How Tim Ferriss Went from Nobody to Somebody in Silicon Valley

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Tim Ferriss: How to Learn Better & Create Your Best Future

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How Tim Ferriss Went from Nobody to Somebody in Silicon Valley

Putting oneself in a high-density environment is valuable/nVolunteering at events to meet interesting people can lead to opportunities/nProactively doing more than the bare minimum while volunteering can get noticed by event producers/nPlaying the long game and methodically building a network is effective/nProfessionalism and predictability can make one memorable to high performers

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In this episode, my guest is Tim Ferriss — a five-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, technology investor and host of the iconic podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. We discuss Tim’s process of exploration, experimentation and mastery — themes that have spanned his career that have placed him on the cutting-edge of many important fields. Tim explains what questions to ask when approaching any new endeavor in order to maximize success. He also explains how to incorporate structure and playfulness into skill and knowledge mastery, how to find and work with mentors, the key importance of location and networks in creating truly impactful things. We also discuss Tim’s philanthropic efforts to support research on psychedelics for the treatment of mental health challenges and we discuss his latest creative endeavors. This episode should be of interest to a wide range of listeners, as Tim’s mastery and wisdom spans athletic and mental pursuits, business, media, technology and the arts. What distinguishes Tim is his ability to thoughtfully deconstruct these processes in order to teach others how to do the same.

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