Random Episode 8 – 2010 Resolutions with Kevin Rose and Tim Ferriss 354 Comments
This new, long overdue Random episode covers our personal resolutions–personal, business, physical, and otherwise–as well as favorite recent gifts (both given and received).
The video is recorded on two cameras, including Glenn’s new experimental HD delight. Topics include:
- Chocolate
- Powerlifting
- Filtering false friends
- Funny hats
- The art of the decline
… and naked ladies.
Best to give the video 10-20 minutes to buffer before watching. It’s a big ‘un.
Please let us know in the comments what you’d like our next show topic to be! If you missed previous episodes, all of them can be found here.
Here are the links to resources mentioned in the video, provided courtesy of reader DynastyDC. Thanks, D! …
Wine
1. Big House Red 2006: http://www.wine.com/V6/Big-House-Red-2006/wine/95766/detail.aspx
Chocolate
1. Scharffen Berger: http://www.scharffenberger.com/
2. Organic Chocolate Products: http://www.altereco-usa.com/main.php
3. Facts about Theobromine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theobromine
Random Subjects
1. Gerard Trap Bar: http://www.trapbartraining.com/
2. Security Now, Vitamin D Story with Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte: http://twit.tv/sn209
3. Info about Maker’s Expo, also known as “Maker Faire Bay”: http://makezine.com/makerfaire/press/bayarea/2009/auditions/
4. MakeZine: http://www.makezine.com/
5. Vitamin D: http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/
6. Aspen Global Leadership Network: http://www.aspeninstitute.org/leadership-programs
7. Recipes to prevent cancer, cool book recommendation: http://www.therapeuticchef.com/book/
Tim’s Top X-Mas Gifts:
1. Neat Corduroy Pants: http://www.cordarounds.com/catalog/
2. Terra Plana Shoes (Dharma) : http://www.terraplana.com/dharma-p-1036.html?colour=246
Kevin’s Top X-Mas Gifts:
1. Fitbit: http://www.fitbit.com/
2. Sonos S5: http://www.sonos.com/whattobuy/zoneplayers/s5/default.aspx
Tim’s Gear:
1. Datsusara MMA Bag PB-01: http://www.dsmma.com/html/bags.html
Tim’s gifts to Kevin
1. Tim mentions, Perfect Pull-Up product: http://www.perfectonline.com/store/index.php/products/perfect-pullup.html
2. Alcohol Breathalyzer (HD-Safe Drive Deluxe): http://www.craigmedical.com/Alco_SafeMate.htm
Tim’s gifts to Glenn
1. Fodor’s Argentina, 5th Edition: http://www.amazon.com/Fodors-Argentina-5th-Gold-Guides/dp/1400019648
2. Daniel Tosh CD “True Stories I Made Up”,comedian: http://www.danieltosh.com/store
Glenn’s Camera
1. Canon 5D Mark ll Digital SLR: http://tiny.cc/N6JDu
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354 Comments
Marc G — January 17th, 2010, 12:10 pm
Hey Tim,
Any chance you will make it out to Mauritius any time soon?
M
Pavl Williams — January 17th, 2010, 12:14 pm
Great video Tim.
Many of my resolutions have come from the 4HWW!
Here’s to a great 2010.
Pavl
Dave Schrader — January 17th, 2010, 12:17 pm
Solid video…. and solid resolutions.
I’ve worked on some of mine recently as well… great to have goals.
Richard Shelmerdine — January 17th, 2010, 12:21 pm
Great post Tim, really loved it. Keep it up love these Random vidcasts.
Chris Hughes — January 17th, 2010, 12:22 pm
Great video fellas! I decided that 2010 I’m going to create solid resolutions that I’d plan out and set short achievable goals to hit. I’ll definitely be using more of the 4-hour work week strategies to do this and can’t wait to achieve my dream life this year
Thanks for all you do Tim,
Chris Hughes
Christoffer Torris Olsen — January 17th, 2010, 12:24 pm
Nice one. Vitamin D is on my list as well.
Could you guys make sure to normalize the volume better next time though? I had to adjust a bunch of times during the video.
Happy new year, Tim and Kevin.
Brendan Wenzel — January 17th, 2010, 12:26 pm
You guys are too cool. Keep rockin it fellas!!
Ron Turner — January 17th, 2010, 12:36 pm
Awesome show, guys! I’m with Kevin, Tim, I think a “Cribs” episode is in order…best of luck in 2010!
Bruno Cyr — January 17th, 2010, 1:06 pm
Interesting about Vitamin D. From the sun you can get D from 11am to 2pm during summer. You might consider supplement, I’m using Usana Vitamin D supplement which has 1000 UI per tablet, very high quality. http://www.cdanjou.usana.com to get more info on D !
Scott Showers — January 17th, 2010, 1:11 pm
Well done gentlemen. Great conversation on the vitamin D topic and filtering false friends.
Hell, it was all good. Take care.
Jamie — January 17th, 2010, 1:13 pm
Hey guys,
Loved the show! Can’t wait to see your “cribs” episode!
Kevin, have you tried Mercola’s Vitamin D spray? – http://products.mercola.com/vitamin-d-spray/
Maverick Wil — January 17th, 2010, 1:21 pm
A blow up sheep in your sanctuary Tim? ..haha.. oh on the breathalyser, I was reading this hilarious article by Tucker Max just last week that you should check out. Just Google “Tucker Max The Famous Sushi Pants Story”. Anyways, nice video guys. It was fun watching.
Daniel Toohey — January 17th, 2010, 1:21 pm
I agree, a cribs episode would be epic. Also, I’m interested in how you guys organize your lives. Specifically, incoming requests, mail, todos, and how you fit that into the broader picture. I know there is a post on organization by Leo, but I would be curious to see visually how you guys keep the seams from exploding. It would be a visual of tools and routines that you both use to be so effective.
Thanks
Alex — January 17th, 2010, 1:25 pm
I would love to see TIM essential traveling tips- showing what tec he takes with him, where to book flights , hostels etc.
Would love to see your cool pad, I think it be great inspriation on how to livew a nice and productive life.
All the best tim, kevin hat suits you, and glen.
Alex
Josh Buckley — January 17th, 2010, 1:30 pm
Great video as always Tim!
One thing i’d love to see is a cribs style tour of your home as mentioned, if you’re comfortable with it. I bet it would be really interesting.
Nathan Schmitt — January 17th, 2010, 1:49 pm
Haha these videos are great–the give you both more personal faces and are definitely effective with respect to developing your respective personal brands. I’d like to see an episode on each of your top ~5 “Best of the Web” whether its media, blogs, web apps, people, etc.
Chris Jordan — January 17th, 2010, 1:58 pm
great post. if any of you guys need a place to stay in Argentina, let me know. i have family down there that can really show you a good time. they’re great people. thanks again for the post!
George — January 17th, 2010, 2:25 pm
Hat looks great! Thanks for sharing! I think it is great to find ways of keeping our New Year’s resolutions.
Dark chocolate is the best! I don’t know if it is really good for your body, but it sounds like a wonderful idea!
Tim Jones — January 17th, 2010, 2:35 pm
The hat looks good =)
MikeB — January 17th, 2010, 2:57 pm
I LOVE these vids, I feel inspired to get back to implementing my ‘life changing’ muse and projects just by watching you guys have fun.
Ideas for the next random episode:
=1) A ‘cribs’ style Random with a tour of your house
=1) Thoughts on the future of technology and civilization (i.e. The Singularity)
2) More on accelerated learning
3) Top places to visit
p.s. Using Vimeo is a lot smoother for video playback regardless of size/length of video, in comparison to youtube.
Randy Lane — January 17th, 2010, 3:16 pm
The “light delivery” concept Tim talks about reminds of a Japanese concept my wife says is difficult for Americans to understand – “Omoiyari” – a type of altruistic sensitivity. It often involves adding words to make your point less direct and more sensitive to the other person’s feelings.
Here’s more:
http://www.uri.edu/iaics/content/2006v15n1/03%20Kazuya%20Hara.pdf
Alex C. — January 17th, 2010, 3:43 pm
It’s nice to have such a good relationship with your friends…
Now about the topic, any topic would do really; I enjoy watching you guys speak about random things!
Keep it up guys!
P.S Glenn, I’m so jealous of you getting the 5D MKII for Xmas! :p
Stefan — January 17th, 2010, 3:49 pm
Hat looks great!
Florian — January 17th, 2010, 3:53 pm
First of all, nice video though. I really like your Randow videos. I would like to see a Tim Ferriss participating in a Ironman Triathlon (doesn’t necessarily have to be the one in Hawaii since it is very hard to get a slot for 2010). Endurance racing is pretty much all about nutrition (during the race and during preparation period) so since you are very knowleadgable in this field (I heard you will write a book about nutrition) and a sports enthusiast that might be an interesting topic for you.
Cheers
David Turnbull — January 17th, 2010, 3:54 pm
I watched this when Kevin put it on his blog and it’s brilliant as always, made better because of the longer length and the fact that Glen got some talk time.
Not too fussy with the topics, just fun hearing about different resources and products like those Cordarounds pants (bit out of my price range unfortunately). Greater consistency with the schedule would be nice, but it’s fair enough that that’s not feasible.
Oh, and start uploading these to blip.tv! That way they can be downloaded as a podcast which would be great. Plus their video quality is comparable to a Vimeo.
Brian — January 17th, 2010, 3:57 pm
Cool video, and if you missed it, and don’t feel like “rewinding”, the link that flew by in the beginning about Tim’s Chocolate Tour was http://bit.ly/TimChocTour
Chris — January 17th, 2010, 4:11 pm
Hey Tim, great post. Actually headed to Hershey, PA tomorrow, hopefully they have some tastings around town.
Aside from the book, blog & general kick in the pants when I read your content, I must say the ‘Scandinavian After Glance’ has to be one of the best things I have learned from you, its toasting with Sisu!
I too have a 450-500lb dead lift goal this year. If I hit 450 by August, I will go for 500 by EOY. Check out Starting Strength for technique, or the Catalyst Athletics gym in Sunnyvale for 1:1 coaching if you want it. Unfortunately I just got petella-femoral syndrome, where my knee cap is not tracking correctly. This was from poor form on push presses(launching/landing on toes) on Dec. 23. Especially on DL’s, make sure your form is solid..
Aside from the DL goals for 2010; maybe have another kid, for my muse to earn $50K in 2010 and win the Store Contest!, be 150% of quota, finally get those tooth implants I have been putting off, complete 6 fully mastered songs, and last but not least… pay off my Amex for good.
Johnny — January 17th, 2010, 4:26 pm
Another awesome Random episode. Tim, is there any chance you could list the links that are mentioned in the video? It would be a lot easier to just click a link rather than searching back through the video to find it.
Todd — January 17th, 2010, 4:40 pm
How about in the next episode Tim, you take Kevin into a gym & teach him the dead lift? His erectors probably rival angel hair pasta.
Valerie Cudnik — January 17th, 2010, 4:50 pm
Is that a hookah in the background?
I like the casual style of the video. Made me feel like part of an intimate group rather than a remote audience.
I would like to see more of your “sanctuary” as an episode. Will be interesting to see how it changes over the years as you get older and sitting on the floor on a pillow is on longer comfortable.
I’m not big on NY resolutions as I have ongoing goals at any given time. The DL in the book were helpful in breaking my goals down to shorter term, and combining my career and financial goals with my bucket list. Haven’t dug into the new book yet, but that’s coming soon.
GM — January 17th, 2010, 4:54 pm
The best one yet, in my opinion. The more random and the longer the better.
