{"id":11511,"date":"2025-09-09T18:45:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T22:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/qa-with-tim-supplements-im-taking-austin-vs-sf-training-for-mental-performance-current-go-to-ai-tools-recovering-from-surgery-intermittent-fasting-and-more-826\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T18:45:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T22:45:25","slug":"qa-with-tim-supplements-im-taking-austin-vs-sf-training-for-mental-performance-current-go-to-ai-tools-recovering-from-surgery-intermittent-fasting-and-more-826","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/qa-with-tim-supplements-im-taking-austin-vs-sf-training-for-mental-performance-current-go-to-ai-tools-recovering-from-surgery-intermittent-fasting-and-more-826\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&#038;A with Tim \u2014 Supplements I\u2019m Taking, Austin vs. SF, Training for Mental Performance, Current Go-To AI Tools, Recovering from Surgery, Intermittent Fasting, and More (#826)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Welcome back to another in-between-isode, with one of my favorite formats: the good old-fashioned Q&amp;A.<\/p>\n<p>I answer questions submitted by the small-but-elite group of test readers of my upcoming\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/thenobook\/#content\">THE NO BOOK<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0The community is closed for new members, as we have the right number of people 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class=\"podcast-player\">\n<div class=\"podcast-player-inner-wrap\">\n<p>Q&amp;A with Tim \u2014 Supplements I\u2019m Taking, Austin vs. SF, Training for Mental Performance, Current Go-To AI Tools, Recovering from Surgery, Intermittent Fasting, and More<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.art19.com\/shows\/58dacbdc-646e-4585-9914-19c3de11d1ba\/episodes\/1ed46ca6-668f-47ad-9fbf-9479341b0bb4\/embed?type=micro\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 30px; border: 0 none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/monarchmoney.com\/tim\">Monarch Money<\/a>! <\/strong>Traditional budgeting apps can help, but they don\u2019t compare to the complete financial command center you get with this episode\u2019s sponsor, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/monarchmoney.com\/tim\">Monarch Money<\/a>. 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With the best temperature performance to date, Pod 5 Ultra ensures you and your partner stay cool in the heat and cozy warm in the cold. <strong>And now, listeners of <em>The Tim Ferriss Show<\/em> can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\">get $350 off<\/a> of the Pod 5 Ultra for a limited time! <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\">Click here to claim this deal and unlock your full potential through optimal sleep<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shopify<\/strong><\/a><strong>!\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify<\/a>\u00a0is one of my favorite platforms and one of my favorite companies.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify<\/a>\u00a0is<strong> designed for anyone to sell anywhere<\/strong>, giving entrepreneurs the resources once reserved for big business. In no time flat, you can have a great-looking online store that brings your ideas to life, and you can have the tools to manage your day-to-day and drive sales. <strong>Go to\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>shopify.com\/Tim<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0to sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period. It\u2019s a great deal for a great service, so I encourage you to check it out. Take your business to the next level today by visiting\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shopify.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>shopify.com\/Tim<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books &amp; Media<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/030746363X\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman<\/em> by Timothy Ferriss<\/a>: My book on health and the human body, which I reference when discussing the PAGG supplement protocol.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0547884591\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life<\/em> by Timothy Ferriss<\/a>: My book about accelerated learning. I mention it in the context of sequencing and as a key resource for adapting in the AI era.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0307465357\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich<\/em> by Timothy Ferriss<\/a>: My first book on lifestyle design, mentioned in the context of needing a phase of openness in your career.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0671733354\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How to Stop Worrying and Start Living<\/em> by Dale Carnegie<\/a>: A book I reference for its advice on gathering more information to address fears and challenges.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1593074212\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Sin City<\/em> (Collector\u2019s Edition) by Frank Miller<\/a>: A coffee table book that I use for creative inspiration, noting how it shows the artist\u2019s process.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wwEo2Zz_0aY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Hyde<\/em><\/a>: An upcoming gothic horror graphic novel series starring Johnny Depp and created in collaboration with Ridley Scott, reimagining the classic <em>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde<\/em> story as a sequel where Hyde has triumphed over his alter ego.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00DD4LPGI\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/em> by Roald Dahl<\/a>: A book I recently finished listening to.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81388090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar<\/em><\/a>: A Wes Anderson short film on Netflix, adapted from a Roald Dahl story that was recommended to me.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1401969925\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Fast Like a Girl: A Woman\u2019s Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones<\/em> by Dr. Mindy Pelz<\/a>: A book recommended by a listener for its focus on fasting for women.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1401979440\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Eat Like a Girl: 100+ Delicious Recipes to Balance Hormones, Boost Energy, and Burn Fat<\/em> by Dr. Mindy Pelz<\/a>: Another book recommended by a listener for its focus on nutrition for women.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drmindypelz.com\/resetter-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Resetter Podcast<\/em><\/a>: Dr. Mindy Pelz\u2019s podcast, also recommended by a listener.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fallofcivilizationspodcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Fall of Civilizations Podcast<\/em><\/a>: A podcast I mention to illustrate that most legacies, even of great empires, fade over time.