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June 4, 2014

The Tim Ferriss Show, Episode 10: Brian Koppelman, Co-writer/Producer of Rounders, The Illusionist, Ocean’s Thirteen

The writing duo: David Levien and Brian Koppelman

The writing duo: David Levien and Brian Koppelman


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Now, on to our guest…


“Everyday, it’s about building a practice that enables you to try and forget that you’re afraid.”

- Brian Koppelman


My guest in this episode is Brian Koppelman.


Brian is a screenwriter, novelist, director, and producer. He is best known as the co-writer of Ocean’s Thirteen and Rounders, as well as a producer of The Illusionist and The Lucky Ones. He has directed films including Solitary Man, starring Michael Douglas.


In this episode, we explore how he got started, how he handles rejection, his big breaks, his creative process, and much, much more.


How does Hollywood work for writers?

How did he finally break through?

How did he discover singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman?

Will there be a movie for The 4-Hour Workweek?!?


His lessons and principles can be applied almost anywhere.


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Show notes and links are below, and please let Brian (@briankoppelman) know on Twitter what you found most valuable or hilarious. He’s a good dude and loves to teach.


Enjoy!…


Show Notes for Episode 8 (Thanks, Ian!)

Tips on starting as a writer and moving into production and directing
The origins of the movie Rounders and what it took to create the screenplay
The writing routine of David Levien and Brian Koppelman while writing Rounders
The story of selling their first screenplay
Strategies for working with a writing partner
Making the decision to become a producer
The connections needed to create The Illusionist with Edward Norton
How an “option” agreement works for a writer when selling a screenplay
Tips on creating empowering relationship when representing an artist
How to secure rights to stories for film adaptation
On the disruptive force that is Tracy Chapman, and how they faced rejection together
How to cultivate mastery of screenwriting as a craft

 “Hollywood is a land of self-invention.” – Brian Koppelman


SOME LINKS FROM EPISODE 8



Listen to Brian Koppelman’s podcast, The Moment
As mentioned in the interview, listen to John Hamburg on The Moment
The Con-Men, Gurus and the Screen Writing Instruction Industrial Complex
Listen to screen writing podcast Script Notes
Learn about and get a copy of What Makes Sammy Run by Budd Schulberg. The “legendary book about making your way in Hollywood”
Free download of Tony Gilroy’s screenplay of Michael Clayton
Learn about morning creativity rituals: The Morning Pages by Julia Cameron, Daily Rituals (schedules of 150+ creatives) by Mason Currey
The War of Art – Stephen Pressfield

Connect with Brian Koppelman : Website | Twitter | Podcast


We all struggle to get it right. Six second screenwriting lessons. No. 274. #sixsecondscreenwriting https://t.co/S7UBcc0sAY


— Brian Koppelman (@briankoppelman) June 4, 2014


 


A Few Quotes of Many:


“For artists, there’s a very fine line between delusion and belief.” – Brian Koppelman


“What unifies every part of my journey is I always lead with my curiosity, obsession, or fascination.” – Brian Koppelman


“The step that a lot of people miss is a dispassionate evaluation of the reasons [for rejection]. If you can dispassionately evaluate the reasons for rejection and find them with merit, you can address them; if without merit, you can ignore them.” - Brian Koppelman


“If you are rigorous in your own R&D in whatever your area is, you do your own testing, and you really stress-test the thing that you do, I think that gives you a tremendous amount of inner fortitude when you come up against the monolith.” – Brian Koppelman


 

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June 3, 2014

Need to Borrow Some Strength Today? Watch This.

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People often ask me, “Who inspires you? Who do you look up to?” One immediate answer is Kyle Maynard.


I’ve been blessed to spend time with Kyle, who encourages you — in the most powerful, unspoken of ways — to do more, be more, and help more.


How do you compete in wrestling or MMA without arms or legs? How on earth do you climb Kilimanjaro on, not your hands and knees, your elbows and knees? How do you face the challenges no one thinks you can?


Life can be overwhelming. Hope can be lost. Whether you’re facing a little self-doubt, an extended depression, or the darkest of thoughts, I suggest you watch the above video.


