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Jerry Seinfeld and Maria Popova (#746)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #485 “Jerry Seinfeld — A Comedy Legend’s Systems, Routines, and Methods for Success” and episode #39 “Maria Popova on Writing, Workflow, and Workarounds.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

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SHOW NOTES[05:16] Notes about this supercombo format.[06:19] Enter Jerry Seinfeld.[06:46] Jerry’s writing process for survival in the comedy ecosystem.[15:43] Lessons Jerry would teach in a writing class and how they relate to his fitness methods.[15:43] Soliciting creative feedback while preserving pride over doing the work.[20:33] Routines essential to Jerry’s well-being and their frequency and duration.[24:50] How nurturing creativity is like parenting, and Jerry’s belief about pain and knowledge.[26:17] Additional ways Jerry mitigates depressive episodes.[27:27] A resilience-building failure.[32:05] The importance of playing the game well.[33:42] “Survival is the new success.”[36:12] Jerry’s billboard.[39:06] Enter Maria Popova.[39:30] Are you correctly pronouncing names you’ve only read but never heard?[41:13] What does Maria do?[41:50] What is Brain Pickings (now The Marginalian)?[42:31] What percentage of New York Times best sellers are a result of Maria’s coverage?[47:55] The common denominator that guides Maria’s reading list.[49:16] The importance of writing for an audience of one.[52:07] Contending with the temptation to create BuzzFeed-like content.[59:44] The daily discipline required for Maria’s well-being.[1:07:10] Maria’s note-taking system.[1:12:53] Seneca and the time-tested challenge of presence vs. productivity.[1:16:08] Start-up opportunity? Build a note-taking tool for heavy readers/highlighters.[1:22:52] About the team behind [The Marginalian].[1:24:28] Collaborative proofreading and copyediting.[1:27:21] Self-reliance pathology and how to overcome it.[1:29:56] Finding a professional personal assistant and learning to delegate.[1:34:36] Maria’s weightlifting regimen and favorite bodyweight-only exercise.[1:37:22] Designing content infrastructure to be evergreen.[1:39:28] Cutting out the commentary contrarians.[1:46:13] Scheduling social media.[1:48:25] Coping with email — and sometimes snail mail.[1:50:31] How to cultivate a personal inner circle and pre-screen book review requests.[1:54:54] What donation model works best for site revenue?[2:01:22] Recommended reading from [The Marginalian] and parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Jerry Seinfeld:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld Seinfeld | Sony Pictures EntertainmentJerry Seinfeld | NetflixComedians in Cars Getting Coffee | Netflix23 Hours to Kill | NetflixJerry Seinfeld: Comedian, Innovator, Micromanager | Harvard Business ReviewThe Black Stallion | Prime VideoTranscendental Meditation (TM)Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength by Bill Phillips and Michael D’OrsoAn Officer and a Gentleman | Prime VideoHugh Jackman on Best Decisions, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, Favorite Exercises, Mind Training, and Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show #444High-Intensity Interval Training: How to Do HIIT Workouts for Weight Loss | SelfJerry Seinfeld Opens up about Depression and the Two Tools He Uses to Address It | Showbiz Cheat SheetThe Comedy StoreJerry Seinfeld Recalls the Legendary Comedy Promoter Who Hated Him | Cheat SheetAlexis Ohanian: My Infamous “Rounding Error” Story | TwitterIn the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick | AmazonIn the Heart of the Sea | Prime VideoJerry Seinfeld’s First Appearance on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show | NBCThe Skinner Box or Operant Conditioning Chamber | Verywell MindHollywood Improv

Connect with Maria Popova:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Threads

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Rick Rubin and Mary Karr (#745)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #76 “Rick Rubin on Cultivating World-Class Artists (Jay Z, Johnny Cash, etc.), Losing 100+ Pounds, and Breaking Down the Complex” and episode #479 “Mary Karr — The Master of Memoir on Creative Process and Finding Gifts in the Suffering.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, or on your favorite podcast platform.

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What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

SHOW NOTES[05:11] Notes about this supercombo format.[06:15] Enter Rick Rubin.[07:58] How Rick lost over 135 pounds in his late 30s.[16:03] How artists can hurdle the obstacles that hinder their best work.[19:31] Where to find world-class contemporary music.[20:24] Approaching music production with a fan’s-eye view.[22:53] Recommended reading.[24:22] Helping artists break their creative blocks.[26:54] Rick’s advice for his younger selves.[29:06] Why practicing self-kindness isn’t just nice — it’s a necessity.[32:01] Enter Mary Karr.[32:25] Growing up in “The Ringworm Belt.”[34:44] The catalyst for Mary expressing herself and publishing to the world.[37:47] The role reading played for young Mary.[40:31] The feeling that inspired Mary’s desire to become a poet at a young age.[44:27] “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”[45:17] How Mary, a high school dropout, got into college and became an A student.[49:13] Mary’s struggle with bringing darkness with her even after leaving her traumatic past.[53:23] The highly selective process for getting into Mary’s graduate seminar at Syracuse University.[54:33] The first day of Mary’s class and what it illustrates about processing memoir-building memories.[1:00:20] The value of a commonplace book and helping others find alternative perspectives.[1:04:19] The importance and utility of prayer in Mary’s life and sobriety.[1:17:09] The significance of Ignatian exercises in Mary’s Catholic faith and gratitude practice.[1:23:10] Obligatory Texas talk about weaponry and hunting.[1:26:41] The origins of Mary’s unique wordsmithing.[1:34:24] Mary’s process of rough drafts, revision, and using past memories for storytelling.[1:42:34] How Mary copes with the pain of dredging up memories through writing.[1:46:09] Why Mary feels the happiest at 65 and her advice to her younger self about therapy.[1:49:26] The most and least effective types of therapy for Mary.[1:53:25] Mary’s solution to fear and getting through uncomfortable times.[1:58:14] Recognizing the gifts from suffering through difficult times in retrospect.[2:06:28] Mary’s billboard.[2:07:35] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Rick Rubin:

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Connect with Mary Karr:

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Jocko Willink and Sebastian Junger (#744)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #107 “The Scariest Navy SEAL Imaginable… And What He Taught Me” and episode #161 “Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger).“

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, or on your favorite podcast platform.

