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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0700

#863: Elad Gil, Consigliere to Empire Builders — How to Spot Billion-Dollar Companies Before Everyone Else, The Misty AI Frontier, How Coke Beat Pepsi, When Consensus Pays, and Much MoreElad Gil (@eladgil) is CEO of Gil & Co, a multi-stage investment firm, holding company, and operating company working on the world’s most advanced technologies. Elad is a serial entrepreneur, operating executive, and investor or advisor to private companies, including AirBnB, Anduril, Coinbase, Figma, Instacart, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Stripe. He was previously VP of Corporate Strategy at Twitter and started mobile at Google. He was the founder and CEO of Mixerlabs and Color. Elad is the author of the bestseller High Growth Handbook: Scaling Startups from 10 to 10,000 People. This episode is brought to you by: Matic the intelligent robot vacuum and mop that navigates obstacles and needs no babysitting: MaticRobots.com/Tim AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim Helix Sleep premium mattresses: HelixSleep.com/Tim Timestamps [00:00:00] Start. [00:02:21] What’s the “AI personal IPO” that just quietly happened across Silicon Valley? [00:05:28] Tens to hundreds of millions per researcher: What top AI pay packages actually look like. [00:06:44] The compute ceiling: Why Korean memory fabs are the unlikely bottleneck throttling every AI lab on earth. [00:11:11] From zero to $30B run rate: The fastest revenue ramps in the history of capitalism. [00:17:24] The dot-com survival rate was one in 100. Buckle up, AI founders. [00:20:35] Your value-maximizing window: Why the next 12–18 months may be as good as it gets. [00:21:32] Durable advantage — and why the AI market is an oligopoly (for now). [00:24:12] Exit options for AI founders: labs, hyperscalers, vertical players, and the underrated merger of equals. [00:28:11] Math, biology, and intuitive leaps: Elad’s pre-investing background. [00:29:42] Elad’s revisionist genesis story. [00:30:50] Go where the cluster is: 91% of global AI private market cap lives in a 10×10 mile square. [00:33:20] The accidental investor: Patrick Collison walks, Airbnb intros, and deals that just happened. [00:34:37] Want money? Ask for advice. Want advice? Ask for money. [00:35:00] The High Growth Handbook: Tactical guide, not bedtime reading. [00:35:41] Market first, team second — with a Perplexity-and-Anduril asterisk. [00:37:43] Smoke in the distance: AlexNet and the transformative GPT-3 moment. [00:45:15] AI cold-reading: Feeding photos to the model and getting eerily accurate personality reads. [00:48:56] Has Elad ever done a retrospective on his own investing? [00:52:13] Power laws are terrifying: 10 companies, 80% of returns, two decades. [00:55:53] Avoiding science projects, and how SPACs accidentally saved hard tech investing. [00:59:20] The one-belief framework: Coinbase = crypto index. Stripe = e-commerce index. That’s the whole memo. [01:00:54] Due diligence theater vs. the one question that actually matters. [01:02:13] The four-year vest is a relic: How venture capital ate growth investing. [01:07:16] Boards as in-laws: You can’t fire them, so choose wisely. [01:09:47] “Valuation is temporary. Control is forever.” — Naval Ravikant, as quoted by Elad, as relayed to you. [01:11:30] How great companies actually grew: toolbars, name-targeted ads, and billions in distribution spend. [01:15:36] Selling software vs. selling labor hours: The real shift generative AI made. [01:18:40] Spotting a great market: regulatory shifts, technology shifts, and Hashi getting bought by IBM. [01:21:28] Fake TAM, real TAM, and the Coke CEO who realized he wasn’t in the soda business. [01:22:47] Right now, consensus is just correct. Save the contrarianism for later. [01:25:15] Market entry vs. market disruption: SpaceX launched rockets, then disrupted the internet. [01:26:16] How Elad learns: X, papers, 20-minute calls with the right people — and four AI models running in parallel. [01:27:15] Deep dive: ADHD, autism, and why diagnostic rates soared without more people actually having it. [01:33:40] Longevity for realists: sleep, creatine, and maybe rapamycin when the real drugs arrive. [01:40:30] Ibogaine, anesthesia, and the next frontier of bioelectric medicine. [01:45:15] Elad’s first-ever 10-year plan — and why making one changes everything. [01:46:53] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n […]

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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700

