The Tim Ferriss Show

#133: Edward Norton on Mastery, Must-Read Books, and The Future of CrowdFunding

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Jan 18, 2016
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ANECDOTE

Surfing As Rehabilitation And Meditation

  • Edward Norton learned surfing while rehabbing a broken back and became addicted to its physical and mental benefits.
  • He uses surfing as aerobic exercise, spinal mobility work, and a meditative reset.
ADVICE

Start Mornings With Mindful Practices

  • Norton admits he lacks a consistent morning ritual and recommends starting days with exercise or meditation instead of email.
  • He says structuring mornings with mindful practices improves focus and calm throughout the day.
ADVICE

Use Nutrition, Training, And Camera Tricks For Roles

  • To bulk for American History X Norton calorie-loaded and did heavy lifting, then switched to fat-loss work before filming.
  • He emphasizes form, camera tricks and casting smaller actors nearby to enhance perceived size.
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