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2007\/10\/25\/weapons-of-mass-distractions-and-the-art-of-letting-bad-things-happen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe Art of Letting Bad Things Happen (And Weapons of Mass Distraction)\u201d<\/a>: One of my older blog posts that I say is very relevant to how I live my life.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2007\/10\/04\/karmic-capitalist-should-i-wait-until-im-rich-to-give\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe Karmic Capitalist: Should I Wait Until I\u2019m Rich to Give Back?\u201d<\/a>: Another of my older blog posts, which I reference when discussing my philosophy on philanthropy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1401207529\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Batman: Year One<\/em> by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli<\/a><em>: <\/em>Originally released in 1988 in four parts, these stories give us more insight into Batman\u2019s origin.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81750702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Four Seasons<\/em><\/a>: A modern, eight-part series adapted from the 1981 Alan Alda film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B8T16Q68\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Four Seasons<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CH46JYGQ\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Dirty Dancing<\/em><\/a>: A 1987 romantic drama film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey about a young woman who falls in love with a dance instructor during a family vacation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health &amp; Wellness Supplements<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prescription &amp; Over-the-Counter Drugs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>(Disclaimer: I emphasize multiple times not to copy my protocol and to consult a doctor.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diets &amp; Training Methods<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intermittent Fasting<\/a>: I have changed my mind on this and now practice it regularly, typically in a 16\/8 format (eating within an eight-hour window).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/ketogenic-diet-is-the-ultimate-low-carb-diet-good-for-you-2017072712089\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ketogenic Diet<\/a>: A diet I used to kickstart my intermittent fasting journey, which resulted in my best blood work in over a decade.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thereadystate.com\/blogs\/blood-flow-restriction-training-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training<\/a>: A technique recommended by <a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2023\/03\/30\/kelly-starrett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kelly Starrett<\/a> that I\u2019m using to maintain muscle mass and flush tissue during rehab.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00JV42K4K\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marc Pro Device<\/a>: An electrical stimulation device used for decongestion and lymphatic drainage to aid healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apps, Tools, &amp; Technology<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consensus.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consensus.app<\/a>: An AI-powered search engine specifically designed to find and summarize findings from peer-reviewed scientific papers.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ChatGPT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/claude.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claude<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perplexity.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perplexity<\/a>: General large language models (LLMs) I use for initial research, which I then cross-reference.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerofasting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zero<\/a>: Kevin Rose\u2019s app for tracking fasting periods.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discord<\/a>: I mention using a Discord server to gather feedback from fans of Exploding Kittens games.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reddit<\/a>: I note that subreddits can be a great place to cross-reference information and find very smart people (with the caveat that it is not medical advice).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ancestry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ancestry.com<\/a>: Mentioned as a tool for tracing family lineage for a potential family trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Games &amp; Entertainment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.explodingkittens.com\/products\/coyote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coyote<\/a>: The card game I created with Exploding Kittens, which is a central topic of discussion.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00NQQTZCO\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monopoly Deal<\/a>: A fast-paced card game mentioned by a listener as a family favorite alongside Coyote.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dndbeyond.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dungeons &amp; Dragons<\/a>: I mention I still have all my old hardcover books, modules, and dice from when I was a kid.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cockpunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C\u00d8CKPUNCH<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-nvBP6v6z9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legends of Varlata<\/a>: My foray into fantasy fiction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Companies, Organizations, &amp; Brands<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roalddahl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roald Dahl<\/a>: Author of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0142410314\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/a><\/em> and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1606867857\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wes_Anderson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wes Anderson<\/a>: American filmmaker who directed the short-film adaptation of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81388090\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dale_Carnegie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dale Carnegie<\/a>: Author of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0671733354\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Stop Worrying and Start Living<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deepfuture.tech\/about-pablos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pablos Holman<\/a>: Hacker and inventor known for talks on proper problem sequencing.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/02\/26\/dr-keith-baar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keith Baar<\/a>: UC Davis researcher whose work informs collagen and vitamin C usage.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2023\/03\/30\/kelly-starrett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kelly Starrett<\/a>: Performance coach and PT who recommended BFR training.