#862: Cathy Lanier, Chief Security Officer of the NFL — From 9th-Grade Dropout to DC’s Longest-Serving Police Chief, Protecting the Super Bowl, and Resilience Under Extreme PressureCathy Lanier is the Chief Security Officer of the National Football League, where she oversees security across the league office and all 32 clubs. Before the NFL, she served as Chief of Police of Washington, D.C., from 2007 to 2016 — the first woman in the role and the longest-serving chief in the force’s history — where her strategies helped cut violent crime by 21 percent even as the city’s population grew 15 percent. This episode is brought to you by: Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: Shopify.com/tim Helix Sleep premium mattresses: HelixSleep.com/Tim Wealthfront high-yield cash account: Wealthfront.com/Tim Wealthfront disclaimer: New clients get 3.30% base APY from program banks + additional 0.75% boost for 3 months on your uninvested cash (max $150k balance). Terms and conditions apply. The Cash Account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“WFB”) member FINRA/SIPC, not a bank. The base APY as of 1/30/26 is representative, can change, and requires no minimum. Tim Ferriss, a non-client, receives compensation from WFB for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of WFB, which creates a conflict of interest. Individual experiences and outcomes will differ. Instant withdrawals may be limited by your receiving firm and other factors. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, not bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Start. [01:38] Cathy Lanier: from Tuxedo to the top. [03:22] Dad vanishes; Mom holds the line (and takes shorthand to the TV). [08:08] Bused into DC: straight-A student turns chronic truant. [10:37] Married at 15, signed over for $100 off child support. [12:54] The baby-in-the-crib wake-up call. [16:37] GED by a single point; secretary by day, waitress by night. [20:18] The Washington Post ad that changed everything. [20:39] 1990 MPD: into the crack cocaine wars. [23:46] Grandma’s gospel: no excuses, damned for doing. [26:23] Mount Pleasant riots: trial by brick, and a better-way epiphany. [33:23] Donny Exum’s nudge — and sergeant at 26. [38:56] Being a woman on the ’90s force: harassment and the 90-day dodge. [49:38] Marion Barry exits, Chuck Ramsey enters. [51:08] Lieutenant: the sweet spot. Captain: the desk (but keep the cuffs). [56:58] 9/11 and the surprise transfer to Special Ops. [58:07] Mentors lend confidence — and a counterterrorism bureau built from scratch. [1:00:14] Live Sarin, VX, and training with bioweapons legends. [1:02:22] Text the 50, get the 411: the tip line gambit. [1:03:36] Cultivating sources: the white Escalade payoff. [1:09:02] Attention to detail: OCD as a superpower. [1:10:43] Teletubby pagers to smartphones — and the Thomas Maslin reckoning. [1:15:14] NFL security: the scope of “everything.” [1:17:10] Red teaming, explained. [1:18:53] NFL vs. MPD: diversity and complexity that goes to 11. [1:21:24] The book club: The Tipping Point and Blink. [1:23:32] Decisions under pressure — and with incomplete information. [1:28:34] Billboard wisdom: it’s not what happens; it’s what you do. [1:30:08] Parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s […]

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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0700

#861: 4-Hour Workweek Success Story, Brian Dean — From Dad’s Basement to Selling Two CompaniesBrian Dean is the founder of Backlinko and Exploding Topics, both acquired […]

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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0700