Thank you to BJJ Caveman for reminding me to put this up. Damn, it’s powerful stuff.


Good luck, everyone, with whatever battles you’re fighting inside or outside of you.


You are not alone.

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Published on June 03, 2014 13:41

May 26, 2014

The Tim Ferriss Show, Episode 8: Chase Jarvis, Master Photographer

This episode of The Tim Ferriss Show is sponsored by HipDial. I use them personally, and you should check them out.


“Art is a subset of creativity.” – Chase Jarvis


Now, on to our amazing guest, Chase Jarvis!


Chase is a master photographer and the CEO of CreativeLIVE.com, where this episode was filmed.


Chase is the youngest person ever to be named a Hasselblad Master, Nikon Master, and ASMP Master. Since opening his own studio, Chase has photographed for Nike, Apple, Columbia Sportswear, REI, Honda, Subaru, Polaroid, Lady Gaga, Red Bull, and many more. He is known for a hyper-kinetic style and an emphasis on sports and portraiture.


CreativeLIVE, where he is CEO, is an online learning platform that broadcasts live, high-definition classes to more than 2 million students in 200 countries (!). All classes are free to watch while live and can be purchased for later viewing. They are amazing. Teachers include Pulitzer Prize winners, business luminaries, and beyond.  Check them out here.


This is my first video podcast test, and I’ve also included a transcript of this episode for my hearing-impaired friends (Click here: Chase Jarvis – Tim Ferriss Show – Transcript). Hope you enjoy!


In this episode, we explore:



Chase’s personal story
The most important choices he’s made
Common mistakes of “creative” professionals (or people in general)
How he reached the pinnacle of his industry
And much, much more…

His lessons and principles can be applied almost anywhere.


Click here to subscribe/listen to the show on iTunes.

Click here to subscribe to the show via RSS (non-iTunes feed).


If you have a second, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show tremendously, including my ability to bring on more incredible guests. Thanks!


Show notes and links are below, and please let Chase (@ChaseJarvis) know what you found most interesting or valuable.  He’s a good dude and would love to hear from you.


Enjoy!…


Show Notes and Select Links from Episodes 8 (Thanks, Ian!)

A little about CreativeLIVE studios
Chase Jarvis growing up, the making of a madman
Transitioning from artist to entrepreneur, where so many creatives fail
The amazing story of how Chase started taking pictures
The story of his first sale in the photography game
Main tipping points that led to him traveling the world with the greatest athletes… all while getting paid handsomely
How to monetize your craft at the highest level
Understanding negotiating skills, myths and realities
The most consistent mistakes in the world of creative entrepreneurship
How sharing his experiences of coming up as an artist was a tactic for differentiation
The importance of looking outside ones industry to glean tactics you can use
What it’s like shooting the top tennis players of all time, including Roger Federer and Serena Williams
Dissecting the value and capacity to become an empowered polymath in today’s world
How iteration is the key to navigating the transition from successful solopreneur to building out a company
About the vision for CreativeLIVE and himself
The top priorities for fulfillment/happiness for Chase Jarvis
On the fascinating power of meditation and how Chase practices
Chase’s catastrophic self-inflicted wound

SOME LINKS FROM EPISODE 8



Check out Chase’s YouTube Channel
Andy Warhol – Pop Art hacker
Jean-Michel Basquiat – Taking graffiti off the streets and into the gallery
Ramit Sethi negotiation techniques
Learn more about Red Bull BC One
In this show, Chase talks a little about Marc Ecko. Here’s a post on this blog by Marc himself: “10 Rules for Getting ‘Influencer’ Attention.”
Learn more about Isaac Asimov
Charlie Hoehn – CharlieHoehn.com | Play it Away
Kelly Starrett – MobilityWOD.com
The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown
Learn more about Chase’s CreativeLIVE

BOOKS FOR BRAINSTORMING, MENTIONED IN EPISODE 8



22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries and Jack Trout
Blue Ocean Strategy by Chan Kim
Business Model Generation
Steal Like an Artist & Show your Work by Austin Kleon
Crush It, Thank You Economy, Jab Jab Jab Right Hook – Gary Vaynerchuk
The Rise of Superman by Stephen Kotler
Self-Inflicted Wounds by Aisha Tyler

Connect with Chase Jarvis: Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | G +


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Published on May 26, 2014 19:24

May 19, 2014

The Tim Ferriss Show, Episode 7: Stephen Dubner, Co-Author of Freakonomics

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Stephen J. Dubner (@Freakonomics) is an award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality.