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SHOW NOTES[06:27] Notes about this supercombo format.[07:30] Enter Jocko Willink.[07:59] What separates good leaders from mediocre or bad leaders?[10:01] Identifying good leadership candidates.[11:46] Teaching the skill of detachment.[16:58] Jocko’s grueling workout that made platoons “tap out.”[18:46] Jocko’s morning rituals.[20:57] People Jocko associates with success.[23:12] Recommended reading.[26:57] How does discipline equal freedom?[31:50] Enter Sebastian Junger.[32:21] Thomas Paine and Stoic philosophy.[34:25] The “chainsaw story” and its impact on Sebastian’s writing career.[38:27] Athleticism and long distance running.[39:00] Developing a writing style.[40:46] Sebastian’s attraction to journalism.[46:22] Sebastian’s writing style and the importance of structure.[55:51] Commencement speech advice for high school graduates.[59:09] Sebastian’s inspiration to visit war-torn countries.[1:01:14] Explanation of “skin walkers.”[1:05:00] Striving for political correctness in gender.[1:11:43] The Iroquois’ peace process and its relevance to modern politics.[1:19:15] Psychiatric effects of war.[1:22:07] Bringing primitive, war-time cohesion into modern society.[1:27:28] PTSD, the C-Train, and returning to New York City after war.[1:32:24] The lonely nature of society.[1:36:24] PTSD prevalence in elite special forces units vs. support units.[1:41:30] How to “support the troops.”[1:47:47] How a Viking helmet started — and stopped — a barfight in Spain.[1:53:16] Developing male closeness while decreasing violence.[1:59:05] Veterans becoming victims in society after returning from war.[2:03:27] Photography/videography habits and Sebastian’s start as a war reporter.[2:07:45] Tim Hetherington’s story and Sebastian’s decision to stop war reporting.[2:11:02] Sebastian’s future writing plans.[2:12:04] One thing anyone can do for a military veteran.[2:16:14] Who comes to mind when Sebastian hears the word “successful?”[2:16:46] Defining courage.[2:16:52] Most gifted books.[2:17:46] What close friends say Sebastian is exceptionally good at.[2:18:09] Combining three writers to create the ultimate writer.[2:18:47] Advice to Sebastian’s younger self.[2:20:07] Recent purchase with the most positive impact on Sebastian’s life.[2:22:16] Something Sebastian believes, despite being unable to prove it.[2:22:23] Disliked habits and common practices of journalists.[2:23:39] Advice from Sebastian’s 70-year-old self to his current self.[2:24:48] Knowing when to write a book.[2:26:53] Sebastian’s billboard.[2:28:22] Final requests for the audience and parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Jocko Willink:

Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Threads

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Dr. Jane Goodall and Cal Fussman (#743)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #421 “Dr. Jane Goodall — The Legend, The Lessons, The Hope” and episode #145 “The Interview Master: Cal Fussman and the Power of Listening.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

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SHOW NOTES[04:48] Notes about this supercombo format.[05:51] Enter Dr. Jane Goodall.[06:19] Connecting with Louis Leakey and becoming his secretary.[09:43] Gaining acceptance among chimpanzees.[13:09] Primate personalities, compassion, and the story of Old Man saving Marc Cusano.[17:34] Observations of chimpanzee compassion and violence, and inferences about human nature.[19:19] Explaining variance in chimpanzee attitudes toward dominance.[20:55] Cultivating hope to overcome apathy.[26:19] Mr. H, Gary Haun, the indomitable human spirit, and overcoming adversity.[29:37] Dr. Goodall’s billboard.[31:20] Enter Cal Fussman.[32:56] Quincy Jones’ unique book signing practice.[34:19] Cal’s pivotal childhood moment.[38:55] Deconstructing the skill of asking great questions.[42:43] Contrasting interview styles from different life stages.[48:25] University of Missouri Journalism’s role in Cal’s career.[52:24] Drinking with Hunter S. Thompson and Johnny Depp.[55:45] Cal’s start in international travel (and my family trip to Iceland).[1:06:34] How a single question got Cal six months of lodging.[1:14:45] Common mistakes and lessons learned about the art of asking questions.[1:23:30] Honing the ability to tell stories.[1:27:11] A life-changing event at the end of Cal’s travels.[1:31:43] Perfecting the conversational interview.[1:33:43] Speaking at Summit at Sea.[1:46:15] What Mikhail Gorbachev taught Cal about the art of the interview.[1:55:45] Boxing Julio César Chávez.[2:30:31] Why Alex Banayan and George Foreman define success for Cal.[2:42:58] Most gifted books.[2:49:47] Favorite documentaries and movies.[2:55:37] Cal’s billboard.[2:56:08] Advice to Cal’s 30-year-old self.[2:59:05] Overcoming writer’s block with Harry Crews’ advice.[3:18:56] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

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Tony Robbins and Jerry Colonna (#742)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #37 “Tony Robbins on Morning Routines, Peak Performance, and Mastering Money” and #373 “Jerry Colonna — The Coach with the Spider Tattoo.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, or on your favorite podcast platform .

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This episode is brought to you by LMNT! What is LMNT? It’s a delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink mix. I’ve stocked up on boxes and boxes of this and usually use it 1–2 times per day. LMNT is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs and perfectly suited to folks following a keto, low-carb, or Paleo diet. If you are on a low-carb diet or fasting, electrolytes play a key role in relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness.

LMNT came up with a very special offer for you, my dear listeners. For a limited time, you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase. This special offer is available here: DrinkLMNT.com/Tim.

