Episode
#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
1:44:56
Published: Mon Mar 11 2019
Description
Welcome to a special episode called Tea Time with Tim, in which I solicited phone numbers and called a handful of you to field any questions that you might have.Among other topics, we discuss:How to go about finding a mentor.The meaning of life.How to extinguish anxiety.Cocktails.Relationship advice.Training into confidence.Without further ado, please enjoy this tea-fueled Q&A!Click here for the show notes for this episode.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 WordPress, my go-to platform for 24/7-supported, zero downtime blogging, writing online, creating websites — everything! I love it to bits, and the lead developer, Matt Mullenweg, has appeared on this podcast many times.Whether for personal use or business, you're in good company with WordPress, which used by The New Yorker, Jay Z, Beyonce, FiveThirtyEight, TechCrunch, TED, CNN, and Time, just to name a few. A source at Google told me that WordPress offers "the best out-of-the-box SEO imaginable," which is probably why it runs nearly 30% of the Internet. Go to WordPress.com/Tim to get 15% off your website today!***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.
Chapters
Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that brings live studio classes right into your home, with real-time metrics that you can use to track your performance, and up to 14 new classes added every day.
00:00 - 02:50 (02:50)
Summary
Peloton is an indoor cycling bike that brings live studio classes right into your home, with real-time metrics that you can use to track your performance, and up to 14 new classes added every day. Use code "tim" at checkout for $100 off of accessories with your Peloton bike purchase.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, Tim Ferriss answers questions from his listeners.
02:50 - 09:26 (06:35)
Summary
In this episode, Tim Ferriss answers questions from his listeners. Topics range from advice on finding mentors, getting rid of anxiety, cocktail recommendations, and relationship advice.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Instead of asking someone to be your mentor, reframe the question to ask how you can get people who you aspire to be like to respect you and want you to succeed.
09:26 - 20:24 (10:58)
Summary
Instead of asking someone to be your mentor, reframe the question to ask how you can get people who you aspire to be like to respect you and want you to succeed. Reach out to them genuinely and sparingly, with specific questions and indications of what you have tried to answer them yourself.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker believes that his general process of approaching his work is very simple: to solve his own problems and assume that others have the same problems.
20:24 - 27:30 (07:05)
Summary
The speaker believes that his general process of approaching his work is very simple: to solve his own problems and assume that others have the same problems. By doing this, he can add value to the world and gain meaning in his life.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss suggests simulating the test environment as much as possible before an event, mapping out the entire day to anticipate possible stressors and practicing screw-ups beforehand to not be too reactive in case they happen.
27:30 - 37:58 (10:28)
Summary
Tim Ferriss suggests simulating the test environment as much as possible before an event, mapping out the entire day to anticipate possible stressors and practicing screw-ups beforehand to not be too reactive in case they happen.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The author explains how to overcome fear of blanking.
37:59 - 49:38 (11:38)
Summary
The author explains how to overcome fear of blanking.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to overcoming the fear of failure is to become familiar with unfamiliar environments.
49:38 - 56:23 (06:45)
Summary
The key to overcoming the fear of failure is to become familiar with unfamiliar environments. One can condition themselves by making their training physically more demanding than the test day, to relieve the pressure or fear that they may be imposing on themselves.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses the importance of having a foundation of consistency and values for decision-making while also allowing room for creativity and reinvention.
56:23 - 1:02:30 (06:06)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses the importance of having a foundation of consistency and values for decision-making while also allowing room for creativity and reinvention. He also recommends using tools like the 8020 principle to reassess one's priorities and remove negative stress factors.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss shares his journey to creating a fulfilling life and offers advice on how to find your own path through experimentation and assessments.
1:02:31 - 1:11:21 (08:50)
Summary
Entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss shares his journey to creating a fulfilling life and offers advice on how to find your own path through experimentation and assessments. He emphasizes that it's normal to feel unfocused or uncertain about your future, and the key is to identify possible experiments and opportunities that resonate with you.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The question is whether sensitivity is a help or a liability in handling emotions in a relationship.
1:11:21 - 1:21:04 (09:43)
Summary
The question is whether sensitivity is a help or a liability in handling emotions in a relationship. Making the distinction between emotional fragility and sensitivity is crucial for healthy relationships.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses how frustration is a common response to perceived weakness, and suggests using tools like "Don't Shoot The Dog" and non-violent communication to better understand others' experiences and avoid jumping to conclusions.
1:21:06 - 1:30:27 (09:21)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses how frustration is a common response to perceived weakness, and suggests using tools like "Don't Shoot The Dog" and non-violent communication to better understand others' experiences and avoid jumping to conclusions.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a relationship coach and how it can be helpful in facilitating healthy communication in a relationship.
1:30:27 - 1:37:30 (07:02)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a relationship coach and how it can be helpful in facilitating healthy communication in a relationship. It's not just the message, but also the messenger who can make a difference.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode includes an ad for WordPress.com, a website builder that offers 24/7 support, and a discount on a new plan.
1:37:30 - 1:42:33 (05:02)
Summary
This podcast episode includes an ad for WordPress.com, a website builder that offers 24/7 support, and a discount on a new plan. It also includes an endorsement for Peloton, an indoor cycling bike that brings live studio classes to your home.
Episode#363: Tea Time with Tim — How to Find Mentors, Decrease Anxiety Through Training, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Peloton offers a convenient and personalized indoor cycling experience with thousands of live and on-demand classes, real-time metrics to track performance, and a selection of instructors and music genres.
1:42:33 - 1:44:47 (02:14)
Summary
Peloton offers a convenient and personalized indoor cycling experience with thousands of live and on-demand classes, real-time metrics to track performance, and a selection of instructors and music genres.