Episode
#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
48:11
Published: Wed Dec 07 2016
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This is a special episode of the podcast. It's a sample chapter from my new book, Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers. What follows are 17 questions that have dramatically changed my life. Each one is time-stamped, as they entered the picture at precise moments. Enjoy! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service, led by technologists from places like Apple and world-famous investors. It has exploded in popularity in the last two years and now has more than $2.5B under management. In fact, some of my good investor friends in Silicon Valley have millions of their own money in Wealthfront. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it's all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams. Check out wealthfront.com/tim, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes two to five minutes, and they'll show you for free exactly the portfolio they'd put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Or, as I would, you can set it and forget it. Well worth a few minutes: wealthfront.com/tim. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world's largest marketplace of graphic designers. I have used them for years to create some amazing designs. When your business needs a logo, website design, business card, or anything you can imagine, check out 99Designs. I used them to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body, and I've also had them help with display advertising and illustrations. If you want a more personalized approach, I recommend their 1-on-1 service. You get original designs from designers around the world. The best part? You provide your feedback, and then you end up with a product that you're happy with or your money back. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run. ***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.
Chapters
In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts about finding a balance between being a minimalist and an optimizer in different aspects of life, including health, fitness, and relationships.
00:00 - 01:09 (01:09)
Summary
In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts about finding a balance between being a minimalist and an optimizer in different aspects of life, including health, fitness, and relationships.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this excerpt from his new book, Tools of Titans, Tim Ferriss shares 17 questions that have had a huge impact on his life, which he's gathered from interviews with billionaires, icons, and world-class performers.
01:09 - 06:32 (05:23)
Summary
In this excerpt from his new book, Tools of Titans, Tim Ferriss shares 17 questions that have had a huge impact on his life, which he's gathered from interviews with billionaires, icons, and world-class performers. The questions cover topics like fear-setting, managing time, making decisions, and more.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this transcript, the speaker shares some personal experiences and provides tips on how to be a successful salesperson in the tech industry.
06:32 - 11:14 (04:42)
Summary
In this transcript, the speaker shares some personal experiences and provides tips on how to be a successful salesperson in the tech industry. He talks about the influence of advertising and shares some personal insights that could help aspiring salespeople.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Fear-setting can help identify and address potential risks, allowing individuals to take action and achieve their goals.
11:14 - 17:39 (06:24)
Summary
Fear-setting can help identify and address potential risks, allowing individuals to take action and achieve their goals. Asking absurd questions can also lead to powerful brainstorming and results.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss, author of 'The 4-Hour Work Week', recounts his unconventional marketing plan, which essentially entailed getting drunk with influential bloggers at events, and how it allowed him to successfully get his book noticed in the tech industry.
17:39 - 24:33 (06:54)
Summary
Tim Ferriss, author of 'The 4-Hour Work Week', recounts his unconventional marketing plan, which essentially entailed getting drunk with influential bloggers at events, and how it allowed him to successfully get his book noticed in the tech industry.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast snippet, Tim Ferriss shares some tips for launching a book, including focusing on human interest stories, creating a real world MBA, and generating media attention through interesting, unrelated experiments.
24:33 - 30:30 (05:57)
Summary
In this podcast snippet, Tim Ferriss shares some tips for launching a book, including focusing on human interest stories, creating a real world MBA, and generating media attention through interesting, unrelated experiments. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling over selling products.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his experience of advising startups and realizing the importance of simplification in problem-solving.
30:30 - 33:01 (02:31)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of advising startups and realizing the importance of simplification in problem-solving. By focusing on what to simplify and subtract rather than what to add, he was able to increase conversion rates and make more impactful decisions.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The importance of completely disconnecting from work for 4 to 8 weeks at a time to prevent burnout and create lasting business systems is discussed, with suggestions for putting policies in place to avoid checking emails or phone calls during that time.
33:01 - 36:50 (03:48)
Summary
The importance of completely disconnecting from work for 4 to 8 weeks at a time to prevent burnout and create lasting business systems is discussed, with suggestions for putting policies in place to avoid checking emails or phone calls during that time.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Strategic Coach founder, Dan Sullivan, advises that to be happy one must want and like what they already have; Chairman of the XPRIZE, Dr. Peter Diamandis, reflects on his three daily wins before bed as a source of contentment.
36:50 - 41:41 (04:51)
Summary
Strategic Coach founder, Dan Sullivan, advises that to be happy one must want and like what they already have; Chairman of the XPRIZE, Dr. Peter Diamandis, reflects on his three daily wins before bed as a source of contentment.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The mantra “no hurry, no pause” is a fundamental reset and one of the nine principles of harmony from BRIEMA, a form of bodywork.
41:41 - 45:00 (03:19)
Summary
The mantra “no hurry, no pause” is a fundamental reset and one of the nine principles of harmony from BRIEMA, a form of bodywork. It’s a reminder to calmly put one foot in front of the other and avoid huffing and puffing to gain 95% of the results you want in life.
Episode#206: Testing the "Impossible": 17 Questions That Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The author promotes his book, Tools of Titans, which can be found at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and various other bookstores.
45:00 - 48:08 (03:08)
Summary
The author promotes his book, Tools of Titans, which can be found at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and various other bookstores. He also promotes his Five Bullet Friday email newsletter and reflects on the concept of luxury being about feeling unrushed.