Q&A with Tim Ferriss - AI Companions, Longevity Levers, Writer's Block, Low-Back Pain, & Much More
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Hello, boys and girls, ladies and germs. This is Tim Ferriss. Welcome 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. I’m the guest, and you asked the questions.
I recently sat down with subscribers to my email newsletter for a fun and live Q&A on CZcams.
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In this episode, I answer questions on resurrecting “forgotten” languages, dog training, writer’s block, reducing alcohol intake, AI companions, training the “good enough” muscle, low-back pain, the importance of weight training and muscle mass, travel recommendations for Japan, managing fear of death and the descent to death, breaking negative self-talk, and much, much more.
Please enjoy!
[00:00] Intro
[00:14] How I’m reducing my carbon footprint.
[01:58] Parallel reality career choices.
[02:42] Life optimization (and deoptimization).
[05:10] Fan Ho: An impressive personality.
[05:46] The value of personal coaching.
[08:19] Working on the “good enough” muscle.
[09:53] My current video/audio tech specs.
[10:43] The impact studying overseas has had on my success.
[11:39] Is a part three with Todd McFarlane imminent?
[11:52] What would I add to The 4-Hour Body?
[12:35] Cultivating the rustic country vibe of my living space.
[14:01] Have I ever experienced imposter syndrome while interviewing a guest?
[17:00] Why is there a washing machine in my kitchen?
[17:18] This winter’s skiing plans.
[17:46] If I started podcasting today, what would I do differently?
[19:55] Cutting back on booze.
[21:11] Skin care.
[24:25] Social activities that deliver maximum happiness.
[26:24] Yet-uninterviewed guests I’d like to have on.
[27:00] Foiling the friction of fabricating fiction.
[30:53] Gleaning meaning from holy scriptures.
[31:41] As a polyglot, how do I maintain fluency in languages I’ve learned?
[35:23] Training puppies, dolphins, chickens, and kids: The power of positive reinforcement.
[39:48] Batch cooking and the slow-carb diet.
[41:30] Digital emotional surrogacy’s impact on the loneliness epidemic.
[45:37] When reliance on the digital diminishes human deftness.
[47:18] Travel recommendations for Japan.
[50:36] The future of education: Talent sourcing and accelerated learning.
[52:21] The future of religion(s).
[55:33] The importance of weight training for longevity.
[59:35] Improving interview skills and asking the right questions.
[1:04:58] How I kickstart my metabolic machinery in the morning.
[1:08:10] Managing the fear of death.
[1:11:58] Managing back pain: Exercises, techniques, and tools.
[1:16:43] A pronouncement for Pilates poo-pooers.
[1:17:29] Relationship advice may be dispensed at a later date.
[1:18:32] Rewatching favorite movies.
[1:19:05] Books that were better after a reread.
[1:20:21] Breaking negative self-talk: Gratitude practice and DBT.
[1:21:16] Parting thoughts.
Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 900 million downloads and been selected for “Best of Apple Podcasts” three years running.
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A Q&A that is like a masterclass. So elegantly done. Tim Ferriss, you are irreplaceable.
Two first comments - wow!
And nice to see Tim Tim Talk Talk returning with audience Q&A. Always a winner 😊
Thanks team! 🙏🎉
Great episode, thanks for the insights Tim!
Tim i love your videos. You've truly changed my life and i find myself returning often to podcast 100 with Jocko about Musashi.
Thank you so much! You're the man! Take care
Love these Q&As xx
Tim, I love your content and the Q & As episodes are some of my favorites. Also, I love your place, has a very lived in, cozy feel. It's beautiful, real, and has a very calming vibe- it suits you :) and Molly is adorable, as always.
Tim's favorite movie is Spirited Away?? He's even cooler than I thought damn
Looking forward to this one!
We are not alone 👍
Thanks for sharing! Re: your comment on the pain/illness - psychology relationship. I would not see it as an insult if a doctor would suggest there could be a psychological reason behind my pain/illness. It does not mean that the illness or pain is not real. It just means that the cause might not be physical. I find it empowering, because once the reason is identified, one can do something about it.
I love how Molly looked at you sceptically when you were talking about no booze.
Love your books
Kia Kaha Tim!
Just found your CZcams channel and love the topics your delving into. I fast for longevity after using it to drop fat and it has led to many positive wellbeing improvements. Have you come across any research on blood donation and longevity? I do the cold exposure as well and am looking to remain disease free as long as possible while also enjoying life. P.S. love that your delving into mental health topics now. It is such an important topic.
Spirited Away is also one of my favourite movie (animation or not). Miyazaki came out with a new movie The boy and The heron. I hope you will watch it and would love to know what you think!
Same! Most of Ghibli's movies are quite decent. And I certainly look forward to The boy and The heron's release in the UK!
