{"id":8319,"date":"2024-08-01T18:38:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T22:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/nassim-nicholas-taleb-and-todd-mcfarlane-758\/"},"modified":"2024-08-01T18:38:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T22:38:08","slug":"nassim-nicholas-taleb-and-todd-mcfarlane-758","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/nassim-nicholas-taleb-and-todd-mcfarlane-758\/","title":{"rendered":"Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Todd McFarlane (#758)"},"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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tim.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nassim-and-Todd.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tim.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nassim-and-Todd.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tim.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nassim-and-Todd.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tim.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nassim-and-Todd.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tim.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nassim-and-Todd.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tim.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nassim-and-Todd.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tim.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nassim-and-Todd.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tim.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nassim-and-Todd.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, 600px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>This episode is a two-for-one, and that\u2019s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I\u2019ve curated some of the best of the best\u2014some of my favorites\u2014from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited.<\/p>\n<p>The episode features segments from episode #691 \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2023\/09\/07\/nassim-nicholas-taleb-scott-patterson\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nassim Nicholas Taleb &amp; Scott Patterson \u2014 How Traders Make Billions in The New Age of Crisis, Defending Against Silent Risks, Personal Independence, Skepticism Where It (Really) Counts, The Bishop and The Economist, and Much More<\/strong><\/a>\u201d and\u00a0#639 \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2022\/11\/30\/todd-mcfarlane\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Todd McFarlane, Legendary Comic Book Artist \u2014 How to Make Iconic Art, Reinvent Spider-Man, Live Life on Your Own Terms, and Meet Every Deadline<\/strong><\/a>\u201c<\/p>\n<p>Bios of guests may be found at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tim.blog\/combo\">tim.blog\/combo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><strong><em>Listen to the episode on\u00a0<a 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class=\"podcast-block__link-text\">Overcast<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"podcast-player\">\n<div class=\"podcast-player-inner-wrap\">\n<p>#759: Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Todd McFarlane<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.art19.com\/shows\/58dacbdc-646e-4585-9914-19c3de11d1ba\/episodes\/e34c3790-cc91-42cd-aa80-e55fb11a5981\/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\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/livemomentous.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Momentous<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0high-quality supplements!\u00a0<\/strong>Momentous offers high-quality supplements and products across a broad spectrum of categories, and I\u2019ve been testing their products for months now. 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I\u2019ve also been using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemomentous.com\/pages\/tim-ferriss#section-tims-favorite-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Momentous creatine<\/a>, and while it certainly helps physical performance, including poundage or wattage in sports, I use it primarily for mental performance (short-term memory, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Their products are third-party tested (Informed-Sport and\/or NSF certified), so you can trust that what is on the label is in the bottle and nothing else.\u00a0<strong>If you want to try Momentous for yourself, you can use code Tim for 20% off your one-time purchase at\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/livemomentous.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LiveMomentous.com\/Tim<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>And not to worry, my non-US friends, Momentous ships internationally and has you covered.