Best wishes for 2010. Let us know when you hit that 3xBW DL.
GM
soultravelers3 — January 17th, 2010, 5:04 pm
Fun video, kewl hats, good stuff.
Mark — January 17th, 2010, 5:18 pm
Hi Tim -
Can you tell me where you purchased the round chair in the background – looks like it has aluminum legs. Gracias.
Mark
Tim Ferriss — January 18th, 2010, 5:18 am
Bed Bath and Beyond! It’s super cheap, around $30 and folds up for storage.
Clayton — January 17th, 2010, 5:20 pm
Awesome! I always love watching these Random episodes, guys!
Kris lennen — January 17th, 2010, 5:29 pm
Nice taste in hats tim you should certainly attire mr.rose more often. I approve lol.
Btw, concerning the d3 problem; I suffer pretty bad SAD and my gp here in the uk suggested a natural light box, it gives off the full light spectrum like the sun, so your body will produce seratonine etc. They’re not too expensive over here but I have no idea of what they will cost where you are.
Ha! New years resolutions- I’m trying my darndest to educate myself in Spanish and Japanese. So far so good but it’s only been 1 month. Do you have any advice on how to keep motivated/focused?
Thanks for another brilliant blog. I know this sounds pretty sad but I really enjoy hearing your opinions etc.
Peace x
tullibo — January 17th, 2010, 6:26 pm
Great vid guys, love the deadlift goal, big fan of deadlifts for building monster strength.
Jason — January 17th, 2010, 6:29 pm
I love these videos guys. They are probably as much fun to watch as they are for you to make. Keep up the great work!
Adam — January 17th, 2010, 6:55 pm
I would like to put my vote in for a Cribs style video from both you and Kevin.
The G Manifesto — January 17th, 2010, 7:10 pm
Great video.
More of these.
- MPM
99mars — January 17th, 2010, 7:16 pm
Kevin: hat, YES!
beg, borrow, steal, acquire!
Vitamin D/A: their relationship is actually not as clear as indicated. check out this:http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/01/03/why-vitamin-a-may-not-be-as-useful-or-harmless-as-you-thought.aspx
Also, to not go D toxic (btw, i take 10,000-15,000 i.u. regulary, in a rainy land up north, and never toxic) get a baseline test and have your doc review every few months. re: docs, if you can afford it, find an integrative/environmental/functional medicine MD. Their parameters for “acceptable/normal” lab tolerances are much tighter and more. They also inquire into other deficiencies/toxicities/organ functions with tests a regular MD will not use. minus: rarely take insurance.
personal note:
Dear Tim,
I know this is going to sound odd, but I am a first-time entrepreneur and a (semi) longtime fan and I really really really want a signed copy of your new book! Although I have not performed the admirable feats of your other blog/Twitter/Facebook followers who acquired your trophies (I don’t live in SF, and I saw/jumped through the Facebook giveaway hoops some 100 + people too late), I am hoping you might reconsider, or at least delegate such consideration to an appropriate VA.
In the midst of a rather prolonged darkness in my life, your book is a special beacon of light for me. Since age 19, my life, health, and finances have been thrashed with undiagnosed Lyme Disease and exorbitatant non-insurance covered expenses. I am an artist, and due to this painful situation of illness, dysfunction and medical costs, I have never been able to really “go for it” with my art career. Finally diagnosed and starting to recover, I have been bewildered contemplating what I can do to be able to afford this insanely expensive slow-resolving health challenge. I discovered your book earlier this year, and its bold machinations for outwitting the system give me hope for affording medical care AND a well-heeled, art-full free existence once I am cognitively intact enough to pursue your formula. And I am getting close.
I can of course buy the book, but given the special personal attachment I have to its whip-smart ways outside the box, I would deeply appreciate a signed copy. It would be the superbest belated Christmas present ever!
Of course, now I know you are not overly art-centric…
Or, if you’d rather trade, my collaborative work with artist Joseph Mills is published as a limited edition art book that is now worth $150 though rare booksellers. http://www.topchoicebooks.com/servlet/Detail?no=169 for a veiled peek. Let me know if you care for a dedicated copy–they are all signed so I would have to give yours a special florish to make it a fair trade.
If you do care to see the previous artworks/being of she who requests your special attentions, I am your Facebook fan, and my artwork is in my photo albums. I can be contacted for address info via FB should you deign to grant this request.
Thank you so much for being so generous with your time (and hopefully, for your book and your pen ink as well). I’ll still be a fan either way.
Sincerely,
elizabeth mars
oldergod — January 17th, 2010, 7:27 pm
Hey,
just to say i felt like there were some sound problems in the video, like Rose’s voice was a bit looder than Tim’s and as well, when you guys spoke at the same time, then the average sound get quieter.
Chris — January 17th, 2010, 7:29 pm
As for chocolate, there is one state that grows cacao plant, and that is Hawaii. As Dole and the other pineapple growers have left Hawaii, they have been replacing the crops with Cacao. Very high quality and just a hint of pineapple in the background. While not on their website, every time my girlfriend goes to the big island, i have her stop at Kona Mountain Coffee store and pick up the Ali’i Dark Chocolates. Amazing quality, made in Kona and runs about $7.50 for 6 ounces. Of course head down to bayview farms for some of the best coffee (kona) in the world.
Jonathan Sandusky — January 17th, 2010, 7:31 pm
Nice slumber party, guys. Next time e-mail and we can paint our nails.
Jim Lane — January 17th, 2010, 7:39 pm
Tim and Kevin,
Nice intro to 2010. I noticed the central placement of your kettlebell and wonder if you’ll talk about you RKC experience and if you’re still using your bell as part of your exercise regimen.
Best,
Jim Lane
CE Benz — January 17th, 2010, 7:47 pm
Hey Tim,
Great episode. Fun watching you guys. I’ll definitely check out the wine. I’m tentatively planning Argentina for about 3 months starting in October. Thanks for the inspiration.
And Tim, does you interest extend to Japanese swords as well or is your primary interest in saddles?
Cameron
P.S. Kevin, hat looks sharp man.
Tim Ferriss — January 18th, 2010, 3:16 am
Cameron, I LOVE swords. 100%. Trained in kendo in Japan.
Best,
Tim
B.D. — January 17th, 2010, 7:48 pm
The “two crappy pages” reminds me how legendary screenwriter William Goldman once cured himself of a severe bout of writer’s block by writing a novel in which each chapter was only as long as his “juice” lasted. If he came up dry after only a paragraph, then that chapter would have to be only one paragraph long. The final book was 160 pages and 53 chapters. Since it was only an exercise to cure his writer’s block, he published it under a pseudonym, but it did get published with the title NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, under the pseudonym Harry Longbaugh (which was the Sundance Kid’s real name; Goldman was researching his yet-to-be-written screenplay BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID). NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY was later made into a film starring Rod Steiger. (This is all related in Goldman’s book ADVENTURES IN THE SCREEN TRADE.)
Shawn Askinosie — January 17th, 2010, 7:55 pm
Kevin – I am here to help you with your chocolate resolution. I started a “bean to bar” small batch chocolate factory after 20 years as a criminal defense lawyer. I source all of the beans myself – profit share with farmers and put nothing in the chocolate but cocoa beans and organic sugar. I would love to send you some of our dark chocolate. How can I get some to you?
Shawn Askinosie
Mark Cancellieri — January 17th, 2010, 7:55 pm
“Little fff.. oranges…” LOL
Michelle — January 17th, 2010, 8:19 pm
Hey Tim. This is kind of random, but just about five minutes ago I found out you’re a St. Paul’s alum. I am a current senior and a huge fan — it would be awesome if you came back to your alma mater for a visit and a chapel talk
curtis Garner — January 17th, 2010, 8:35 pm
Bought the new book at Fry’s can’t wait to read it.
Casey — January 17th, 2010, 8:51 pm
Two observations, if I may:
1. Viewers may appreciate your concern over length, but have no preference. No need for apologizing. Remember, that’s the beauty of video. We’re not waiting for you to “make your point”. We bow out when we’d like. You could go on for 60 minutes per without sacrificing any viewership.
2. It’d be nice to have links to each product. I’m sure your back pack artist would appreciate it.
Great banter, loved the insights from both of you cool dorks.
Chris — January 17th, 2010, 9:08 pm
Good stuff, Tim.
One idea for your next show, in the same vein of the Vitamin D discussion in this episode. Look into the effects of rose bengal, especially on treating cancer. A company called Provectus Pharmaceuticals is doing some fascinating work in this arena.
Abbie — January 17th, 2010, 9:26 pm
First, thanks for the heads up about buffering at the start.
I can’t wait for your next book and your next random vid.
I think I’m the fourth commenter to endorse the “cribs” tour. Please let us see your sanctuary. I was hoping that you would unroll what looked to be a very colorful rug behind you. It it from your travels? Is there a story connected with it?
Leon — January 17th, 2010, 9:36 pm
Hey,
Enjoyed the video…
Constructive criticism:
1. The audio coming out from Tim’s side was substantially quieter than Kevin’s side.
2. I prefer the brighter version of the video shoot.
All in all, content is incredible… awesome motivation for me and my goals.
Would love to hear more about some of the “qualifications” or “disqualifications” relating to people/girls that you use with people/friends. And the philosophies you have on how to tell someone is trustworthy.
Andrew — January 17th, 2010, 9:44 pm
Tim- Do you ever read tmuscle.com? All of the top strength coaches, powerlifters, and strength athletes write articles for the site.
Tim Ferriss — January 18th, 2010, 3:15 am
Tnation has some great writing. I’ve read much of it since the beginning and read TC and some of the others even earlier in MM2000.
Tim
99mars — January 17th, 2010, 10:05 pm
ps. regarding raw chocolate, the most deluxurious I’ve had is from Sacred Heart Chocolate, by Sacred Foods. My favorite: If you like bitter, the Amazonian Herbs one is power-packing medicine. It’s not for the faint-hearted but there are many other less challenging flavors to choose from.
You can google it or get it from the King of Cacao, raw foods guru David Wolfe’s commerce site: http://www.sunfood.com/Catalog/CategorySearchResultsView.aspx?CategoryId=0&SearchTerm=sacred+chocolate+bar&Cid=
Worth the price as a few bites go a long way.
btw, for some reason, I always group David Wolfe, Neil Strauss, Daniel Pinchbeck, and Tim in some elusive category in my brain for: Young Internationalizing Men Who Are Outside the Mainstream, Colorful,
Smart-set How-To’ists / Writers / Thinkers / Lifestylists.
Check these provocative other writers out if you haven’t already. I can’t imagine they don’t already all know each other!
Johnny Jen — January 17th, 2010, 10:07 pm
1. Wow I didn’t even know youtube supported 40 minute videos!
2. Definetely do a MTV Crib’s Style Video Tour of your home. It would be really interesting.
3. I really like your gadget, gears and gifts portion of your blog and videos I randomly google things to buy while reading and watching the vids on your site.
Thanks again for another good post.
-Johnny Jen
Dana Gundlach — January 17th, 2010, 10:27 pm
Great Video Guys…
Glenn – which camera footage was the new camera shot with? Was it the main footage or the darker switch over that you did? There was quite the contrast…
Raina Gustafson — January 17th, 2010, 10:43 pm
I’m going to watch the video in a little bit as I fall asleep, but I’m still trying to stir up more interest in the Shopify forums for the contest… So here’s what I just posted over there. Come play with us, please! Share your ups and downs! Learn from us, let us learn from you!
