Ryan Holiday Interviews Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show

Mentioned as someone who wisely stated that anger is 'fear shown in public'.

An entrepreneur known for being a 'swashbuckling risk-taker,' but upon closer inspection, an expert in risk mitigation and capping downturns, like leasing planes for Virgin Atlantic.

An actor mentioned as someone so good at his craft that he can take extended breaks without losing relevance, underscoring the importance of skill.

Basketball player mentioned in the context of the three-point revolution in the NBA, symbolizing how one person's approach can fundamentally change the game.

German statesman famous for the quote 'Any fool can learn by experience; I prefer to learn by the experience of others,' which Ryan Holiday uses to introduce collective learning strategies.

Described as an amazing guy who writes to think, rather than to put ideas down, influencing Tim Ferriss's journaling practice.

Founder of Amazon, quoted as saying he doesn't believe in 'bet-the-company bets' and prefers taking small, survivable risks.

Computer scientist who stopped using email to 'get to the bottom of things' rather than 'stay on top of things', an approach that resonates with Tim Ferriss's focus on enduring knowledge.

Co-founder of Microsoft, used as an example of someone who dropped out of Harvard because his venture was already successful, rather than to start it.

A Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, whose advice 'ask yourself at every moment, is this necessary?' is mentioned as a guiding principle.

Playwright whose plays are cited as an example of information with a long cultural half-life, more valuable to consume than ephemeral current event books.

A well-known investor and friend who shared advice about parenting: children's job is to receive love, not give it back, as having them is a selfish decision.

Author associated with the idea that if you're 'so good they can't ignore you,' you get to dictate your terms.

Author of 'Essentialism,' whose idea of making a single decision that removes hundreds of other decisions (like not reading new books) is adopted by Tim Ferriss.

Entrepreneur and author, a friend who noted that younger people's happiness is tied to accomplishments, while older people value contentment and connectedness.

Journalist and author whose anecdote about 'unavoidable reality' upon having a child resonated with the hosts regarding the responsibilities of pet ownership.

Co-founder of Facebook, used as an example of someone who dropped out of Harvard because his venture was already successful, rather than to start it.

Comedian who famously walked away from a large deal and later came back to great success with Netflix, illustrating the principle of 'walking away at the top'.

Author and curator of Brain Pickings, quoted by Tim Ferriss for her insight that decisions made out of 'prestige' can turn out poorly.

Economist who discusses the 'three-point revolution' in the NBA as an example of a clear opportunity (3-pointers are more valuable than 2-pointers) that was overlooked for decades.

An investor and entrepreneur and a guest on Tim Ferriss's podcast, known for asking 'in what areas of my life can I be less competitive?' and the quote 'Competition is for losers'.

Creator of Dilbert, whose ideas on how to win even if a project fails by developing transferable skills and relationships were borrowed by Tim Ferriss.

An American author mentioned as an example of a writer whose dense works might tempt readers to finish them out of obligation rather than enjoyment, illustrating why Tim Ferriss advocates dropping boring books.

Entrepreneur and investor, quoted for his advice to reflect on how much one would pay to relive certain experiences in the future, valuing simple moments over professional successes.

Co-founder of ZocDoc, described as a fantastic teacher who recommended 'How to Measure Anything' and taught Tim Ferriss about music and math.

An industrial design firm mentioned alongside IDEO for its emphasis on asking questions and finding assumptions in product development.

An aircraft manufacturer, mentioned in the context of Richard Branson leasing planes for Virgin Atlantic.

Entertainment company that signed Dave Chappelle for a $100 million deal, demonstrating the value of a strong craft that allows for comebacks.

A platform for startups and investors, where Uber was widely mocked and turned down by investors in its early stages.

An airline founded by Richard Branson, used as an example of how he mitigated risk by leasing planes instead of buying them.

A product development and industrial design firm mentioned for its process of asking questions and identifying assumptions in design.

Ride-sharing company that was initially mocked and turned down by hundreds of investors who underestimated its market expansion potential, failing to see it would create its own market.

An aircraft manufacturer, mentioned in the context of Richard Branson leasing planes for Virgin Atlantic.

A documentary about typography, created by the same filmmakers as 'Objectified', which raises similar questions about design and assumptions.

A note-taking application mentioned by Tim Ferriss as where he keeps an 'investing notebook' to record questions and misperceptions about opportunities.

Tim Ferriss's book that caused him burnout due to its ambitious timeline, which then led him to test podcasting.

Ryan Holiday's book, recommended as a starting point for his writing if one is dealing with life optimization and management.

A movie/book about the financial crisis, specifically mentioned for highlighting how some multibillion-dollar windfalls were based on publicly available data and insightful conclusions.

Tim Ferriss's book, where he excerpted chapters from 'Bad Science' to help readers understand scientific literacy and avoid making bad health decisions.

Ryan Holiday's book, recommended as a starting point for his writing if one is going through a tough period.

Tim Ferriss's book, mentioned as a source of the core message of designing a life you actually like living, focusing on quality of life now rather than delayed gratification.

A book by Greg McKeown that advocates for 'less but better' and making 'single decisions that remove hundreds of decisions', influencing Tim Ferriss's approach to information consumption.

A fun book about hedge fund investors, recommended for its insights into investing and for developing probabilistic thinking.

A book mentioned as valuable for understanding measurement and probabilistic thinking, recommended by Nick Ganju.

A book by Ben Goldacre, highly recommended for its insights into separating fact from fiction and hyperbole in scientific and medical claims.

A comic strip created by Scott Adams, showcasing his ability to develop attributes and resilience through his projects.

A documentary about product design, recommended by Tim Ferriss as it discusses asking questions about things that don't make sense or work well.

A radio show and podcast, initially seen by Tim Ferriss as a high-production-value example he felt intimidated by when considering starting his own podcast.

A psychological theory of human motivation, referenced when discussing how people achieve certain 'rungs' like a second home before focusing on self-actualization or connectedness.

National Basketball Association, its 'three-point revolution' is used as an example of overlooked opportunities until incentives changed.

A restaurant next door to Jeffrey's in Austin, where Tim Ferriss had dinner with a successful investor, highlighting the city's diverse social fabric.

A restaurant in Austin, Texas, mentioned by Tim Ferriss as a place he's had dinner, illustrating the diverse community.

A natural spring-fed pool in Austin, Texas, mentioned as a great location for regular swimming, which provides energy and emotional resilience.