Wait... is this a reupload? I'm getting a massive hit of deja vu~
In my experience, meeting people online is best used to plant seeds that might grow into close friendships that grow into intimate relationships. How did we meet partners in the past? By being held suspended next to each other over time through the gym, work, school, or other ‘third spaces’ where people congregate regularly and repetitively. That allows people to explore each other without the pressure of needing to make a ‘move forward’ decision with someone who is essentially a stranger. I’ve found a handful of men who are interested in doing this. Keep in mind, though - if you don’t want to spend time with someone, then that person isn’t likely to be a long-term match, regardless of how attracted you might be.
This is great advice, totally agree. Makes so much sense why many well-adjusted people stick to people in their circles rather than apps. That said, finding the right third place after college feels pretty hard, especially if you work from home.
1:10:20 I don't think I've heard Tim say that about his TM experience before!
What is your opinion on “overcoming isometrics” as an exercise protocol?
Lots of fun and interesting topics, as currently struggling with insomnia yet again please don't feel insulted if I fa. L. Gb
I swear I watched this 4-6 weeks ago? Was it removed and reuploaded?
Dr. Bronner's soap is truly the greatest soap, but as my brother pointed out, "everyone who showers with that soap is as bald as a grape."
This was my favorite Q&A so far. Thanks, Tim!
Welllll here to burst your bubble. I shower with bronners and my hair is to my waist. That said, I don’t wash my hair with it.
"If you're conscious that you have no religion, you should know that you are in the most perilous position a human being could find himself in in this world" Leo Tolstoy (from "The circle of reading" by the author).
Tolstoy's essay on the topic named "Religion and morality" is highly recommended on the topic (around 20 min. to read, available online).
Are you writing another book?
washing machines in kitchens = standard here in europe :)
Can someone point me to the right direction on the books about DBT he talks about?
we need time stamps
Washing machines in the kitchen is so commonplace in europe that it feels strange that someone would make a comment about it.
Can anyone please tell whats the intro music name
put timestamp please
Inviting Patton Oswalt back on the show might be good. Writing comics could be a good segment with him.
1st comment
ayo you watch one piece? That’s hype. Enjoy!
You need to look into carbon sequestration through "planned holistic/rotation grazing livestock" using sheep and cattle to condition land and soil in the same way the prairie bison did in North America. You can sequester many tonnes of carbon per acre while producing the healthiest meat possible with higher omega 3 and phyto nutrient levels than salmon, and requiring no grain whatsoever, and next to 0 chemical/pharmaceutical inputs and we can do this on the list arable land in the world.
First!
Listening to how organized life you have, and mine is too... I wonder, how people like us meet people - partners?
"Information diet" - taking this one for serious. But, there are 2-3 podcasts that can always run in the background, one of which is yours.
M-O-L-L-Y ! This sleeping beauty is way too distracting. That's why audio will always take the crown!
Im really happy if you really Agnes Monica's husband, that i thought about so long. She is religious, i hear. My husband is religious and he is kinder among us two
I just wanna say 30 grams 30 minutes works. the body goes ahead and keeps you satisfied a couple more calorie burning. if not . the hunger will totally get us before time. which is too early. and doesn't mix well if you're already hunting. You wanna be good at all times even for when meal arrives. I changed my diet from high sugar to no carbs high protein and now high protein and low carbs . the greatest and even drastic effects was the no carbs. I felt too good but then I had to work more calories off at work so I added my carbs and it helped me gain some weight faster than the protein was doing already. I went from 127 to 140 in 6 weeks. first I reached 138 no carbs but low calories used. also water. but then alot of calories were used fell to 133s just with added carbs. not too much. just when I need them. I keep my weight. plus gain. no evidence of less energy or more fats where we dont want and more evidence of more muscle and strength doing the work I do. I work inside a warehouse sometimes dragging pallets for 20+ miles in 10 hours. these past weeks took me some years to actually just do and go thru the effects. I've dabbled with these but for short short amounts fo time . like a day. now I just been living it. I dont really workout. it was hard for me to gain weight. I was a 127 511 struggling guy not long ago. now I'm 140. even my dad with diabetes has benefited alot how he should by just replacing carbs with high protein and carbs for when needed. we weren't educated. and I know much more families who live like this. its amazing what protein does to us. coming from parents who only got elementary level education and living poorly doesn't lead knowing anything about such thing as a calorie or even less whats the types of calories and what they do for everybody. I dint know if any people have had expierneces sort of drastic or shocking as mine was. my parents are from Mexico 🇲🇽. im 1st generation. 🇺🇸
The fact that you’ve never experienced imposter syndrome explains a lot… Lol
I went no booze for one year and cold plunged everyday. I am so much happier and balanced. I'm also gaining more from your videos. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and your insecurities. 🤍🙏