Episode

#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
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1:41:24
Published: Mon Nov 28 2022
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Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, Theragun percussive muscle therapy devices, and Shopify global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business. Seth Godin (@ThisIsSethsBlog) is the author of 19 international bestsellers translated into more than 35 languages, including Tribes, Purple Cow, Linchpin, The Dip, and This Is Marketing. He writes daily at Seths.blog, which is one of the most popular blogs in the world. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership, and most of all, changing everything. He is also the author of The Practice: Shipping Creative Work.In this episode, we explore many topics, including:The value of hacksThe magic of HamiltonWhat learning to juggle and cultivating creativity have in commonThe myth of qualityWhat Seth means by “Don’t steal the revelation.”Focusing on generosity instead of anxietyChoosing the ruleset of your own game of lifeHow Joni Mitchell eschewed the safety of the sinecureWhat you would do if you knew you would fail?Please enjoy!This episode was originally published in 2020: https://tim.blog/2020/10/26/seth-godin-the-practice/*This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1 by Athletic Greens, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering you their Vitamin D Liquid Formula free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit AthleticGreens.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive the free Vitamin D Liquid Formula (and five free travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens product.*This episode is also brought to you by Shopify! Shopify is one of my favorite platforms and one of my favorite companies. Shopify is a platform designed for anyone to sell anywhere, giving entrepreneurs the resources once reserved for big business. In no time flat, you can have a great looking online store that brings your ideas to life, and you can have the tools to manage your day-to-day and drive sales. No coding or design experience required.More than a store, Shopify grows with you, and they never stop innovating, providing more and more tools to make your business better and your life easier. Go to Shopify.com/tim for a FREE trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.*This episode is also brought to you by Theragun! Theragun is my go-to solution for recovery and restoration. It’s a famous, handheld percussive therapy device that releases your deepest muscle tension. I own two Theraguns, and my girlfriend and I use them every day after workouts and before bed. The all-new Gen 4 Theragun is easy to use and has a proprietary brushless motor that’s surprisingly quiet—about as quiet as an electric toothbrush.Go to Therabody.com/Tim right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun today, starting at only $179.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/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, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, 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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Shopify offers resources and support for entrepreneurs, providing powerful tools to help businesses find customers, drive sales, and manage day-to-day operations.
00:00 - 02:23 (02:23)
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Shopify
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Shopify offers resources and support for entrepreneurs, providing powerful tools to help businesses find customers, drive sales, and manage day-to-day operations. Their platform has grown from 10 to 15 employees to over 7,000, serving customers in 175 countries with total sales exceeding $400 billion.

Episode
#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The Practice is a book that examines the difference between selling as a hack and leading as an artist.
02:23 - 09:35 (07:11)
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Art and Leadership
Summary

The Practice is a book that examines the difference between selling as a hack and leading as an artist. It argues that despite the negative connotations associated with the term "hack," it can also be redefined as a positive and neutral term.

Episode
#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Seth Godin explains that quality is often used as a way to hide behind perfectionism or to postpone action, but true quality involves great writing, customer service, and creating unexpected moments that can be magical.
09:36 - 18:12 (08:36)
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Quality
Summary

Seth Godin explains that quality is often used as a way to hide behind perfectionism or to postpone action, but true quality involves great writing, customer service, and creating unexpected moments that can be magical.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker gives advice on how to improve your writing, including using the word "merely" instead of "just," and discusses the decision to share or publish your work.
18:12 - 24:35 (06:23)
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Writing
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The speaker gives advice on how to improve your writing, including using the word "merely" instead of "just," and discusses the decision to share or publish your work.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Seth Godin shares the story of his first book and how it made him feel while writing it.
24:35 - 30:03 (05:28)
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Seth Godin
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Seth Godin shares the story of his first book and how it made him feel while writing it. He also talks about his second book, Lynchpin.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode discusses how our actions determine our emotions more than vice versa, and the host shares personal examples of making intentional choices.
30:03 - 35:09 (05:06)
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Self-improvement
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This podcast episode discusses how our actions determine our emotions more than vice versa, and the host shares personal examples of making intentional choices. An advertisement for Athletic Greens is included in the transcript.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Soft skills, including curiosity and experimentation, are learnable attitudes that can have a disproportionate return on investment for entrepreneurs and creatives willing to develop them.
35:09 - 41:13 (06:03)
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Soft Skills
Summary

