Insights from Dr. Andrew Huberman, Greg McKeown, Jocko Willink, Brené Brown, and Naval Ravikant (#616)

Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. 

This episode is something different. It’s an experimental format that I’m super excited about, and it’s back by popular demand.

This is an episode that scratches an itch I’ve had for years. I am not always able to listen to every great podcast episode out there, even when they are by some of my closest friends. The answer to my predicament was to ask them to send me a top segment from their podcast that I could listen to and—more importantly—also share with you, my dear listeners. 

My team edited them together, and here we are! This episode is a compilation of 15-to-30-minute clips from some of the best podcasters — and also best interviewees – in the world and certainly some of my favorites.

At the beginning of each clip, you will hear an intro from the host and where to find their work and podcast. At the end, I’ll also share one or two of my favorite clips from episodes of The Tim Ferriss Show.

You can view this episode as a buffet, and I strongly suggest that you check out the shows included. If you like my podcast, you will very likely enjoy the featured shows in this episode.

And before you go: Do you like this format? Please let me know on Twitter at @tferriss and also mention @TeamTimFerriss.

Please enjoy!

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

Want to hear the first Insights episode? Listen here for nuggets of wisdom with Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert about how mindfulness changes the brain, the location of consciousness, what it would take to ensure that nobody ever dies of colon cancer again, training for grip strength, frugal versus cheap, how the scaffolding that supports our success can help us architect our own demise, staying true to one’s inner compass, saying “no” without remorse, and much more.

#599: New Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert

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SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Dr. Andrew Huberman:

The Huberman Lab Podcast | Website | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram

Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Past Appearance:

Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Optimizing Sleep, Enhancing Performance, Reducing Anxiety, Increasing Testosterone, and Using the Body to Control the Mind | The Tim Ferriss Show #521

Links:

Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction | The Huberman Lab Podcast #39Dopamine: The Pathway to Pleasure | Harvard HealthDopamine May Have Given Humans Our Social Edge over Other Apes | ScienceInfluence of Phasic and Tonic Dopamine Release on Receptor Activation | The Journal of NeurosciencePostpartum Depression | Office on Women’s HealthUndermining Children’s Intrinsic Interest with Extrinsic Reward: A Test of the “Overjustification” Hypothesis | Journal of Personality and Social PsychologyDeveloping a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck | Stanford AlumniMindset: Changing the Way You Think to Fulfill Your Potential by Dr. Carol S. Dweck | AmazonDopamine Reward System | 2-Minute NeuroscienceCan’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins | AmazonBreak the Cycle of Addiction with These Strategies to Keep Dopamine in Check | Life Kit10 Best Ways to Increase Dopamine Levels Naturally | Healthline

Connect with Greg McKeown:

The Greg McKeown Podcast | Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Greg McKeown’s Past Appearances:

Greg McKeown — The Art of Effortless Results, How to Take the Lighter Path, the Joys of Simplicity, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show #510Greg McKeown — How to Master Essentialism | The Tim Ferriss Show #355Greg McKeown — How to Say “No” Gracefully and Uncommit | The Tim Ferriss Show #328

Links:

Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown | AmazonEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown | AmazonPriorities and Posteriorities | LifehackThe Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter Drucker | AmazonThe Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown | Harvard Business ReviewFive Stages of Decline | Jim CollinsHow The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In by Jim Collins | AmazonSouthwest Airlines: 42-Year Stock Price History | MacroTrendsHow Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines Cofounder, Made the World Smaller | Texas MonthlyContinental Lite | WikipediaThe World’s Greatest Word Game | Mad LibsMaster the One Decision That Makes a Thousand by Greg McKeown | LinkedInGreg on The Genius of Routine | The Greg McKeown Podcast #94Three Daily Habits of Peak Performers, According to Michael Phelps’ Coach | Forbes

Connect with Jocko Willink:

Jocko Podcast | Echelon Front | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Jocko Willink’s Past Appearances:

Jocko Willink Takeover — On Quitting, Relationships, Financial Discipline, Contrast Baths, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show #395Discipline Equals Freedom — Jocko Willink | The Tim Ferriss Show #275Jocko Willink on Discipline, Leadership, and Overcoming Doubt | The Tim Ferriss Show #187The Scariest Navy SEAL Imaginable…And What He Taught Me | The Tim Ferriss Show #107