This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep! Temperature is one of the main causes of poor sleep, and heat is my personal nemesis. I’ve suffered for decades, tossing and turning, throwing blankets off, pulling them back on, and repeating ad nauseam. But a few years ago, I started using the Pod Cover, and it has transformed my sleep. Eight Sleep has launched their newest generation of the Pod: Pod 4 Ultra. I’m excited to test it out. It cools, it heats, and now it elevates, automatically. With the best temperature performance to date, Pod 4 Ultra ensures you and your partner stay cool, even in a heatwave. Plus, it automatically tracks your sleep time, snoring, sleep stages, and HRV, all with high precision. For example, their heart rate tracking is at an incredible 99% accuracy.

Pod 4 Ultra also introduces an adjustable Base that fits between your mattress and your bed frame to add custom positions for the best sleeping experience. Plus, it automatically reduces your snoring when detected. Just add it easily onto any bed. 

And now, listeners of The Tim Ferriss Show can get $350 off of the Pod 4 Ultra for a limited time! Click here to claim this deal and unlock your full potential through optimal sleep.

What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

SHOW NOTES[05:00] Notes about this supercombo format.[06:03] Enter Tony Robbins.[06:27] Tony’s daily routines.[07:28] Cryotherapy.[10:55] Priming.[15:04] Tony’s ideal music for meditation.[16:20] Richard Branson’s first pre-investment questions.[17:05] What a 50% investment loss actually means.[17:42] The Paul Tudor Jones 5:1 strategy.[18:36] How Kyle Bass taught his kids about investing with nickels.[21:34] What the world’s best investors know for certain.[24:00] Enter Jerry Colonna.[24:21] Jerry’s spider tattoo origin story.[30:03] The 2002 Olympic bid meeting that changed Jerry’s life.[35:47] Jerry’s suicide attempt at 18 and his psychiatric hospital stay.[37:06] The difference between responsible and complicit in Jerry’s life in 2002.[39:55] Three important questions from Jerry’s therapist.[41:02] Something important Jerry needed to say but didn’t during this time.[42:39] How Jerry overcame self-doubt and unanswerable questions.[44:46] Jerry’s path to coaching and three influential books.[51:46] How much of Jerry’s coaching stemmed from focusing outside himself and healing his younger self.[53:12] Convincing high-achievers of the importance of self-discovery.[54:10] Jerry’s first question: “How are you really feeling?”[57:11] Working with the chronically busy.[59:40] Examining my handling of busyness, saying “No,” and related difficulties.[1:09:40] Three basic risks we all try to manage: love, safety, and belonging.[1:13:06] Tools, books, and approaches for setting boundaries and saying “No.”[1:14:50] “All beings own their own karma. Their happiness or unhappiness depend upon their actions, not my wishes for them.”[1:16:11] A boundary tool that acknowledges compassion from a distance.[1:17:30] The challenge is in the meaning assigned to a situation before applying a tool.[1:18:11] Dealing with vexing “Newman” personalities in our lives.[1:22:56] Moving from intellectual agreement to behavioral change.[1:25:26] Benefits of journaling for personal growth.[1:27:33] Guilt vs. remorse.[1:28:12] Marie Ponsot, the crow, and letting the crow speak in the journal.[1:32:00] Jerry’s bedtimes, mornings, and journaling process.[1:35:09] Journaling for accepting life’s totality and our inner “multitudes.”[1:37:14] Tara Brach’s Radical Acceptance.[1:37:41] Using Marvel’s Hulk and Thor to understand and reconcile parts of oneself.[1:42:39] A difficult but life-changing decision Jerry made to say “No.”[1:49:19] Advice for anyone at a similar junction.[1:51:07] Using journaling and meditation to cope with anxiety and inner turmoil.[1:54:43] Learning about loving kindness (metta) meditation.[1:56:49] A new behavior or belief that improved Jerry’s quality of life.[1:58:36] Jerry’s billboard.[2:00:55] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

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Jim Collins and Ed Zschau (#741)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #361 “Jim Collins — A Rare Interview with a Reclusive Polymath” and #380 “Ed Zschau — The Polymath Professor Who Changed My Life.”

Please enjoy!

Bios of guests may be found at tim.blog/combo.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, or on your favorite podcast platform .

Brought to you by Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, and LMNT electrolyte supplement.

Transcript of the full Jim Collins episode | Transcript of the full Ed Zschau episode | Transcripts of all episodes

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This episode is brought to you by AG1! I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG1 further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. 

Right now, you’ll get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit DrinkAG1.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive your 1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive daily, foundational nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health.

This episode is brought to you by LMNT! What is LMNT? It’s a delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink mix. I’ve stocked up on boxes and boxes of this and usually use it 1–2 times per day. LMNT is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs and perfectly suited to folks following a keto, low-carb, or Paleo diet. If you are on a low-carb diet or fasting, electrolytes play a key role in relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness.

LMNT came up with a very special offer for you, my dear listeners. For a limited time, you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase. This special offer is available here: DrinkLMNT.com/Tim.

This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep! Temperature is one of the main causes of poor sleep, and heat is my personal nemesis. I’ve suffered for decades, tossing and turning, throwing blankets off, pulling them back on, and repeating ad nauseam. But a few years ago, I started using the Pod Cover, and it has transformed my sleep. Eight Sleep has launched their newest generation of the Pod: Pod 4 Ultra. I’m excited to test it out. It cools, it heats, and now it elevates, automatically. With the best temperature performance to date, Pod 4 Ultra ensures you and your partner stay cool, even in a heatwave. Plus, it automatically tracks your sleep time, snoring, sleep stages, and HRV, all with high precision. For example, their heart rate tracking is at an incredible 99% accuracy.

Pod 4 Ultra also introduces an adjustable Base that fits between your mattress and your bed frame to add custom positions for the best sleeping experience. Plus, it automatically reduces your snoring when detected. Just add it easily onto any bed. 

