Bruce Lee
Hong Kong–American martial artist and actor (1940–1973)
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Bruce Lee
Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #265
Lex Fridman
Known as 'Bruce Lee of arm wrestling', Guratgaly Angarbayev is compared to him due to his technical prowess.
RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death | Lex Fridman Podcast #228
Lex Fridman
RZA views Bruce Lee as a 'minor prophet' who significantly shifted thinking in martial arts through his philosophy, physicality, and striving for self-improvement.
UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten on Self-Defense, Savage Fight Stories, Breathing Techniques, and More
Tim Ferriss
Legendary martial artist and actor who inspired Bas Rutten to pursue martial arts and defend himself from bullies.
#146 - Guy Winch, Ph.D.: Emotional first aid and how to treat psychological injuries
Peter Attia MD
Martial artist and philosopher; Guy Winch's approach to psychology is compared to Lee's philosophy of Jeet Kune Do, which emphasizes taking useful aspects from various styles.
Mark Zuckerberg on Business Strategy, Parenting, Religion, and More
Tim Ferriss
Athlete and philosopher whose writings inspired the host to try fencing.
George Mumford - Mindfulness Coach to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Martial artist and philosopher whose idea 'be like water' is referenced by Mumford.
Self-Defense: Reality and Fantasy: A Conversation with Matt Thornton (Episode #316)
Sam Harris
Founder of Jeet Kune Do, whose philosophy of absorbing what is useful and rejecting what is useless influenced Matt Thornton.
Q&A with Tim — Tools for Better Sleep, Parenting, Fear, How to Boost Your Mood, and More
Tim Ferriss
Martial artist mentioned in the context of accepting useful, rejecting useless, and adding one's own unique elements.
#12 – Corey McCarthy: Overcoming trauma, finding meaning, changing the self-narrative, & gratitude
Peter Attia MD
Martial arts expert who developed Jeet Kune Do; Peter Attia uses his philosophy of absorbing useful elements and discarding useless ones as an analogy for approaching 12-step programs.
The Science & Practice of Movement | Ido Portal
Andrew Huberman
A martial artist quoted by Ido Portal: "It hits versus I hit," illustrating the difference between driven movement and allowing movement to occur naturally.
The Blind Card Magician Phenom Who Will Blow Your Mind — Richard Turner
Tim Ferriss
The actor who played Kato in 'The Green Hornet,' inspiring Richard Turner to learn martial arts.
Georges St-Pierre: The Science of Fighting | Lex Fridman Podcast #179
Lex Fridman
GSP expresses immense admiration for Bruce Lee, calling him ahead of his time for his martial arts philosophy (e.g., 'longest weapon against nearest point') and distinguishes between his philosophical, choreographic, and competitive dimensions of martial arts.
Yannis Pappas: History and Comedy | Lex Fridman Podcast #175
Lex Fridman
Martial artist and philosopher, referenced for his 'be water' philosophy, encouraging flexibility in life.
Karlie Kloss Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Martial artist and actor, mentioned for his dedication to exercise even while traveling.
Kanye 'Ye' West Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #332
Lex Fridman
Ye references Lee's philosophy of 'be like water' in his advice to young people about trusting their instincts.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
Martial artist and philosopher, cited as an inspiration for first principles thinking and the creator of Jeet Kune Do.
E42: China's tech crackdown, CRISPR breakthrough, practical climate change solutions & more
All-In Podcast
Martial artist and actor whose portrayal in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' was criticized by some, but defended by Tarantino.
Cal Fussman Interviews Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A martial arts legend mentioned by Tim Ferriss as an idol and someone he aspired to be like while working his first job.
Jim Dethmer — How to Shift from Victim Consciousness, Reduce Drama, Be Fully Alive, and More
Tim Ferriss
Martial artist and philosopher, whose approach to escalation is referenced.
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Lifestyle Business
Ali Abdaal
The speaker's lifelong hero, mentioned in the context of his passion for Hong Kong movies.
David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind | E185
The Diary Of A CEO
Martial artist and philosopher whose 'be like water' philosophy is referenced by Harewood to describe his own versatility as an actor and person.
Eric Cressey — Tactical Deep Dive on Back Pain, Movement Diagnosis, & More | The Tim Ferriss Podcast
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as a historical figure and a huge fan of isometrics, known for his high neural drive and connective tissue focus.
219 ‒ Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): skills for overcoming depression & emotional dysregulation
Peter Attia MD
A movie star and martial artist who created Jeet Kune Do, a system of martial arts which Peter Attia likens to Marsha Linehan's iterative development of DBT.
Tom Bilyeu: From Broke & Sleeping On The Floor To A $1 Billion Business!
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as someone who discussed the idea of being so dominant that nobody wants to fight you, linking to the concept of choosing peace from a position of strength.