Episode

#177: Seth Godin on How to Think Small to Go Big
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43:33
Published: Wed Aug 03 2016
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Seth Godin (@thisissethsblog) is the author of 17 bestselling books that have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the way ideas spread, marketing, strategic quitting, leadership, and -- most of all -- challenging the status quo in all areas. His books include Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip, Purple Cow, and What to Do When it's Your Turn (and it's Always Your Turn). Seth has founded several companies, including Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog (which you can find by typing "Seth" into Google) is one of the most popular in the world. In 2013, Godin was inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. Recently, Godin turned the book publishing world on its ear by launching a series of four books via Kickstarter. The campaign reached its goal in just three hours and became the most successful book project in Kickstarter history. His last episode was quite a bit longer and dug deep into his bio, routines, philosophies, and suggestions. This one is much shorter -- think of it as philosophical steroids. It may take a few minutes to get into, so be patient. Here, you'll find pithy, actionable things that you can implement, such has how to keep track of the right things and how to create a narrative that serves you best. It's very simple, but it's a foundational skill and mindset that I try to practice myself. This was a fantastic reminder. Please enjoy round two with Seth Godin! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Gymnastic Bodies. This is the training system that I am most obsessed with at the moment. Coach Sommer appeared on a previous episode of the podcast, which turned into a sleeper hit. He is the former USA national team coach for men's gymnastics and creator of this bodyweight-based training system. I'm not easily impressed, and I have been completely blown away by the sophistication and the elegance of his programming. I have been using Gymnastic Bodies for just a few months now, and I already feel more flexible and stronger than I have in years. Check out GymnasticBodies.com/tim, where you'll find the Fundamentals course for diagnosing your weakest areas, those you can tweak for fast improvements. It is incredible. Take a look at GymnasticBodies.com/tim for more details and a large discount. This podcast is also brought to you by TrunkClub. I hate shopping with a passion. And honestly, I'm not good at it, which means I end up looking like I'm colorblind or homeless. Enter TrunkClub, which provides you with your own personal stylist and makes it easier than ever to shop for clothes that look great on your body. Visit†trunkclub.com/tim, answer a few questions, and then you'll be sent a trunk full of awesome clothes. They base this on your sizes, preferences, etc. The trunk is then delivered free of charge both ways, so you only pay for clothes that you keep. If you keep none, it costs you nothing. To get started, check it out at trunkclub.com/tim.***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.

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In this transcript, Tim Ferriss talks about his approach to efficiency and productivity, and how he created his weekly series, 5 Bullet Friday.
00:00 - 01:06 (01:06)
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Efficiency, Productivity
Summary

In this transcript, Tim Ferriss talks about his approach to efficiency and productivity, and how he created his weekly series, 5 Bullet Friday.

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#177: Seth Godin on How to Think Small to Go Big
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss promotes Athletic Greens, offering a free vitamin D supplement and five free travel packs with first subscription purchase, while also discussing his process for acquiring guests on his podcast.
01:06 - 04:49 (03:43)
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Athletic Greens
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Tim Ferriss promotes Athletic Greens, offering a free vitamin D supplement and five free travel packs with first subscription purchase, while also discussing his process for acquiring guests on his podcast.

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#177: Seth Godin on How to Think Small to Go Big
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The key to building a successful tribe is finding a group of people who share an instinct and interest, a connection, a leader, and a goal.
04:49 - 10:38 (05:49)
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Building a tribe
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The key to building a successful tribe is finding a group of people who share an instinct and interest, a connection, a leader, and a goal. Once you have found them, give them something they can use to take action such as a shared mission that contributes to the community, and this will ensure they stay committed over the long term.

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#177: Seth Godin on How to Think Small to Go Big
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Instead of keeping track of negative experiences, we should focus and celebrate the small things that work out in our lives.
10:38 - 16:41 (06:03)
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Positive Thinking
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Instead of keeping track of negative experiences, we should focus and celebrate the small things that work out in our lives. Taking the long cut, instead of the shortcut, is often the most effective way to achieve our goals.

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#177: Seth Godin on How to Think Small to Go Big
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Free range parenting is a parenting philosophy focused on allowing children to learn and fail on their own.
16:41 - 27:49 (11:08)
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Parenting
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Free range parenting is a parenting philosophy focused on allowing children to learn and fail on their own. It involves encouraging exploration and experimentation, even if it leads to failure and disappointment, as a way to promote growth and development.

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#177: Seth Godin on How to Think Small to Go Big
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Changing your brand story to appeal to the specific needs and desires of your customers can make a big difference in how they perceive and relate to you.
27:49 - 39:16 (11:27)
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Branding
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Changing your brand story to appeal to the specific needs and desires of your customers can make a big difference in how they perceive and relate to you. This requires committing to a specific niche and tuning in closely to what your customers need from you.

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#177: Seth Godin on How to Think Small to Go Big
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The purchase of a million dollar laser cutter for a hospital company enabled transformation in manufacturing and market turnaround.
39:16 - 43:31 (04:15)
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Business
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The purchase of a million dollar laser cutter for a hospital company enabled transformation in manufacturing and market turnaround. Also, a weekly email entitled "Five Bullet Fridays" features cool discoveries and fun musings from the week's end.

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#177: Seth Godin on How to Think Small to Go Big
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The Tim Ferriss Show