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Tim Ferriss: You’re not Isaac Newton! Give yourself a break for being unproductive right now.
Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher
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Tim Ferriss: You’re not Isaac Newton! Give yourself a break for being unproductive right now.
Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher
Go to Podcast Page
Tim Ferriss, Kara Swisher
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Apr 22, 2020
Tim Ferriss: You’re not Isaac Newton! Give yourself a break for being unproductive right now.
Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher
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Apr 22, 2020
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We have 100+ years of data on influenza; we do not have anything approaching that—we don't even have 1 year of good data—on SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). So, until I have more confidence in the conclusions which are swaying all over the place on a weekly basis right now, I am going to assume the absolute worse and act
accordingly.
Given Unknowns, Tim Ferriss Is Taking a Conservative Stance Against COVID-19
From an evolutionary standpoint, we are who we are... because we have a tendency to overreact. We are under-penalized for overreacting and very, very penalized for under-reacting as a species if we're just looking at natural
selection.
Can America Reopen, or Should We Wait Until COVID-19 Passes?
If you have practiced thinking about worst-case scenarios, even when the unexpected hits, you will be better equipped to cope and make good decisions under
duress.
Pre-Meditating the Worst-Case Scenario Improves Decision-Making Under Duress
There comes a point where, I think, if you've been living life in sixth gear, and your two gears, so to speak, are park and sixth... you have trouble navigating
life.
COVID-19 Doesn't Care About Your Go-Go Mentality
If you do things slowly without making mistakes, you can later optimize for speed, but you will very often beat the person who is just throwing technique out the window and trying to crash headfirst through the finish
line.
Slow Is Smooth; Smooth Is Fast
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Amid COVID-19, Tim Ferriss Is Trying to Be Kinder to Himself
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In Quarantine, Tim Ferriss Is His Own Self-Talk Referee
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Journaling Helps Tim Ferriss Cultivate Gratitude Amid COVID-19
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The Secret to Happiness? Low Expectations
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COVID-19 Doesn't Care About Your Go-Go Mentality
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Amid COVID-19, Tim Ferriss Is Re-Phrasing the Questions He Asks Himself
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Slow Is Smooth; Smooth Is Fast
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Amplifies the Psyche's Undercurrents
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COVID-19 Is Accelerating Trends; Going Forward, Resilience Is Key
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Pre-Meditating the Worst-Case Scenario Improves Decision-Making Under Duress
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Can America Reopen, or Should We Wait Until COVID-19 Passes?
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Given Unknowns, Tim Ferriss Is Taking a Conservative Stance Against COVID-19
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Tim's Portfolio Company, Duolingo, Is Thriving Amid COVID-19
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Why Tim Ferriss Neglected to Sell His Uber Stock in Anticipation of COVID-19
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Why Tim Ferriss Decided to Invest in Shopify for a Second Time
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Tim Ferriss Is Investing Heavily in Psychedelic Research
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A Small Investment Can Profoundly Impact Psychedelic Research
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Johns Hopkins Is Studying Psilocybin's Efficacy Against Several Psychological Conditions
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What Must Happen for Psychedelics to Go Mainstream?
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MDMA Shows Promise as a PTSD Treatment
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Psychedelics Helped Tim Ferriss Eliminate Depressive Episodes
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Ketamine May Help Those Suffering from Suicidal Ideation
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When Does Tim Ferriss Speculate the Psychedelic Tide Shifting?
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In the Future, Psychedelics Might Help People Cope With COVID-19 Trauma
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Tim Ferriss' Top 4 Tips for Staying Mentally Healthy Amid COVID-19
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Kara Swisher Outro (Part I)
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Connect With Tim Online
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Kara Swisher Intro
Kara Introduces Tim Ferriss
Amid COVID-19, Tim Ferriss Is Trying to Be Kinder to Himself
In Quarantine, Tim Ferriss Is His Own Self-Talk Referee
Journaling Helps Tim Ferriss Cultivate Gratitude Amid COVID-19
The Secret to Happiness? Low Expectations
COVID-19 Doesn't Care About Your Go-Go Mentality
Amid COVID-19, Tim Ferriss Is Re-Phrasing the Questions He Asks Himself
Slow Is Smooth; Smooth Is Fast
The COVID-19 Pandemic Amplifies the Psyche's Undercurrents
Kara Swisher Interlude
AD: Nextdoor
AD: 'The Prof G Show'
Kara Swisher Interlude
COVID-19 Is Accelerating Trends; Going Forward, Resilience Is Key
Pre-Meditating the Worst-Case Scenario Improves Decision-Making Under Duress
Can America Reopen, or Should We Wait Until COVID-19 Passes?
Given Unknowns, Tim Ferriss Is Taking a Conservative Stance Against COVID-19
Tim's Portfolio Company, Duolingo, Is Thriving Amid COVID-19
Why Tim Ferriss Neglected to Sell His Uber Stock in Anticipation of COVID-19
Why Tim Ferriss Decided to Invest in Shopify for a Second Time
Kara Swisher Interlude
Tim Ferriss Is Investing Heavily in Psychedelic Research
A Small Investment Can Profoundly Impact Psychedelic Research
Johns Hopkins Is Studying Psilocybin's Efficacy Against Several Psychological Conditions
What Must Happen for Psychedelics to Go Mainstream?
MDMA Shows Promise as a PTSD Treatment
Psychedelics Helped Tim Ferriss Eliminate Depressive Episodes
Ketamine May Help Those Suffering from Suicidal Ideation
When Does Tim Ferriss Speculate the Psychedelic Tide Shifting?
In the Future, Psychedelics Might Help People Cope With COVID-19 Trauma
Tim Ferriss' Top 4 Tips for Staying Mentally Healthy Amid COVID-19
Kara Swisher Outro (Part I)
Connect With Tim Online
Kara Swisher Outro (Part II)
AD: 'Land of the Giants' Podcast
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