#860: Daredevil Michelle Khare — How to Become a YouTube Superstar, Open Impossible Doors (FBI, Secret Service, etc.), Craft Jedi-Level Cold Emails, and Use Fear-Setting to Change Your LifeDaredevil Michelle Khare lives life to the extreme in Challenge Accepted, amassing more than 6 million followers and more than 1 billion views. Across the show, you’ll see Michelle attempt everything from Tom Cruise’s Deadliest stunt to Harry Houdini’s water torture cell to trying to earn a black belt in taekwondo in only 90 days. This episode is brought to you by: Fin powerful AI Agent for all your customer service: Fin.Ai/Tim Monarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: Monarch.com/Tim Momentous Fiber+ 3-in-1 formula with soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, and Solnul® resistant starch: LiveMomentous.com/Tim AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] Start. [00:00:24] Challenge Accepted: The logline and why breakdowns stay in the edit. [00:03:05] Growing up in Shreveport, LA: Friday night movies, the AFI Top 100, and interning on Snitch. [00:06:15] Podcasting: While “easier” than writing books, it’s a heck of a lot more work than meets the ear. [00:21:24] Quality over quantity: 8–10 episodes a year, scarcity as strategy, and building a defensible moat. [00:31:47] “Hard choices, easy life.” — Jerzy Gregorek, calling the FAA 300 times, and why no one copies you when the barrier is insanity. [00:35:32] Dartmouth to Google.org: the Fermi estimation faceplant and not getting the job. [00:37:10] BuzzFeed as graduate school of the internet. [00:40:37] Work for someone else first: My case against starting a company right out of school. [00:47:28] The stolen book: Michelle pulls out a battered 2016 copy of The 4-Hour Workweek and reads her fear-setting chart aloud. [00:51:10] “I’ve never designed my own rubric of success” — the nightmare, the repair plan, and what Michelle was putting off out of fear. [00:56:59] Practicing poverty: studio apartment, stripped-down life, moonlighting for a year, then the three-month-savings leap. [01:06:58] Kebab-shop destiny: meeting stunt coordinator Steve Brown in L.A. — now he does Avatar and straps Michelle to planes. [01:09:04] Surface area for luck: Bill Gurley, Kevin Kelly’s sleeping bag, and Seneca on voluntary discomfort. [01:12:44] Coach, mentor, cheerleader: the three-person Formula One team you actually need. [01:17:20] The art of the cold email — and cold-calling the FBI tip line to meet “The Hollywood Guy.” [01:21:55] Michelle’s three-paragraph, six-sentence formula for emails that open any door. [01:26:15] My cold email playbook: the “via” trick, include your damn cell number, and why “Yo, Ferriss” is an auto-archive. [01:36:24] The fake Tim Ferriss Podcast phishing scam: Zoom calls, screen access, and hijacked Facebook pages. [01:40:58] Emailing Hank Green, Brandon Sanderson’s unpublished novels, and why your first cold emails are just practice reps. [01:46:37] Michelle’s storytelling syllabus: Survivor, Snyder’s Save the Cat, and peer review of whatever went viral last week. [01:48:44] The magic of Jeff Probst, and dissecting the bones of storytelling. [01:53:12] John McPhee’s red-ink writing class at Princeton. [01:58:38] Six Thinking Hats broke Michelle’s pessimism; Radical Candor taught her how to give feedback. [02:07:20] The slinky org chart: Seven full-timers that balloon to 50 for a shoot, then compress right back. [02:21:21] Scope creep, saying no to big checks, and why Michelle has never hit creator burnout. [02:30:34] My No Book teaser: 850 pages on renegotiating commitments and getting back on the wagon. [02:33:31] The Mindy Kaling manifesto: @MindyKalingFan, The Office, and shattering expectations for Indian women in entertainment. [02:40:38] Wishlist shout-out: Norland College, where Mary Poppins meets Secret Service. [02:42:48] Episodes Michelle would pay to relive. [02:47:40] Episodes Michelle would pay to skip. [02:52:15] Seven marathons, seven continents, one week. [02:57:10] Free Solo, Alex Honnold in the creepy van, and things both of us would never do. [03:00:38] Books gifted most: Radical Candor, The Great CEO Within, and Adam Grant’s Originals. [03:01:21] Michelle’s billboard. [03:02:45] A primetime Emmy run and parting thoughts. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n […]

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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700

#859: Q&A with Tim — The Upcoming AI Tsunami and Building Offline Advantage, Book Recommendations, Spotting Psychedelic Red Flags, Courage as a Learnable Skill, and MoreWel […]

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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:30:00 -0700

#858: The Random Show, Couch Edition! — Supplements, Hummingbirds, Cock Rings, Optimizing Mitochondria, Breathing and Balance Training, Cool Grip Strength Tools, and MoreWelco […]

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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0700

#857: How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and Debbie MillmanMany of us feel like we’re drowning in i […]

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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:30:00 -0700

#856: Jim Collins — What to Make of a Life and How to Maximize Your Return on LuckJim Collins has published multiple international bestsellers that have sold in […]

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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0700

#855: Tim Ferriss — How to Quiet the Ruminative Mind, Avoid Traps of Self-Help, and Focus in a World of Promiscuous OvercommitmentThis episode is a bit different, and I […]

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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:30:00 -0700

#854: Tish Rabe — 200+ Children’s Books, Getting Picked for Dr. Seuss, Lessons from Early Sesame Street, How to Write 300+ Songs, and MoreTish Rabe (@tishrabebooks) is the […]

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Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:30:00 -0700

