How to Secure Financial Freedom, Maximize Productivity, and Protect Your Health (#299)

In this episode, I answer the most up-voted questions from subscribers to 5-Bullet Friday, the free newsletter I send out every week. In this Q&A, I reveal: The five health markers I check and watch regularly. Strategies to prevent or minimize binge eating during times of stress. The most valuable skills for securing financial freedom. …

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Tim Urban (#283)

Please enjoy this transcript of my interview with Tim Urban (@waitbutwhy), the author of the blog Wait But Why, who has become one of the Internet’s most popular writers, with his site receiving more than 1.5 million unique visitors per month and having over 550,000 email subscribers. Transcripts may contain a few typos—with some episodes lasting …

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Discipline Equals Freedom — Jocko Willink (#275)

Please enjoy this transcript of the show being taken over by Jocko Willink (@jockowillink). Transcripts may contain a few typos—with some episodes lasting 2+ hours, it’s difficult to catch some minor errors. Enjoy! Listen to the episode here or by selecting any of the options below. Listen onApple Podcasts Listen onStitcher DUE TO SOME HEADACHES IN THE …

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep (#267)

Please enjoy this transcript of an episode all about getting more and better quality sleep. It includes some of the best advice from multiple guests about rest and regeneration. Transcripts may contain a few typos—with some episodes lasting 2+ hours, it’s difficult to catch some minor errors. Enjoy! Listen to the interview here or by selecting any …

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Darren Aronofsky (#263)

Please enjoy this transcript of my interview with Darren Aronofsky (@DarrenAronofsky), founder and head of production company Protozoa Pictures. He is the acclaimed and award-winning filmmaker behind both cult classics and blockbusters, including Pi (which earned him a Best Director award at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival), Requiem For a Dream, The Wrestler (the third …

Managing Procrastination, Predicting the Future, and Finding Happiness — Tim Urban (#283)

“I always thought the future would be intense, but now I think the future is going fully fucking crazy!” — Tim Urban Tim Urban (@waitbutwhy) is the author of the blog Wait But Why and has become one of the Internet’s most popular writers. According to Fast Company, Tim has “captured a level of reader engagement that even …

Discipline Equals Freedom — Jocko Willink (#275)

“Your will doesn’t break. It never shows up in the first place.” — Jocko Willink Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) takes over the show for a special episode. As I learned during our first interview, he is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. In this episode, Jocko shares lessons from his new book Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual. …

Tools and Tips for Better Sleep (#267)

In this episode of the podcast, I focus on a topic that has been a lifelong personal struggle: sleep. I’ve found that if you prioritize sleep — and recovery, in general — it magnifies everything else in your life, from your emotional health to physical training. To help you take better care of your mind …

Master Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky — Exploring Creativity, Ignoring Critics, and Making Art (#263)

“Procrastination is part of the process.” — Darren Aronofsky Darren Aronofsky (@DarrenAronofsky) is the founder and head of production company Protozoa Pictures. He is the acclaimed and award-winning filmmaker behind both cult classics and blockbusters, including Pi (which earned him a Best Director award at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival), Requiem For a Dream, The …

Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top – Maria Sharapova (#261)

“No matter what rock is in the way, no matter what storm is on the way, the water’s ultimately going to go down the river.” – Maria Sharapova Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) is one of the best tennis players in the world. She is the winner of five Grand Slam titles (two at the French Open …