Sheila Heen, a conflict navigation and difficult conversation specialist, discusses the art of receiving and giving feedback. Topics covered include understanding and responding to feedback, shifting from blame to joint contribution, navigating hostile coworkers, minimizing risk, the importance of receiving clear feedback, approaching dating, the significance of self-reflection in relationships, identifying deal breakers, and improving positive feedback.

#702: Morgan Housel — Partner at The Collaborative Fund and author of The Psychology of Money. Interesting topics: managing social debt, exploring options for a large amount of money, the influence of incentives on views and actions, impressing others vs personal qualities, adapting and trying something different, the power of persistence and intriguing interviews, the significance of the Triangle Fire and its impact on worker rights, exploring the intriguing life of FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt during World War II, the strange last voyage of Donald Crowhurst, the Tao of Charlie Munger and expressing admiration and promoting products.

In this recap of the podcast, Tim Ferriss shares short clips from conversations with various guests. Topics discussed include finding lasting satisfaction through a reverse bucket list, resilience, reputation, identifying patterns in successful individuals, contrasting views on wealth and greed, positioning and decision-making, and a discussion on health, risk, journalism, and decision-making with Sam Corcos, Naseem Nicholas Taleb, Scott Patterson, and Shane Parrish.

Tim Ferriss interviews Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil, on topics including childhood curiosity, busking in Paris, creating a theater troupe, marketing inspirations, financing a business, trust in business relationships, creating a blue ocean strategy, and appreciation for each other.

Apollo Robbins, The Gentleman Thief known for pick-pocketing the Secret Service, discusses topics like manipulating attention, famous con artists, self-defense techniques, the secret language of thieves, and more. He shares stories about childhood adventures with animals, blending animation techniques and Ikeeto for body manipulation, taking risks in Las Vegas, handling failed pickpocketing techniques, exploring biases and curiosity, the structure and roles of a pickpocket team, historical figures and card mechanics, redefining boredom for increased imagination, covert learning strategies, and deceptive practices.

Dr. Mark Plotkin, an expert in plants, explores the ethno botany of coffee and its surprising connections to history. He discusses the significance of coffee as the most widely consumed mind-altering plant, its role in the Enlightenment and specialty coffee movement, and the process of creating Cockpunch Coffee.

Rich Paul, CEO and founder of KLUTCH Sports Group, discusses his unique approach to representing NBA talent and his numerous accomplishments. Topics include lessons learned growing up in a community store, early experiences with street gambling, the importance of infrastructure for young athletes, building a strong financial team, the importance of confidence and belief, and excitement for his book and newsletter.

Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses his new book, Be Useful, and his mission to combat climate change and inspire healthy living. They also talk about his recent heart surgery and recovery process. Schwarzenegger shares his childhood experience of selling ice cream and the importance of hard work. The hosts discuss the significance of selling and marketing, emphasizing its importance in various aspects of life. They also discuss the concept of shifting gears and the importance of improvisation.

Shane Parrish, host of The Knowledge Project podcast, discusses wisdom from Warren Buffett, rules for better thinking, reducing blind spots, and the dangers of mental models. Topics include the impact of influential books, admiration for Buffett and Munger, exploring cognitive biases, the power of positioning, automatic rules for success, the importance of communication, and the value of writing in the age of AI.

Sam Corcos, CEO and Co-founder of Levels, discusses topics such as virtual assistants, delegation, recording meetings, sourcing virtual assistants, the role of a chief of staff, 'news detox', transitioning from a to-do list to a calendar, reducing stress, effective communication, exploring religion, continuous glucose monitoring, clothing choices for travel, carrying the Constitution, and expressing gratitude.