Q&A with Tim — Current Morning and Exercise Routines, Holotropic Breathwork, Ambition vs. Self-Compassion, Daily Practices for Joy, Ontological Shock, and More (#518)
Photo by Todd WhiteWelcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is usually my job to sit down with world-class performers of all different types to tease out the habits, routines, favorite books, and so on that you can apply and test in your own life. This time, we have a slightly different format, and I’m the guest.
As some of you know, I tested a “fan-supported model” in 2019, but I ended up returning to ads by request. That’s a long story, and you can read more about it at tim.blog/podcastexperiment. I recently sat down with the supporter group for a fun and live Q&A on YouTube.
I answered questions on my current morning and exercise routines, holotropic breathwork, ambition vs. self-compassion, diet, tools for assisting with ontological shock, what currently brings me a lot of joy, not caring what other people think, and much, much more.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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What’s the 2021 updated version of my morning routine?What is my current exercise routine, and what cool exercise equipment or gadgets am I using?What is my process for determining if I’m steering my life in a worthwhile direction?How can someone stuck in a rut of existential dread better manage their thoughts?If I were to give a commencement speech, what would be the core message?Are there currently any large-scale studies — by MAPS, Johns Hopkins, or other researchers in the psychedelic space — investigating the potential therapeutic value of holotropic breathwork?Beware of pseudo-shamans.Have I tried fish oil, moxibustion, or acupuncture to soothe my joint pain? Have I found anything particularly effective?Are there any psychedelic retreats I can recommend?Who or what has consistently brought me joy in the past six months, one year, three years, and five years?What projects do I have planned over the next two or three years?A Viktor Frankl recommendation that often gets overlooked.Is there any research on the effects of psychedelics combined with breathwork?Why am I still hesitating about having children?A documentary recommendation for anyone wondering how to become a fake guru/shaman (or avoid being taken in by one).I now recognize that I could have been more self-compassionate earlier in life and enjoyed the same level of “success” (however one defines such a thing). But here’s something someone not inclined toward self-compassion might find even more effective without losing what they think of as their “edge.”After self-experimenting with practically every dietary approach under the sun, what does my current eating regimen look like?Are there any books we’ve found helpful in preparation for parenthood?Do I have any advice for dealing with ontological shock — such as I experienced when I rediscovered my own history of childhood abuse?What did I take away from reading Richard Powers’ Pulitzer-winning The Overstory during the pandemic?Am I sure I’m not drunk?“When this ends?”What does my evening routine look like, and what’s keeping me laughing most these days?What helps me pull out of unproductive thoughts or emotional loops?Another easy, feel-good series for binge-watching: Ted Lasso.How much time do I set aside for reading every week?How active am I in lobbying Congress’ decreased restrictions on psychedelic research?Have I given serious thought to writing fiction?How do I overcome the fear of being misunderstood?How do I ensure optimal sleep?How did I learn Japanese?Parting thoughts.PEOPLE MENTIONEDJason NemerJodie FosterViktor FranklChögyam TrungpaRick DoblinMichael HarnerStan GrofRichard M. NixonJamie WhealParacelsusKelly StarrettKyle KingsburyMolly and GirlfriendAnthony de MelloDominic D’AgostinoGabor MatéRoland GriffithsDick SchwartzByron KatieBruce TiftTara BrachJulia CameronJohn CrowleyAnne LamottNeil Gaiman
