#325: Lessons from Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Ray Dalio, and Other Icons
The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig
4.6 • 17.4K Ratings
🗓️ 5 July 2018
⏱️ 66 minutes
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Summary
This particular episode of The Tim Ferriss Radio Hour explores success, a slippery and dangerous term if ever there was one. The particular guests selected for this episode represent not only achievement, but also appreciation and a well-rounded version of what I consider to be a successful human being.
This episode features:
- CDBaby founder Derek Sivers on the importance of challenging your own definitions of success.
- Performance coach Tony Robbins on best lessons learned from working with legendary investors.
- Venture capitalist Chris Sacca on missed opportunities and the commonalities of successful people.
- Legendary investor Ray Dalio on the three things that make up a successful life.
- Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson on the best thing his parents taught him.
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| 0:00.0 | optimal minimal. |
| 0:02.0 | At this altitude I can run flat out for a half mile before my hands start shaking. |
| 0:06.5 | Can I also hear a personal question? |
| 0:08.5 | Now I just sit in the perfect time. |
| 0:10.5 | What if I did the opposite? |
| 0:12.5 | I'm a cybernetic organism living this show where metal enters our |
| 0:16.5 | lead to Paris show. |
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| 1:02.0 | I usually take it once or twice a day just to make sure I've covered my bases |
| 1:06.0 | if I miss anything I'm not aware of. |
| 1:08.0 | Of course, I focus on nutrient dense meals to begin with. |
| 1:11.5 | That's the basis. |
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