—
I feel that one of the biggest challenges facing any eCommerce project is attracting sufficient traffic to sustain the business model. It seems this is particularly challenging for new businesses, and therefore seemed an appropriate topic to address.
It’s difficult to apply the Outsourcer Economics Profit & Loss spreadsheet (page 186 of 1st edition 4HWW – I don’t have the 2nd edition handy) until you know the following:
1. The cost of driving sufficient traffic for your industry/product(s)
2. What your conversion rate is
3. What your average sale is (in instances where multiple products at different price points are sold or where customers could/would purchase quantities of a single product)
I know that micro-tests are supposed to help predict these values, but in my case there were way too many variables at play for me to reliably predict these things over a short period of time. The statistical significance just wasn’t there, and I kept changing/tweaking things which throws statistical analysis out the window anyway.
Here’s what I’ve found so far:
1a. I know how to do SEO decently, though it is rather tedious and laborious. I took the time to long-tail SEO about 160 products for Google Base, and I am steadily generating about 1 visit for every 4 products per day. In other words, I’m getting about 40 visits per day in organic search traffic from Google Base. I will soon be adding more products, and I am interested to see if this 1:4 ratio of traffic to product URL continues.
1b. I was a bit of an idiot with AdWords out of the gate. I let AdWords dupe me into thinking that I had to spend $1+ per click initially, because when I first launched my campaigns if I set the max CPC at a reasonable amount (<50¢) Google just laughed and refused to show my ads. At that time, I lacked the confidence in my ads to set a max CPC and stick with it, so I got burned when I raised the CPC enough to get my ads shown immediately. Turns out, I was just way too eager and impatient. Now, I set a realistic and sustainable max CPC and stick with it for a week. Sure enough, Google has come around and will show my ads. Still not as much as I'd like – my 'Impression Share' is not impressive, but at least the economics stand a chance to work and the business will exist long enough for me to worry about gaining Impression Share.
1c. I've been looking into affiliate networks, which are highly attractive because rather than the speculative nature of PPC, affiliates are paid a commission only when a sale occurs. However, most decent networks do have substantial initiation fees, so I am holding off on this for now. I can't set up an Amazon store because they aren't accepting apparel merchants right now.
1d. I've started a Facebook Fan Page – http://swimkitten.com/facebook – and plan to utilize it in the future with http://wildfireapp.com (Wildfire won't make much sense until I have a core following established). I will try to leverage the fan page for email subscriber signups by automatically displaying custom user acquisition content for non-fans and exclusive content for fans. I will implement that this week. I've just started leaving a few comments on fashion blogs, and am seeing a little traffic come in – enough to make me think it's worthwhile if I can just get into the habit of doing it and not let it take much time or effort.
2. My conversion rate thus far is around 0.5%. I've calculated that at 0.5% conversion, 15¢ CPC and full-price items with paid shipping I won't lose money even if the total purchase price is small. However, some of the data that the 0.5% conversion is based on included free shipping and sales. So, I'm now holding my breath in the hopes that the improvements I've made to the site (added some reassuring content like security and privacy info as well as various other changes) will offset any decline in sales from eliminating free shipping and discounts. My page views per visit and other analytics stats have been decent, so I'm optimistic. I think I should be able to get my conversion rate higher over time as I improve the site, increase product offerings, implement customer feedback and establish a more trusted/attractive presence in the marketplace.
Hope this synopsis helps someone else! I wanna hear how other contest participants are getting on!
SaintNULL — January 17th, 2010, 11:08 pm
According to the video (~1:40) the main reddish video was the new camera (5D MkII).
Dave Ridarelli — January 17th, 2010, 11:18 pm
Cool Rando’ – I missed the kettlebell in the background until the last few minutes…
How much of a strength increase comes from switching to the trap bar deadlift instead an alternating grip with an olympic bar? What kind of strength increase do you need to reach your goal off 500?
Abhi — January 17th, 2010, 11:49 pm
Hey Tim,
Been following your blog for a while, and the book has helped me a lot. But If you want to know the best information on vitamin d and training in general, go to
http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_nutrition/d_is_for_doping
Tmuscle has helped me transform my body with its info, and i think itd be great for anybody to check out. Btw, im in no way affiliated with it. Its just a pretty strong community so I thought id tell you.
Anyways take care.
Stephen Wise — January 18th, 2010, 12:00 am
Thanks for talking about slowing down and appreciating things in the moment, alongside accomplishment. I’ve been doing this more and more lately as well. Also, the friends thing. I don’t have the same point of friends using me for things down the road like I assume you do, but there are similar things. Usually small things, but you know which friends are high quality, and which aren’t really that big in your life as far as meaningful relationship goes. Sometimes you just got to take the load off.
Kelly J. — January 18th, 2010, 12:16 am
I love Random episodes! I could watch one everyday. Tim, the talk of diving with Great Whites is straight off my Dreamline. Love it.
Michael — January 18th, 2010, 12:32 am
Nice video, and nice hat Kevin.
Kyle — January 18th, 2010, 12:52 am
Another great video. I have to agree with the comments about the lack of audio balance. I think it was more noticeable for me because I watched after I took out my contacts. (I’m not sure why)
Kyle — January 18th, 2010, 12:59 am
Follow up question. What is happening on Kevin’s left at the 17:01 mark?
Jules — November 26th, 2010, 8:08 pm
It looked like a female grabbed a small bag of marijuana. Who’d a thunk.
Michael — January 18th, 2010, 1:13 am
By the way, how do you manage to get a 39 minute video up on youtube? Is there some secret or are they allowing longer videos now?
Mihai — January 18th, 2010, 1:21 am
Kevin, an advice …if you want Jeniffer Aniston make a move, don’t wait to be called by a woman, especially by one who was with Brad Pitt.
Marco — January 18th, 2010, 2:05 am
Great video Tim (& Kevin)
I would really like to see a MTV Crib’s style tour of your home. Kevin said you have a really cool home, full of cool stuff.
Please share!
Leif — January 18th, 2010, 2:24 am
Hi guys!
Great video and nice hat. Tims seem kinda warm thou…
Awesome about the chocolate testing, at last something I can give back to you!
I like chocolate. I love Pralus. Here’s a link for your conveinence: http://www.chocolats-pralus.com/index.php?pge=&lang=en
My favourite is Madagascar.
Tim, the pyramide is a great birthday present for Kevin.
And I’m not affiliated in any way.
Take care,
Leif
Walter — January 18th, 2010, 2:59 am
The sound level kept changing, it was really annoying.
Brandon Lauret — January 18th, 2010, 3:09 am
Loved the video. I would like to know what blood work you get regularly and what the most interesting/notable blood test you have ever gotten is.
DynastyDC — January 18th, 2010, 4:08 am
Here is a copy of my original comment I made earlier today. I’m not sure if it went through.
________________________________________
Hi All,
Please enjoy the notes from this video
Wine
1. Big House Red 2006: http://www.wine.com/V6/Big-House-Red-2006/wine/95766/detail.aspx
Chocolate
1. Scharffen Berger: http://www.scharffenberger.com/
2. Organic Chocolate Products: http://www.altereco-usa.com/main.php
3. Facts about Theobromine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theobromine
Random Subjects
1. Gerard Trap Bar: http://www.trapbartraining.com/
2. Security Now, Vitamin D Story with Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte: http://twit.tv/sn209
3. Info about Maker’s Expo, also known as “Maker Faire Bay”: http://makezine.com/makerfaire/press/bayarea/2009/auditions/
4. MakeZine: http://www.makezine.com/
5. Vitamin D: http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/
6. Aspen Global Leadership Network: http://www.aspeninstitute.org/leadership-programs
7. Recipes to prevent cancer, cool book recommendation: http://www.therapeuticchef.com/book/
Tim’s Top X-Mas Gifts:
1. Neat Corduroy Pants: http://www.cordarounds.com/catalog/
2. Terra Plana Shoes (Dharma) : http://www.terraplana.com/dharma-p-1036.html?colour=246
Kevin’s Top X-Mas Gifts:
1. Fitbit: http://www.fitbit.com/
2. Sonos S5: http://www.sonos.com/whattobuy/zoneplayers/s5/default.aspx
Tim’s Gear:
1. Datsusara MMA Bag PB-01: http://www.dsmma.com/html/bags.html
Tim’s gifts to Kevin
1. Tim mentions, Perfect Pull-Up product: http://www.perfectonline.com/store/index.php/products/perfect-pullup.html
2. Alcohol Breathalyzer (HD-Safe Drive Deluxe): http://www.craigmedical.com/Alco_SafeMate.htm
Tim’s gift to Glenn
1. Fodor’s Argentina, 5th Edition: http://www.amazon.com/Fodors-Argentina-5th-Gold-Guides/dp/1400019648
2. Daniel Tosh CD “True Stories I Made Up”,comedian: http://www.danieltosh.com/store
Glenn’s Camera
1. Canon 5D Mark ll Digital SLR: http://tiny.cc/N6JDu
BCR — January 18th, 2010, 6:07 am
As someone who recommended the vivo barefoot shoes, i’m glad you’re trying them out.
Slightly backhanded compliment here – In a lot of your writing the self publicising, self promoting vibe drives me nuts. What I love in these “random” vids is that aspect is gone. Your enthusiasm for this stuff shows through, you are clearly enjoying life and that makes me want to hear your thoughts far, far more than anything else.
Steve — January 18th, 2010, 8:00 am
For those of you commenting about asking for top places to travel to or visit, there was an earlier episode filmed in China that tackled the top places both Tim and Kevin would suggest traveling to.
Aidan — January 18th, 2010, 9:01 am
Tim, if you ever want to actually *use* that hurling stick, let me know the next time you’re in Santa Monica. We can sharpen up your skills on the beach!
Tim Ferriss — January 19th, 2010, 11:26 am
Sounds good! I love hurling but haven’t done a damn thing since I was in Galway in 2004.
Thx!
Tim
Ergest Xheblati — January 18th, 2010, 9:11 am
Hey Tim,
I was wondering if you were going to say something in the video about the kettlebell. Anything interesting?
Thanks
Mike T Nelson — January 18th, 2010, 9:12 am
Great stuff guys!! Chocolate is great.
I loved the video and it has 2 of my favorite things in the video 1) kettlebell and 2) a great red wine
Awesome work
Rock on
Mike T Nelson PhD(c)
jimmydddd — January 18th, 2010, 9:51 am
Tim,
I like the youtube format of this edition because I can’t yet view vimeo on my ipod touch. (although I do like vimeo in general).
Thanks as always.
–J
Jeff — January 18th, 2010, 10:08 am
Really enjoying these Random shows. Keep it up.
I would suggest using Viddler instead, though, as you can easily place chapter markers for each of the major sections/points.
Joe — January 18th, 2010, 10:27 am
Speaking of T-nation, they’ve got a great article on Vitamin D.
http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_nutrition/d_is_for_doping
With regards to your training Tim, I’d be interested in how you plan on going about your goal of 3xBW dead. I’ve been following Wendlers 5/3/1, very highly recommended!
Good luck with your resolutions!
Trevor Owens — January 18th, 2010, 10:46 am
Kevin Rose is hilarious… he got Glenn and Tim pretty bad on this video with the jokes about the circumcision and the blow up goat!
Kyle Parisi — January 18th, 2010, 11:28 am
Tim – Ute Fischer and Judith Orasanu have a good perception of the levels of mitigation (found in Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell).
Andy — January 18th, 2010, 11:29 am
Kevin sensoring himself was great, but he blew it by saying “F’in oranges” anyway…
Listion guys: how about a resolution to stop using such ridiculous and offensive profanity in your everyday life. I stopped using such words over 12 years ago. Give it a try and see how often you catch yourself mindlessly using profanity, then you will start noticing other people using it, and it will start to annoy you.