#853: Jordan Jonas, Champion of Alone — The Art of Survival, Lessons from Nomadic Tribes, Hardship as the Path to Peace, How to Handle Rogue Wolverines, and Why Not to Photograph Attacking BearsJordan Jonas (@hobojordo) grew up on a farm in Idaho, rode freight trains across the US, spent time in remote Russian villages, fur trapped and travelled for several years with nomads in Siberia, and won Alone Season 6, after being the first contestant to truly thrive in the wilderness and harvest big game. You can learn more about Jordan’s axes at JordanJonas.com/Axe. This episode is brought to you by: Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support: LiveMomentous.com/Tim Monarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: Monarch.com/Tim Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim Cresset family office services for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs: CressetCapital.com/Tim * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri […]

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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:30:00 -0700

#852: Tim McGraw — Starting Late with a $20 Guitar, Selling 100M+ Records, and 30+ Years of Creative LongevityTim McGraw (@thetimmcgraw) is a Grammy Award-winning […]

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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 -0700

#851: Dr. Tommy Wood — How to Future-Proof Your Brain from DementiaDr. Tommy Wood (@DrRagnar) is an associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the […]

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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:30:00 -0700

#850: The Peace That’s Always Within You — Guided Meditation by Zen Master Henry ShukmanThis episode is part of a series called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry […]

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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0700

#849: Dr. Michael Levin — Reprogramming Bioelectricity, Updating “Software” for Anti-Aging, Treating Cancer Without Drugs, Cognition of Cells, and Much MoreDr. Michael Levin […]

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Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0700

#848: From Stress to Stillness — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry ShukmanThis episode is part of a series called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry […]

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Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0700

#847: Steve Young, from Super Bowl MVP to Managing Billions – Hall of Fame 49ers Quarterback on High Performance, Reinvention, Faith, and How to Blend Dreams and PlansStev […]

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Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0700

#846: Permission to Do Nothing — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry ShukmanThis episode is part of a series called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry […]

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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700

#845: How to Use Ketosis for Enhanced Mood, Cognition, and Long-Term Brain Protection — A Practical and Tactical Guide with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino (Plus: Deconstructing Tim’s Latest Keto Experiment)Dr. Dominic D’Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2) is a tenured associate professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and a Visiting Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. This episode is brought to you by: Gusto simple and easy payroll, HR, and benefits platform used by 400,000+ businesses: https://gusto.com/tim Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic broad spectrum 24-strain probiotic + prebiotic: https://Seed.com/Tim David Protein Bars 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar: https://davidprotein.com/tim Coyote the card game, which I co-created with Exploding Kittens: https://coyotegame.com * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se […]

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Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0700

#844: Be Still — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry ShukmanThis episode is part of a series called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry Shukman, has been on my […]

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Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0700

#843: Tactics and Strategies for a 2026 Reboot — Essentialism and Greg McKeown (Repost)Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The […]

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Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:30:00 -0700

#842: The Story Behind EpiPen, The Rise of Food Allergies, and What Doctors Got WrongThis time around, we have an experimental format, featuring the first episode of […]

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Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0700

#841: Arthur Brooks — Finding The Meaning of Your Life, The Poet’s Protocol, The Holy Half-Hour, and Why Your Suffering is SacredArthur C. Brooks is a professor at the […]

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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:30:00 -0700

#840: Bill Gurley — Investing in The AI Era, 10 Days in China, and Important Life Lessons from Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, MrBeast, and MoreBill Gurley (@bgurley) is a […]

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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0700

#839: Dr. Fei-Fei Li, The Godmother of AI — Asking Audacious Questions, Civilizational Technology, and Finding Your North Star ( #839)Dr. Fei-Fei Li (@drfeifei) is the […]

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Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:30:00 -0700

#838: The Random Show — The 2–2–2 Rule, The Future of AI, Bioelectric Medicine, Surviving Modern Dating, The Promises of DORAs for Alzheimer’s, and Wisdom from Anthony de MelloWelcom […]

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Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:05:00 -0700

#837: How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha BeckAs we head into the new year, many of us feel like we’re drowning in i […]

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Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0700

#836: The 4-Hour Workweek Principles — 13 Mistakes to Avoid, The Art of Mini-Retirements, and Navigating the Dizziness of FreedomThis time around, we have a bit of a […]

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Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0700

