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Episode 2: Joshua Waitzkin

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Using fear as a motivator and the practice of meditation

Fear is a common feeling experienced by both heroes and cowards, but it is how one handles fear that matters. The practice of meditation is not about quieting the mind, but rather about being an observer of one's thoughts without trying to control them. By keeping meditation sessions short, being comfortable, focusing on the breath, and embracing a non-attachment to the outcome, the practice can be more effective and helpful.

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