Episode
#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
2:33:03
Published: Thu Jan 30 2020
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The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More | Brought to you by Calm and LinkedIn Marketing Solutions.Technologist, serial entrepreneur, world-class investor, self-experimenter, and all-around wild and crazy guy Kevin Rose (@KevinRose), rejoins me for another episode of "The Random Show." In this one we explore the language of relationships, polarity, energy management, difficult conversations, finding peace and patience, the importance of self-compassion, the search for palatable decaf coffee, panic-selling, serving the moment, and much more!This episode of The Tim Ferriss Show is brought to you by Calm. What did LeBron James tell me was the single most important element of his training regimen? Sleep. Whether you're an athlete, programmer, or student, healthy sleep is essential to peak performance. It strengthens your immune system. It improves cognitive functions like problem-solving and decision-making. It gives you creativity and energy.Here's the problem: sound sleep is a rare thing in this caffeinated, hyperconnected, overstimulated world of ours. But there's a place to get rest, and that is Calm. Just download Calm, and you'll find a whole library of programs designed for healthy sleep: soundscapes, guided meditations, and over a hundred sleep stories narrated by the world's most soothing voices like LeVar Burton and Nick Offerman. Right now, listeners of The Tim Ferriss Show get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at Calm.com/tim!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 660 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. LinkedIn has the marketing tools to help you target your customers with precision, right down to job title, company name, industry, etc. To redeem your free $100 LinkedIn ad credit and launch your first campaign, go to LinkedIn.com/TFS!***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.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.
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Tim Ferris talks about the importance of healthy sleep for peak performance and introduces Calm, the number one app for sleep with a whole library of programs designed to help with healthy sleep.
00:00 - 02:17 (02:17)
Summary
Tim Ferris talks about the importance of healthy sleep for peak performance and introduces Calm, the number one app for sleep with a whole library of programs designed to help with healthy sleep. Listeners of the Tim Ferriss Show can get 40% off with a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/tim.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology, discusses the importance of sleep for brain health, the effects of lack of sleep on productivity, and his tips for better sleep.
02:17 - 07:20 (05:03)
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology, discusses the importance of sleep for brain health, the effects of lack of sleep on productivity, and his tips for better sleep.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses lessons learned from their own relationships, including finding someone who is always on the same team and the importance of therapy.
07:20 - 14:33 (07:12)
Summary
The speaker discusses lessons learned from their own relationships, including finding someone who is always on the same team and the importance of therapy. They also mention theories on how certain personality traits can be compatible with their opposites in a partnership.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Building a structured approach to relationships can help maintain a healthy dynamic.
14:33 - 23:18 (08:44)
Summary
Building a structured approach to relationships can help maintain a healthy dynamic. This includes blocking out time for batching discussions, focusing on positive feedback, and setting aside specific time for candid conversations.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the speaker discusses the importance of using non-violent communication in relationships, taking responsibility for one's emotions, and approaching conversations with a mindset of finding solutions.
23:18 - 30:12 (06:53)
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In this episode, the speaker discusses the importance of using non-violent communication in relationships, taking responsibility for one's emotions, and approaching conversations with a mindset of finding solutions. They also explain how pre-facing criticisms with personal stories can help diffuse conflict.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The hosts discuss the value of admitting when you don't know something and seeking out mentors to learn from.
30:12 - 40:16 (10:04)
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The hosts discuss the value of admitting when you don't know something and seeking out mentors to learn from. They also talk about the idea of saying no to certain things to avoid FOMO and focus on what is truly important.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to productivity is energy management, not just time management, and one way to achieve it is by categorizing your projects and inbound, analyzing your energetic peaks and troughs, and being more aware of your energy drains.
40:16 - 50:06 (09:49)
Summary
The key to productivity is energy management, not just time management, and one way to achieve it is by categorizing your projects and inbound, analyzing your energetic peaks and troughs, and being more aware of your energy drains. Attention management is also crucial for effective time management and focus.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on the importance of having uncomfortable conversations and the role they play in achieving emotional resolution and closure.
50:06 - 1:01:26 (11:19)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the importance of having uncomfortable conversations and the role they play in achieving emotional resolution and closure. He emphasizes the importance of speaking the truth even when it is difficult, to avoid creating a landscape of resentment and emotional turmoil.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses the importance of asking "what might this look like if it were easy?"
