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#609: In Case You Missed It: June 2022 Recap of “The Tim Ferriss Show”

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Jul 24, 2022

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Sam Harris

In this engaging recap, Sam Harris, a neuroscientist and host of the Making Sense podcast, dives into the intricate realms of consciousness and meditation. He discusses the vital balance of personal well-being amidst societal anxiety. The conversation highlights transformative lessons from life experiences, with an emphasis on mindfulness as a tool for new beginnings. Harris also shares valuable insights on ethics, encouraging listeners to embrace growth and vulnerability while navigating life's challenges.

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ADVICE

Self-Care Before Helping Others

Prioritize your well-being before helping others.
You can't help others effectively if you are struggling yourself.

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INSIGHT

Despair and the Human Spirit

Despair is a failure of imagination; humans are survivors.
Protect loved ones, but also tend to the world's needs for a better future.

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ANECDOTE

Bill Burr's Warehousing Days

Bill Burr disliked traditional office environments and enjoyed warehousing jobs.
He was fired after asking for a raise while not appearing to work hard.

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Monthly Recap: Insights from World-Class Performers

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Navigating Personal Well-Being in a Troubling World

03:35 • 11min

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Lessons from the Marathon of Life

14:53 • 17min

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Mindfulness and New Beginnings

31:31 • 11min

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Exploring Consciousness and Curated Discoveries

42:44 • 3min

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Beat the dealer

A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty-One

Edward O. Thorp

In 'Beat the Dealer', Edward O. Thorp shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations. The book includes an overview of the basic rules of blackjack, proven winning strategies ranging from simple to advanced, methods to overcome casino countermeasures, ways to spot cheating, and charts and tables to illustrate key concepts. It is considered the bible for players of this game of chance and has been instrumental in changing the rules in Las Vegas casinos. The book also includes perforated cards to help players implement the strategies in the casino.

The Man Who Beat the Market

How Ray Dalio, David Swensen, and Other Hedge Fund Managers Made Billions in the Financial Crisis and How You Can Too

Gregory Zuckerman

In 'The Man Who Beat the Market', Gregory Zuckerman delves into the strategies and philosophies of successful hedge fund managers such as Ray Dalio and David Swensen. The book provides insights into how these managers navigated and profited from the financial crisis, and offers lessons for individual investors on how to make informed investment decisions.

After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

Jack Kornfield

Teachings of the Buddha

Siddhartha Gautama

This compilation includes various discourses and teachings of the Buddha, such as those found in the Dīgha Nikāya (The Long Discourses of the Buddha), Majjhima Nikāya (The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha), and other parts of the Pali Canon. The teachings cover a wide range of topics including mindfulness, morality, concentration, wisdom, dependent origination, and the Four Noble Truths. These texts provide practical advice and insights for those following the spiritual path of Buddhism, offering guidance on how to live a life free from suffering and ignorance.

A Path With Heart

A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life

Jack Kornfield

This book is a definitive guide to the practice of traditional mindfulness in America, particularly within the context of American Buddhism. It covers a wide range of topics including the fundamentals of spiritual practice, the stages of insight, dealing with personal issues such as abuse and self-loathing, and the role of psychotherapy in spiritual growth. Kornfield uses personal stories, practical techniques, and guided meditations to help readers navigate the complexities of spiritual life and achieve inner peace, wholeness, and understanding. The book is designed to be a universal guide for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice and live an authentic life.

Autobiography of a Yogi

Paramahansa Yogananda

This book is a detailed account of Paramahansa Yogananda's life, from his childhood in India to his spiritual quest and eventual establishment of the Self-Realization Fellowship in the United States. It includes his encounters with various spiritual figures, his experiences with Kriya Yoga, and his mission to spread the teachings of yoga and meditation to the Western world. The book also delves into the prophesied writing of his autobiography and its significance in spreading the message of yoga globally.

The art of forgiveness, lovingkindness, and peace

Jack Kornfield

This book by Jack Kornfield offers age-old teachings and modern stories to help readers bring healing, peace, and compassion into their daily lives. It emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness and loving-kindness, providing practical meditations to meet life's challenges with acceptance and hope. The book is suitable for readers at various levels of spiritual awareness, offering a path to personal growth and inner peace.