#835: Ben Patrick (KneesOverToesGuy) — 20-Minute Workouts That Produce Wild Results, From Chronic Knee Pain to Dunking Basketballs, Lessons from Charles Poliquin, Bulletproofing the Lower Body, and MoreBen Patrick, better known as “Kneesovertoesguy” (@kneesovertoesguy), is the founder of Athletic Truth Group (ATG), an online and brick-and-mortar training system rooted in rehabilitative strength and joint health. After years of debilitating knee and shin pain (including multiple surgeries), he rebuilt his body and performance, going from a sub-20″ vertical to a documented 42″ leap. This episode is brought to you by: Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support: https://livemomentous.com/Tim (Code TIM for 35% off your first subscription.) Monarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: Monarch.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM) David Protein Bars 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar: https://davidprotein.com/tim (Buy 4 cartons, get the 5th free.) My workout with Ben: https://youtu.be/xpM4V6O9f6w * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac […]

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Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

#834: David Baszucki, Co-Founder of Roblox — The Path to 150M+ Daily Users, Critical Business Decisions, Ketogenic Therapy for Brain Health, Daily Routines, The Roblox Economy, and MoreDavid Baszucki is the founder and CEO of Roblox. TIME named Roblox one of the “100 Most Influential Companies,” and it has been recognized by Fast Company for innovation on their “Most Innovative Companies” and “Most Innovative Companies in Gaming” lists. This episode is brought to you by: Qlosi prescription eye drop used to treat age-related blurry near vision (presbyopia) in adults: https://Qlosi.com/Tim AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim New clients get 3.75% base APY from program banks + additional 0.65% boost for 3 months on your uninvested cash (max $150k balance. Terms apply. The Cash Account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“WFB”) member FINRA/SIPC, not a bank. The base APY as of 9/26/25 is representative, can change, and requires no minimum. Tim Ferriss, a non-client, receives compensation from WFB for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of WFB. Experiences will vary. Outcomes not guaranteed. Instant withdrawals may be limited by your receiving firm and other factors. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. * For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast. For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsors Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday. For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts. Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d […]

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Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:30:00 -0700

#833: Jack Canfield — Selling 600+ Million Books, Success Principles, and How He Made The 4-Hour Workweek HappenJack Canfield is the coauthor of more than two hundred […]

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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0700

#832: The Return of The Lion Tracker — Boyd Varty on The Wild Man Within, Nature’s Hidden Wisdom, and How to Feel Fully AliveBoyd Varty is the founder of Track Your […]

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Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0700

#831: Frank Miller, Comic Book Legend — Creative Process, The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City, 300, and Much MoreFrank Miller is regarded as one of the most influential and […]

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Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0700

#830: Nick Kokonas and Richard Thaler, Nobel Prize Laureate — Realistic Economics, Avoiding The Winner’s Curse, Using Temptation Bundling, and Going Against the EstablishmentRichard H. Thaler is the 2017 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in EconomicRead more

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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0700

#829: James Nestor — Breathing Protocols to Reboot Your Health, Fix Your Sleep, and Boost PerformanceJames Nestor is a science journalist and the author of the […]

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Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0700

