Terry Crews opens up about masculinity, mental health, and his personal battles, highlighting the importance of therapy. Kevin Rose dives into the significance of emotional connection and vulnerability in men's groups, while A.J. Jacobs shares insights from his unique self-help experiments. Bo Shao discusses the intersection of venture capital and philanthropy, showcasing his entrepreneurial journey. This lively compilation spotlights personal growth, the value of relationships, and unexpected insights from the world of jigsaw puzzle competitions.
01:11:19
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
question_answer ANECDOTE
Terry Crews' D-Day
Terry Crews' wife confronted him about his pornography addiction, leading to a major turning point in his life.
He realized he was living a double life, prioritizing his image over his true self.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Strategic Vacations
Use vacations as a time to ponder new ideas and gain perspective, similar to Steve Jobs.
Step away from daily work to think more clearly.
insights INSIGHT
Perceptions as Interface
Our perceptions are an interface, not a direct window to reality.
Evolution shaped our senses for fitness, not truth.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Watership Down is an adventure novel that tells the story of a group of rabbits who flee their warren after one of them, Fiver, has a premonition of impending disaster. Led by Hazel and Bigwig, the rabbits face numerous perils, including hostile rabbit communities and human threats, as they search for a new home. The novel explores themes of leadership, freedom, and survival, contrasting the democratic and caring leadership of Hazel with the authoritarian rule of General Woundwort. The story is rich in anthropomorphic details, including the rabbits' own culture, language, and mythology, and it provides deep insights into the trials and triumphs of life through the eyes of its rabbit characters.
The Puzzler
AJ Jacobs
The Case Against Reality
Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes
Donald Hoffman
In this book, Donald Hoffman challenges the notion that our senses report back objective reality. He argues that evolution has sculpted our minds for fitness, not to accurately represent reality, leading to a mismatch between our perceptions and the true nature of the world. Hoffman introduces the concept of 'Fitness Beats Truth' and uses analogies like the computer desktop to explain how our consciousness interacts with the world in a way that is useful but not necessarily reflective of underlying reality. He also proposes 'Conscious Realism,' suggesting that conscious agents create the perception of an objective reality, rather than the other way around.
Tough
Terry Crews
In 'Tough: My Journey to True Power', Terry Crews shares his personal story of transformation, exploring themes such as masculinity, shame, and relationships. He recounts his struggles with addiction and toxic masculinity, offering a model for achieving true self-mastery. The book is a candid exploration of his life, from his childhood to his career in the NFL and Hollywood.
Build
An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making
Tony Fadell
This book is an advice encyclopedia and a mentor in a box, written for anyone looking to grow at work, from young graduates to CEOs. It charts Tony Fadell's personal journey from a product designer to a leader, startup founder, executive, and mentor. The book includes captivating examples, such as the development of the first iPod and iPhone, and offers practical advice on various aspects of product development, leadership, and entrepreneurship. It emphasizes the importance of human relationships, continuous learning, and caring deeply about the work you do.
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.
The Tim Ferriss Show 