And now, listeners of The Tim Ferriss Show can get $350 off of the Pod 4 Ultra for a limited time! Click here to claim this deal and unlock your full potential through optimal sleep.

What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

SHOW NOTES[05:00] Notes about this supercombo format.[06:03] Enter Jim Collins.[06:28] How Jim’s students influenced his entrepreneurial path.[10:45] Why Jim carries a three-timer stopwatch.[12:21] Using a spreadsheet to optimize discipline in service of creativity.[13:42] Ideal minimum creative hours per year.[15:19] Avoiding a life-distorting “funk.”[17:41] Calculating an optimal end point.[19:27] Patterns discovered using Jim’s time-tracking method.[20:23] Three crucial components for living the life Jim wants to lead.[22:18] The bug book and the hedgehog concept.[30:31] Peter Drucker mic-drop lessons.[34:39] Enter Ed Zschau.[34:59] How I convinced Dr. Zschau to let me into his Princeton engineering course.[37:38] Ed’s background in competitive figure skating and the lessons it taught him.[41:45] The origin of Ed’s meticulous attention to detail.[45:31] The benefits of learning by doing through the case method.[49:21] Ed’s definition of entrepreneurship.[50:50] The role of optimism in entrepreneurship and life.[53:30] Ed’s aspirations as a teenager and young adult.[55:32] What drew Ed to Princeton as an aspiring physics philosopher.[58:21] How Ed got into teaching and his belief that career planning is overrated.[1:03:37] How Ed learned to become a good teacher and the influence of extemporaneous speaking.[1:06:53] Lessons from extemporaneous speaking competitions about preparation and adaptation.[1:11:04] Ed’s thoughts on focusing for extended periods versus opening himself to opportunities.[1:13:06] Ed’s decision to run for Congress.[1:17:57] Advantages of committing to a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives.[1:21:29] Ed’s experience and self-reflection after losing his Senate race.[1:23:40] Ed’s decision process when transitioning from investor to CEO.[1:26:05] Differentiating between high-impact commitments and peer pressure.[1:29:41] Comparing Ed’s parenting style to his teaching style.[1:31:17] Ed’s belief in encouragement over direction and his own upbringing.[1:34:45] The origin of Ed’s goal to live a life that matters.[1:37:05] Influential books and recommendations for aspiring entrepreneurs.[1:42:05] Ed’s current excitement and efforts to make higher education affordable through technology.[1:48:37] The mantra by which Ed lives his life and his childhood nickname.[1:50:57] How Ed brings the sound of music to his endeavors.[1:57:34] Ed’s influence on others to continue his work of changing the world.[1:59:40] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Jim Collins:

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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins | AmazonHow The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In by Jim Collins | AmazonGreat by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck — Why Some Thrive Despite Them All by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen | AmazonBuilt to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras | AmazonBeyond Entrepreneurship: Turning Your Business into an Enduring Great Company by James Collins and William C. Lazier | AmazonThelma and Louise | Prime VideoStanford UniversityManage Your Time Like Jim Collins | HBRConcepts: The 20-Mile March | Jim CollinsA Thousand Hours of Creativity by Jonathan Eastwood | LinkedInJim Collins’ Happiness Spreadsheet | Accidentally RetiredOperations Research/The Simplex Method | WikibooksThe Hedgehog Concept | Jim CollinsStraight from the Hedgehog’s Mouth: Management Guru Jim Collins | The Irish TimesTen Lessons I Learned from Peter Drucker | Jim CollinsDrucker Day Keynote with Jim Collins | The Drucker InstituteSierra Nevada CollegeSystem IndustriesIBMELE 491: High-Tech Entrepreneurship | Princeton UniversityHarvard UniversityCaltechUniversity of Nevada, RenoReader’s DigestStarTekUS House of RepresentativesBrentwood AssociatesThe TECH InteractiveUniversity of San FranciscoCalifornia Council on Science and TechnologyOmaha Knights | Ice Hockey Wiki10 Versions of Murphy’s Law for Universal “Truths” | ThoughtCo.“If You Fail to Prepare, You Are Preparing to Fail” | Quote InvestigatorCase Method Teaching | Stanford UniversityHarvard Business SchoolStanford Graduate School of BusinessThe McPhee Syllabus | The MillionsKant’s Views on Space and Time | Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyEinstein’s Theory of General Relativity: A Simplified Explanation | SpaceNewton’s Views on Space, Time, and Motion | Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyThe Devastating Impact of the 1961 Plane Crash That Wiped Out the Entire U.S. Figure Skating Team | SmithsonianOfficer Candidate School (OCS) | US NavyExtemporaneous Speaking: Things to Know | ForCom113 Extemporaneous Speech Topics | My Speech ClassAlexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr’s Duel | American Experience, PBSAmerican Electronics Association | NNDBHow Silicon Valley Hacked the Economy | The NationHouse Committee on Ways and Means | GovTrack1986 United States Senate Election in California | WikipediaZschau Named CEO of Censtor, a Disk Maker | Los Angeles TimesBoy Scouts of AmericaThe 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss | AmazonThe 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss | AmazonBenjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson | AmazonSteve Jobs by Walter Isaacson | AmazonEinstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson | AmazonThe Wright Brothers by David McCullough | AmazonBuilding on Bedrock: What Sam Walton, Walt Disney, and Other Great Self-Made Entrepreneurs Can Teach Us About Building Valuable Companies by Derek Lidow | AmazonThe Walmart MuseumIncome Share Agreements: What Students Should Know Before Signing | NerdwalletLambda SchoolMission Impossible | Prime VideoThe Steps of the Simplex Algorithm | HEC MontrealMy Way by Frank Sinatra | Amazon MusicPEOPLE MENTIONEDBill LazierJoanne ErnstJerry PorrasGeorge DantzigRochelle MyersPeter DruckerBenjamin FranklinJohn McPheeImmanuel KantAlbert EinsteinIsaac NewtonRichard FeynmanAaron BurrAlexander HamiltonJonathan SachsWilliam A. SteigerAlan CranstonJames WeiThomas EdisonAbraham LincolnThe Wright BrothersWalter IsaacsonSteve JobsDavid McCulloughDerek LidowSam WaltonDoug McMillonBatmanRobin

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Greg McKeown and Diana Chapman (#740)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #355 “Greg McKeown — How to Master Essentialism” and episode #536 “Diana Chapman — How to Get Unstuck, Do “The Work,” Take Radical Responsibility, and Reduce Drama in Your Life.”

