#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 […]

#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 […]

#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 […]

#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 […]

#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

#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 […]

#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 […]

#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, […]

#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 […]

#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

#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

#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