Links:

Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim Ferriss | Amazon

Connect with Brené Brown:

Dare to Lead Podcast | Unlocking Us Podcast | Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Brené Brown’s Past Appearances:

Brené Brown — Striving versus Self-Acceptance, Saving Marriages, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show #409Tools of Titans: Brené Brown Distilled and Other Goodies | The Tim Ferriss Show #207Brené Brown on Vulnerability and Home Run TED Talks | The Tim Ferriss Show #100

Links:

Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation by Bruce Tift | AmazonThe Five-Minute Journal | AmazonThe Developmental View (from Already Free) by Bruce Tift | Sounds TrueFruition as Path | Yongey Mingyur RinpocheThe Paradox, Not Contradiction, of the Hypostatic Union | A Canadian CatholicThe 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life by Timothy Ferriss | AmazonNarcissism and Other Defenses Against Shame by Joseph Burgo | Psychology TodayRush

Connect with Naval Ravikant:

Naval Podcast | AngelList | Website | Twitter

Naval Ravikant’s Past Appearances:

Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3, How to Pick the Right Hill to Climb, Finding the Right Amount of Crypto Regulation, Friends with Benefits, and the Untapped Potential of NFTs | The Tim Ferriss Show #542Vitalik Buterin, Creator of Ethereum, on Understanding Ethereum, ETH vs. BTC, ETH2, Scaling Plans and Timelines, NFTs, Future Considerations, Life Extension, and More (Featuring Naval Ravikant) | The Tim Ferriss Show #504Naval Ravikant on Happiness, Reducing Anxiety, Crypto Stablecoins, and Crypto Strategy | The Tim Ferriss Show #473Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and the 5 Chimps Theory | The Tim Ferriss Show #136Naval Ravikant — The Person I Call Most for Startup Advice | The Tim Ferriss Show #97

Links:

How to Get Rich (Without Getting Lucky) | Naval, TwitterHenry Shukman — Zen, Tools for Awakening, Ayahuasca vs. Meditation, Intro to Koans, and Using Wounds as the Doorway | The Tim Ferriss Show #531“Understand That Ethical Wealth Creation Is Possible. If You Secretly Despise Wealth, It Will Elude You.” | Naval, Twitter“You’re Not Going to Get Rich Renting Out Your Time. You Must Own Equity, a Piece of a Business, to Gain Your Financial Freedom.” | Naval, TwitterWhy You Should Learn to Code Even if You’re Not an Engineer | The MuseSHOW NOTES[06:34] Who is Dr. Andrew Huberman?[09:22] Dopamine is the universal currency of foraging and seeking.[12:01] The purpose and effects of dopamine fluctuation.[14:51] Dopamine and addiction.[16:15] How to tune your dopamine system for discipline and motivation.[27:06] Who is Greg McKeown?[27:37] What is Essentialism?[28:45] How to accelerate your understanding of Essentialism.[29:11] The catalyst event that drove Greg toward Essentialism.[30:39] If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.[31:33] WIN: What’s Important Now?[31:50] The disciplined pursuit of less and starting a “said ‘no’ to” list.[34:17] Facing trade-offs.[37:51] Creating an essential intent: verb, population, outcome, date.[40:40] Finding flow through the genius of routine.[46:56] Who is Jocko Willink?[47:57] An unexpected problem is just the opportunity to figure out a solution.[50:14] Who is Brené Brown?[50:46] Reconciling self-acceptance with the urge to achieve and improve.[53:23] Can there be such a thing as self-aware complacency?[1:04:10] The crux skill that underlies all others.[1:06:07] Is narcissism just the shame-based fear of being ordinary?[1:09:22] How heavy is your pathological armor?[1:10:22] Who is Naval Ravikant?[1:11:12] How to get rich (without getting lucky — or being unethical).PEOPLE MENTIONEDCarol DweckDavid GogginsAnna McKeownPeter DruckerJim CollinsHerb KelleherMichael PhelpsBob BowmanBruce TiftGautama BuddhaWarren BuffettCharlie Munger