Gretchen Rubin — Experiments in Happiness and Creativity (#290)

Gretchen Rubin — Experiments in Happiness and Creativity (#290)

“I wish I could not wish.” – Gretchen Rubin Gretchen Rubin (@gretchenrubin) is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestsellers The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project, and Happier at Home. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold three million copies …

How to Handle Information Overwhelm (And Social Media) (#289)

How to Handle Information Overwhelm (And Social Media) (#289)

“Living well is the best revenge.” -George Herbert After reading Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors, many of you have asked me how I process all of the information I receive. This episode will help you manage information overwhelm, recommend techniques for dealing with social media, and answer a few questions that have been …

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: How to Optimize Creative Output — Jarvis vs. Ferriss (#159)

Please enjoy this transcript of a conversation/debate/trading of ideas between Chase Jarvis (@ChaseJarvis) and yours truly. 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 of the options below. Listen onApple Podcasts Listen onStitcher DUE TO SOME HEADACHES IN …

Terry Crews — How to Have, Do, and Be All You Want (#287)

Terry Crews — How to Have, Do, and Be All You Want (#287)

“Vulnerability is not weakness.” – Terry Crews Terry Crews (@terrycrews) is an actor and former NFL player (Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, and Philadelphia Eagles). His wide-ranging credits include the original viral Old Spice commercials, television series such as The Newsroom, Arrested Development, and Everybody Hates Chris, and films including White Chicks, The Expendables franchise, Bridesmaids, and The …

Fear-Setting: The Most Valuable Exercise I Do Every Month

Fear-Setting: The Most Valuable Exercise I Do Every Month

[ted id=2799] I do an exercise called “fear-setting” at least once a quarter, often once a month. It is the most powerful exercise I do.   Fear-setting has produced my biggest business and personal successes, as well as repeatedly helped me to avoid catastrophic mistakes. The above TED talk (brand-new!) gives you an overview, and …