Soft skills, including curiosity and experimentation, are learnable attitudes that can have a disproportionate return on investment for entrepreneurs and creatives willing to develop them. These attitudes are often mistaken for talents, but the truth is that they can be trained and perfected over time.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the host discusses the benefits of applying constraints when learning or being creative, and how it can help manage anxiety.
41:12 - 48:32 (07:19)
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Creativity
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In this podcast, the host discusses the benefits of applying constraints when learning or being creative, and how it can help manage anxiety. The importance of thinking about pedagogy in teaching is also explored.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The key to building a successful workshop or Alt MBA is to create tension that drives individuals to learn on their own.
48:32 - 56:04 (07:32)
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Learning
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The key to building a successful workshop or Alt MBA is to create tension that drives individuals to learn on their own. Using decision-making scenarios and cohort-based learning, individuals can develop the core learning elements needed to deal with increasing levels of tension leading to greater revelations.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The use of constraints can help increase productivity and lead to better decision-making in business.
56:04 - 1:03:44 (07:40)
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Business Strategy
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The use of constraints can help increase productivity and lead to better decision-making in business. Prioritizing constraints before brainstorming great ideas can prevent costly mistakes in the long run.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Jordan Harbinger shares his insights on how people prioritize their values around wealth, status, and success while playing a game with very little prize.
1:03:44 - 1:13:13 (09:29)
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Success
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Jordan Harbinger shares his insights on how people prioritize their values around wealth, status, and success while playing a game with very little prize. He encourages listeners to play the game they truly want instead of playing someone else's game.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The unique appeal of books lies in the fact that they offer a complete package that can't be duplicated in other forms of digital media.
1:13:15 - 1:17:36 (04:21)
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Books
Summary

The unique appeal of books lies in the fact that they offer a complete package that can't be duplicated in other forms of digital media. They allow for a shared experience among a community, unlike reading a series of blog posts.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
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The Tim Ferriss Show
A consultant for the US Olympic swim team, along with the Stanford swim team coach, teaches about hydrodynamics and how it affects a person's body when swimming underwater.
1:17:36 - 1:23:33 (05:57)
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Swimming
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A consultant for the US Olympic swim team, along with the Stanford swim team coach, teaches about hydrodynamics and how it affects a person's body when swimming underwater.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
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The Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode tackles the misconception around being a "genre" writer and discusses how Earl Stanley Gardner sold a quarter of a billion of books by writing his own distinct and idiosyncratic stories that clearly belonged to a genre.
1:23:33 - 1:27:05 (03:32)
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Writing
Summary

This podcast episode tackles the misconception around being a "genre" writer and discusses how Earl Stanley Gardner sold a quarter of a billion of books by writing his own distinct and idiosyncratic stories that clearly belonged to a genre. The importance of understanding genre in writing and learning to be creative by coming up with a large volume of bad ideas is also highlighted.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
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The Tim Ferriss Show
"Courage is the mother virtue of all virtues."
1:27:05 - 1:34:30 (07:24)
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Creativity
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"Courage is the mother virtue of all virtues." In this excerpt, the importance of having courage to face the obstacles preventing creativity is discussed.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss shares his favorite cool things every Friday through his newsletter, ranging from books to gadgets and podcast guests.
1:34:30 - 1:39:08 (04:38)
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Lifestyle
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Tim Ferriss shares his favorite cool things every Friday through his newsletter, ranging from books to gadgets and podcast guests.

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#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Shopify is an online platform that offers resources to entrepreneurs who want to sell their products anywhere.
1:39:08 - 1:41:37 (02:28)
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Shopify
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Shopify is an online platform that offers resources to entrepreneurs who want to sell their products anywhere. It provides tools to manage daily business operations and drive sales, so business owners have the support they need to succeed.

Episode
#638: Seth Godin on The Game of Life, The Value of Hacks, and Overcoming Anxiety (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show