1:01:26 - 1:08:27 (07:01)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses the importance of asking "what might this look like if it were easy?" and his experimentation with biohacking, emotional wellness, and various book projects. He emphasizes the need to understand and control distribution to achieve success in various creative ventures.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The biohacking game faces a shift towards psychedelics from the well-known compounds like testosterone and aspirin.
1:08:29 - 1:15:31 (07:02)
Summary
The biohacking game faces a shift towards psychedelics from the well-known compounds like testosterone and aspirin. With the use of compounds like classical psychedelics, MDMA, etc. as a means of altering mental and brain health, there is a chance for fundamentally new ways of looking at the mind and consciousness.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses the rise of opioid use, depression, and anxiety in modern society and how his toolkit for biohacking has shifted to novel treatments for psychiatric conditions like addiction and depression through greater acceptance rather than achieving.
1:15:31 - 1:24:24 (08:52)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses the rise of opioid use, depression, and anxiety in modern society and how his toolkit for biohacking has shifted to novel treatments for psychiatric conditions like addiction and depression through greater acceptance rather than achieving.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss talks about how cultivating self-love affects how one treats other people, the tools and practices he has found to be helpful, and the impact writing regularly on his blog has on his writing.
1:24:24 - 1:37:29 (13:05)
Summary
Tim Ferriss talks about how cultivating self-love affects how one treats other people, the tools and practices he has found to be helpful, and the impact writing regularly on his blog has on his writing.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The idea of having a high-end auction where people bid on scarce items of significance like art or watches has been suggested where the proceeds gathered from such auctioning could be donated to scientific or psychedelic research.
1:37:29 - 1:50:58 (13:28)
Summary
The idea of having a high-end auction where people bid on scarce items of significance like art or watches has been suggested where the proceeds gathered from such auctioning could be donated to scientific or psychedelic research. It is unlikely that auctioning companies like Christies or Sotheby’s would donate, but there could be a possibility of raising tens of millions of dollars through such fundraising.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss plans to hire top tier writers to investigate and write on topics that would not otherwise be investigated, paying them at a high rate per word.
1:50:58 - 1:59:18 (08:19)
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Tim Ferriss plans to hire top tier writers to investigate and write on topics that would not otherwise be investigated, paying them at a high rate per word. Ferriss believes that this would be an excellent investment, as it would allow him to focus on being an editor and remove the decision-making process from his plate, while still getting high-quality content.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Investor Jason Calacanis shares that 20% of his net worth goes into ultra-risky technology investments that he understands at a deep level, leading to early investments in Bitcoin and Apple.
1:59:18 - 2:05:59 (06:41)
Summary
Investor Jason Calacanis shares that 20% of his net worth goes into ultra-risky technology investments that he understands at a deep level, leading to early investments in Bitcoin and Apple. He also balances this with safer investments, such as higher-yield bonds and blue-chip dividend stocks, for maximum returns.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In startup investing, it is crucial to have a plan and stick to it.
2:06:01 - 2:11:47 (05:46)
Summary
In startup investing, it is crucial to have a plan and stick to it. While luck may play a role, having a solid process and making a few good decisions can lead to success in the game of investing.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
An experienced angel investor suggests investing in several startups with lower amounts of money, rather than just two or three at a higher amount.
2:11:48 - 2:20:58 (09:09)
Summary
An experienced angel investor suggests investing in several startups with lower amounts of money, rather than just two or three at a higher amount. Investors should also be comfortable with taking risks and not taking it personally when some investments don't work out. Rebalancing a portfolio is important when the allocation in ultra-risky investments outpaces and outgrows where it started.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Entrepreneur Tim Ferriss talks about the presence of evil people on the internet and the need to focus on healing and psycho-emotional dynamics in a concrete way, which he intends to explore in his upcoming book.
2:20:58 - 2:28:18 (07:20)
Summary
Entrepreneur Tim Ferriss talks about the presence of evil people on the internet and the need to focus on healing and psycho-emotional dynamics in a concrete way, which he intends to explore in his upcoming book.
Episode#408: The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, Energy Management, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, Tim Ferris shares with his listeners the idea of receiving a very short email every Friday which he calls 'Five Bullet Friday'.
2:28:18 - 2:32:53 (04:34)
Summary
In this episode, Tim Ferris shares with his listeners the idea of receiving a very short email every Friday which he calls 'Five Bullet Friday'. The email is filled with his favorite things and ponderings that he came across during the week which includes music, gadgets, and articles that he shares with his close friends.