Just a thought, and I do not in anyway deny the fact that we live in a great nation that pretty much allows you to say whatever you want to in any way you wish, I just can’t stand the amount of profanity that has sunk into our soceity.
Cheers!
PPC4 — January 18th, 2010, 12:00 pm
Tim-
What auction house do you use for the saddles?
Thx!
PPC4
Skyler — January 18th, 2010, 12:17 pm
Great episode!
Thanks for the mention of the maker movement, Maker Faire, and Makezine
Rafe — January 18th, 2010, 12:17 pm
Cool episode as always guys! Tim I would highly recommend you read Crucial Conversations for sharpening your communication skills.
Keep the videos coming!
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/dp/0071401946
Ignacio Ribera — January 18th, 2010, 12:38 pm
I eat dark chocolate all the time, my favorite ones are:
Dark Chocolate + Chili
Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt
The last one is amazing and everybody gets always really surprise by its taste.
You should try.
Gordon Hay — January 18th, 2010, 1:32 pm
Hi Boys
Can you do something about the speed of the video system you are using please? Random always stops every 10 seconds and as you can imagine takes a very long time to view – We are in Central Hungary working on our Muse with my wife and young family – having moved from Australia.Our website is above.
Drop in if you are in the area.
Happy New Year
Gordon
PS: Thanks for everything time – Save Ferriss
PS: I have 100mps connection
Jaymie Alvarez — January 18th, 2010, 2:01 pm
Tim’s into saddle art. Nice. Tim, I’d be happy to send you some of my artwork.
Next Episode: – Valentine’s Day (what are your plans?)
– Tim’s Crib- hosted by Tim and Kevin
– Hot spots in San Fran (hangout joints, lounges, galleries)
Since Valentine’s is coming up, I think it would be great for you guys to get creative. Have a Valentine competition (an e-Valentine perhaps), use roses in your vid, appeal to the ladies.
You guys entertain me while I’m working. Keep the videos coming.
Cheers!
Jaymie
Gordon Hay — January 18th, 2010, 2:07 pm
OOPs here is the url
http://www.hangolangol.hu
Gordon
Erin Khoo — January 18th, 2010, 2:09 pm
Why do you have a hurling stick my man Ferris?
Kate — January 18th, 2010, 2:09 pm
I’m a newbie to the Random Show…rockin good time to watch you guys and inspiring because it makes me realize if I will sit here and watch two guys I don’t know talk about random stuff for close to 40 min (and I of course and very busy and important
than probably people will listen to me too…so thanks for that.
Also, love the shout out about Vitamin D..I’ve been banging on that drum for over a year now.
Lastly, I love the intention to deliver serious information more lightly. This is something I’ve been focusing on lately, as well, and I find that when I’m able to lay some truth on someone like I’m talking about the weather, or even make it fun, we get much further. In the words of the great Mary Poppins, “Just a spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down.” My mom also just recommended a book on this particular topic to me called Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes are High that you might want to check out.
Thanks for all you do!
kes — January 18th, 2010, 2:14 pm
Hey Tim, this Christmas I gave 2 presents to my 2 real friends. I gave them each the 4 hour work week. The friend who picked it up right away and got hooked (much like myself) has become just as big a fan. We now refer to your book as “THE BOOK” and often ask ourselves “what would Tim say”.
Thanks Tim.
K
David King — January 18th, 2010, 2:37 pm
Love the random episode!
I have some similar shoes Tim… They are patagonia shoes and I love them! they really don’t have a sole and are made out of like tree’s and other crazy things!
I also have a shirt that is made out of bamboo… not sure where I got it though because it was a gift!
Saw Daniel tosh live in ann arbor and he is one funny dude!
You guys are pretty cool… love the learning and sharing in the vid!
Keep it up!
David
Joe — January 18th, 2010, 2:46 pm
Tim,
Thought you might appreciate my peep’s deadlift http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNfeLO1mq0s&feature=related and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVvomorysx4
Bruno journals at intensemuscle.com and does some of the craziest deadlifting for his size.
Tim Ferriss — January 19th, 2010, 11:23 am
Nice! That’s exactly what I want to do. Check this maniac out. 800 lbs. x 9 reps:
Alex — January 18th, 2010, 3:03 pm
You should call these videos “The Ferriss Wheel.” They have their ups and downs and are quite enjoyable. The only problem is that it doesn’t include Kevin’s equally important contribution.
@AlexBerger — January 18th, 2010, 3:04 pm
Tim, you’ll probably be looking at going bigger budget – but if you want a cheap option for that Shark Dive – Flip makes a surprisingly durable underwater housing for their Flip Ultra model cameras. It’s good down to 30 ft, but I’ve read of people using it well beyond that. Just used it in Belize for snorkeling and loved it. Surprisingly good job not distorting the colors, no visibility limitations and full underwater functionality. Only word of caution is to be very mindful of the lack of image stabilization. Especially when under water.
The case is $35 on Amazon – http://bit.ly/7isAmq or $50 directly from Pure Video http://bit.ly/5YSncC – there’s a difference between 1st Gen and 2nd Gen flips so make sure you get the right housing.
Looking forward to the video if you do it!
mark — January 18th, 2010, 3:30 pm
Love these Random videos – I love them all! You guys seem to value eachother a lot as friends which is really cool. I can’t wait for the next one.
Kevin – the hat looks good. Good luck with the pull up bar. Great exercise but TOUGH as heck!
Tim – Good luck in South Africa, I hope you document as much as you guys did your China trip. Are you that much of a surfer? I hear they had great surf but very sharky. I was out in the water in OR and a guy said he saw a fin about 20 feet behind me…very scary!
I just started reading your 2nd edition too can’t wait for superhuman! Especially because I tried the slow carb diet and it works!
Mark
Leonard — January 18th, 2010, 3:40 pm
Tim
Definitely will be putting into practice more of the 4 hour work week ideas to be more productive and make more cash to fulfull my dreamlines for 2010
Thanks
Leonard
Shen Six Toes Kuo — January 18th, 2010, 3:42 pm
T-bone,
I was wondering if you could write a post elaborating on your relationship with Kenzabur? ?e, winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize in Literature. In the years before he won, I was reading a lot of Japanese lit in translation, as well as systematically viewing canonical Japanese cinematic works. He emerged as a favorite artist at a time when he was not only unheard of in the West, but also arguably, completely indecipherable to an Occidental sensibility. A meditation on Japanitude itself in the modern context, there is a certain courage evident in the honesty of his writing. In that sense, he could be viewed as a literary practitioner of one goal of the quantified self movement. Namely, a naked accounting of our innermost and secreted animus.
I write this anonymously since this site is mined for email addresses.
Tim Ferriss — January 19th, 2010, 11:20 am
Hi Shen,
Not a bad idea for a post.
Mined for email addresses? I don’t think it is, but why do you have reason to think this?
Best,
Tim
SteveKos — January 18th, 2010, 3:50 pm
Awesome show! Quick question, what is that “stick” that you are holding at the beginning of the show? I am sure it is for some type of sports, but I have never seen that before.
BTW Kevin, You have a shot with Jennifer. Just think “Revenge of The Nerds” …. the smart guys always get the hot babes in the end. At least that is what I told my wife to convince her
Kristine Porter — January 18th, 2010, 4:07 pm
I LOVED Tim’s line:
“…paying at much attention to Appreciation as you do to Achievement, because achievement without reflection on what you have and the gratitude for that is worthless. It’s just a hamster wheel.”
My 2010 business involves helping others realize & appreciate the important people in their lives. Thanks for your inspiration, energy and enthusiasm for challenges in life!
Chris Odell — January 18th, 2010, 4:33 pm
Thanks for the mention of our Datsusara hemp backpack in the video (good video btw). I have been answering emails all day about the gear now, going to blow my four hour work week in one day
DynastyDC — January 18th, 2010, 4:40 pm
Yup- chocolate is pleasurable, especially wine tasting with a variety of chocolates. It’s unbelievable. Aside from chocolates, surely there’s an abundant source of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables.
Also, 15-30 minutes of direct sunlight provides a healthy amount of Vitamin D, reduces cholesterol, helps the immune system and regulates high blood pressure.
Thanks for sharing!
Paul — January 18th, 2010, 4:47 pm
Tim:
Check out promotional poster for “Boxing Helena” a la Ruth Bernard photo.
Slainte,
Paul
George — January 18th, 2010, 5:06 pm
I wanted to get one of those Fitbits but they’re out of stock until mid February and they don’t ship internationally. But they seem very useful and they’re actually pretty cheap. Do they work well? How’s the website?
I just made a reference to Tim’s “bald guy in the red BMW” from the FHWW in my blog. I think it’s an interesting read.
Love Danielson — January 18th, 2010, 5:59 pm
Hello!
I was just wondering as sort of a add-on to the random, your take on the movie and/or novel Fight Club? since a lot of your lifestyle and ideas remind me of the character Tyler Durden.
Tim Ferriss — January 19th, 2010, 11:28 am
I LOVE Fight Club. Not because I want to be Tyler Durden (though he is an awesome character), but because I think the movie has a lot of valuable philosophical — and comedic — take aways. There is a lot you can learn from the internal dialogues, as well as conversations.
Tim
Ethan Brooks — January 18th, 2010, 6:30 pm
Hello Mr. Ferriss,
Great Episode!
I just wanted to thank you for the content you put out, it’s fantastic, and make you an offer.
I noticed that you said you were going to Cape Town, in South Africa to complete your new book, and that you will be doing some cage diving. Well, as a direct result of the contest you are running with Shopify, I now own an online store that sells rugged cameras, and as a token of my appreciation for all the help you provide, It would be my pleasure to send you one for free.
If you are interested please let me know, if not, I hope you have a great time in Cape Town. Either way, please continue creating content.
-EB
Yukie — January 18th, 2010, 6:51 pm
Hi Tim (and Kevin),
Beautiful saddles!
I’ve just finished reading 4HWW, so that makes me quite new to this blog. Can’t wait to see your Yabusame video.
Two of my resolutions would be: Read the books you recommended (in a month) and read every posts you wrote in this blog (in a week).
Thank you and enjoy your trip to South Africa.
Yukie
Tim Ferriss — January 19th, 2010, 11:17 am
Thanks, Yukie! Here is the yabusame video. Hope you enjoy it
http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2010/01/08/the-first-time-online-enjoy-while-you-can/
99mars — January 18th, 2010, 7:07 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I feel so happy-dancing around the room!!
Guy88 — January 18th, 2010, 7:21 pm
hey Tim! I studied abroad last semester in Cape Town and dived with the great whites, you are in for such a treat! Let me know if you want some tips!
Chantal — January 18th, 2010, 7:58 pm
you would be perfect for this show
http://thebachelor.warnerbros.com/web/online_submission.jsp
/random
Sascha — January 18th, 2010, 8:19 pm
Tim, show us your house. Would be interesting to see all your gadgets.
Anthony — January 18th, 2010, 10:16 pm
Great stuff guys, this is my first time and i was immensely entertained.
I got a copy of your book as a Christmas gift. (best gift ever)
I’m from Trinidad and Tobago which is in the Caribbean, you should come by sometime. I don’t know if there’s a lot of sharks though. (not the fishy kind anyway)
and good luck with those resolutions dude.
anthony
BTW, Kev the hat looks fine
Jaymie Alvarez — January 18th, 2010, 10:17 pm
To: Tim & Kevin: You guys are great.
