The Tim Ferriss Show

Ep. 17: The Power of Negative Visualization (<10 Minutes)

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Jul 7, 2014
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ANECDOTE

Trigger for Change

  • Tim Ferriss describes a trip to Las Leñas and receiving news about friends' cancer diagnoses.
  • This fueled his urgency to pursue bigger goals and test new directions in life.
ADVICE

Negative Visualization

  • Define your fears in detail instead of solely focusing on goals.
  • This helps in pursuing uncommon goals despite fear of failure or criticism.
ANECDOTE

Tim's Retreat Decision

  • Tim Ferriss was hesitant to take a business retreat due to "what if" scenarios.
  • Using negative visualization, he listed worst-case scenarios and realized the potential upside outweighed the risks.
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