He is best-known for writing, along with the economist Steven D. Levitt, Freakonomics (2005), SuperFreakonomics (2009), and Think Like a Freak (2014), which have sold more than 5 million copies in 35 languages.


In this podcast, we discuss dozens of topics, including: his writing process, religion, parenting, favorite documentaries, and much, much more.


I recommend checking out his new book, Think Like a Freak. If you liked the assumption-busting, myth-testing stories of Freakonomics or any of my books, you’ll enjoy it.


Click here to subscribe/listen to the show on iTunes.

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If you have a second, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show tremendously, including my ability to bring on more incredible guests. Thanks!


I didn’t have time to create show notes this time around, but here’s the usual deal: If you’re the first to leave good shows notes (including links) in the comments, I’m happy to thank you in this post and link to your site. If I don’t get it by 4pm EST today, I’ll put them up early next week, so read the comments if you’re curious.


Hope you like the ep!


Please let Stephen (@Freakonomics) know what you enjoyed most.

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Published on May 19, 2014 09:51

May 18, 2014

Why Not Hug Strangers? – A Video Experiment

 


What happens when you hug strangers?


Andrew Hales of LAHWF wanted me to find out.


The above video took place in Dolores Park in San Francisco last Thursday, around 5:30pm. All people hugged are complete strangers.


Andrew challenged me to make the awkward even more awkward:



Could I score a hug by simply standing like a zombie with my arms out? (He’s good at this)
Could I go for the “long hold” and hug someone for 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or more?
Could I hug without saying anything? (Not my strong suit, it turns out)

To make things more interesting, Andrew accidentally–or purposefully?–started the filming at the famously gay southwest corner of Dolores.


Oh, boy…


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In other news, if you’re looking for a short essay to jumpstart your week, this might be what the doctor ordered: “6 Formulas for More Output and Less Overwhelm.”

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Published on May 18, 2014 12:20

May 14, 2014

The Tim Ferriss Podcast, Episode 5: Filmmaker Jason Silva

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My guest this episode is the incredible Jason Silva.


Download it here.


Jason has been called the “Timothy Leary of the viral video age” by The Atlantic.


He is also host of Brain Games on National Geographic Channel. The show set a record as the highest-rated series launch in Nat Geo’s history, with an average of 1.5 million viewers for the first two episodes.


In this episode, we discuss his career, his skills, TV, his influences and tools, and much more.


QUICK FAVOR – If you haven’t already, can you pretty please:


1) Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, even if you listen to it elsewhere?  This is critical for ranking and recruiting future guests.


2) Leave a review of the podcast on iTunes here? Even one sentence would be extremely helpful.


Hope you enjoy the episode!


Would you like to sponsor the podcast (more than $5K per episode, less than $25K)? Please let me know by filling out this short form.


Below are the show notes, links to resources, and non-iTunes download options…


Select Show Notes for Episodes 5 (Thanks, Ian!)

