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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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1:20:27
Published: Thu Dec 07 2017
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M. Sanjayan (@msanjayan) is a global conservation scientist specializing in how nature preserves and enhances human life. He serves as CEO for Conservation International, having joined CI in 2014 as executive vice president and senior scientist. He has led several key divisions including Oceans, Science, Development, Brand and Communications and Strategic Priorities.Sanjayan holds a doctorate from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and his peer-reviewed scientific work has been published in journals including Science, Nature, and Conservation Biology. He is a visiting researcher at UCLA and distinguished professor of practice at Arizona State University.Sanjayan has hosted a range of documentaries for PBS, BBC, Discovery, and Showtime. Most recently, he was featured in the University of California and Vox Media's Climate Lab series.Sanjayan is a Disneynature Ambassador, a Catto Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and a member of National Geographic Society's Explorers Council. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!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 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.

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Five Bullet Friday is an email newsletter sent out every Friday by the speaker that includes five bullet points of the coolest things he found that week, such as apps, books, documentaries, and gadgets.
00:00 - 01:02 (01:02)
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Email Newsletter
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Five Bullet Friday is an email newsletter sent out every Friday by the speaker that includes five bullet points of the coolest things he found that week, such as apps, books, documentaries, and gadgets.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss interviews M Sanjayan, the CEO of Conservation International, on his background as a conservation scientist and his work with Nature is Speaking, a campaign to elevate the value of nature in tackling climate change.
01:03 - 06:56 (05:53)
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Conservation
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Tim Ferriss interviews M Sanjayan, the CEO of Conservation International, on his background as a conservation scientist and his work with Nature is Speaking, a campaign to elevate the value of nature in tackling climate change.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker tells a funny story about a monkey stealing his cake in a rainforest, while his mother was worried about his safety.
06:56 - 13:31 (06:34)
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Storytelling
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The speaker tells a funny story about a monkey stealing his cake in a rainforest, while his mother was worried about his safety.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The guest's family moved to Sierra Leone due to his father's job, but he felt trapped wherever they lived.
13:32 - 20:25 (06:53)
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Conservation Biology
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The guest's family moved to Sierra Leone due to his father's job, but he felt trapped wherever they lived. After being given an album from Nebraska, he felt drawn to America and eventually pursued his passion in conservation biology with the guidance of a mentor.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their tips on productivity and fasting while traveling, their favorite travel gear, and a game to help pass the time during long flights.
20:25 - 28:38 (08:12)
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Travel
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The speaker shares their tips on productivity and fasting while traveling, their favorite travel gear, and a game to help pass the time during long flights.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker is a student of the American education system.
28:38 - 36:32 (07:53)
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Business
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The speaker is a student of the American education system. He says that during the summers he worked in areas that had nothing nothing to do with his primary area of interest. He says that the best the funnest things in the world are all on those angles right when you can bring two different fields together.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Knowing when and how to tell a story is a key skill in capturing and retaining an audience.
36:32 - 43:31 (06:59)
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storytelling
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Knowing when and how to tell a story is a key skill in capturing and retaining an audience. Good storytelling involves leaving the audience wanting more through skillful delivery and timing.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, Vox's Ezra Klein speaks to his guest about how individuals can contribute towards environmental conservation efforts.
43:31 - 58:03 (14:31)
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Environmental Conservation
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In this episode, Vox's Ezra Klein speaks to his guest about how individuals can contribute towards environmental conservation efforts. They discuss different organisations and websites such as Conservation.org, Nature.org, Environmental Defense Fund, and Climate Labs, as well as ways in which people can make a difference in their daily lives.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The most important thing we can do to help solve big problems is to be a messenger and share the message within our communities.
58:03 - 1:05:06 (07:02)
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Problem Solving
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The most important thing we can do to help solve big problems is to be a messenger and share the message within our communities. We have the opportunity to act now and make a difference before it's too late.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Conservation International CEO, M Sanjayan explains how he created a personal board of directors to help him navigate his career path and eventually become CEO; the board was made up of five individuals who he chose and promised to never solicit money from, including Tom Tierney and Paula Kerger.
1:05:06 - 1:12:32 (07:26)
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Career development
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Conservation International CEO, M Sanjayan explains how he created a personal board of directors to help him navigate his career path and eventually become CEO; the board was made up of five individuals who he chose and promised to never solicit money from, including Tom Tierney and Paula Kerger.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In order to land your dream job, it's important to exude confidence and show enthusiasm from the beginning.
1:12:32 - 1:18:59 (06:26)
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Job Interview Tips
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In order to land your dream job, it's important to exude confidence and show enthusiasm from the beginning. Clarify that you really want the job and explain why you are the best fit before negotiating, because people want someone who will solve their problems with confidence.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss shares cool things he's discovered or pondered on in the past week in a short email every Friday called Five Bullet Friday.
1:18:59 - 1:20:25 (01:25)
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Tim Ferriss
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Tim Ferriss shares cool things he's discovered or pondered on in the past week in a short email every Friday called Five Bullet Friday.

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#285: Preserving Human Life, Battling the Busy Trap, and How to Stay Focused -- M. Sanjayan
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The Tim Ferriss Show