I love your videos.
Please make your next video blog on either Tim’s house (would be interesting to see) or on Valentine’s Day (corny gifts, great gifts, etc.)
Jaymie
Brice Morrison — January 18th, 2010, 10:36 pm
What a great show! This is a great thing to watch while I eat breakfast.
I love how the spontaneous interests of both of you guys gel so nicely with everyone else on the site (no coincidence of course). Have a great 2010!
Brad — January 18th, 2010, 10:50 pm
I think “gentleness” is the word you were looking for in that “not like a sledgehammer” thing.
Ernest — January 19th, 2010, 12:27 am
Love the video blogs – keep them going! I open up your video on 1 screen and do work on the other. Multitasking
Interesting information regarding the Vitamin D and human deficiencies. I’ve been interested in the powers of sun light for a long time. I’m a regular user of Light Therapy especially during winter season to lift my mood, stabilize my rhythms and invigorate the body. I post every week on these topics and covered light therapy recently in my blog. Let me know what you think.
Anyways… Tim, all the best with your new book and have a safe & enjoyable adventure in Cape Town!
Take care,
Ernest
ShaolinTiger — January 19th, 2010, 2:04 am
Awesome episode, truly random!
Only one main feedback I have about the video itself, I found the sound levels between Kevin and Tim very different, I had to adjust the volume for each person almost like Kevin was miced up but Tim wasn’t.
As for chocolate tasting, I have actually done it before and I learnt a LOT about chocolate, real chocolate and confectionery chocolate. And white chocolate which it turns out isn’t really chocolate at all.
Details here:
Fidani and The Chocolate Factory
Eric — January 19th, 2010, 4:21 am
Hey Tim,
Any recommendations for those cool little black journals you use? Where can I get those?
Thanks
Great episode!
Marcin — January 19th, 2010, 4:52 am
If you have problems with loading you can download it using links from keepvid.com (even in HD quality!).
Tyrone Rubin — January 19th, 2010, 5:53 am
Hiya Sir I just heard on your video you would be coming to Cape Town South Africa and got so excited. What is the deal? Are you talking here, pls pls can I meet up with you or something. I am definitely your biggest SA fan.
Thanks
Tyrone
Lukas — January 19th, 2010, 7:44 am
Vorsätze für das neue Jahr- Hier in Deutsch
http://mrsmartstart.blogspot.com/2009/12/vorsatze-fur-das-neue-jahr.html
Joe Chapuis — January 19th, 2010, 7:51 am
Tim –
Fun video! Can you tell me how you recorded the audio? Were you guys wearing a mic (didn’t see one), or was the audio recorded via the camera’s onboard mic?
Thanks,
joe
Tim Ferriss — January 19th, 2010, 11:12 am
Hi Joe,
We were wearing mics.
Tim
Josh Grenon — January 19th, 2010, 7:52 am
Great video guys! Have you guys thought about doing a video looking back at 2009 and talking about your accomplishments?
Keep up the good work!
Freddie Smith — January 19th, 2010, 10:31 am
Hey Tim I love these random videos so I’d like to thank both you and Kevin. As a team, you work really well together when discussing ideas now and there was some great unintentional comedy moments during this video! My favourites were your impersonation of underwater filming and also yourself trying to explain what you meant by delivering things lightly and you ended up saying the sledgehammer to the kneecap phrase which was superbly followed by Kevin’s line “Good luck with that!”
I’d also like to thank you for your continued blogging and I’m really looking forwards to buying your ‘Superhuman’ book. I think I was lucky to stumble across your blog at the young age of 18 and I’m now 20 and have been an avid follower ever since I read your “From Geek to Freak” article. Your philosophy on life and your creativity in terms of exploring productivity methods and becoming more effective are truly very admirable and have literally set the direction and focus for my own personal life. I recently passed on my copy of your book to my father who now understands a lot more about my aims in life and where I got my inspiration from for my “think big, dream big but appreciate and enjoy the little things” approach to life… Needless to say, he is now a fan of yours as well. =)
I thought you might find my feedback on your videos useful:
• As one of your regular followers, I really do not care how long your videos are, I still find time to watch them. As others have commented, you apologise for the length of the videos which is not necessary. Personally, I view your videos almost as educational and enlightening because it’s great to see how you put things into action in your own life.
• In terms of advertising, I find it quite hard to resist putting the video on pause to checkout any websites you mention, or products you recommend. I’m sure you are already aware, but this seems to be a very powerful “word of mouth” tool for building up awareness of products and services you have interests in. I usually find myself later recommending the very sites you have suggested.
So I’d just like to say a very big thank you for being different to the vast majority of people in this world. You are a true inspiration. =)
Freddie Smith
Tim Ferriss — January 19th, 2010, 11:11 am
Dear Freddie,
Thank you so much for the kind comment and feedback! I really appreciate both. I’ll do my best to make 2010 a year of good content for all of you.
Pura vida,
Tim
Carrie — January 19th, 2010, 10:58 am
Thanks Tim and Kevin -
Amazing that your slightly drunken (and not so in Kevin’s case) ramblings are so valuable. It’s a new generation – I’m glad to be in my young 30s these days. Very productive work, exciting times, good friends and wine. You’re empowering people all over town. I love it.
I’m wondering what your thoughts are on GTD? Yeah… I’m one of those. I imagine stuff can easily fall through the cracks with all the traveling. How do you stay organized?
Keep ‘em coming boys. Looking forward to the next one. (Better hats please).
Jay — January 19th, 2010, 1:59 pm
Nice video.
I recently joined “Toastmasters” to improve my public speaking (and to lease my fear of it), and the other day i was talking about intonation and body language with a guy who’s working in sales who taught me a lot. So i think some work in that direction could help you “sell” your ideas to people.
I ordered the 4HWW:expanded. My main goal this year is to get financial freedom.
I love the art (on the wall), quite funny that that would “offend” anybody. Maybe America is a bit more “puritan” in this way than Europe.
Josh — January 19th, 2010, 2:04 pm
If Keven is really interested in learning about bonsai, there’s a great club that meets monthly in Palo Alto called Kusamura. I’m usually the only one in there under 40, so it would be good to have some young-blood.
Also: One of the long-time members (> 50 years) runs a 6-week beginner course that meets every Saturday in her garage, and it starts this week. I did it 2 years ago, and it was easily one of the most high-value experiences I’ve had.
David Parsons — January 19th, 2010, 3:16 pm
Great video. You have really given me some great inspiration recently, Thanks.
-David
Elizabeth — January 19th, 2010, 3:32 pm
Hey guys – great post. I was wondering if you’d heard of SnagFilms.com…it’s an online library of over a thousand documentaries you can watch anytime for free. SnagFilms had a holiday gimmick of giving away a package of films online as a free but still thoughtful present to friends/family. I gave my friend “SuperSize Me” which didn’t go over too well but it’s the thought of giving a film that counts. Anyway, just thought it was worth mentioning as you discussed your top xmas gifts.
Zach Morris — January 19th, 2010, 4:28 pm
Wow… Lots to digest here. Good video though. With all your recommendations and eye openers, I feel my tastes are your tastes. Ha!
1). If you every decide to try a new backpack, try an Oakley. Noticed them several times in film and TV. Love my Kitchen Sink. http://www.oakley.com/bags-backpacks
2). Love to see your place if you want to ever disclose its sanctity and mystery.
3). I like the warmer tone video portions. Should be the 5D…
4). This might fit your music tastes (from Twitter). Keep an eye out for them. http://www.stereoalchemy.com. Plus an added “human form” art piece.
5). Think about tying fitbits with your new book? Already planning to buy 4 copies of it. I have 3 friends that keep bouncing around in new diets and fitness trends from P90 to Cheat Your Way Thin. I want them to hear your experiences and facts first hand.
-Z
mike seely — January 19th, 2010, 5:08 pm
The random episodes are always a treat.
Andrew J (Ireland) — January 19th, 2010, 5:58 pm
Tim! You’re a power wine drinker dude! Must’ve been a 4:1 ratio vs Kevin’s consumption – respect! Loving the 2 power questions – I use one that’s like an inverse twist on the GTD 2 min rule – goes like this – “IF a 2 minute action existed to kick-start this project / task and give it some inertia what would that be and how can i do it right now?” (assuming i’ve committed to said project at all…)
Hey – what’s with the Hurly bat dude? Have you played? Visit Ireland and I’ll take you to a game
John Warrillow — January 19th, 2010, 6:16 pm
Tim:
Did you end up drinking Kevin’s wine too?
Nestor — January 19th, 2010, 6:59 pm
Have you ever considered cryopreservation? I’d be interested in hearing your reasons pro or con if you have.
Amanda — January 19th, 2010, 7:30 pm
Hey Tim! I love the alternative deadlift bar you talked about- i always feel like im in a flinstones’ car!!
Love to hear your thoughts on Crossfit….everyone loves constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity!!!
Ken Kurosawa — January 19th, 2010, 11:59 pm
Tim,
When you’re working on your power lifting routine, do you rep more than 10 times a set?
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[...] Remove Vitamin-D deficiency. My diet is decent, but my main sources of vitamins (cereal and protein shakes) don’t contain Vitamin D. Also, you’re supposed to get about 15 minutes of unprotected sunlight per day at least twice a week. That’s certainly not happening. Vitamin-D deficiency doesn’t show up easily but has a lot of published research suggesting it is dangerous and linked to all kinds of bad things from osteoporosis to a number of cancers. I’m actually not positive I have a deficiency, so I’m planning to have a blood-test to find out my initial level – this will also act as a forcing function to finding a doctor out here. Fixing this is simple with inexpensive supplements (about $10 per year). This idea was completely stolen from one of Kevin Rose’s resolutions. [...]
Yukie — January 20th, 2010, 2:46 am
Hi Tim,
Thank you for your kind comment, which made my day?:)
I’ve watched your Yabusame video(hope your heel’s healed already) and it literally knocked me over. I mean, I can Kyudo( well, at least I could do that in high school years), but not riding horse at the same time. As you said, it was A huge success. Congrats!
Regarding operation-4HWW/blog-reading, I am halfway through your Uncategorized entries, and I have to extend the time frame from a week to a month. It contains lots of intriguing contents and long (in a good sense) videos which shouldn’t be consumed all at once.
Once again, thank you for sharing your thoughts/experience/philosophies with us. The world looks brighter post 4HWW era.
Yukie
Colin Byrne — January 20th, 2010, 4:16 am
Dear Tim a good friend of mine told me about you and insisted on giving me your audio book for a 3000km grive from Dublin to Lagos, Portugal, where I have decided to open a martial arts school.I listened to it twice! I am a 3rd dan black belt in ninjutsu and have trained and fought muay thai in Thailand and got my blue belt in BJJ in Abu Dabhi. I just wanted to tell you that you inspired me and gave my the inspiration to REALLY belive in what I am doing. I would like to invite you as my guest (f your not doing anything more exciting ) to my gym 12th April for a 1 week mma camp , I have a 3 time Lumpini champ and a black belt and european BJJ champ coaches and would be honoured if you could make it. Here is my site and yes they are the real views http://www.shinobiacademy.com If you can´t make it I understand, thanks for making a difference Colin Byrne
Tim Ferriss — February 18th, 2010, 5:52 am
Thanks, Colin! I’ll check it out…
Dave Schrader — January 20th, 2010, 1:24 pm
Hey Tim,
Just got my shipment of books from your Facebook contest… much appreciation! My buddies are looking forward to reading ‘em.