Learn about epiphany addiction
How Jason uses flow states to create astonishing wordplay
The power of being open to “rhapsody”
Cognitive ecstasy and wonder junkies
Exploring discursive environments
What does the first hour of Jason Silva’s day look like?
The crappiest job Jason ever had
Why Chris Anderson, the curator of TED, is Jason’s ideal of a successful person
Why Jason would dream of working with director Danny Boyle
Advice for his younger self

SOME LINKS FROM EPISODE 5



Shots of Awe – Jason Silva’s web series
Brain Games – National Geographic’s hit series that Jason hosts
The Rise of Superman – Steven Kotler
Flow Genome Project - Learn more about flow
Hans Zimmer – Time

“I think cinema is the last alter left…” – Jason Silva


FILMS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 5



Inception
The Matrix
The Truman Show
Existenze
Vanilla Sky
Memento
Maiden Trip – About a 14 year old girl who sailed around the world by herself

Connect with Jason Silva: Twitter | Shots of Awe | Facebook | Personal Site


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May 8, 2014

The Obstacle Is The Way — The Tim Ferriss Book Club, Book #4

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This post is about the fourth book in the Tim Ferriss Book Club, which is limited to books that have dramatically impacted my life. All previous selections can be found here. Enjoy!


“Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.” — PUBLILIUS SYRUS


The last two weeks have been disaster after disaster for me:



A dear friend died unexpectedly, only miles from my home. (RIP, Seth Roberts)
A seven-figure business deal fell apart at the last minute.
Only days ago, Turner Broadcasting let me know that the May 27th digital launch of The Tim Ferriss Experiment has been canceled. Some (not all) of the higher-ups want to try selling it to traditional outlets. (Sidenote: If you bought an iTunes season pass, definitely request a refund)

Over the last 14 days, I have carried one book in my backpack to cope, all day and every day: The Obstacle Is The Way.


It has helped me to turn problems upside-down, become the calm within the storm, and even uncover unique opportunities.


“Philosophy” gets a bad rap.


Most of us know a turtleneck-wearing pseudo-intellectual who’s spent countless hours studying obscure details of Wittgenstein or post-structural lesbian feminism. And for what? More often than not, to posture as a holier-than-thou jerk off. To argue over semantics that don’t matter.


Fortunately, there are a few philosophical systems that produce dramatic real-world results…without the nonsense. In other words, all substance instead of smoke.


The Obstacle Is The Way, penned by Ryan Holiday, is a collection of stories and principles about Stoicism, which I consider to be the ultimate personal “operating system” for entrepreneurs…or anyone who wants high performance under high stress.


Ryan became Director of Marketing at American Apparel at age 21 (!). He gets more heat, makes more high-stakes decisions, and take more risks in a given week than most people experience in any given quarter. He also happens to be a die-hard Stoic and incredible at putting the principles into practice.


If you want to be “anti-fragile” like Thomas Jefferson, Marcus Aurelius, and many of most dominant soldiers and investors in history, Stoicism offers the playbook.  If you want to make better decisions, if you want to smile when other people cower, it offers real tools.


To quote Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel, “Bad companies are destroyed by crisis. Good companies survive them. Great companies are improved by them.”


What if you could be a person who is improved by crisis? That would give you opportunities no one else can see, let alone grasp.


It will also make you a happier human being.


Check out The Obstacle Is The Way today:



Audiobook (I licensed the rights and produced it with Ryan)
Print
Kindle

I’m not the only one who loves it. Here are just a few of many:


“Follow these precepts and you will revolutionize your life. Read this book!”

—Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art and Gates of Fire


“A book for the bedside of every future–and current–leader in the world.”

—Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power and Mastery


“Ryan Holiday has written a brilliant and engaging book, well beyond his years…It is invaluable.”

—Honorable Frederic Block, Judge, U.S. District Court


Seriously, check out the book.


If you’d like to hear more of Ryan’s ideas, you might enjoy the podcast interview I recorded with him recently, which has gone nuts on social media:


The best podcast epi I've listened to this year. RT @tferriss The Tim Ferriss Podcast, Episode 4: Ryan Holiday http://t.co/nRU4f8IttP


— Mary Shenouda (@paleochef) May 8, 2014


Question of the day: What philosophies, guiding tenets, or quotes have you found most helpful in your own life? Please share in the comments!

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Published on May 08, 2014 14:24

May 6, 2014

The Tim Ferriss Podcast, Episode 4: Ryan Holiday

“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus Aurelius


This post includes:

- Sponsor intro (please visit them)

- Episode description

- Quick favor

- Show notes and tons of useful links, including mentioned books and documentaries

- Non-iTunes options for listening


This episode of The Tim Ferriss Show is sponsored by HipDial, which I’ve been a fan of for ages.