Please enjoy!

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What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

SHOW NOTES[05:26] Notes about this supercombo format.[06:28] Enter Greg McKeown.[06:49] What is non-essential?[07:46] Overcoming the planning fallacy.[13:30] The problem with taking ownership of someone else’s problems.[15:44] How to avoid committing to the unsustainable.[21:26] Three rules.[25:28] The personal quarterly offsite.[33:05] Enter Diana Chapman.[33:22] A transformative gift.[36:56] The Drama Triangle.[43:36] The whole-body yes (or no) and how it can serve us.[46:06] Diana guides an experience to help pay better attention to our whole-body yes (or no).[54:36] Observations made during the exercise and how Diana recommends using this inventory.[1:01:39] Fostering playfulness for those who mute their desire to celebrate.[1:08:28] Diana’s “black belt in practicing candor.”[1:09:37] Diana’s thoughts on loving pressure and how to bring it into a relationship.[1:13:24] Applying loving pressure to people you don’t know well.[1:15:08] Diana’s guidance on introspection leading to perspective shifts; using Byron Katie’s “turnarounds.”[1:17:48] Diana guides me through a turnaround.[1:23:58] A turnaround’s purpose is to identify and embrace alternatives, not invalidate the inspected belief.[1:29:06] The importance of introducing the somatic into the process; suggestions for difficulty with this step.[1:31:47] The role of the witness in this process.[1:33:54] Walking the line.[1:35:40] Welcoming the opportunity to learn from the experience, even if it’s not preferred.[1:37:35] Alternative tools for dysregulation in the moment.[1:39:31] Risks Diana and her husband Matt took to keep their relationship vital; who initiated the first difficult conversation.[1:45:11] How Diana figured out who she needed to be during this time.[1:47:11] Navigating decision points together as a couple.[1:49:42] Examples of commitments from The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership.[1:53:22] The Mind Jogger app and how Diana uses it with the commitments.[1:55:55] Assessing self-awareness in hiring interviews applied to non-job situations.[1:57:53] Books most gifted.[1:59:35] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Greg McKeown:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown | AmazonEffortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown | AmazonThe Greg McKeown PodcastFinding the One Decision That Removes 100 Decisions (or, Why I’m Reading No New Books in 2020) | Tim FerrissThe 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss | AmazonThe Planning Fallacy Can Derail a Project’s Best Intentions | The Washington PostWhy You Start Things You’ll Never Finish | The New York TimesBoundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend | AmazonThe Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker | AmazonQuarterly Personal Offsite Meetings | Dennis Kennedy

Connect with Diana Chapman and the Conscious Leadership Group:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Klemp | AmazonQ&A with Diana Chapman on Conscious Leadership | CriteoHendricks InstituteKarpman Drama Triangle | WikipediaTribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Timothy Ferriss | AmazonJim Dethmer — How to Shift from Victim Consciousness, Reduce Drama, Practice Candor, Be Fully Alive, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show #434Mind Those Q’s | Think ShiftWhole Body Yes | The Conscious Leadership GroupMiracle (2004) | Prime VideoThe Work of Byron KatieSome Practical Thoughts on Suicide | Tim FerrissFear-Setting: The Most Valuable Exercise I Do Every Month | Tim FerrissFeeding Your Demons: Ancient Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict by Tsultrim Allione | AmazonMind Jogger for iOS | LeStro’s AppsHow to Assess Self-Awareness in a Hiring Interview | Conscious Leadership Group BlogThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks | AmazonConscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment by Gay Hendricks and Kathlyn Hendricks | AmazonThe Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity by Gay Hendricks | AmazonPEOPLE MENTIONEDHenry CloudOprah WinfreyPeter DruckerDustin MoskovitzGay HendricksKatie HendricksStephen KarpmanJim DethmerByron KatieMatt Chapman

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Brené Brown and Edward O. Thorp (#739)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #409 “Brené Brown — Striving versus Self-Acceptance, Saving Marriages, and More” and episode #596 “Edward O. Thorp, A Man for All Markets — Beating Blackjack and Roulette, Beating the Stock Market, Spotting Bernie Madoff Early, and Knowing When Enough Is Enough.”

Please enjoy!