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/08\/12\/random-show-vibe-coding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kevin Rose<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/07\/24\/dr-rhonda-patrick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhonda Patrick<\/a>: Friends who have discussed testing the purity of fish oil supplements.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/08\/27\/kevin-tracey-vagus-nerve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kevin Tracey<\/a>: Neurosurgeon known for research on vagus nerve stimulation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/01\/30\/seth-godin-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seth Godin<\/a>: Author and entrepreneur quoted on the idea that \u201cmoney is a story.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/01\/18\/naval-ravikant-sovereign-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Naval Ravikant<\/a>: Investor and thinker referenced with the question, \u201cHow many Sumerians do you know?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_Babbage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charles Babbage<\/a>: English mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer considered by many to be the \u201cfather of the computer.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gero.usc.edu\/faculty\/longo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valter Longo<\/a>: Director of the USC Longevity Institute and biogerontologist known for his research on fasting-mimicking diets, cellular protection, aging, and longevity mechanisms across species.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/09\/03\/dr-dominic-dagostino-all-things-ketones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dominic D\u2019Agostino<\/a>: Researcher focused on ketogenic diets, metabolic therapies, and nutritional strategies for neurological disorders and human performance optimization.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2021\/12\/29\/zen-master-henry-shukman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Henry Shukman<\/a>: Zen teacher at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaincloud.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mountain Cloud Zen Center<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frankmillerink.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frank Miller<\/a>: Legendary comics creator of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1506722822\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sin City: The Hard Goodbye<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00A7H2MG6\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">300<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/08\/06\/coyote-card-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elan Lee<\/a>: Game designer and co-creator of Exploding Kittens; partner on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.explodingkittens.com\/products\/coyote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coyote<\/a> project.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Johnny_Depp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johnny Depp<\/a>: American actor and producer known for transformative film roles.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ridley_Scott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ridley Scott<\/a>: British filmmaker behind <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00498VS1E\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alien<\/a><\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0094LNSYG\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Blade Runner<\/em><\/a>, and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DHJPZ76W\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gladiator<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tom_Hardy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Hardy<\/a>: British actor known for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00AHSIQWE\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dark Knight Rises<\/a><\/em> and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01M8LGSI3\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mad Max: Fury Road<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Timoth%C3%A9e_Chalamet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet<\/a>: American actor known for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0791ZWXTP\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Me by Your Name<\/a><\/em> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09M7S3Z6M\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Dune<\/em> (2021)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2021\/02\/16\/josh-waitzkin-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Josh Waitzkin<\/a>: Chess prodigy and author of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0743277465\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Art of Learning<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2023\/03\/08\/dr-andrew-huberman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew Huberman<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/07\/01\/john-arnold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peter Attia<\/a>: Neuroscientist and physician who have discussed nicotine and health tradeoffs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Albert_Hofmann\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Albert Hofmann<\/a>: Swiss chemist best known for first synthesizing LSD.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Javier_Milei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Javier Milei<\/a>: President of Argentina since 2023, known for his libertarian economic policies and efforts to combat hyperinflation through drastic austerity measures and deregulation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2021\/01\/21\/michael-phelps-grant-hackett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Phelps<\/a>: Widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, he captured 28 Olympic medals and set 39 world records over the course of his swimming career.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drmindypelz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindy Pelz<\/a>: Author and podcaster focused on fasting, particularly for women.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/04\/03\/robert-rodriguez-returns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert Rodriguez<\/a>: American filmmaker known for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B008Y7IV4S\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El Mariachi<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CZD1JKU\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Desperado<\/a><\/em>, and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DG7N14ST\/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sin City<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Concepts &amp; Ideas<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondintractability.org\/essay\/issue-segmentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sequencing<\/a>: The crucial importance of breaking a problem down and solving its pieces in the right order.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/1\/80-20-rule.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">80\/20 Analysis<\/a>: The principle of identifying the 20 percent of inputs that will yield 80 percent of the results.