Josh Waitzkin
American chess player
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Videos Mentioning Josh Waitzkin
David Blaine Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A chess prodigy, mentioned as someone whose performance is deconstructed on The Tim Ferriss Show, and later discussed in relation to his son's chess talent.
The Answers to My Favorite Questions | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Chess prodigy and author who has a strict policy on speaking engagements, only doing them for free for causes he believes in or at full retail price.
Dr Peter Attia vs Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A close friend of Tim Ferriss, known as the basis for 'Searching for Bobby Fischer,' who has also worked with Jim Loehr.
Dave Elitch — How to Get Out of Your Own Way | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Chess prodigy and martial artist, known as the basis for 'Searching for Bobby Fischer' and author of 'The Art of Learning'. Dave Elitch recommends his book to all his students.
Grandmaster Maurice Ashley — The Path and Strategies of World-Class Mastery | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A mutual friend of Tim Ferriss and Maurice Ashley, a chess prodigy and martial artist, who provided a quote praising Maurice Ashley's book.
Seth Godin on How to Say “No,” Market Like a Professional, and Win at Life | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Chess prodigy and friend of Tim Ferriss, known for his advice on pricing speaking engagements as 'free or full price'.
Terry Laughlin Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Chess prodigy and martial artist, known for his approach to learning and mastery, who starts teaching chess with first principles and endgames.
Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A chess prodigy and the inspiration for the movie 'Searching for Bobby Fischer', who is cited for his concept of learning the macro from the micro.
Darren Aronofsky Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Chess prodigy and martial artist, mentioned by Tim Ferriss as someone who is actually good at Go.
Adam Robinson — Outflanking and Outsmarting the Competition | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Adam Robinson's friend who recommended heart rate variability training and meditation.
Maria Sharapova Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A close friend of Tim Ferriss and a chess prodigy who was the subject of the book and movie 'Searching for Bobby Fischer', with an early intuitive grasp of chess similar to Maria's with tennis.
Derek Sivers — Finding Paths Less Traveled, Taking Giant Leaps, and Picking the Right “Game of Life”
Tim Ferriss
Chess prodigy and martial artist, admired by Sivers as an 'invisible mentor' and by Tim Ferriss as someone intensely focused on one or two things, representing a maximizer.
Michael Mauboussin — How Great Investors Make Decisions | The Tim Ferriss Podcast
Tim Ferriss
A mutual acquaintance of Tim Ferriss and Michael Mauboussin, known for his systematic approach to becoming world-class in different domains like chess and martial arts.
Tools of Titans with Josh Waitzkin | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Chess prodigy, martial artist, and learning strategist who is the focus of the podcast episode and the basis for 'Searching for Bobby Fischer'.
Dave Camarillo (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A close friend of Tim Ferriss, co-owner of Marcelo Garcia's school, a chess prodigy, a skilled Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a tai chi Push Hands world champion, known for his dedication.
Jason Nemer Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Chess prodigy and martial artist (Marcelo Garcia black belt), known for his meta-learning system applicable across disciplines.
Sebastian Junger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A mutual friend of Tim Ferriss and Sebastian Junger, known for 'Searching for Bobby Fischer,' who has appeared on the podcast multiple times.
Josh Waitzkin Returns Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A chess prodigy, martial artist (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Marcelo Garcia, Tai Chi Push Hands world champion), author, and coach for top performers, who was the subject of the book and movie Searching for Bobby Fischer.
Glenn Beck Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Chess prodigy, mentioned as a world-class performer deconstructed on The Tim Ferriss Show.
Wim Hof Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A chess prodigy and martial artist, mentioned as a guest on 'The Tim Ferriss Show'.
Scott Adams Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A chess prodigy mentioned as an example of a world-class performer deconstructed on the podcast.
Brene Brown Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as an example of a world-class performer (chess prodigy) that Tim Ferriss deconstructs.
Jocko Willink — The Scariest Navy SEAL Imaginable…And What He Taught Me | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A chess prodigy mentioned as an example of a world-class performer interviewed on the show.
Kevin Kelly Interview: Part 3 (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as a world-class chess player and his favorite book is 'Shantaram'. He was the basis for 'Searching for Bobby Fischer'.