Best,
Dave
y. — January 20th, 2010, 3:44 pm
hi,
I was wondering if you could be interested in writing on how to build a service as a business. In you 4 HWW book, you discarded that option simply stating that product will make money quicklier than service. I think you are probably right but I think maybe there could be some people -like myself-who are still interested in building a business based on providing a service and also make it quick and efficient income generator.
Thanks and warm regards.
y.
Alex — January 20th, 2010, 4:34 pm
Hey Tim
would love to see a blog post of advise on traveling round the world – a
keen traveller like you self, it be great which you consider essential kit like a macbook or iphone or some other survival tec or advise on traveling and not getting ripped off.
Great stuff as always – A random episode on the martial art Kali, which is used in the bourne films.
see you master that in 5 days
cheers
Alex
William Madison — January 20th, 2010, 5:33 pm
Hello Tim,
I’m currently reading your wonderful book and thank you.
I’m 28, married, legally blind (born with glaucoma and other complications), living in downtown Seattle. I’m driven to become more in a short amount of time because the doctors indicate that I’ll lose all vision by 35.
I currently work at a Honda dealership in the internet sales department. I related to your example of haggling with an Infiniti dealer for two weeks.
I’m working 45hrs per week, wearing out my single eye and not making any more than $2,500/month. I need a change.
Some of the websites you recommended in your book have either gone solely subscription/pay or in grandcentral.com case, invitation only.
Are there any website design companies that you’ve come across recently that you could recommend, or are the sites in your book still the best available?
I have a couple ideas that I’ll have to test but with my vision, there is only so much time in the day that my vision is the best. This is why your efficiency suggestions are of so much interest to me.
Thank you again.
Tim Ferriss — February 18th, 2010, 5:46 am
Hi William,
Thanks so much for the comment. Here is one spot you should check out: http://99designs.com/ I’ve used them for quite a lot.
Best of luck!
Tim
Vegan Diaries — January 20th, 2010, 6:38 pm
I love these videos and all the stuff you guys recommend. By the way, I’ve heard that cacao has the highest antioxidant value of all foods – even green tea!
I have similar foodie goals this year:
- drinking green smoothies every morning (doing that now)
- trying maca, cacao, and chloressence
- making soup and ice cream in my Vitamix. I’m becoming a Vitamix junkie
Chris — January 20th, 2010, 11:52 pm
Thanks for the video. You two always make me smile – I’ve only watched the new year’s resolution part so far. Good luck with them but I’m surprised that one of them is to say ‘no’ more often and more quickly. I’d thought that you’d be excellent at this already.
Anyway, my lifestyle has had regular ‘mini retirements’ but it has resulted in a yoyo bank balance. This time I intend to change this and I’ve based my ‘goals’ on the principles from 4HWW. Though I think they still need to be beefed up (not wild enough yet), which I’ll do when I begin my next mini-retirement at the start of Feb.
Also, I turn 40 next week, so from the time I turn 40 til the end of Feb, I intend to do ‘comfort challenges’. I hope from doing these challenges to become more bold and confident.
Thanks again for the inspiration. I’m excited and anxious about Feb but I hope it’ll make a big difference.
And good luck with yours, especially the powerlifting. I think you’ll be fine saying NO.
Jose Castro-Frenzel — January 21st, 2010, 12:47 am
Stellar Video…. Keep it up.
Cheers
Jose
Andrew — January 21st, 2010, 2:24 pm
Again, great post Tim!
I really enjoyed your short piece on using your nude art as a “disqualifier”. My method is very similar. Gotta love The Game.
I always keep my copy of the 4HWW somewhere visible throughout the house. If she has heard about it or read it, major bonus points..
Michelle — January 21st, 2010, 2:53 pm
Tim and Kevin,
You need to try this chocolate bar:
chuao firecracker bar
It has chipoltle, salt, and pop rocks. You will NOT be disappointed!
XO
Howard — January 21st, 2010, 4:17 pm
Loved the clip! Thought I’d share book in the same vein as “4-Hour” – and the author is giving 10% to Haiti survivors. http://bit.ly/7P2S77
Alberto — January 21st, 2010, 7:24 pm
Good Job as usual! very entertaining and beats any show on tv hands down.
Tim, nice hat you’re wearing. It’s actually called a chullo and it’s from…you guessed it… Peru
Mike — January 21st, 2010, 8:26 pm
The saddles are very cool. Kinda crazy they don’t use padding. These videos are fun
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baahar — January 22nd, 2010, 1:10 pm
Chocolate tasting sounds great !!
I would also like to get better in saying no, because sometimes friends/acquaintances can be very tiring. I always pray that I won’t become a person that is considered tiring by others.
I’m pretty good in having things my way without making people get mad at me, though. But it takes lots of diplomacy and tactic to do that, because I don’t lie and have to find ways to deliver my message without any lies involved .. tiresome as well … I often don’t say all of the truth though … which is technically not lying
Sometimes I just wish I could live on the moon all by myself …
Lowell — January 22nd, 2010, 11:28 pm
Tim,
Not sure if you’ll see this after so many days, but I just had to say thanks for your books. I’ve outsourced for the last two years, living on the other side of the country from my *service* business. Moving into a new gig based on product, for obvious reasons.
The video was great! Nice choice for a first artwork purchase, by the way. Ruth Bernhard’s work is both riveting, and important. Had the pleasure of meeting her once at a gallery. My first purchase was Perspective II.
Your “little retirements” has always made me smile – John D. MacDonald’s hero Travis McGee did the same thing in the classic series of pulp novels. Fun, non-demanding reading.
Nice hats! Got my hurling stick on a trip to Drumbane.
Keep up the good work!
Tim Ferriss — February 18th, 2010, 5:40 am
Thanks, Lowell! I read more comments that people realize
It’s tremendous fun for me.
Pura vida,
Tim
harmony — January 23rd, 2010, 12:34 am
Hey Tim,
I’m just wondering why you chose the resolution of no stimulants for your friend. How did he do and what were the overall results.
Jason Fator — January 23rd, 2010, 2:08 pm
Tim –
I get so many new obsessions whenever I watch one of your guys’ videos… awesome stuff and thanks for sharing!
I hate to impose or over-step the bounds of this forum, but as I’m a huge fan who values and respects your perspective and opinions on everything I’ve read, seen or heard you talk about, is there any way I could ask you a few specific MMA training-related questions sometime in the near future? I promise it won’t take more than five-minutes of your time if you were to oblige. Your consideration is much appreciated!
Tim Ferriss — February 18th, 2010, 5:38 am
Hi Jason,
Drop them in the comments and I’ll see them! If they’re specific, I’ll do my best, though I’m not the best MMA person by a long stretch
Tim
Robert Patrick — January 23rd, 2010, 4:19 pm
Tim, I’d like to invite you, Glenn and Kevin, to participate in sailing across the Mediterranean this summer on a sailing voyage. If this sounds like something you guys would be interested in let’s get in touch and make it happen.
Your book motivated me to create an online community (Vagabond Sailing) to connect people from all over the world through hands-on, roadtrip-esque sailing adventures (I call them seatrips).
I was inspired by my Couchsurfing experiences in Europe, and I wanted to create something of my own that was complementary to it. Since my least favorite parts of that trek were the cramped planes and trains in between destinations, I came up with an alternative way for people to move around the region – by sailing! (which I realize is also somewhat cramped, but at least you’re learning about sailing, making new friends, and experiencing locales that can’t be reached by any other means)
You don’t have to have any prior experience sailing to help sail the boat – you’ll learn from the captain by doing, and by the end of it you’ll have some amazing memories and a new skill to add to your repertoire!
Let me know Tim, it’ll be a great new experience for you!!
Cheers,
Rob
P.S. Daniel Tosh is my favorite! Great choice!!
Reese Rogers — January 23rd, 2010, 8:49 pm
Daniel Tosh’s “True Stories I Made Up” is pure hilarity.
I really want to witness a crib’s edition of your pad. I love your taste. Like you, I love Japanese art. I recently snatched a 16th century samurai kikou and kabuto. And it did cost more than my car too! haha
Matt Shelvock — January 23rd, 2010, 9:18 pm
Good luck on the 500 lb deadlift!
One of my goals will be to hold a 509 lbs box squat while I cut down from 213 lbs. Last summer I cut to 176 and put up a 485 lbs box squat!!
Are you still training HIT style???
I’ve never heard of anyone doing that with deadlift, so I’m assuming you are training a different way.
Any chance of you posting your approach?
One of my own goals will be to start a muse that will fund my touring and gigging for enjoyment. (or just go do a masters degree for the hell of it. still unsure!)
Tim Ferriss — February 18th, 2010, 5:32 am
Hi Matt,
Damn! That is a damn impressive box squat for your bw. Well done.
I’m training DL differently. HIT is awesome for a lot of things, but not relative strength increases without mass gain. It will all be in my new book. Crazy results with some amazing trainers. Added 20 lbs to my DL in the last 5 days alone. 500 lbs in the DL isn’t much to a real powerlifter, but it’s a damn good target for a non-PL’er at 170.
Good luck!
Tim
Matt Shelvock — January 23rd, 2010, 9:19 pm
PS — I love that there is weightlifting info on this site.
Dave Gold — January 24th, 2010, 12:43 am
Forget the expensive Yabusame saddles. We gotta build you a swiveling wooden mini-horse to keep-up your skills in mounted archery. If we ever find ourselves in the throws of a Feudal Era battle, you’ll be amply prepared.
On another note, I added some Tabasco Chipotle “green” sauce to your egg whites and spinach “slow carb” breakfast…zing!
Niels — January 24th, 2010, 2:08 am
Dear Tim,
first off, just wanted to thank you: the 4HWW changed my life, it inspired me to set up a new business in an industry I have no experience or schooling in. So far it’s dauntingly difficult but going well nonetheless.
A little off-topic, but am hoping for advice on a weight-issue: I contracted an aggressive infection in my lung and heart area early December and came close to dying from it. I’ve come out on top, but will be recovering for 6 months and lost quite some weight: went from 155 pounds to 125 in 3 weeks. At 155, I was a 30-year-old avid runner, 5’10″ with low body fat and well-defined muscles. At 125, I’m just skinny as hell.
Any tips on regaining the weight in the most healthy way possible, restoring my muscles rather than just adding body fat? Specific foods, exercises?
Would be grateful for any help you can give and in the meantime I’ll be putting those 4HWW principles into practice even more ferociously, as I simply won’t have the energy for much more than 4 hours a week anyway. Gotta love a challenge!
Enjoy life, it’s fragile!
Niels
Tim Ferriss — February 18th, 2010, 5:29 am
Hi Niels,
Thanks so much for the comment. Man, so sorry to hear of the health issues. Google “Geek to Freak” and you’ll find my solution. It works. It shouldn’t take you more than 4-6 weeks to regain that muscle and more.
Good luck!
Tim
Tyrone Rubin — January 24th, 2010, 3:17 am
Hiya, been trying somehow, to reach you. I am a huge fan, would love to meet up with you somehow in cape town. let me know please, thanks!
George — January 24th, 2010, 12:36 pm
Hey Tim! Great video, it’s always cool to get insights into how to handle goals.