A Man for All Markets

From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market

Edward O. Thorp

In this book, Edward O. Thorp recounts his remarkable career, from inventing card counting systems to beat blackjack dealers, to developing mathematical formulas that gave him an edge in the financial markets. Thorp's story includes his invention of the world's first wearable computer to predict roulette outcomes, his detection of the Bernie Madoff scheme, and his interactions with notable figures like Warren Buffett and Rudy Giuliani. The book offers practical wisdom on investing, asset allocation, and wealth management, making it an intellectual thrill ride for readers interested in finance and mathematics.

A Man for All Markets

From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market

Edward O. Thorp

Women Who Love Too Much

otman mahfoud

This book, 'Women Who Love Too Much: Keep love yourself (NO LOVE NO LIFE)', explores the concept of love and its impact on women's lives. It is a short, 100-page book that delves into the importance of self-love and maintaining a balance in emotional relationships.

Silicon Valley Porn Star

Jason Portnoy

In *Silicon Valley Porn Star*, Jason Portnoy shares his personal transformation from a life of extramarital affairs and superficial excess to one of chosen values and renewed relationships. His journey sheds light on a crisis of masculinity in the modern world, where quests for power and success can lead to addiction and dependency. The book offers insights into overcoming addiction and trauma, inspiring readers to find their own path to fulfillment.

Bringing Home the Dharma

Daniel J. Siegel

Jack Kornfield

In 'Bringing Home the Dharma', Jack Kornfield shares simple meditation practices to awaken one's inner wisdom amidst daily life. The book explores topics like loving-kindness, conscious parenting, and forgiveness, emphasizing that inner peace can be found without leaving one's current life circumstances. It offers insights into modern Buddhist practice, drawing from Kornfield's extensive experience and studies.

The wise heart

Jack Kornfield

In 'The Wise Heart', Jack Kornfield provides a profound exploration of Buddhist psychology, emphasizing the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and mindfulness. The book offers practical guidance on embracing impermanence, letting go of attachments, and cultivating a wise and open heart. Through inspiring stories and personal experiences, Kornfield shows how these teachings can lead to greater resilience, joy, and fulfillment in life.

No Time Like the Present

Jack Kornfield

In 'No Time Like the Present', Jack Kornfield offers practical tools and inspiring stories to help readers find freedom from fear, love, and happiness right where they are. The book is divided into four segments: Freedom of Spirit, Obstacles to Freedom, Realizing Freedom, and Living Freedom, providing a comprehensive path to inner peace and joy.

In 'Love Warrior', Glennon Doyle Melton shares her personal story of overcoming self-destructive behaviors, navigating a troubled marriage, and finding her inner voice. The book details her struggles with bulimia and alcohol addiction, her experiences with her husband's infidelity, and her path to healing and self-discovery. Melton's journey includes her decision to stay in her marriage and work through the issues, as well as her growth as a mother and a writer. The memoir is a candid exploration of love, family, and personal resilience.

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

This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest.

Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, @hypersundays on Twitter suggested that the bios for each guest can slow the momentum, so we moved all the bios to the end.

See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what you hear, you can of course find the full episodes at tim.blog/podcast.

Please enjoy!

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Timestamps:

Jack Kornfield: 00:03:28

Bill Burr: 00:09:43

Edward Thorp: 00:14:53

Jason Portnoy: 00:20:22

Isabel Behncke: 00:26:36

Sam Harris: 00:31:36

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Full episode titles:

Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose (#601)

Legendary Comedian Bill Burr — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss (#602)

Master Investor Ed Thorp on How to Think for Yourself, Mental Models for the Second Half of Life, How to Be Inner-Directed, How Basic Numeracy Is a Superpower, and The Dangers of Investing Fads (#604)

Jason Portnoy of PayPal, Palantir, and More — Porn Addiction, The Corrosiveness of Secrets, Healing Wounds, Escaping Shame Cycles, and Books to Change Your Life (#600)

Primatologist Isabel Behncke on Play, Sexual Selection, and Lessons from Following Bonobos for 3,000 Kilometers in the Jungles of Congo (#598)

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

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