I use HipDial for conference calls: no stupid PIN numbers, no hitting #, and you get a text when people join, so you don’t have to wait. It’s rocks–try it for a free month, and you’ll never go back.


Now, on to the main event…


My guest is Ryan Holiday, who became Director of Marketing at American Apparel at age 21 (!). He’s a beast.


Since dropping out of college at 19 to apprentice under strategist Robert Greene (author of The 48 Laws of Power), Ryan has advised many New York Times bestselling authors and mega-multi-platinum musicians. He is a master of the media, and he knows how to build massive buzz while responding to unexpected crises. He can compete or counterpunch with the best.


I hired Ryan to help with the launches of The 4-Hour Body and The 4-Hour Chef. His unorthodox approaches always impress me.


I loved his new book (The Obstacle Is The Way) so much that I bought the audiobook format and produced it with him. It is the newest addition to The Tim Ferriss Book Club.


In this episode, we discuss dozens of topics, including the real-world strategies he uses to thrive (not just survive) when the world is exploding around him.


And…want to win some cool stuff today? Tweet out your favorite quote or line from this episode, using the following format, and I’ll pick a few of my favorites for prizes:



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Show Notes for Episodes 4 (Thanks, Ian!)

The surprising story of how Ryan was introduced to stoicism by Dr. Drew
What makes a “quake book”?
How Marcus Aurelius helped Ryan survive a tough breakup
About esoteric philosophical ideas that are excellent tools in the modern world
Deconstructing the “Big 3″ stoics – Seneca | Epictetus | Aurelius


Is stoicism compatible with material or financial success, or are they completely at odds with one another?
Tim’s strategy for developing connections in Silicon Valley
Cultivating advantageous mentorships with peak performers
The story of Benjamin Franklin’s lending library…


What Ryan credits for his ability to “get shit done.”
What a day in the life of Ryan Holiday looks like (deflecting meeting requests, etc.)
Why e-mail can save time compared to a phone call
The most common mistake that new writers make
Delving into the writing process
How Ryan approaches goal setting and financial security




Friend curation, and the factors that guide Ryan’s decision making
Rapid-fire questions:


Ryan’s fight entrance song?
One thing he would change about himself?
When he thinks of the word “successful,” who comes to mind, and why?
If he could study any expert in the world, who would it be and why?
Advice to his younger self?
What Ryan orders at the bar?


Who should drop out of college versus who should stay in college
And much, much more…

SOME LINKS FROM EPISODE 4



Maker vs. Manager by Paul Graham
Who Ryan Follows on Twitter:


Fake Jeff Jarvis
FelixSolomon
Media Redefined by Jason Hirschhorn
MariaPapova of BrainPickings


Ryan’s favorite blogs:


Feedly
Ta-Nehisi Coate’s blog
Mark Cuban’s blog


Ryan’s Favorite Reddits:

Stoicism | Philosophy | History Porn | Ask Historians


Today I Learned | First World Problems | Reddit Books


 


BOOKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 4



Marcus Aurelius – Meditations: A Translation
Epictitus – The Art of Living
Nicholas Nassim-Taleb - Scholar, Statistician


The Black Swan
Fooled by Randomness
Antifragile


Benjamin Franklin by Ron Chernow
Titan: The Life of John D Rockefeller by Ron Cherow
How to Live by Sarah Bakewell
The Fish that Ate the Whale: The Life and Time of the Banana King by Rich Cohen
Tough Jews by Rich Cohen
Edison: A Biography by Matthew Josephson
Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph over Adversity by Brooks D. Simpson
John McPhee – Non-Fiction Writer (Pulitzer Prize Winner)


Oranges
Levels of the Game
The Survival of the Bark Canoe
Plymouth Rock (Free Online)
The Control of Nature
Giving Good Weight


The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

DOCUMENTARIES MENTIONED FROM EPISODE 4



Fog of War: Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara
An Unauthorized Guide to The Known Unknown about Donald Rumsfeld
The Wall of Sound about Phil Spector
Every Ken Burns Documentary (10 hrs. on Civil War & 10 hrs. on National Park System)

Connect with Ryan Holiday: Twitter | Website | Thought Catalogue | Observer


 


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Published on May 06, 2014 17:16

May 5, 2014

The Random Show, Episode 24: Porn Attacks, Eating Insect Protein, Tech Finds, and More

There are dozens of topics covered in this tea-infused, bromantic episode of scatterbrained nonsense.