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2015\/10\/29\/startup-vacation-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saying \u201cNo\u201d<\/a>: The theme of turning down good opportunities to make space for \u201cHell, yes\u201d moments.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2025\/08\/27\/kevin-tracey-vagus-nerve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vagus Nerve Stimulation<\/a>: A topic I\u2019m very interested in and <em>would<\/em> add a chapter about to <em>The 4-Hour Body <\/em>if I were to revisit it.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Effective_altruism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Treating Philanthropy Like For-Profit Investing<\/a>: My approach of applying rigorous, impact-driven analysis to my non-profit work.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fasting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Extended Human Fasting<\/a>: A neglected area of scientific research that I believe holds immense potential as a therapeutic tool.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Play_(activity)#Adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fun as Recovery<\/a>: The idea that delight, play, and laughter are not distractions but essential forms of recovery needed for high performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austin, Texas<\/a>: Capital city of Texas and the \u201cLive Music Capital of the World,\u201d known for its vibrant music scene, breakfast tacos, technology industry, and the slogan \u201cKeep Austin Weird.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsiliconvalley.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silicon Valley, California<\/a>: California\u2019s tech-centric region stretching from Belmont to San Jose around the south end of San Francisco Bay, home to major technology corporations like Google, Apple, Meta, and Stanford University.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/glac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glacier National Park<\/a>: Montana national park showcasing melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes with over 700 miles of trails, featuring the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road and historic lodges.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountaincloud.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mountain Cloud Zen Center<\/a>: A Zen meditation retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico, run by Henry Shukman, which I describe as a magical experience.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eng.taiwan.net.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taiwan<\/a>: Island nation situated in the West Pacific between Japan and the Philippines, renowned for its democratic government, advanced technology sector, and semiconductor industry.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitestonia.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Estonia<\/a>: Baltic state and EU member known as one of the world\u2019s most digitally advanced countries, offering innovative e-governance services, e-residency programs, and serving as the birthplace of technologies like Skype.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lithuania.travel\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lithuania<\/a>: Baltic state and EU\/NATO member in Northern Europe, known for its medieval capital Vilnius, strong digital innovation sector, commitment to regional security and defense cooperation, and fascinating <a href=\"https:\/\/sportshistoryweekly.com\/stories\/lithuania-basketball-olympics-barcelona-grateful-dead-sabonis-marciulionis,1182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">basketball-Grateful Dead connection<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mohonk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mohonk Mountain House<\/a>: A resort in Upstate New York I recommend for large, extended family outings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SHOW NOTES<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[00:00:00] Start<\/li>\n<li>[00:06:00] Coyote retail distribution challenges and data gathering.<\/li>\n<li>[00:09:12] Elbow surgery recovery: sequencing, decongestion, Marc Pro device, peptides, BFR training.<\/li>\n<li>[00:16:14] California vs. Austin for builders, mechanical engineers, and tech startups.<\/li>\n<li>[00:19:06] Using AI for medical advice workflow (and cross-referencing with professionals).<\/li>\n<li>[00:23:51] Current supplement regimen and PAGG\/AGG status.<\/li>\n<li>[00:31:54] California vs. Texas considerations for aspiring parents.<\/li>\n<li>[00:32:48] Saying \u201cNo\u201d to good things for \u201cHell, yes\u201d moments.<\/li>\n<li>[00:34:34] Philanthropy lessons learned since starting Saisei Foundation.<\/li>\n<li>[00:37:45] Something I\u2019ve changed my mind about recently: intermittent fasting.<\/li>\n<li>[00:42:44] Precious items from childhood I still keep: D&amp;D relics and marine biology books.<\/li>\n<li>[00:43:03] Bucket list hike: Glacier National Park.<\/li>\n<li>[00:43:42] How the catalytic chaos of publishing <em>The 4-Hour Chef<\/em> led to launching this podcast.<\/li>\n<li>[00:45:52] Bringing delight vs. sixth-gear, high-performance focus.<\/li>\n<li>[00:49:05] Thoughts on extended human fasting research from the Soviet era.<\/li>\n<li>[00:52:58] Most magical New Mexico experience: Mountain Cloud Zen Center meditation retreat.<\/li>\n<li>[00:53:22] Meta skills for the AI era: Hyper-adaptability and world-class learning.<\/li>\n<li>[00:54:01] The (real and ideal) future of C\u00d8CKPUNCH\/Legends of Varlata.<\/li>\n<li>[00:59:47] Competitive chess training enhancement: glucose management, intermittent fasting, MCT oil.<\/li>\n<li>[01:06:31] Behind-the-scenes projects: Fusion, algae feed additives, meat alternatives.<\/li>\n<li>[01:08:32] Countries I wish I had visited earlier, and places I\u2019d still like to see.<\/li>\n<li>[01:11:06] \u201cNot yet\u201d vs. \u201cNo\u201d in early growth phases.<\/li>\n<li>[01:14:14] Post Coyote, do I have any future games in the works?<\/li>\n<li>[01:14:46] Over-ear vs. in-ear headphones for podcasting.<\/li>\n<li>[01:15:16] What\u2019s the uncrowded channel right now?<\/li>\n<li>[01:16:17] Recommendations for Dr. Mindy Pelz.<\/li>\n<li>[01:16:58] Robert Rodriguez and project juggling.<\/li>\n<li>[01:17:24] Fast neutron reactors and the Bugatti of ketones.<\/li>\n<li>[01:19:05] Extended family outings and Mahonk Mountain House.<\/li>\n<li>[01:20:31] NO BOOK meetup plans?<\/li>\n<li>[01:20:54] Parting thoughts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2024\/11\/20\/qa-with-tim-ferriss-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want to hear<\/a> another episode where I answer questions directly from listeners?<\/strong> Have a gander at my recent <a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2024\/11\/20\/qa-with-tim-ferriss-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Q&amp;A session<\/strong><\/a> in which I discussed changing my mind about parenthood, identity diversification, how to find joy and live with urgency, career reinvention in the age of AI, avoiding complacency, getting unstuck, <a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2024\/11\/20\/qa-with-tim-ferriss-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">and much more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, 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