You mentioned briefly that you keep a number of journals. Do you keep a separate journal for each pursuit? (something I’ve been considering lately)
Thanks for the video,
George
Marnik D'Hoore — January 24th, 2010, 12:39 pm
Hi Tim,
When is the updated version of your book in Dutch (reading now the first version in Dutch). Thx
Marnik DHoore
Heyward — January 24th, 2010, 1:37 pm
So, you like cacao (ka-kow), but not the sugar that’s added? My buddy Steve Adler makes “Immuno Mushroom ZERO POINTE,” It’s a chocolate bar mixed with medicinal mushrooms and NO SUGAR. http://www.naturaw.com/Sacred-Chocolate-R-by-Sacred-Foods.html
Steve’s on Facebook, under “Sacred Chocolate.” He’s very reachable there, and would be happy to answer any questions.
Josh — January 24th, 2010, 7:28 pm
Wine –
The Big House Red Tim and Kevin enjoy in the video was not available at the Trader Joe’s I went to (Portland Or – Glisan St). They no longer carry it although the rep I spoke with recommended something similar called Rosso – from Francis Ford Coppola. Very tasty and only 7.99
Brian — January 24th, 2010, 10:18 pm
Random episodes are very entertaining…Thanks Tim
Justin — January 25th, 2010, 12:38 pm
After watching the video, I decided to try some of the Big House Red. Not bad, but my favorite cheap bottle of wine is still the Smoking Loon Merlot for around 10 bucks. Not too dry and everyone seems to become a fan after I reccomend it.
Cheers
Roxana Hannah — January 25th, 2010, 3:04 pm
Great read on Chocolate: “Chocolate” by Mort Rosenblum
Also, grind up some nibs and add to goat cheese… yummy
Jeff — January 25th, 2010, 7:46 pm
For what it’s worth – I saw a cool job opportunity today – help screenwriter John August (“Go” “The Nines” “Charlies Angels” and others) handle his blog and other tech stuff – full time, based in LA, and sounds like you can work on your own projects. I have no personal or financial interest in this enterprise – I just wanted to pass this on – here’s the site: http://johnaugust.com/archives/2010/hiring-a-new-person
Ned Creed — January 25th, 2010, 10:13 pm
Hello everyone -
Great vibe here. I am hyped to begin a connection with the Four Hour community. My nose is only about 85 pages into the book and this is the first blog that has gathered enough quality content to pull me as a subscriber. Many thanks to Tim for his inspiration and continued support towards the potential of the NR lifestyle. I too will do my best and plan to start now.
2010 resolutions:
1. See more live music here in the SF Bay Area (Avett Brothers @ The Fox on Apr 17)
2. Eliminate my most extravagant fixed expense (my offsite wine storage locker), sell the bottles I won’t drink, and drink through the remaining bottles I have kept
3. Put as many of the Four Hour concepts into my starting lineup
Tim… let me know if you want to be involved with any one of those three. Number 2 will be quite enjoyable.
Cheers to all -
Ned
Eric — January 25th, 2010, 10:18 pm
Hi Tim,
The bit on 700 words a night for writers is a beautiful piece of advice that I have been implementing with great success. It’s astounding how hard of a mental roadblock it is sometimes to just get down to business and write a few hundred words on paper.
This exercise is great for starting and I’m finding that I end up writing more than planned. Looking forward to hearing more on practical writing advice.
Questions: How are you approaching the incorporation of technical methodology/advanced concepts your reader is not aware of into your writing? Does it help to outline first?
Thanks!
Eric
P.S. I started the Geek to Freak program and low-glycemic index diet program last week. I’m finding that eating is really the challenge. I have decided to batch my lunch/dinner prep by making 2 packages of lean ground turkey, 1 bag of lentils and 2 bags of steamed vegetables twice a week and placing them in meal separate tupperwares. Astounding results already!
P.P.S Per your recommendations, I also am trying Yerba Mate and leaving the Bialetti percolator for the mornings.
Greg — January 25th, 2010, 11:21 pm
Thanks for the video guys-
Tim–I can’t find much in 4HWW about business entities (LLC, S Corp, C Corp, etc). I want to start a muse of my own, but should I get one of these or can I run my business as a sole proprietor? Maybe I just missed the page(s) where this was discussed?
Any/everyone respond please!
Martyn — January 26th, 2010, 2:32 am
Just got my first pair of Terra Plana barefoot’s in Covent Garden, London – they are brilliant! Very cool looking and comfortable beyond belief. My first barefoot experience… time to reach for the Vibrams I think!
SpionKopRed — January 26th, 2010, 4:23 am
I think Glen’s New Year resolution was best. That 1080p is sweet
Steve McMahon — January 26th, 2010, 7:37 am
Our company hired a marketer who was a devotee of “The Four Hour Work Week” and a frequent poster on this blog. All he did was try to get out of doing work by pushing tasks off onto other team members through laziness, and passive-aggressive bullying. I hope there’s more to the book than what I saw in this individual. Honestly, what I saw in his behavior does not make me want to read it.
Tim Ferriss — February 18th, 2010, 5:27 am
Hi Steve,
I’m sorry to hear that. The book does not promote that type of behavior. The way you get ahead in the real 4HWW world is by producing 3-10x per hour what your colleagues do. That gives you the ability to negotiate fair but uncommon arrangements. So sorry to hear someone misinterpreted the message.
All the best,
Tim
Kirsta — January 26th, 2010, 9:03 am
Hey all/Tim,
Here’s an interview with the world record holder for free diving, Will Trubridge:
http://learningvacationsreview.wordpress.com/
He talks about the physiological and psychological challenges of apnea (breath-hold) diving and there’s a video attached of when he broke the world record at 88m.
I recall a post a while back about the “hacks” to holding one’s breath for a long time.
~K
Robert K. Patrick — January 26th, 2010, 10:29 am
Tim,
I left a comment for you a few days ago inviting you and the guys to come out on a sailing adventure this summer with the non-profit organization I’ve started.
I’m not sure if it’s still awaiting moderation from you or not, but I wanted to let you know that I just received word from your friend Rolf Potts, author of Vagabonding, that he is interested in participating. So I wanted to let you know that, it’s shaping up to be quite the adventure and I’m stirring up enough interest in the Couchsurfing community that we may have more than one boat going on this voyage! Hope to hear from you soon!
Matthew Gartland — January 26th, 2010, 12:11 pm
Hey Tim-
I have a stronger deadlift PR goal this year too; though not quite as high as 500. My grip strength is my limiting factor. I have solid form and know I could knock out more reps @ greater weights if only my grip were better.
What do you do to “hack” your grip strength? I don’t want to use straps if I can avoid it – do you use straps?
Cheers!
Matt
Gunnertec — January 26th, 2010, 12:44 pm
My two cents: I consider myself a Tim Ferriss disciple and I don’t find the GTD methods incongruent at all. GTD is a great TACTICAL method or organizing workflow. If anything, it allows you to free up your time more and “batch” in the work later, at pre-designated periods (for collection, process, and the actual work). I find the 4HWW to be more strategy…although there are quite a few tactics in there. Tim got me to set limits on others’ expectations about time and email.
Dirk Fetherstonhaugh — January 26th, 2010, 2:41 pm
I really enjoyed your information on vitamin D deficiency but I was curious why you don’t seem to recommend the vitamin D home testing kit made available by the Vitamin D Council, a non-profit organization promoting vitamin D health. You seemed to be more in favor with getting the test done by a doctor. Any particular reason?
BTW, after listening to your video, I started taking 5000 IU per day of vit D, and I’ve also done a couple of posts on my blog about the subject.
Sam — January 26th, 2010, 10:17 pm
Hey Tim, your Random episodes are really entertaining. This one was good too
By the way, have you heard about polyphasic sleeping? Are you covering it in your upcoming superhuman book?
Thanks!
Scott Dinsmore — January 27th, 2010, 12:52 am
Yo Tim!
If you like Cordarounds, you are going to LOVE Bonobos. http://www.bonobos.com. Unreal pants for athletics guys (like yourself). Named after the endangered monkey who likes to get down more than any other species. Enjoy. Andy and Brain, the guys who started the bus, are marketing/product geniuses as far as I’m concerned.
-Scott
Fallyn — January 27th, 2010, 1:56 am
Hey Tim,
I want to write to you and ask you a few questions, and I’m not sure how to do that…..I’m just a simple person that does not have 5-7 zeros before the decimal point…lololol…but if u would be so kind,please advise. I know u’r busy!!
Thanx Fallyn
Moby — January 27th, 2010, 3:44 am
hey Tim,
if you can, try and do some dives @ Protea Banks or Aliwal shoal.
around 100km south of Durban.
Shark diving without the cages.
Truly amazing.
Truls Morgan Nilsen — January 27th, 2010, 12:53 pm
Dear Tim,
i bought ur book a while ago and after looking at ur blog, i must say that i find you one of the most interesting people i have heard of. with the assistance of your book I now have enough motivation to start the life i want for myself. I had a really interesting time growing up but the last 3 years have been a drag. I now see how I can change it back again.
thanks for the great inspiration. One day, i wish to be able to inspire you too
-Morgan Nilsen, Norway
Dara Bell — January 27th, 2010, 3:39 pm
Great topic seems late though, I like the outfitting. I agree fight club has a major tennants of stoicism and emotional freedom in it.
Even the process of goal decisions, of decision making and congruence with this goals has been taken from the young man these days, you seem them on the streets flabby or texted out of exuberance. Some governments are to blame taking exercise out of routines, school playgrounds have been sold in the UK.
Rant off.
Dara Bell — January 27th, 2010, 3:43 pm
I agree with you fight club has major tennants of Stiocism, we are taught as young men not to goal set, not to value congruence, not to value decision making.
Our culture celibrates nothing, actually it celibrates nothing, young men are flabby and texting away their exuberance, governments sell off sports fields and take away decision making classes from school. Love live the goal setting process, only entrepeneurs in their own fight can remain steadfast.
Erin — January 27th, 2010, 4:45 pm
My first visit to your blog. Nice. I didn’t have 40 minutes to sit through the video, watched part of it. Lot’s of “um’s” and not a real doctor, medical council. Brief and focused can be good. Something like, had blood work done, checked on my vitamin D levels, not good. I probably would have continued on past that part. Maybe a little more rehearsal, then shoot. Only a suggestion.
Alex Mc — January 28th, 2010, 5:17 am
I have no idea why, but I absolutely love the random episodes. I have watched them all and have even watched a couple twice!
Admittedly it’s not moving me any closer to achieving my goals, so I best get out of the habit for a little while and go on an information diet, even if it means visiting this blog a little less frequently!
There are some absolute nuggets of Gold shared by these two in various episodes of this podcast and have been really helpful. I am helping a couple of friends launch a social networking site in the UK this year and some of the little nuggets of gold on this blog have been so valuable. Thank you Tim and Kevin!
ILIAS — January 28th, 2010, 6:29 am
IDEA FOR NEXT SHOW
Hey guys,
I’d be interested in a show about humanitarian lifestyle design – ie – how X or Y left their boring day job and went and improved the lives of X amount of people in a village or city or anything like that.
How their thinking differently, changed a charity for the better, or created their own charity … anything along those lines… about changing from soulless work, to meaningful work
I’d also be interested in something along the same lines, but in terms of helping our earth.
Be well
ILIAS
Sandy — January 28th, 2010, 8:25 am
Tim – great as always…. but hitting the bottle a little too much… nervous action? Kevin – like the hat.
I have a challenge of selling my house in one week if either of you is up to it. My husband will take me on a trip to Athens if I do. Let’s make him a believer!
baahar — January 28th, 2010, 12:17 pm
Shark diving without cages ??
No way I would allow anyone I like to do this
Life is too short and valuable to risk like that, me thinks.
Tim: I hope you tweet frequently while being in South Africa, so that we don’t have to worry that much.
