The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Practicing What You Preach (#185)

Please enjoy this transcript of my in-betweenisode with a letter from Stoic heavyweight Seneca the Younger to his friend Lucilius. Transcripts may contain a few typos—with some episodes lasting 2+ hours, it’s difficult to catch some minor errors. Enjoy! Listen to the podcast here or by selecting any of the options below. Listen onApple Podcasts …

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: On Philosophy and Riches (#152)

Please enjoy this transcript of a special episode of the podcast, in which I share one of my favorite letters from Seneca, “On Philosophy and Riches.” If you want to learn more of Seneca’s teachings, I’ve compiled his letters into a collection called the Tao of Seneca. Transcripts may contain a few typos—with some episodes …

How to Avoid the Busy Trap (and Other Misuses of Your Time) (#147)

How to Avoid the Busy Trap (and Other Misuses of Your Time) (#147)

“A good man will not waste himself upon mean and discreditable work or be busy merely for the sake of being busy. Neither will he, as you imagine, become so involved in ambitious schemes that he will have continually to endure their ebb and flow.” – Seneca Today’s episode is a bite-sized morsel for your brain and for your …