Episode
#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
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Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is 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 episode.As many of you know, I tested a "fan-supported model" earlier in the year, but I ended up reverting back to ads. That's a long story, and you can read more about that at tim.blog/podcastexperiment. One of the bonuses that I offered to supporters was a live Q&A with me, and this audio is from the first round that we did.We covered 40 or so questions! It was a lot of fun, the questions were great, and while it was scheduled as a one-hour session, we went for longer.I answered questions on dating, depressive episodes, major life transitions, networking, uncoupling happiness from achievement, what I would hypothetically ask Richard Feynman, and much, much, more.Please note that there were a few small glitches in the audio when the connection was poor. That's one of the unfortunate risks of doing these live sessions. We've cleaned it up and it's not too bad.I also want to reiterate how grateful I am to everyone who contributed to and supported the podcast, as well as to all of you who listen to the podcast. I wouldn't be able to do what I do without you, so thank you.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: Enter the code you heard during the Peloton ad of this episode 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. That’s onepeloton.com and enter the code you heard during the Peloton ad of this episode to receive $100 off accessories with your Peloton bike purchase.This episode is also brought to you by LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, the go-to tool for B2B marketers and advertisers who want to drive brand awareness, generate leads, or build long-term relationships that result in real business impact.With a community of more than 575 million professionals, LinkedIn is gigantic, but it can be hyper-specific. You have access to a diverse group of people all searching for things they need to grow professionally so you can build relationships that really matter and drive your business objectives forward. LinkedIn has the marketing tools to help you target your customers with precision, right down to job title, company name, industry, etc. Why spray and pray with your marketing dollars when you can be surgical? 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Peloton is an indoor cycling bike with live studio classes that can be accessed in your home, offering a variety of workout options such as 45 minute classes, 20 minute burns, low impact or high intensity workouts, and thousands of classes on demand.
00:00 - 02:35 (02:35)
Summary
Peloton is an indoor cycling bike with live studio classes that can be accessed in your home, offering a variety of workout options such as 45 minute classes, 20 minute burns, low impact or high intensity workouts, and thousands of classes on demand.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim answers various questions about life challenges and experiences, ranging from dating to depression to networking, while emphasizing the importance of experimenting with new habits and routines.
02:35 - 09:18 (06:43)
Summary
In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim answers various questions about life challenges and experiences, ranging from dating to depression to networking, while emphasizing the importance of experimenting with new habits and routines.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses how you can train yourself to be more confident, by doing things that are just outside of your comfort zone and repeatedly doing so.
09:18 - 15:29 (06:11)
Summary
This podcast discusses how you can train yourself to be more confident, by doing things that are just outside of your comfort zone and repeatedly doing so. The speaker also recommends reading books like "The Way of the Superior Man" to improve philosophical underpinnings.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the hosts discuss if workouts mentioned in the "four-hour body" book are still effective on a Keto diet.
15:29 - 27:48 (12:18)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss if workouts mentioned in the "four-hour body" book are still effective on a Keto diet. They also talk about the benefits of fear-setting, which helps to analyze the worst-case scenarios to reduce uncertainty and stress.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the dilemma surrounding people who use caffeine and binge eating to compensate for intermittent fasting and its implications is discussed.
27:48 - 35:21 (07:33)
Summary
In this podcast, the dilemma surrounding people who use caffeine and binge eating to compensate for intermittent fasting and its implications is discussed. The debate surrounding the recommendation of consuming 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, which allegedly conflicts with the principles of the 4-hour work week, is also addressed.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses his openness and eagerness to discuss controversial topics and his focus on providing information that people can use to make positive changes for themselves and others.
35:21 - 44:57 (09:35)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses his openness and eagerness to discuss controversial topics and his focus on providing information that people can use to make positive changes for themselves and others.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to success in one's career and life is to prioritize projects based on the skills and relationships that will outlive the project, and to develop sensitivities by paying attention to nature, listening carefully, and being aware of one's kinesthetic response to people and situations.
44:58 - 54:43 (09:44)
Summary
The key to success in one's career and life is to prioritize projects based on the skills and relationships that will outlive the project, and to develop sensitivities by paying attention to nature, listening carefully, and being aware of one's kinesthetic response to people and situations.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The host discusses the importance of knowing your learning style to absorb information effectively and avoiding wasting time on unnecessary goals.
54:43 - 1:04:27 (09:44)
Summary
The host discusses the importance of knowing your learning style to absorb information effectively and avoiding wasting time on unnecessary goals. They also compare the predictable plateaus and dips in language learning with Y Combinator's startup graph. Despite living in an audio world with the podcast, they celebrate reaching an incredible milestone of 400 million downloads.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Learn the skill of recognizing assumptions in statements and questions by asking yourself the most important question before dinner and writing it in a journal or an Evernote file.
1:04:27 - 1:16:11 (11:43)
Summary
Learn the skill of recognizing assumptions in statements and questions by asking yourself the most important question before dinner and writing it in a journal or an Evernote file. It is also helpful to read about miserable rich people and spend time with people who have less but are contented with their lives.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday can help readers gain valuable insights about their self-sabotaging tendencies and how to overcome them, leading to a more fulfilling life.
1:16:11 - 1:23:48 (07:37)
Summary
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday can help readers gain valuable insights about their self-sabotaging tendencies and how to overcome them, leading to a more fulfilling life. It is a recommended read for anyone looking to improve themselves.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about using tactics such as taking photos of yourself to improve your physical condition and mentions Bminder as a tool for utilizing social accountability in order to hold oneself accountable during the process of change.
1:23:48 - 1:28:48 (04:59)
Summary
The speaker talks about using tactics such as taking photos of yourself to improve your physical condition and mentions Bminder as a tool for utilizing social accountability in order to hold oneself accountable during the process of change.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses his language learning techniques and recommends that dedicating 8-12 weeks to making a new language your full-time job, paired with proper systems, can lead to functional fluency.
1:28:48 - 1:36:03 (07:14)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses his language learning techniques and recommends that dedicating 8-12 weeks to making a new language your full-time job, paired with proper systems, can lead to functional fluency.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The host discusses the importance of choosing growth-oriented projects and developing relationships with experts in the field for skill development, and emphasizes the role of meditation in personal development.
1:36:03 - 1:41:04 (05:01)
Summary
The host discusses the importance of choosing growth-oriented projects and developing relationships with experts in the field for skill development, and emphasizes the role of meditation in personal development. The episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Marketing Solution for B2B marketers and advertisers.
Episode#390: Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that provides live studio classes at the comfort of your home.
1:41:05 - 1:43:25 (02:20)
Summary
Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that provides live studio classes at the comfort of your home. With thousands of classes on demand, including low impact or high intensity workouts, users can bookmark and use their favorite classes multiple times.