The Tim Ferriss Show

#701: In Case You Missed It: September 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

Oct 28, 2023

Sam Corcos, CEO of Levels, shares insights on how continuous glucose monitors can revolutionize health by showing food's impact on our bodies. The conversation explores mastering time management and the importance of a reverse bucket list for achieving personal satisfaction. Listeners also learn about the interplay between resilience and reputation, effective mental models for decision-making, and the benefits of cold therapy. Corcos' perspectives on happiness, risk, and innovation provide actionable strategies for better living.

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Understanding happiness and finding purpose are key to building a fulfilling life.

Prioritizing tasks and creating space for unexpected events enhance time management and productivity.

Thriving in an unpredictable world requires anti-fragile systems and effective mental models.

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Episode Overview

This podcast episode features a collection of interviews and discussions with various guests, covering a wide range of topics including happiness, decision-making, cold therapy, and financial risk.

The Reverse Bucket List: Finding Lasting Satisfaction

01:18

The Power of Mental Models and Avoiding Blind Spots

01:19

The Calendar as a To-Do List

00:31

Shane Parrish on Ordinary Moments and Extraordinary Results

00:42

Intro

2min

Redefining Satisfaction: The Power of a Reverse Bucket List

5min

Mastering Time Management

8min

Navigating Resilience and Reputation

19min

Exploring Mental Models and Cognitive Biases

2min

Exploring Cold Therapy and Lateral Thinking for Enhanced Well-Being

5min

Insights on Happiness, Risk, and Innovation

8min

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Timestamps:

Arthur C. Brooks: 00:03:15

Sam Corcos: 00:06:31

Nassim Nicholas Taleb & Scott Patterson: 00:14:20

Shane Parrish: 00:24:34

The Random Show: 00:35:43

Full episode titles:

Arthur C. Brooks — How to Be Happy, Reverse Bucket Lists, The Four False Idols, Muscular Philosophies, Practical Inoculation Against the Darkness, and More (#692)

Sam Corcos, Co-Founder of Levels — The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Assistants, 10x Delegation, and Winning Freedom by Letting Go (Plus: Creating Leverage with Tools, Systems, and Processes) (#694)

Nassim Nicholas Taleb & Scott Patterson — How Traders Make Billions in The New Age of Crisis, Defending Against Silent Risks, Personal Independence, Skepticism Where It (Really) Counts, The Bishop and The Economist, and Much More (#691)

Shane Parrish on Wisdom from Warren Buffett, Rules for Better Thinking, How to Reduce Blind Spots, The Dangers of Mental Models, and More (#695)