Jocko Podcast 100: With Tim Ferriss. Musashi, and How Warrior Way Relates To Life
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Tim Ferriss's Silent Retreat
- Tim Ferriss discusses his first 10-day silent retreat, combined with a 5-day fast.
- The experience was intense, unlayering his psyche and bringing back vivid memories.
Silent Retreat as Psychedelic Experience
- Tim Ferriss observed that silent retreats can resemble a strong psychedelic experience, but spread over days.
- This extended duration offers no escape, forcing confrontation with one's personality and memories.
Read Musashi
- Jocko Willink and Tim Ferriss recommend reading Musashi, an epic novel about a Japanese swordsman.
- They emphasize the impactful ending, urging listeners to experience it firsthand.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Passing Days
01:56 • 1min
The Psychedelic Retreat
03:22 • 4min
The Importance of a Silent Retreat
07:07 • 4min
How to Be a Gentleman's Agreement
11:17 • 2min
The Most Epic Ending of Any Book
13:05 • 3min
The Death of Takazo Takazo
15:48 • 4min
The Differences Between Japanese and Chinese Characters
19:46 • 2min
Takayzo and Musashi
22:03 • 2min
The Best-Selling Samurai Epic
24:01 • 4min
Miyamoto Musashi's Rebirth
27:53 • 2min
The Origins of Miyamoto Masashi
30:22 • 2min
The Way of the Sword
32:31 • 4min
The Nightmare Scenario for Women
36:55 • 2min
The Power of Ego
39:08 • 2min
How to Write a Book Field Manual
41:27 • 3min
The Importance of Small Talk
44:02 • 2min
The Letter to Yoshioka Kenpo
46:05 • 2min
The Dojo Storm in San Diego
47:45 • 2min
The History of Jiu-Jitsu
49:38 • 3min
Ag Agon Agon
52:55 • 5min
How to Train in Kendo
58:09 • 4min
The Triangular Choke
01:01:49 • 6min
Marcello Garcia: The King of the Scramble
01:07:34 • 3min
How to Recharge Your Batteries
01:10:58 • 2min
How to Win Ugly
01:13:06 • 3min
The Chain Ball Sickle
01:15:47 • 2min
The Differences Between Short and Long Swords in Kendo
01:18:16 • 3min
How to Train With a High-Level Competitive
01:20:56 • 1min
The Importance of Punishment
01:22:23 • 2min
The Childish Directness of Musashi's Writing
01:24:08 • 4min
The Importance of Complexity in Yoshito's Life
01:28:28 • 3min
How to Look at Your Eyes in Kendo
01:31:49 • 5min
The Importance of Relaxation in Tango
01:36:55 • 3min
The Sword Is My Refuge
01:40:06 • 3min
The Battle of Kasagi
01:42:49 • 3min
The First Battle of the Yoshikas Yoshiyoka
01:45:37 • 4min
The Importance of a Sword
01:49:25 • 3min
The Lesson Takuan Has Led Us
01:52:38 • 2min
How to Do Japanese Horseback Archery
01:54:22 • 5min
How to Train a Horse in Japan
01:59:17 • 2min
The Way of the Sword in a New Light
02:01:26 • 5min
How to Change the Way of the Universe
02:06:20 • 2min
How to Separate the Way of the Universe
02:08:49 • 2min
Confession Over Confession
02:10:42 • 2min
The Importance of Identifying Low-Level Weaknesses
02:12:21 • 5min
The Benefits of Being a Solo Practitioner
02:17:39 • 3min
The Importance of Self Awareness in the Military
02:21:04 • 5min
The Easy Path Has Restrictions
02:25:59 • 2min
The Discipline That Provides Freedom
02:27:43 • 2min
How to Train for Olympic Weightlifting
02:30:07 • 3min
The Clothes Drying Sword
02:33:06 • 2min
The Differences Between a Dachi and a Katana
02:35:13 • 3min
Samurai's Wife
02:37:48 • 5min
Sasuki May I Have This?
02:42:47 • 5min
The Sword of Sasuki
02:47:59 • 2min
Gon Roux and Code Jiro
02:49:47 • 6min
Musashi's Second Attack
02:55:29 • 4min
Sasaki Kajiro Gonrew's Last Battle
02:59:47 • 3min
The Path of Discipline
03:02:27 • 5min
The Path to Recovery
03:07:29 • 3min
Zen: The State of No Mind
03:10:07 • 2min
The Insignificance of Surfing
03:11:49 • 2min
The Purity of Leard Hamilton
03:13:33 • 3min
The Distraction of the Path
03:16:10 • 6min
The Importance of Being Extraordinary at Something
03:21:41 • 4min
How to Stay on the Path
03:26:11 • 2min
The Differences Between Japanese and Other Languages
03:28:15 • 2min
The Difference Between Why and God
03:30:37 • 4min
The Importance of Personality in Workouts
03:35:03 • 2min
How to Get the Most Out of Kettlebell Swings
03:36:47 • 2min
The Importance of Proper Weight Management
03:39:16 • 2min
The Tribe of Mentors
03:40:54 • 2min
How to Buy Trap Bars on Amazon Prime With No Shipping
03:42:27 • 2min
How to Start a Successful Podcast
03:43:57 • 2min
The Only Uncrowded Market Is Great
03:46:19 • 2min
The Benefits of a Rash Guard
03:48:03 • 2min
Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual
03:49:56 • 6min
How to Stay on the Path to Success
03:55:30 • 2min
How to Accelerate Your Path to Better Decisions
03:57:24 • 3min
How to Be a Better Leader
04:00:40 • 4min
0:00:00 - Opening
0:01:00 - Tim's recent Silent Retreat.
0:09:12 - Musashi, An Epic Novel of The Samurai Era
3:03:52 - Final Take-Aways. The Path.
3:33:37 - Support: JockoStore stuff, Super Krill Oil and Joint Warfare, Origin Brand Apparel, with Jocko White Tea, Onnit Fitness stuff, and Psychological Warfare (on iTunes). Extreme Ownership (book), The Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual.
4:02:26 - Closing Gratitude.
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