Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Depression Is the Past, Anxiety Is the Future – How to Live in the Present | Tim Ferriss
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Aug 27, 2025 
Tim Ferriss, bestselling author and host of The Tim Ferriss Show, shares his insights on living in the present. He discusses how reframing language can transform mental states and enhance daily experiences. Tim emphasizes the importance of play for creativity and connection, introducing his card game, Coyote, designed to foster group flow. He highlights techniques for cultivating calmness and the interplay between mental and physical health. Tune in for practical strategies to embrace gratitude, playfulness, and deeper connections in life's journey.
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Reframe 'Have To' As 'Get To'
- Replace "I have to" with "I get to" to shift emotional valence and increase gratitude.
- Small reframes compound over time and make tedious tasks feel less burdensome.
Prep Your State, Not Just Content
- Manage your state before high-stakes interactions with cold exposure, targeted caffeine, or breathing.
- Aim for a calm, responsive focus rather than rushing or jittery intensity.
Play Is Productive Fuel
- Play functions as a recharge that fuels creativity, connection, and performance.
- Short doses of play can deliver outsized benefits to energy and longevity of focus.
