Episode
#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
Description
Aubrey Marcus (IG: @aubreymarcus) is the founder and CEO of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Onnit is an Inc. 500 company and an industry leader with products touching millions of lives, including many top professional athletes around the world.Aubrey currently hosts The Aubrey Marcus Podcast, a motivational destination for conversations with the brightest minds in athletics, business, science, relationships and spirituality with over 10 million downloads on iTunes. Aubrey regularly provides commentary to outlets like Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Doctors, and The Joe Rogan Experience. He has been featured on the cover of Men's Health, and his newest (and first!) book is Own The Day, Own Your Life from HarperCollins. Enjoy!This episode 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 episode is also 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...***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.
Chapters
Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that allows you to live stream studio classes or find your own favorite class on demand.
00:00 - 03:07 (03:07)
Summary
Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that allows you to live stream studio classes or find your own favorite class on demand. Say goodbye to schedule conflicts and commuting to a studio with Peloton.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker promotes Peloton, a platform for high intensity interval training, and offers a discount code for accessories.
03:07 - 09:21 (06:14)
Summary
The speaker promotes Peloton, a platform for high intensity interval training, and offers a discount code for accessories. They also mention their projects on 99designs and encourage listeners to visit their landing page.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The pursuit of external validation can lead to great success, but true happiness depends on internal fulfillment.
09:21 - 13:28 (04:07)
Summary
The pursuit of external validation can lead to great success, but true happiness depends on internal fulfillment. Through personal experience, it is clear that enjoying simple moments in life can bring a deeper level of satisfaction than any external achievement.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses their experience with external and internal pain as a motivator for growth and healing.
13:28 - 18:51 (05:23)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experience with external and internal pain as a motivator for growth and healing. They also mention the use of psychedelic medicine for achieving spiritual experiences legally with the help of organizations like MAPS and Hefter.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A podcast episode discussing the experiences of taking highly-dosed psychedelics, trusting your guide through the experience, and mixing in stock option investments.
18:51 - 22:53 (04:02)
Summary
A podcast episode discussing the experiences of taking highly-dosed psychedelics, trusting your guide through the experience, and mixing in stock option investments.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The founder of an emerging supplement company discusses how he leveraged the success of one product to expand his business and the importance of focusing on various aspects of health beyond just supplements.
22:53 - 27:41 (04:48)
Summary
The founder of an emerging supplement company discusses how he leveraged the success of one product to expand his business and the importance of focusing on various aspects of health beyond just supplements.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses a situation where some of their actions were misinterpreted and resulted in a complicated and emotionally uncomfortable relationship with a mentor figure.
27:41 - 31:50 (04:09)
Summary
The speaker discusses a situation where some of their actions were misinterpreted and resulted in a complicated and emotionally uncomfortable relationship with a mentor figure.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Uncovering and healing emotional wounds, or at least accepting them, allows individuals to help others who have experienced similar things.
31:50 - 37:05 (05:15)
Summary
Uncovering and healing emotional wounds, or at least accepting them, allows individuals to help others who have experienced similar things. Developing authentic trust with male friends can also be beneficial in the healing process.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on his experience buying a house for the first time at age 16 and how that compares to his experience buying a house at age 32.
37:05 - 40:36 (03:31)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his experience buying a house for the first time at age 16 and how that compares to his experience buying a house at age 32. He discusses the feeling of richness associated with owning a home and the process of finding the right property to invest in.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this Joe Rogan podcast, the host talks about meeting a famous celebrity and getting introduced to Bulletproof Coffee, which he drank before the interview, along with Alpha Brain and marijuana, leading to an interesting conversation.
40:36 - 44:10 (03:34)
Summary
In this Joe Rogan podcast, the host talks about meeting a famous celebrity and getting introduced to Bulletproof Coffee, which he drank before the interview, along with Alpha Brain and marijuana, leading to an interesting conversation.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A conversation about supplements turned into a discussion about existential topics such as psychedelic super volcanoes, genetic bottleneck theory, and aliens.
44:10 - 47:41 (03:31)
Summary
A conversation about supplements turned into a discussion about existential topics such as psychedelic super volcanoes, genetic bottleneck theory, and aliens. The speaker was eventually invited to come on the podcast to explore these topics more thoroughly.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses how the principles of the warrior ethos and the Naguá art can be practically applied in life, including building a successful company.
47:41 - 55:42 (08:01)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the principles of the warrior ethos and the Naguá art can be practically applied in life, including building a successful company. Additionally, they mention the book Sex at Dawn, which contradicts the idea that humans do not enjoy having sex.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker describes how they manage their internal sense of power and anger by identifying and interrupting patterns of behavior that lead to negative reactions.
55:42 - 1:01:17 (05:35)
Summary
The speaker describes how they manage their internal sense of power and anger by identifying and interrupting patterns of behavior that lead to negative reactions.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This episode discusses techniques to help one enter a flow state of movement, disconnecting the mind and pushing physical limitations, in order to achieve expressive and fluid movement.
1:01:17 - 1:08:11 (06:54)
Summary
This episode discusses techniques to help one enter a flow state of movement, disconnecting the mind and pushing physical limitations, in order to achieve expressive and fluid movement.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares that she likes to use EDM music and dance to embrace the happiness of becoming a new self after practicing prenatal breathing techniques when feeling down or funky.
1:08:11 - 1:12:28 (04:17)
Summary
The speaker shares that she likes to use EDM music and dance to embrace the happiness of becoming a new self after practicing prenatal breathing techniques when feeling down or funky. The practice takes around 5-10 minutes.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about the comprehensive mindset practices he has put together with the help of stories of champions, books he has read, and people he has met to bring all the practices together to make a unified approach.
1:12:28 - 1:16:30 (04:02)
Summary
The speaker talks about the comprehensive mindset practices he has put together with the help of stories of champions, books he has read, and people he has met to bring all the practices together to make a unified approach.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The importance of not succumbing to fear and living a healthy, joyful life is emphasized, with a reflection on being grateful for past experiences.
1:16:30 - 1:19:45 (03:15)
Summary
The importance of not succumbing to fear and living a healthy, joyful life is emphasized, with a reflection on being grateful for past experiences. However, an advertisement for an upgraded burger is inserted towards the end.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses his use of 99designs for various graphic design projects, including book covers and illustrations.
1:19:45 - 1:24:56 (05:11)
Summary
The speaker discusses his use of 99designs for various graphic design projects, including book covers and illustrations.
Episode#302: Own the Day, Own Your Life - Aubrey Marcus
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Peloton is offering a $100 voucher on any accessories purchased along with the Peloton bike including shoes.
1:24:56 - 1:28:05 (03:09)
Summary
Peloton is offering a $100 voucher on any accessories purchased along with the Peloton bike including shoes. Use the code Tim at checkout on O-N-E-P-E-L-O-T-O-N dot com to avail the offer.