Like what? Well: porn (including select picks), taking an “alcohol vacation,” fixing low testosterone, the wonders of insect protein, start-up talk, and much more. O-tanoshimi dane!


One special offer:

If you sign up as one of the first 100 people in this Google form (sorry, US only), we will mail you one free Exo cricket protein bar.  They are amaze-balls.  Here is the link.


This edition of The Random Show was recorded and edited by Graham Hancock(@grahamhancock). For all previous episodes, including the epic China Scam episode,click here.


As always, if you’re the first to leave complete show notes in the comments, I’ll happily give you credit and link to your site here in the post.


Enjoy!


Let us know what you’d like us to tackle in the next show…

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Published on May 05, 2014 18:07

April 27, 2014

The Tim Ferriss Podcast, Episode 3: Kelly Starrett and Dr. Justin Mager

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It’s my first podcast threesome! [blush]


THE TIM FERRISS SHOW, EPISODE 3:


This episode features two incredible guests: Dr. Justin Mager and Kelly Starrett. We all drink wine and get crazy.



Dr. Mager is my personal doctor and has helped me with dozens of my crazy experiments, complete with blood testing and next-generation tracking. He’s brilliant (and hilarious).


Kelly Starrett is one of the top Crossfit coaches in the world, and one of my favorite PTs and performance trainers. His clients include Olympic gold medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world and national record holders in Olympic lifting and powerlifting, Crossfit Games medalists, ballet dancers, and elite military personnel. If you’re interested in taking your body or brain to the next level, or attempting to become the guy from Limitless, this episode is for you.


Enjoy!


And…want to win some cool stuff today? Tweet out your favorite quote or line from this episode, using the following format, and I’ll pick a few of my favorites for prizes:


“[Insert quote]” More: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tim-ferriss-show/id863897795?mt=2 #TFS”


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If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! My iTunes rank — largely determined by subscriber count — is critical for recruiting future guests. Other options for download are the end of this post, but iTunes (here) really helps me out, even if just for the first few episodes. Help me make this podcast as strong as possible, and click subscribe here!


If you’d like a teaser of Episode 3, some of the subjects we cover are below. Learn more about Kelly at MobilityWOD and through his Twitter account:



Defining a “performance whore”
The potent combination that is Justin Mager
What makes people “well” and what makes people thrive
Mixing passions for endocrinology and eastern philosophy
How chakras described in Ayurvedic medicine correspond to nerve plexuses and endocrine glands
How Justin Mager changes lives by exploring the body as a whole
Experimenting on the fringes of physiology and what limits can be pushed
Working with high-end athletes and military to exceed supposed “optimal” performance
Blood testing is a snapshot, not a overall description of health — how do you improve it? What do you measure?
Delving into the effects of travel on circadian rhythms, and how to correct problems
Exploring the Quantified Self (QS) movement and Kevin Kelly
Testing quality of sleep
Why science isn’t the cause-and-effect master of the universe, or shouldn’t be viewed as such
Pattern recognition and “chunking” for improved talent acquisition
The diverse role of genetics; what can be changed and what cannot
The health and performance implications of testosterone, boners, sleep, and more
Mattress selection from the mobility expert (Kelly)
Hacking the nervous system for rejuvenating sleep, utilizing body temperature as a tool
Rebooting the parasympathetic nervous system
“Supple Leopard” morning rituals
Kelly’s test of functional mobility
How pain tolerance, mobility, and movement come together
Common qualities of top physicians, coaches, and bio-hackers, and how you can emulate them…


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Published on April 27, 2014 19:17