Episode
#330: The Return of Drunk Dialing Q&A: How to Ask Better Questions, Take Better Risks, and More!
1:06:14
Published: Mon Jul 30 2018
Description
This episode is a rare exception to the rule — unlike my usual long-form interviews, this is a drunk-dialing Q&A with you guys, which I’ve done a few times in the last few years, including for the celebration of the 100th episode of this podcast. In preparation for this episode, I solicited phone numbers from listeners who wanted to receive a call from me, and then I started drinking and dialing, answering questions and getting a little frisky along the way.This time, I came in hot, starting after a few preliminary drinks with friends on a weekend — so it's double trouble.I ended up covering topics including:How to reassess existing projects, specifically ones which you've put a lot of capital and time into, using 80/20 analysis and other tools.How to learn to care less about what people think, social perception, and how to minimize herd mentality.A framework for thinking about entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and how to cut your teeth as a business builder or creator.How to learn to ask better questions, whether in dating or sales.How to let the silence do the work.And so much more!Please enjoy this tequila-fueled Q&A!This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn and its job recruitment platform, which offers a smarter system for the hiring process. If you've ever hired anyone (or attempted to), you know finding the right people can be difficult. If you don't have a direct referral from someone you trust, you're left to use job boards that don't offer any real-world networking approach.LinkedIn, as the world's largest professional network — used by more than 70 percent of the US workforce — has a built-in ecosystem that allows you to not only search for employees, but also interact with them, their connections, and their former employers and colleagues in a way that closely mimics real-life communication. Visit LinkedIn.com/Tim and receive $50 off your first job post!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. Whether 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 Tao of Seneca, 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.***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
In this episode, podcast host Tim Ferriss conducts a unique drunk dialing Q&A with his listeners who submitted their phone numbers to him earlier.
00:00 - 04:38 (04:38)
Summary
In this episode, podcast host Tim Ferriss conducts a unique drunk dialing Q&A with his listeners who submitted their phone numbers to him earlier. Ferriss answers various questions ranging from his daily routine to his professional life and shares some interesting insights and habits of his own.
Episode#330: The Return of Drunk Dialing Q&A: How to Ask Better Questions, Take Better Risks, and More!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss suggests helpful resources for navigating the common experience of being the child of immigrants with a security-focused mindset, including reading "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl and "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David Schwartz.
04:39 - 15:14 (10:34)
Summary
Entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss suggests helpful resources for navigating the common experience of being the child of immigrants with a security-focused mindset, including reading "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl and "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David Schwartz. Ferriss also suggests introducing family members to success stories of immigrant entrepreneurs and developing a narrative that makes sense to them.
Episode#330: The Return of Drunk Dialing Q&A: How to Ask Better Questions, Take Better Risks, and More!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The importance of specificity when it comes to choosing mentors or books and also deciding what you want to accomplish through entrepreneurship.
15:14 - 21:11 (05:57)
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The importance of specificity when it comes to choosing mentors or books and also deciding what you want to accomplish through entrepreneurship. The speaker shares their aspirations to leave their day job and start an e-commerce store with a focus on apparel.
Episode#330: The Return of Drunk Dialing Q&A: How to Ask Better Questions, Take Better Risks, and More!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The author is an entrepreneur because he is a shitty shitty employee.
21:11 - 31:47 (10:35)
Summary
The author is an entrepreneur because he is a shitty shitty employee.
Episode#330: The Return of Drunk Dialing Q&A: How to Ask Better Questions, Take Better Risks, and More!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss suggests that it's best to put current projects in front of the judge and jury for possible execution before even considering new ones, and look at tasks that make your current projects much easier.
31:48 - 43:50 (12:01)
Summary
Tim Ferriss suggests that it's best to put current projects in front of the judge and jury for possible execution before even considering new ones, and look at tasks that make your current projects much easier. He also uses an 80/20 analysis to identify which projects are consuming the most time and resources, and aims to streamline those before taking on new ones.
Episode#330: The Return of Drunk Dialing Q&A: How to Ask Better Questions, Take Better Risks, and More!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the speaker discusses his struggles with asking questions and how he has learned to engage in conversations by using short and simple questions to prompt others to talk.
43:50 - 51:35 (07:45)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses his struggles with asking questions and how he has learned to engage in conversations by using short and simple questions to prompt others to talk. He also shares his list of people he admires and looks up to.
Episode#330: The Return of Drunk Dialing Q&A: How to Ask Better Questions, Take Better Risks, and More!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Having a set of short and simple follow-up questions in conversations can be very helpful in keeping people talking and building rapport, whether it's a sales context or even in dating.
51:35 - 57:19 (05:43)
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Having a set of short and simple follow-up questions in conversations can be very helpful in keeping people talking and building rapport, whether it's a sales context or even in dating. It's important to ask qualifying questions that allow people to open up without feeling defensive.
Episode#330: The Return of Drunk Dialing Q&A: How to Ask Better Questions, Take Better Risks, and More!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Practice your communication skills in everyday situations to improve your ability to engage with others.
57:19 - 1:02:50 (05:31)
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Practice your communication skills in everyday situations to improve your ability to engage with others. Make it a priority and be willing to endure discomfort to get better.
Episode#330: The Return of Drunk Dialing Q&A: How to Ask Better Questions, Take Better Risks, and More!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferris promotes the job recruitment platform provided by LinkedIn and its effectiveness in finding qualified talents for businesses.
1:02:50 - 1:06:04 (03:13)
Summary
Tim Ferris promotes the job recruitment platform provided by LinkedIn and its effectiveness in finding qualified talents for businesses. He also discusses the benefits of using 99designs to access freelance experts in graphic design for various projects.