#769: Q&A with Tim — Reinvention, Visualization Techniques, Making “Risky” Decisions, Parenting Considerations, Intuition, New Hobbies, Dating, and More

This past April was the podcast’s 10-year anniversary, and the
platform River helped listeners organize parties around the world
in more than 180 cities! More than 4,000 people RSVP’d. I was
able to join about 40 cities via Zoom for quick hellos and drinks
(huge thanks to Rae and Ana for the quarterbacking), and I had a
blast dropping in on the Paris meetup in person. Thanks to
everyone who gathered for wine, celebration, and meeting
like-minded people! After all the parties, and as a thank you for
their hard work, I invited all of the hosts to a private Q&A.
And that’s what you’re about to hear.


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Timestamps:


[00:00] Start


[07:08] A focus on reinvention.


[07:43] Optimization.


[08:30] Recent joy.


[09:22] A CØCKPUNCH update.


[10:19] How the day’s going so far.


[10:55] Argentina affection.


[11:51] Intriguing investments.


[12:53] Top three snacks.


[13:12] AI thoughts.


[14:15] Modern dating.


[16:32] Self-experimentation to come.


[17:42] Analyzing the past decade’s risks.


[20:06] Outthinking a career bottleneck.


[21:09] My current big project.


[22:19] Peptides.


[22:37] Be wary of high conviction.


[23:06] Preparation for high-stakes presentations.


[24:42] Kid stuff?


[24:56] Getting the most out of a Tim Ferriss meetup.


[26:13] In-person conferences planned?


[26:18] IBS relief.


[27:03] Personal heresies.


[28:26] What makes conferences worthwhile for me?


[29:00] Longevity and healthspan.


[33:21] Tips for a father-and-son Kumano Kodo walk.


[34:49] A barbell distribution approach to life.


[35:31] Who would I resurrect for a podcast interview?


[36:24] Do I consult any mentors regularly?


[36:54] Ayahuasca and antidepressants.


[38:16] Incentivizing potential mentors.


[39:13] Adventures in babysitting.


[40:04] GLP-1 for depression/anxiety.


[40:37] Cheap but choice art.


[41:05] Finding a book agent.


[41:28] Making positive, in-person connections.


[41:44] Unmentioned things I’d like to talk about.


[43:39] Is there room for the irrational?


[45:59] Blogging in the age of AI.


[46:39] Binaural beats.


[46:56] 4-Hour Dog Training?


[47:00] Best $1,000 spent lately.


[47:55] Javier Milei.


[48:07] Best thing I spent an “assload” on.


[48:34] Painting.


[48:45] 10-20 minutes on the acupuncture mat.


[49:15] Dating apps.


[50:15] Favorite sci-fi movies.


[51:21] Reflecting on the impact this show has had on others.


[52:23] Why was I in Europe for six to eight weeks?


[52:31] The mood-altering effects of Q&A.


[52:48] Where do I see myself in 30 years?


[53:08] Workout routines for older parents.


[54:13] How I walk and talk for podcasts.


[54:33] Would I consider becoming a single parent?


[55:38] A $1 million coffee mug?


[56:52] Brazil.


[56:59] A small but mighty staff.


[57:07] Attracting event attendance.


[59:08] Visualization or affirmations?


[1:00:20] Today I learned this about Hodinkee.


[1:00:26] What would this look like if it were easy?


[1:00:32] What I ask show listeners when I meet them.


[1:00:50] Eschewing endorsement remorse.


[1:01:19] Music I like.


[1:01:52] State, story, strategy.


[1:01:59] The (not-so) funny thing about interviewing comedians.


[1:02:17] Parting thoughts.


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