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Insights from Tara Brach, Ryan Holiday, Maria Popova, and Cal Newport (#626)

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    • Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. 

    This episode is something different. It’s an experimental format that I’m super excited about, and it’s back by popular demand.

    This is an episode that scratches an itch I’ve had for years. I am not always able to listen to every great podcast episode out there, even when they are by some of my closest friends. The answer to my predicament was to ask them to send me a top segment from their podcast that I could listen to and—more importantly—also share with you, my dear listeners. 

    My team edited them together, and here we are! This episode is a compilation of 15-to-30–minute clips from some of the best podcasters—and also best interviewees—in the world and certainly some of my favorites.

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    At the beginning of each clip, you will hear an intro from the host and where to find their work and podcast. I’ll also share one or two of my favorite clips from episodes of The Tim Ferriss Show.

    You can view this episode as a buffet, and I strongly suggest that you check out the shows included. If you like my podcast, you will very likely enjoy the featured shows in this episode.

    And before you go: Do you like this format? Please let me know on Twitter at @tferriss and also mention @TeamTimFerriss.

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    The transcript of this episode can be found here. Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.

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    #626: Insights from Tara Brach, Ryan Holiday, Maria Popova, and Cal Newport

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    What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

    Want to hear the previous Insights episode? Listen here for nuggets of wisdom from Dr. Andrew Huberman, Greg McKeown, Jocko Willink, Brené Brown, and Naval Ravikant about tuning your dopamine system for discipline and motivation, finding flow through the genius of routine, understanding the opportunities presented by problems, reconciling self-acceptance with the urge to achieve and improve, how to get rich without getting lucky, and much more.

    #616: Insights from Dr. Andrew Huberman, Greg McKeown, Jocko Willink, Brené Brown, and Naval Ravikant

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    Connect with Tara Brach:

    Website | Email List | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

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    Connect with Ryan Holiday:

    RyanHoliday.net | Daily Stoic | Email List | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

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    Connect with Maria Popova:

    The Marginalian (Formerly Brain Pickings) | Twitter | Instagram

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    Connect with Cal Newport:

    Website | Blog | YouTube

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