Episode

#209: The Random Show Threesome -- Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, and Matt Mullenweg
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54:02
Published: Fri Dec 16 2016
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My first live podcast in New York City was recorded at the 92nd Street Y to a sold-out crowd of about 900 people. This episode comes from The Random Show segment of the evening when I took the stage with Kevin Rose and Matt Mullenweg. Kevin Rose (@KevinRose) has been my partner in crime for many things. He's one of the best stock pickers in the startup world, the co-founder of Digg and Milk, a general partner at Google Ventures, and CEO of Hodinkee. Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) is most associated with a tool that powers more than 25% of the entire Web: WordPress. He's also the CEO of Automattic, which is a multi-billion dollar, fully distributed startup. We talk about lots of things -- including setting goals and New Year's resolutions. I hope you enjoy! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Rhone Apparel. Dozens -- maybe even hundreds of you -- have asked me: "What shirts are you wearing in your recent YouTube videos?" They're a very specific set of shirts from Rhone. I'm packing for a trip for seven to ten days, and I would say half of what I'm going to pack is from Rhone. These are the most comfortable shirts (and Rhone stocks way more than shirts) that I have ever worn -- at least for active wear. But you can even sneak them into a business casual event or dinner if you're a Long Island kid like me. Rhone has minimal branding, so you don't feel like you're walking around with some sort of billboard on your chest. They come with pure, melted-down silver in the fabric -- anti-odor technology so you don't smell like a musk ox halfway through the day. I love Rhone's shirts, pants, and shorts, and I've been wearing them pretty much every day for the past few weeks. Luckily, there's no risk in trying them out: free shipping and a 100-day return policy should help you decide if they're worth it. Plus, listeners get an exclusive 15% off for using the code TIM at checkout and a special holiday bonus. Find 'em at rhone.com/tim. This podcast is also 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. ***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
Tim Ferriss explains his weekly newsletter "Five Bullet Friday," which includes five bullet points about the coolest things he's found each week, and reveals that some of the guests on his podcast have subscribed to his newsletter.
00:00 - 04:25 (04:25)
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Tim Ferriss
Summary

Tim Ferriss explains his weekly newsletter "Five Bullet Friday," which includes five bullet points about the coolest things he's found each week, and reveals that some of the guests on his podcast have subscribed to his newsletter.

Episode
#209: The Random Show Threesome -- Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, and Matt Mullenweg
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The Tim Ferriss Show
This live edition of The Random Show, hosted by Tim Ferris, features guests Kevin Rose and Matt Mullenweg.
04:25 - 12:07 (07:41)
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Health
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This live edition of The Random Show, hosted by Tim Ferris, features guests Kevin Rose and Matt Mullenweg. The trio discusses end-of-year resolutions, dialing in blood levels and crazy health hacks, as well as enjoying some fine tequila and wine.

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#209: The Random Show Threesome -- Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, and Matt Mullenweg
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The CEO of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg, discusses the recent planning meeting for the company and his personal goals for the upcoming year, including a desire to visit Russia.
12:07 - 21:59 (09:51)
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WordPress
Summary

The CEO of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg, discusses the recent planning meeting for the company and his personal goals for the upcoming year, including a desire to visit Russia. He also shares his experience trying hyperbaric oxygen treatment after reading about its potential benefits.

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#209: The Random Show Threesome -- Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, and Matt Mullenweg
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker suggests using Instacart to get ice instead of investing in sophisticated cooling systems for chilling.
21:59 - 27:36 (05:37)
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Chillness
Summary

The speaker suggests using Instacart to get ice instead of investing in sophisticated cooling systems for chilling. He also talks about building tolerance to cold through regular cold plunges and cryotherapy, but he dislikes the sensation of frozen eyelids during cryotherapy.

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#209: The Random Show Threesome -- Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, and Matt Mullenweg
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the benefits of outdoor activities and setting aside extended periods of time for outdoor excursions, which can increase anticipation and provide a sense of adventure.
27:37 - 34:00 (06:23)
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Outdoor activities
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The speaker discusses the benefits of outdoor activities and setting aside extended periods of time for outdoor excursions, which can increase anticipation and provide a sense of adventure.

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#209: The Random Show Threesome -- Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, and Matt Mullenweg
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speakers discuss how men can learn to navigate their emotions, listen to their intuition, and develop empathy towards others.
34:01 - 40:18 (06:17)
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Emotions
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The speakers discuss how men can learn to navigate their emotions, listen to their intuition, and develop empathy towards others. They also acknowledge the challenges of navigating expectations and the value in tempering aggressive tendencies.

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#209: The Random Show Threesome -- Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, and Matt Mullenweg
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the host and guests offer recommendations for making the most of 2017.
40:18 - 47:53 (07:34)
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Life Lessons
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In this episode, the host and guests offer recommendations for making the most of 2017. These include being true to yourself and not being ashamed, understanding the stages of grief, and recognizing that goal setting alone is not enough.

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#209: The Random Show Threesome -- Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, and Matt Mullenweg
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss shares his top podcast recommendations including "The Birth of Sake" and advises on prioritizing meditation to achieve goals.
47:53 - 54:00 (06:07)
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Podcasts
Summary

Tim Ferriss shares his top podcast recommendations including "The Birth of Sake" and advises on prioritizing meditation to achieve goals. He also promotes his weekly newsletter "Five Bullet Friday" featuring his favorite discoveries of the week.

Episode
#209: The Random Show Threesome -- Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose, and Matt Mullenweg
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show