05:32)
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Business
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Making tough decisions in business is necessary especially in your 40s because the window of opportunity is closing in certain areas. One should focus on growing up mentally rather than physically and prioritize their family along with their career.

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A daughter tells her father that he has "old feet" which leads to a discussion on old school fashion and how it has changed.
43:51 - 47:43 (03:52)
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Fashion
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A daughter tells her father that he has "old feet" which leads to a discussion on old school fashion and how it has changed.

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A discussion about the cartoonists Bill Watterson and Gary Larson, their distinctive styles, and the influence of their work.
47:43 - 54:31 (06:48)
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Cartoonists
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A discussion about the cartoonists Bill Watterson and Gary Larson, their distinctive styles, and the influence of their work.

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A guest on the Tim Ferriss podcast recounts a series of unlikely coincidences that led him to meet another guest on the show, prompting a discussion on the nature of chance and randomness.
54:31 - 1:00:03 (05:32)
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Coincidence
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A guest on the Tim Ferriss podcast recounts a series of unlikely coincidences that led him to meet another guest on the show, prompting a discussion on the nature of chance and randomness.

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The podcast episode features a discussion on how to overcome challenges and achieve success in personal and professional life, including examples of taking risks and positive affirmations.
1:00:03 - 1:06:22 (06:19)
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Success
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The podcast episode features a discussion on how to overcome challenges and achieve success in personal and professional life, including examples of taking risks and positive affirmations.

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#253: Morning Routines and Strategies
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The podcast has an advertisement for 99 Designs and MeUndies with a discount offer for both brands.
1:06:22 - 1:11:53 (05:31)
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Advertising
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The podcast has an advertisement for 99 Designs and MeUndies with a discount offer for both brands. Listeners are encouraged to visit 99designs.com/tim for free design access and meundies.com/tim for a 20% discount and free shipping.

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#253: Morning Routines and Strategies
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The Tim Ferriss Show