Ep 61: The Benevolent Dictator of the Internet, Matt Mullenweg
The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig
4.6 • 17.4K Ratings
🗓️ 9 February 2015
⏱️ 135 minutes
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Summary
Matt Mullenweg has been named one of PC World’s Top 50 People on the Web, Inc.com’s 30 under 30, and Business Week’s 25 Most Influential People on the Web. In this episode, I attempt to get him drunk on tequila and make him curse. Matt is most associated with a tool that powers more than 22% of the entire web: WordPress. Even if you aren't into tech, there are tons of "holy shit!" tips and resources in this episode. Matt is a phenom of hyper-productivity and does A LOT with very little. But how? This conversation shares his best tools and tricks. From polyphasic sleep to Dvorak and looping music for flow, there's something for everyone. Last but not least, Matt is also the CEO of Automattic, which is valued at $1-billion+ and has a fully distributed team of 300+ employees around the world.But he started off as a BBQ-chomping Texas boy. So, how did it all happen? Just listen and find out. It's one hell of a story. All links and show notes can be found at: fourhourworkweek.com/podcast
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| 0:00.0 | Quick sound test. This is transition from T2 tequila. |
| 0:04.6 | How do you feel about that decision? |
| 0:06.8 | I'm pretty excited. |
| 0:08.0 | And off we go. |
| 0:10.0 | Optimal minimal. |
| 0:11.6 | At this altitude I can run flat out for a half mile before my hands start shaking. |
| 0:16.2 | Can I also put some questions? |
| 0:18.2 | Now I just sit in a perfect time. |
| 0:20.4 | What if I get the eye? |
| 0:22.0 | I'm a cyber nanny organism living tissue over metal and the skeleton. |
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| 1:11.6 | I usually take it once or twice a day just to make sure I've covered my bases |
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