Episode 213: Fasting vs. Slow-Carb Diet, Top $150 Purchases, Balancing Productivity and Relaxation, and More
Short Summary
Intermittent fasting (IF) involves regular periods of fasting and a focus on a single, large meal
IF can be aided by stimulants and tracking body composition
The speaker recommends starting with a diet like Slow-Carb before moving on to more extreme eating patterns
Legumes can be a good source of protein and fiber
Behavior modification tools and small behavior changes can be helpful
The speaker has had success using antibiotics and supplements to treat Lyme Disease
Successful people may underestimate the role of luck in their success
It can be helpful to test business concepts and models through moonlighting before becoming a full-time entrepreneur
Focus on developing skills that are rare and valuable
Tim Ferris recommends "1,000 True Fans" and "Blue Ocean Strategy" for building a successful brand
Tim Ferris advises against spending money on branding and marketing until a product or service has been proven to sell
Tim Ferris discusses the benefits of automating and outsourcing tasks to free up time
Tim Ferris recommends asking "What is the minimum viable product?" when developing a new product or service.
Long Summary
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a way of eating that involves regular periods of fasting, often with a focus on having a single, large meal at dinnertime after weight training.
Some proponents of IF also use stimulants like caffeine and/or anabolic steroids to enhance the effects of the fasting.
It can be useful to get regular DEXA scans or body composition analysis to track how your body responds to different eating patterns.
The speaker recommends starting with a diet like Slow-Carb before moving on to more extreme eating patterns, as this has a higher success rate per capita.
It is generally okay to skip breakfast and get 30 grams of protein at lunch, but it is important to test and see what works best for an individual.
Legumes can be a good source of protein and fiber.
The speaker recommends focusing on consistency and adherence to a diet, rather than searching for the "perfect" diet.
A person can get a good workout with two kettlebells, which can be purchased for less than $150.00 or built for about $10.00 with basic plumbing supplies and weight plates.
It can be helpful to use behavior modification tools like coach.me, stickk.com, or dietbet.com to encourage behavior change, especially if there is a reward or punishment tied to the desired behavior.
It is important to start small when trying to change behaviors.
The speaker recommends using Tools of Titans and spending any remaining money on additional incentives, like betting or coach.me, to improve knowledge.
The speaker has found that going into ketosis for two to four weeks after taking doxycycline seems to have removed cognitive and joint-pain issues associated with Lyme Disease, although the exact mechanisms are not yet understood.
The speaker has seen good results from using antibiotics and supplements like N-Acetyl Cysteine and Alpha Lipoic Acid to treat Lyme Disease.
The speaker recommends consulting with a doctor who is experienced in treating Lyme Disease to develop a treatment plan.
Successful people may underestimate the role of luck in their success, while unsuccessful people may overestimate the role of luck.
It is possible for people in certain professions, such as active duty military, law enforcement, or fire service, to implement the habits and tactics associated with "The 4-Hour Workweek" and build passive income.
It may be helpful to find exceptions and study them to see if there are ways to achieve the desired goals within a particular profession.
Rather than quitting a job and trying to learn to swim in the deep end of entrepreneurship, the speaker recommends testing business concepts and models through moonlighting and only becoming a full-time entrepreneur once the business has demonstrated traction and can support the individual financially.
It can be helpful to use 10X thinking to set goals that are 10 times the size of what seems reasonable, as this can lead to more significant progress.
The speaker recommends finding mentors who have achieved the desired outcomes and studying their strategies and tactics.
It can be helpful to focus on developing skills that are rare and valuable, as this can lead to a competitive advantage.
The speaker recommends considering the options of entrepreneurship, freelancing, or consulting as ways to build passive income while still working a full-time job.
Tim Ferris recommends Kevin Kelly's "1,000 True Fans" as a strategy for breaking through the noise and building a large customer base or audience.
Tim Ferris argues that positioning is more important than marketing.
Tim Ferris recommends the "Law of Category" chapter in the "22 Immutable Laws of Marketing" and the book "Blue Ocean Strategy" as resources for building a successful brand.
Tim Ferris advises against spending money on branding and marketing until a product or service has been refined and has demonstrated traction with customers.
Tim Ferris suggests starting small, finding a niche market, and focusing on selling the product or service to that market before expanding.
Tim Ferris advises creating a minimum viable product (MVP) to test the market and gather feedback before investing in a full product launch.