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SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODESHOW NOTES[06:06] Notes about this supercombo format.[07:09] Enter Brené Brown.[07:30] Changing in a lasting, meaningful way.[08:03] Is self-accepted complacency possible?[10:53] My woo confession about a crux skill.[13:06] Narcissism: the shame-based fear of being ordinary.[14:06] Efficacy isn’t always efficient.[15:48] Pathology as armor that can’t be discarded.[16:28] What are you unwilling to feel?[17:04] Discarding armor that no longer serves us.[21:26] Curiosity as midlife’s superpower.[22:53] There’s trauma for all of us.[23:33] An 80/20 marriage hack.[25:18] Decisions in a family-focused family.[27:04] Parenting from compliance to commitment.[29:31] Enter Edward O. Thorp.[29:54] Edward’s background, and what drew him to apply mathematics to gambling.[37:04] Edward’s first blackjack trip to Vegas, reference materials used, and his meeting with Claude Shannon at MIT.[40:13] Edward and Claude devised a method to beat roulette using the first wearable computer, according to MIT.[42:16] Despite being 89, Edward looks great for his age; he discusses his approach to staying in shape over the years.[50:22] Edward explains how he got into finance and investing, and the people he met along the way.[59:25] Edward shares what convinced him that Warren Buffett would one day be the richest man in the world after their first meeting.[1:03:58] Edward discusses the frameworks he would teach in an investing seminar for modern students, including those without a strong math aptitude.[1:08:52] Edward shares lessons learned from investing that are transferable to other areas of life.[1:11:02] Edward, a long-term thinker at 89, offers advice for those who struggle to think beyond the short-term.[1:15:40] Edward explains how he discovered something suspicious about the Madoff brothers’ business practices 17 years before others caught on.[1:24:17] Exploring mental models of externalities, the tragedy of the commons, and fundamental attribution errors.[1:33:32] Edward recommends reading and listening material for those who want to enact positive change in the world, politically or evolutionarily.[1:38:51] Edward shares which investors, besides Warren Buffett, impress him and why.[1:42:52] Edward discusses how he balanced growing a business with personal life and what led him to wind things down.[1:47:56] Edward defines independence and shares how he spent his time after winding down the investment side of his life.[1:49:30] Edward shares what he’s particularly curious about learning at the moment.[1:51:40] Reflecting on a conversation between Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut, and other parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Brené Brown:

Website | Unlocking Us Podcast | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené BrownDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené BrownThe Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené BrownWhat Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It) | HBRNarcissism and Other Defenses Against Shame | Psychology TodayRushBrené Brown on Vulnerability and Home Run TED Talks | The Tim Ferriss Show #100Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach | AmazonUnderstanding the Significance of Pandora’s Box | ThoughtCoThe Midlife Unraveling | Brené BrownTopo Chico Mineral Water | Amazon

Connect with Edward O. Thorp:

Website | Twitter

Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty-One by Edward O. Thorp | AmazonBeat the Market: A Scientific Stock Market System Edward O. Thorp and Sheen T. Kassouf (PDF) | ResearchGateA Man for All Markets: From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market by Edward O. Thorp | AmazonUniversity of CaliforniaHow to Play Blackjack | Vegas How ToBlackjack Basic Strategy Chart by Edward O. Thorp | Chasing the FrogKelly Criterion | InvestopediaA Brief Journey Inside the IBM 704 | Archival History of Computing at MITNational Academy of SciencesA Favorable Strategy for Twenty-One by Edward O. Thorp | ResearchGateAmerican Mathematical SocietyThe Stockpicker’s Burden, and Other Lessons | Barron’sHow a Math Professor Led a Revolution in Las Vegas | RTDHow to Play Roulette | Vegas How To10 of the Best Compound Exercises for Muscle and Strength | OpenfitAerobics Program for Total Well-Being: Exercise, Diet, and Emotional Balance by Kenneth H. Cooper | AmazonYes, Race Walking Is an Olympic Sport. Here’s How It Works. | VoxNew Mexico State UniversityStock Warrants vs. Stock Options | InvestopediaBlack-Scholes Model | InvestopediaCboe Global MarketsHow Warren Buffett Made Berkshire Hathaway a Winner | InvestopediaEquity | InvestopediaMarket Efficiency | InvestopediaRisk | InvestopediaPreventing the Spread of the Coronavirus | Harvard HealthThe 4% Rule | InvestopediaCryogenics | WikipediaMeet the People Who Want to Live — And Keep Their Wealth — Forever | Policy GeniusGlobal Management Consulting | McKinsey & CompanyCollar | InvestopediaThe Card Sharp Who Cottoned onto Madoff’s Fraud in 1991 | ForbesMadoff Investment Scandal | WikipediaBear Stearns | WikipediaNational Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) | InvestopediaWhy Can’t You Go Faster Than Light? | FermilabExternality | InvestopediaSvante Arrhenius, the Man Who Foresaw Climate Change | OpenMindTragedy Of The Commons | InvestopediaElon Musk Thinks Every Child Should Learn About These 50 Cognitive Biases | Inc.Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger | AmazonPsychology of Human Misjudgement According to Charlie Munger | LinkedInFundamental Attribution Error | Ethics UnwrappedThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman | AmazonCarbon Tax | WikipediaMoral Foundations of Politics by Ian Shapiro | CourseraThe Wolf at the Door: The Menace of Economic Insecurity and How to Fight It by Michael J. Graetz and Ian Shapiro | AmazonWho Lost Biden’s Agenda? Democrats Offer Competing Theories for Failure of ‘Build Back Better’ | NBC NewsPoll Finds 96 Percent Support Social Security | AARPThe Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail by Ray Dalio | AmazonPolitical Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy by Francis Fukuyama | AmazonThe End of History and the Last Man by Francis Fukuyama | AmazonA Quantitative Investment Management Company | Renaissance InstitutionalThe Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution by Gregory Zuckerman | AmazonLeading Global Market Maker | Citadel SecuritiesPrinceton Newport Partners | WikipediaDo What You Love, The Money Will Follow: Discovering Your Right Livelihood by Marsha Sinetar | AmazonIncerto: Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, The Bed of Procrustes, Antifragile, Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb | AmazonCatch-22 by Joseph Heller | AmazonKurt Vonnegut on the Secret of Happiness: An Homage to Joseph Heller’s Wisdom | The MarginalianPEOPLE MENTIONEDTara BrachEsther PerelSteve AlleyHerbert HooverClaude ShannonJohn SelfridgeTom WolfeKenneth H. CooperSheen T. KassoufWarren BuffettFischer BlackMyron S. ScholesNassim Nicholas TalebRobert C. MertonJim CramerPeter MadoffBernie MadoffAlbert EinsteinCharlie MungerSvante ArrheniusGarrett HardinElon MuskDaniel KahnemanIan ShapiroJoe BidenRay DalioFrancis FukuyamaJim SimonsKenneth C. GriffinFrank MeyerMarsha SinetarJoseph HellerKurt Vonnegut

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Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. BJ Miller (#738)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #298 “Dr. Gabor Maté — New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction” and episode #153 “The Man Who Studied 1,000 Deaths to Learn How to Live.”