\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>This episode is brought to you by <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eight Sleep<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong>  Temperature is one of the main causes of poor sleep, and heat is my personal nemesis. I\u2019ve suffered for decades, tossing and turning, throwing blankets off, pulling them back on, and repeating ad nauseam. But a few years ago, I started using the Pod Cover, and it has transformed my sleep. <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\" rel=\"noopener\">Eight Sleep has launched their newest generation of the Pod: Pod 4 Ultra<\/a>. <\/strong>I\u2019m excited to test it out. It cools, it heats, and now it elevates, automatically. With the best temperature performance to date, Pod 4 Ultra ensures you and your partner stay cool, even in a heatwave. Plus, it automatically tracks your sleep time, snoring, sleep stages, and HRV, all with high precision. For example, their heart rate tracking is at an incredible 99% accuracy. <\/p>\n<p>Pod 4 Ultra also introduces an adjustable Base that fits between your mattress and your bed frame to add custom positions for the best sleeping experience. Plus, it automatically reduces your snoring when detected. Just add it easily onto any bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>And now, listeners of <em>The Tim Ferriss Show<\/em> can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\" rel=\"noopener\">get $350 off<\/a> of the Pod 4 Ultra for a limited time! <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eightsleep.com\/Tim\" rel=\"noopener\">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<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/drinklmnt.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\">LMNT<\/a>!\u00a0<\/strong>What is LMNT? It\u2019s a\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/drinklmnt.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\">delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink mix<\/a>. I\u2019ve stocked up on boxes and boxes of this and usually use it 1\u20132 times per day.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/drinklmnt.com\/tim\" target=\"_blank\">LMNT<\/a>\u00a0is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs and perfectly suited to folks following a keto, low-carb, or Paleo diet. If you are on a low-carb diet or fasting, electrolytes play a key role in relieving hunger, cramps, headaches, tiredness, and dizziness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/DrinkLMNT.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LMNT<\/a>\u00a0came up with a very special offer for you, my dear listeners.\u00a0<strong>For a limited time, you can get a free <a href=\"http:\/\/DrinkLMNT.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LMNT<\/a> Sample Pack with any purchase. This special offer is available here: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/DrinkLMNT.com\/Tim\" target=\"_blank\">DrinkLMNT.com\/Tim<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know <a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2024\/08\/01\/nassim-nicholas-taleb-and-todd-mcfarlane\/#respond\">in the comments<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-90590\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SHOW NOTES<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[04:51] Notes about this supercombo format.<\/li>\n<li>[05:54] <strong>Enter Nassim Nicholas Taleb<\/strong> and <strong>Scott Patterson.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>[06:32] The joy of writing a preemptive resignation letter.<\/li>\n<li>[07:13] Developing resilience against criticism.<\/li>\n<li>[10:04] Nassim: contrarian, or simply independent?<\/li>\n<li>[12:27] Jiving with skeptical turkeys.<\/li>\n<li>[17:21] Persisting through the polycrisis.<\/li>\n<li>[19:18] Introducing the precautionary principle.<\/li>\n<li>[21:37] Nassim\u2019s preferred legacy.<\/li>\n<li>[23:50] Precautionary principle 101.<\/li>\n<li>[25:14] Fat tails, thin tails, the COVID vaccine, and GMOs.<\/li>\n<li>[32:51] <strong>Enter Todd McFarlane.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>[33:21] Baseball.<\/li>\n<li>[38:46] Rejection letters.<\/li>\n<li>[42:38] Compelling storytelling and meeting deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>[45:46] Deadlines pre-Internet vs. deadlines today.<\/li>\n<li>[48:36] How industry status quo led to the founding of Image Comic Books.<\/li>\n<li>[1:00:30] The Comics Code and the last straw.<\/li>\n<li>[1:06:52] The Marvel Dream Team exodus.<\/li>\n<li>[1:25:13] How is Todd\u2019s camel bladder a competitive advantage?<\/li>\n<li>[1:31:02] Career bouncing and double-shifting as a penciler and inker.<\/li>\n<li>[1:49:08] The happy accident of Venom.<\/li>\n<li>[1:55:46] De-Rockwelling the company icon and inventing \u201cspaghetti webbing.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>[2:03:31] Bucking the status quo to <em>become<\/em> the status quo.<\/li>\n<li>[2:07:13] Parting thoughts and a promise for round two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Connect with\u00a0Nassim Nicholas Taleb:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fooledbyrandomness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nntaleb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connect with\u00a0Scott Patterson:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scottpattersonbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pattersonscott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connect with\u00a0Todd McFarlane:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mcfarlane.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/todd_mcfarlane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/liketoddmcfarlane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/toddmcfarlane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PEOPLE MENTIONED<\/h3>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/podcast\"><strong>The Tim Ferriss Show<\/strong><\/a> <\/em><span>is one <\/span>of the most popular podcasts in the world with more than one billion downloads. It has been selected for &#8220;Best of Apple Podcasts&#8221; three times, it is often the #1 interview podcast across all of Apple Podcasts, and it&#8217;s been ranked #1 out of 400,000+ podcasts on many occasions. 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