Episode 103 Drunk Dialing Fans

Summary

• Tim Ferriss started his podcast as an experiment and a break from writing books
• The podcast started as a way for him to enjoy being on the other side of the interview table and to have a longer format to delve deep into topics and be more authentic
• He initially struggled with the podcast and made a number of mistakes
• To celebrate the 100th episode, he decided to call some listeners while drunk
• He received a number of voicemails from listeners sharing their experiences and stories
• Tim Ferriss appreciates all the listeners who have stuck with the podcast despite the mistakes and glitches
• He will continue to improve and grow as a host and interviewer.
• Tim Ferriss is drinking and taking calls from listeners
• A listener asks about tantric sex and Tim Ferriss discusses his limited knowledge and experience with it, including orgasmic meditation and nonejaculatory orgasm in men
• He talks about the importance of overcoming challenges and problems in the bedroom as a way to improve other areas of life
• Tim Ferriss receives a number of voicemails from listeners discussing a variety of topics.
• Tim Ferriss is taking calls from listeners and discussing a variety of topics
• One listener asks about his thoughts on having children
• Tim Ferriss discusses his internal struggle with the idea, including concerns about monogamy and the potential for a relationship to fail if he were to have children
• He asks the listener about her longlasting marriage and she discusses her and her husband's shared values, communication, and willingness to work through challenges together
• Tim Ferriss talks about the importance of vulnerability and honesty in relationships
• The listener asks about his thoughts on relationships and he discusses the importance of shared values and communication, as well as the need to continuously work on and improve the relationship.
• Tim Ferriss does not recommend multivitamins for men because they contain iron
• Tim Ferriss advises caution when taking highly isolated and synthesized supplements, preferring to wait for more data and input from doctors before trying them
• It is thought that the lifespan discrepancy between men and women may be due to men not menstruating and therefore not excreting certain heavy metals
• Tim Ferriss advises against giving out one's email address on the internet
• Tim Ferriss recommends coach.me and Stickk.com for setting and achieving goals, and dietbet.com for using financial incentives to motivate behavior change
• Tim Ferriss recommends checking out crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo as an option for entrepreneurs.
• Tim suggests reading the book "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" to deal with resentment and anger.
• Tim practices a blend of Apasa meditation, transcendental meditation (TM), and meditating while looking at the sky.
• Tim recommends following up with a "threeemail sequence" when networking with successful people, starting with a personalized introduction and then a more general followup email after a week or two.
• Tim advises against posting a video in the initial crowdfunding pitch, as it can be costly and timeconsuming to create.
• Tim believes that people should pursue the things that they are most excited about, even if they are not currently successful.
• Tim Ferriss' income streams can be broken down into predictable, regular income and unpredictable, irregular income. Predictable income includes his podcast, book club, and authorrelated activities such as speaking engagements and consulting. Unpredictable income includes early stage investment in startups, which may take 710 years to reach a liquidity event. Other sources of income for Ferriss include Amazon affiliate links, and speaking engagements for a full retail fee or for free at events like TED or South by Southwest. Ferriss also receives income from his past job as a National Spelling Bee commentator, and from real estate investments.