#828: David Senra — How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History’s Greatest Founders and Investors (Including Buffett, Munger, Rockefeller, Jobs, Ovitz, Zell, and Names You Don’t Know But Should)David Senra is the host of the Founders podcast. For the past nine years, David has intensely studied the life and work of hundreds of history’s greatest entrepreneurs. His new podcast, David Senra, showcases conversations with the best-of-the-best living founders and extreme winners. This episode is brought to you by: Cresset family office services for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs Our Place’s Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that’s coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals” AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement Timestamps: [00:00:00] Who is David Senra? [00:01:11] Brad Jacobs: Roll-up king and positive-driven billionaire founder. [00:02:26] Rare positive archetypes: Ed Thorp, Sol Price, Brunello Cucinelli. [00:06:04] Michael Dell as another exception; fear of failure and motivation. [00:06:47] Negative self-talk, excellence, and its ripple effects. [00:08:26] Jensen Huang story: “Why do you suck so much?” [00:08:54] Inspiration from Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History. [00:10:00] Derek Sivers: unconventional, philosophical entrepreneur. [00:11:04] Learning equals behavior change, not memorization. [00:11:48] Jeremy Giffon insight: biographies as substitute mentors. [00:12:37] Reading biographies as one-sided conversations. [00:13:16] The chain of influence. [00:14:09] Podcasting as “relationships at scale.” [00:14:28] Coping with trauma and breaking cycles. [00:20:18] Note-taking process: books, Post-its, ruler, Readwise. [00:29:27] OCD tendencies and love of doing things the hard way. [00:31:04] Comparing our reading/re-reading workflows. [00:35:04] A family falling out and the randomness of student housing. [00:38:58] David’s introduction to my work during his MySpace-era college years. [00:40:07] Podcasting influences: Jocko Willink, Kevin Rose’s Elon Musk interview. [00:44:14] Five-and-a-half years of obscurity before breakthrough. [00:46:50] Graphtreon and experiments with subscription models. [00:49:25] Patrick O’Shaughnessy’s endorsement sparks growth. [00:51:23] Sam Hinkie and Patrick connections fuel momentum. [00:52:19] Transition to ads and joining Patrick’s network. [00:55:17] Edwin Land: patron saint of founders and Steve Jobs’ influence. [00:57:02] Lessons from Sam Zell, Jay Pritzker, and William Zeckendorf. [00:58:48] Need a generous, well-connected person? You can’t go wrong with Rick Gerson. [01:03:04] Edwin Land’s philosophies: Differentiation and doing to excess. [01:04:30] Entrepreneurial archetypes and conflicting advice. [01:06:00] Daniel Ek as an alternative founder archetype and mentor. [01:10:59] Further founder archetypes and contrasts. [01:13:41] What is an anti-business billionaire? [01:19:55] Advice from “shark” Michael Ovitz about the value of truth in one’s inner circle. [01:22:30] The hands-on approach of practical founders who live for the love of their business. [01:23:28] Doing one thing relentlessly. [01:23:51] “This can’t be my life” as a powerful motivator. [01:26:57] Low introspection as a common trait among founders — and its implications about human nature. [01:30:15] Robert Caro: The only writer David believes should be allowed to write thousand-page biographies. [01:32:40] James Dyson’s persistence vs. the risk of blind stubbornness. [01:34:22] Todd Graves (Raising Cane’s) as an example of relentless focus on one idea. [01:35:41] Separating fact from fiction in biographies/histories. [01:41:55] Considering trainable vs. non-trainable attributes in potential role models. [01:46:11] Perusing Charlie Munger’s library. [01:49:35] Dealmaking lessons on Eddie Lampert’s superyacht. [01:55:34] The smartest person David knows. [01:56:55] David’s obsessive craftsman approach to podcast creation. [01:58:51] Why David decided to begin a second podcast. [02:01:21] The economics of trust. [02:03:40] The benefits of cultivating a purposeful aloofness about current events. [02:07:11] Using the pulpit of publicity for good, not evil. [02:09:57] New show frequency/dynamic and how David plans to balance the burden of running two shows. [02:13:30] Teamwork with essence of turtle. [02:15:40] Adapting the Rockefeller “secret allies” strategy to podcasting. [02:17:56] Chris Hutchins: The mad scientist of podcasting? [02:18:30] Working with Rob Mohr and Andrew Huberman of SciComm. [02:20:54] Why David focuses on 24-hour cycles over long-term planning. [02:24:54] Does David worry the extra workload will disrupt his lifestyle? [02:30:18] What makes one potential guest more interesting to David than another? [02:34:34] Making an impact vs. happiness. [02:36:32] Playing the status game when your heart’s not in it is for suckers. [02:44:23] Travel observations and the rarity of truly unique experiences. [02:46:26] Books as philosophical operating systems. [02:48:39] Parting thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell […]

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#827: Pablos Holman — One of The Scariest Hackers I’ve Ever MetPablos Holman is a hacker and inventor and the author of Deep Future: Creating Technology that Matters, […]

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#826: Q&A with Tim — Supplements I’m Taking, Austin vs. SF, Training for Mental Performance, Current Go-To AI Tools, Recovering from Surgery, Intermittent Fasting, and MoreThis […]

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#825: Dr. Dominic D’Agostino — All Things Ketones, How to Protect the Brain and Boost Cognition, Sardine Fasting, Diet Rules, Revisiting Metformin and Melatonin, and MoreDr. Dominic D’Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2) is a tenured associate professor in the DRead more

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#824: Dr. Kevin Tracey — Stimulating The Vagus Nerve to Tame Inflammation, Alleviate Depression, Treat Autoimmune Disorders (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis), and Much MoreKevin J. Tracey, MD is president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for MedicalRead more

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#823: Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg — Creating Supranormal Vision, Cutting-Edge Science for Eye Health, Supplements, Red Light Therapy, and The Future of Eyesight RestorationDr. Jeffrey Goldberg is Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Director of theRead more