Q&A with Tim — Current Morning and Exercise Routines, Holotropic Breathwork, Ambition vs. Self-Compassion, Daily Practices for Joy, Ontological Shock, and More | Brought to you by Wealthfront automated investing, ButcherBox premium meats delivered to your door, and ExpressVPN virtual private network service. More on all three below.Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is usually my job to sit down with world-class performers of all different types to tease out the habits, routines, favorite books, and so on that you can apply and test in your own life. This time, we have a slightly different format, and I’m the guest. As some of you know, I tested a “fan-supported model” in 2019, but I ended up returning to ads by request. That’s a long story, and you can read more about it at tim.blog/podcastexperiment. I recently sat down with the supporter group for a fun and live Q&A on YouTube. 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Tim Ferriss shares tips ranging from ontological shock to cultivating not caring what others think, and more.
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Tim Ferriss discusses his quarantine exercise regime, including twice weekly Zoom acro yoga sessions with his girlfriend, which not only provide physical activity but also extra playtime and contact.
The speaker suggests rereading Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" and reading biographies of people who have found meaning in order to cope with feelings of discomfort regarding death and the meaning of life.
Holotropic breath work can induce non-ordinary states of consciousness without using drugs, and though studies are limited, there are some ongoing studies with Jamie Wheal. It can also be used as a tool to turn towards wholeness.
The podcast host shares two ways to cope with construction noise disturbance, which include spending time in nature and going for long walks and hikes in old growth forests, and taking walks with field biologists to learn how to identify different trees in the woods.
Adam Strauss discusses his experience with microdosing, various forms of therapy, and grappling with whether or not to have children due to the risk of passing on depression.
The fear of losing one's edge may deter some from going to therapy, but adding softness, slowness, and spaciousness to your life can lead to success, as seen in financially-successful individuals who had a "beat yourself up attitude" in their younger years.
The host shares about their experiment with various eating approaches including time restricted eating, fasting, 30 grams of protein in the morning, keto and slow carb. They discuss the concept of using time restricted eating or intermittent fasting to enhance anabolism and how the slow carb diet worked preferred for them.
Facing brutality can be overwhelming, but becoming familiar with painful truths, particularly when combined with beauty, can help build resilience and inoculate oneself from constant negativity. Failing to do so may make us more fragile when we inevitably encounter difficult situations outside of our control.
The speaker discusses practices for returning to grounding and clear thinking when getting stuck in unproductive thought or emotional loop, including a quote about lack of preparation not constituting an emergency.
Tim Ferriss discusses managing perception and fear of being misunderstood. He suggests that assuming everyone misunderstands each other can help overcome this fear, and recommends taking things step by step.
The speaker emphasizes the significance of exercise and sun exposure before lunch to improve sleep quality, especially restorative deep sleep and onset of sleep. Additionally, the speaker recommends using a cover from Eight Sleep to further enhance sleep quality.
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