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SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

SHOW NOTES:

[05:37] Notes about this supercombo format.[06:57] Enter Gabor Maté.[07:22] Compassionate inquiry and trauma vs. traumatic.[11:06] Self-reconnection resources.[14:40] How Gabor benefits from yoga.[16:27] Gabor’s thoughts on the therapeutic value of psychedelics.[18:14] What’s been revealed by Gabor’s experiences with ayahuasca?[25:32] Essential intention.[26:30] We don’t respond to what happens, but to our perception of what happens.[32:48] Enter BJ Miller.[33:07] What does BJ do?[35:32] What does the first meeting look like for a new patient at the Zen Hospice Project?[37:18] Defining palliative care.[40:54] What happens when a patient dies in Zen Hospice compared to a regular hospital?[45:03] How many deaths has BJ experienced?[45:42] What has observing hundreds of deaths taught BJ about living?[50:39] On keeping a mindfulness or meditation practice.[55:05] About the Dinky (a terrifying story of electrocution).[1:04:29] The miracle of a snowball in the burn ward.[1:07:48] BJ’s experience as an undergraduate student at Princeton.[1:08:46] On the idea of art.[1:14:46] How BJ would support someone who suffered injuries similar to his own.[1:16:57] What helps people most in hospice care?[1:21:22] Why cookies matter.[1:23:12] Thoughts on the use of psychoactive compounds in end-of-life care and treating existential suffering.[1:33:46] BJ’s secret habit that might surprise most people.[1:38:32] Suggested material for an introverted hospice patient.[1:45:04] What comes to mind when BJ hears the word “successful?”[1:48:13] Daily practices for seeing good in people.[1:51:00] How to ride a motorcycle when missing three limbs.[1:55:01] What purchase of $100 or less has most positively affected BJ’s life?[1:56:53] BJ’s billboard.[1:58:24] BJ’s advice to his 30-year-old-self.[1:59:58] What has BJ changed his mind about in the last few years?[2:01:26] BJ’s requests/asks/suggestions of the audience.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Dr. Gabor Maté:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté | AmazonIn the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Maté | AmazonLovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg | AmazonCompassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor MatéAre We Mislabeling Our Trauma? Why Dr. Gabor Maté Believes We Need to Change the Way We Think about Pain | CBCTrauma Is a ‘Stupid Friend’ That Our Minds & Bodies Don’t Forget: Dr. Gabor Maté | CBCThe Wisdom Of Trauma with Dr. Gabor MatéTraumas of Omission | Complex Trauma ResourcesWaking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine and Ann Frederick | AmazonPeter Levine on Trauma Healing: A Somatic Approach | Psychotherapy.netEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Emotional Freedom Techniques | The Tapping SolutionSensory Integration Therapy | WikipediaYoga | WikipediaSadhguru Opens Vancouver Physician Gabor Maté’s Inner Eye to Benefits of His Yoga Program | Georgia StraightInner EngineeringThe Drug of Choice for the Age of Kale (Ayahuasca) | The New YorkerThe Profound Power of an Amazonian Plant – And the Respect It Demands | The Globe and MailThe Trauma Doctor: Gabor Maté on Happiness, Hope and How to Heal Our Deepest Wounds | The GuardianTake the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Quiz — and Learn What It Does and Doesn’t Mean | NPRYou Can’t Always Control What Happens, But You Can Control How You React To It | Collective World

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Naval Ravikant and Nick Kokonas (#737)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #97 “Naval Ravikant — The Person I Call Most for Startup Advice” and episode #341 ” Nick Kokonas — How to Apply World-Class Creativity to Business, Art, and Life. “

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SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODESHOW NOTES[04:34] Notes about this supercombo format.[05:53] Enter Naval Ravikant.[06:05] On uncompromising honesty.[08:05] What Naval looks for when deciding to invest in a founder.[11:03] Recommended reading from outside the startup world.[18:38] Who Naval considers successful.[21:02] Cultivating non-judgmental awareness.[26:08] How to replace bad habits with good habits.[29:31] Naval’s advice for his younger self.[32:01] Naval’s billboard.[35:46] Enter Nick Kokonas.[36:05] Is pressure Nick’s default setting, or are perceived risks an illusion?[36:55] How do behavioral economics and Richard Thaler influence Nick’s approach?[41:38] Nick’s transition from philosophy to finance; was philosophy an asset?[42:43] Why Nick’s professor gave him shorter assignments than classmates.[44:57] Nick’s introduction to trading; dumbing down academics for clerk job.[46:42] Why philosophy majors often become traders.[47:19] Why Nick is glad he didn’t pursue an MBA in 1992.[48:41] Why Nick thinks his professor singled him out from his peers.[52:52] Recommended books for aspiring entrepreneurs without philosophy background.[57:31] Did being a Merc clerk meet Nick’s expectations?[1:00:02] How Nick followed his father’s entrepreneurial model in trading.[1:04:38] Why Nick left his mentor after a year to start his own company.[1:05:41] How Nick and employees trained to quicken mental agility for trading.[1:08:17] The moment Nick realized he could thrive in trading.[1:09:02] Recommended resources for becoming a better investor.[1:11:22] Nick seeks out “high, small hoops” for investment risks.[1:14:00] Do businesses fail due to difficult model or lack of due diligence?[1:16:55] When and why Nick decided to enter the restaurant business.[1:18:26] The dinner leading to Nick and Grant Achatz’s partnership.[1:27:52] Why Nick chose to open a restaurant out of many risky options.[1:30:33] How Nick spots talent early that others notice late.[1:34:07] Questioning restaurant conventions like candles and white tablecloths.[1:37:09] A now-famous chef was Alinea’s first customer.[1:38:03] Nick and Grant wouldn’t let designers override their ideas.[1:38:47] How Nick contributed effectively as a restaurant industry newcomer.[1:14:19] Why Nick was “horrified” when Alinea won Best Restaurant in 2006.[1:43:50] Grant’s cancer diagnosis; writing a book and revolutionizing reservations.[1:45:28] Traditional restaurant reservation systems and Nick’s improvements.[1:57:17] Bickering at press dinner; avoiding Next becoming “Disneyland of cuisine.”[2:02:14] Reservation software problems; variable pricing based on day of week.[2:05:48] The moment Nick realized “This is the best thing I’ve ever built.”[2:07:41] Why the reservation system’s rewards were worth the asymmetric risks.[2:10:16] Using Marimekko charts to visualize restaurant and sponsorship data.[2:16:57] The next industry Nick wants to disrupt: truffles.[2:18:55] Illuminating black boxes.[2:26:24] Self-selection of job roles; how Nick’s hiring process has changed.[2:32:01] Systems Nick uses to cope with a lot of email.[2:37:43] Importance of engaging on social media, even if unable to respond to all.[2:39:35] What “puzzle” filters and mini-hurdles in correspondence accomplish.[2:40:36] Comparing similarities between the music and publishing industries.[2:49:55] The agency problem as another black box.[2:54:58] The Hembergers, The Alinea Project, and the upcoming independent Aviary Book.[3:01:42] A brief discussion about cocktails.[3:05:42] Books Nick has gifted most and how he personalizes gifts.[3:08:10] Nick’s billboard.[3:09:49] Parting thoughts.SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Naval Ravikant:

Naval Podcast | AngelList | Website | Twitter

Lying by Sam Harris | AmazonMeditations by Marcus Aurelius | AmazonThe Book of Life: Daily Meditations with Krishnamurti by Jiddu Krishnamurti | AmazonStriking Thoughts by Bruce Lee | AmazonThe Origin of Species by Charles Darwin | AmazonWhat Is Non-Judgmental Awareness, Anyway? | HuffPost LifeCrumb | Prime VideoSiddhartha by Hermann Hesse | AmazonThe Lion of Olympic Weightlifting, 62-Year-Old Jerzy Gregorek (Also Featuring: Naval Ravikant) | The Tim Ferriss Show #228The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg | AmazonPoor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger by Charlie Munger | Amazon

Connect with Nick Kokonas:

The Alinea Group | Tock | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

The Aviary Cocktail Book by Nick Kokonas, Allen Hemberger, and Grant Achatz | AmazonLife, on the Line: A Chef’s Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat by Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas | AmazonThe 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life by Timothy Ferriss | AmazonThe Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis | AmazonWall Street | Prime VideoHow to Turn Failure into Success | The Tim Ferriss Show #256Colgate UniversityA River Runs Through It | Prime VideoChicago Mercantile Exchange | WikipediaChicago Research and Trading Group | AmazonThe Socratic Method | The University of Chicago Law SchoolThe Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell | AmazonBertrand Russell on Ludwig Wittgenstein | YouTubeThe Nature of Things by Lucretius | AmazonThe Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt | AmazonMIT OpenCourseWare | Free Online Course MaterialsLord of the Flies by William Golding |AmazonHand Signal Galleries | Trading Pit HistoryFirst OptionsOption Theory | InvestopediaThe Wolf Of Wall Street | Prime VideoChicago Board of Trade | Wikipedia20 Years Already? Alan Greenspan and the ‘Irrational Exuberance’ Flop | MarketWatchStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) | WikipediaAsymmetrical Risk/Reward | Asymmetry ObservationsFooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by Nassim Nicholas Taleb | AmazonThe Black Swan: Second Edition: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb | Amazon“So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance?” (Clip) | Dumb and DumberLong Lost Lamented Restaurants Power Hour: Trio | Eater ChicagoBlue Trout and Black Truffles: The Peregrinations of an Epicure by Joseph Wechsberg | AmazonThe Great History of Fernand Point and La Pyramide | Vienne Condrieu TourismeeGullet ForumsAlineaCrucial DetailBocuse d’OrChef’s Table with Grant (Volume 2, Episode 1) | NetflixThe AviaryHuskSean Brock’s Opening Day Review of Alinea | eGulletChartres CathedralAlinea — The Business Plan | eGulletThe French LaundryAlinea is the Best Restaurant in Chicago | Chicago MagazineA Man of Taste: A Chef with Cancer Fights to Save His Tongue | The New YorkerNextDinner: The Toughest Ticket in Town | GQNext: Paris 1906 | A Life Worth EatingWhen Paris Flooded, 1910 | Rare Historical PhotosOpenTableRackspaceMarimekko Chart — A Complete Guide | FusionChartsHow to Make a Marimekko Chart (Video) | MekkoGraphicsPoor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger by Charles T. Munger | AmazonThe Boring CompanyUS Commodity Futures Trading CommissionWar and Peace by Leo Tolstoy | AmazonAbout the Best Sellers | The New York TimesWeta WorkshopPixarIndustrial Light and MagicThe Alinea ProjectPeychaud’s BittersPEOPLE MENTIONEDSam HarrisMarcus AureliusJiddu KrishnamurtiBruce LeeCharles DarwinElon MuskSteve JobsMarc AndreessenSatoshi NakamotoBuddhaR. CrumbHermann HesseJerzy GregorekCharlie MungerWarren BuffettGrant AchatzRichard ThalerJerome BalmuthBertrand RussellLudwig WittgensteinFriedrich NietzscheRene DescartesLucretiusDagmara KokonasJim HansonNassim TalebHoward MarksJim CarreyCaptain AmericaGordon RamsayMartin KastnerThomas KellerDaniel BouludSean BrockRuth ReichlAuguste EscoffierStephen BernackiJason FriedBrian FitzpatrickAaron WehnerAllen HembergerSarah HembergerEric Jeffus

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