Sean — January 28th, 2010, 9:54 pm
Has anyone else’s Alexa ranking thing in the bottom right corner disappeared? I tried downloading it again, but I am wondering if they changed their setup or something…
I know this isn’t close to the most relevant blog post to comment on, but this one is recent (currently getting more traffic) and hopefully others with the same toolbar can offer some help.
Thanks in advance!
Kevin Augutis — January 29th, 2010, 7:46 am
Tim,
I love your book. It is helping me instantly.
I have a suggestion not sure if someone already posted it.
I often listen to your audio book in the car and use the printed book at home or work for Q&A.
Do you have a printable addendum that cross references your audio book to the pages in the printed book. Also a good update for the next printable addition
It would save me much time.
I will be hanging with you on the beach soon.
Regards,
Kevin
Tim Schaefer — January 29th, 2010, 1:44 pm
Hi Tim,
You are the hero. You made it. Your book, your investments (facebook…)How crazy do you have to be, to be so successfull?
Greets,
a German fan
Andrew — January 29th, 2010, 4:31 pm
You guys do a wonderful job of talking about nothing and making it interesting.
Tom Rooney — January 29th, 2010, 5:17 pm
I would like to follow up on some of the footnotes that refer to the blog. I find it impossible. eg p 41 note 6. Followup of the sale of brainQuicken and why you originally thought it was impossible to sell yet (I guess) you found your assumptions wrong and found a way to sell it. ???????
Tim Ferriss — February 14th, 2010, 8:32 pm
Hi Tom,
Yessir, I’m behind on that one. It’s coming!
Tim
Brad — January 29th, 2010, 10:52 pm
I don’t get it.
Kevin — January 30th, 2010, 2:31 pm
Dig the Terra Plana shoes. Just picked up a pair. Also ordered some of that wine hopefully its pretty good
jason palmer — January 30th, 2010, 2:43 pm
tim, have you heard of the great art critic and social reformer ‘john ruskin’, he said the industrial revolution was very bad, as ‘over division of labour’ results in boredom……
I am unsure, I think different people just like different things, like the great philosopher Karl Popper has pointed out….
Perhaps you could write an aritcle for ‘philosophy now’ magazine ( google it ), tell the editor, rick lewis, I sent you….
all the best
Jason
going to buy your book, on the basis that 20% of it, will be worth the 80% of the rest…..
Jason — January 30th, 2010, 8:06 pm
Hey Tim! Just picked up the expanded and updated version of your book and haven’t put it down all day… Super inspiring!! I’m looking forward to taking action immediately!
Mike R. — January 30th, 2010, 8:23 pm
Hey Tim,
This question doesn’t have anything to do with this post, but I wasn’t quite sure where to ask it. Do you any suggested reading regarding brand equity? Books, papers, etc. Thanks.
Best,
Mike
jason palmer — January 31st, 2010, 4:00 am
I like your book, stayed up reading it, utterly fantastic !
More Time Through Radical Thinking — January 31st, 2010, 6:08 am
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Paula — January 31st, 2010, 7:45 am
For Tim and all people who want to come to Buenos Aires, Argentina, here’s a local-indie-girl guide to the city (avoiding all tourist traps and common-places, and highlighting what’s going on these days):
http://bainspiration.com/buenos-aires-guide/
Enjoy!
Abbey — January 31st, 2010, 9:48 am
Hey Tim
I love these random episodes. Keep ‘em coming.
I wanted to mention that last year here in SF I attended the Chocolate Salon at Fort Mason (http://www.sfchocolatesalon.com/). It was awesome. Not a formal “tasting” but more of a self-guided sampling. I was out of commission for the rest of the day following the crash, but it was worth it. Seems like it might hit the spot for Kevin.
Also, I LOVE the 5D Mark II. It’s high on my wishlist, as my boyfriend is a photographer and has had one for a while. I’m done drooling over it. I have to get some generous friends like you guys to buy me one. Lucky Glen!
Thanks for the fun episode!
Abbey
Michael — January 31st, 2010, 4:52 pm
This is a great link to an article in the FT Weekend about money and how it affects your daily decisions. Inspirational. Enjoy!
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/740d3986-0c63-11df-a941-00144feabdc0.html
baahar — February 1st, 2010, 2:37 am
@Abbey: you shouldn’t have send that link .. not when I have no chocolate at home
Speaking of sweets, I would find it interesting to read more about tooth soap and how / why it is better than off-the-shelf tooth pastes.
I’m going to compile a post with information I can find on the net, but it would be interesting to read what professionals say about this. I might contact some myself …
Steve W. — February 1st, 2010, 2:42 am
Great spot on vitamin D!
Liza J — February 1st, 2010, 9:44 am
Tim!
Could you work on an inspiring entry for new grads or just for getting off your ass in tougher economic times…I’m going back to school to finish my degree and the job market is bleak. i’m wondering why i’m even doing this but I’ve got three years under the belt already. I vibe with the four hour work week principles and have been dreamlining, started eliminating but it’s like I’ve hit the runner’s wall…wtf? can you provide any help?
Barry Orlov — February 1st, 2010, 12:03 pm
excellent episode, keep em comin’ boys.
jason palmer — February 1st, 2010, 2:32 pm
I have replaced my facebook photo with a pic of your book to encourage my friends and anyone who sees it on facebook to read your superb book !
You, yourself, may enjoy reading ‘the outsider’ by colin wilson, an interesting philosopher who I once met at a debate.
Tim Ferriss — February 14th, 2010, 8:20 pm
Thanks so much, Jason! I’ll check out Colin…
Vasilak — February 1st, 2010, 4:18 pm
Nice vid guys. Quick question for Tim – you mention that you need to take Vitamin A when supplementing with Vitamin D, why and how much? I recently started supplementing with D and dont want to be doing anything harmful.
Christine — February 2nd, 2010, 8:08 am
Great video! I just recently purchased your book and am about halfway through – I have enjoyed it tremendously. Found many great ways to reduce my “business owner hours” Thank you!
Mitch Miller — February 2nd, 2010, 12:43 pm
Tim, I know you would enjoy this.. 2 men create 3D looking art with only crayons on sidewalks. I have never seen anything so crazy, and am even wondering if it is true or even possible..carpe diem: http://www.impactlab.com/2006/03/09/amazing-3d-sidewalk-art-photos/
Kristine — February 2nd, 2010, 1:55 pm
Dear Tim & Kevin, your random episodes are absolutely great ! Practically everything you post is highly valuable. I saw one of your posts on Yerba Mate, i could not believe that this tea could help me kick my coffee addiction from the very first try ! thank you so much ! I could not do anything about it for years and then boom comes your video
and that is just a tiny example of how your blog and your book changed and continues to change my life ! God bless you for that ! 
Please, continue with random episodes whenever you can ! you are doing a great thing !
I had a question: You mentioned training in Kendo in Japan (is there a video of that
? could you suggest a place there ? going to Japan is a nr 1 thing I want to do and Kendo has been a dream for years…
do they train girls there ?
Thanks a lot in advance !
K
Tim Ferriss — February 14th, 2010, 8:16 pm
Hi Kristine,
Congrats on kicking the coffee habit! My favorite kendo school in Tokyo is the Kyumei Kan Kendo school. I’m sure Google can find it
Ganbare!
Tim
Ralph — February 3rd, 2010, 6:06 am
When you started posting these episodes I was like
“Why Tim wasting everyone’s time with these videos? I need to no more about how to make $100,000 a month with my muse.”
Now I’m addicted to the show. It’s so simple but its awesome! Can’t wait for the next one.
Matej — February 3rd, 2010, 1:18 pm
Hi Tim,
Is there an audio version of the book ( updated version ) ? I read it but I want to go trough it again, audio style
. Thanks.
Gustavo — February 4th, 2010, 11:05 am
Fight Club has lots to do with some things Tim talks about: pratical philosophy, enjoying life and embracing dead, expecting the worst, not caring about what people think, questioning reality…
And Tim Ferriss is hotter than Tyler Durden*.
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*I hope I get a free copy of the new 4HWW.
david siegel — February 4th, 2010, 7:28 pm
I have been doing dark chocolate tastings professionally since 2002. If you’re interested, contact me. Elizabeth Marshall turned me on to you, Tim. Looks like you’re doing great stuff.
David Siegel
DynastyDC — February 5th, 2010, 12:01 am
@Gustavo Then for crying out loud, I need to get with the program and watch Fight Club. In general, it just sounds like a kick-ass movie.
Lol, I’ve missed out…
Tristan — February 5th, 2010, 1:38 am
Tim,
I would like to ask a question; do you have any recommendations about recovering from DOMS?
Thanks
PS: Love the book very inspiring.
jason palmer — February 5th, 2010, 2:40 am
Since reading your book I have proposed to my girlfriend ( she accepted ), started tango lessons and purchased an exercise bike. Your book has totally changed my life.
Thanks so very very much for sharing the secrets of success.
Tim Ferriss — February 14th, 2010, 8:10 pm
Woohoo! Congrats, my man! It’s all you. Happy Valentine’s Day
Tim
JR — February 5th, 2010, 10:34 am
we tried chocolate tasting. Wasn’t all it was cut out to be.
Joe - learn hypnosis online — February 6th, 2010, 8:24 am
Glad to see someone else drinking Big Red House wine. I may have missed something, but what is the new book you are finishing about.
sarah c — February 6th, 2010, 10:14 am
I am 50, have 7 children, 5 are grown.
Just started reading 4hww because I am making a huge move this year to Mexico–very nervous, because this has been my dream. Am devouring your book. Getting lots of great ideas, and finding lots of ways to debunk all my fears.
Thank you for that. Keep up the great work and thank God that you did not discover semi-retirement at age 50!!!Enjoy the rest of your life!
Beth — February 6th, 2010, 11:56 am
Here it is Feb. 6th and I’m holding steady on my resolutions. The hardest has been the 700 words….. Why didn’t I make a resolution to eat more chocolate?
Danecarp — February 6th, 2010, 8:27 pm
Not that 189 comments aren’t plenty sufficient, but since I loved the post so much I thought I’d at least let you! 2 GIANT takeaways for me in this one:
1) Give as much focus to appreciation as to achievement–way to keep it real. It’ll never get better than today.
2) Take the pressure off and just tell stories–It’s infinitely easier to psych yourself into slopping out 2 pages of crap a day, than to have to gear up for perfection every time you touch the keyboard.
Very liberating Tim, thanks brotha.
Next Webisode?
Sex sells, why not sex it up a little?
haha seriously though, maybe some funny dating stories, lessons learned, a suggestion or two, whatever. Just one more look at the human side…Might be an interesting little break from the norm…
Alice — February 7th, 2010, 2:36 pm
Great resolutions guys!
Mine is to simply turn 30 in Paris with my sister. Which also happens to be Bastille Day, very cool!
Though, I have now considered adding a chocolate tour while I am there!
Your book and website inspires me everyday.
I hope that it will turn into a mini-retirement, instead of a vacation.
Thanks,
Alice
Tony Hollowell — February 7th, 2010, 3:55 pm
Accomplishment without reflection is like traveling around the world but only staying in the airport: constant movement, but no experience.
Go catch those dreams, Tim!
jaime cevallos — February 7th, 2010, 11:48 pm
that’s a great video!
Matt — February 8th, 2010, 2:36 am
Tim,
(I tried posting this comment a few days ago and it seems as though you aren’t approving it. Even if you don’t approve this comment please set aside some time and watch the two documentaries.)
Be warned: Watching these two documentaries is the equivalent of taking the “red pill.”
“Fall of the Republic”
“The Obama Deception”
Alex Jones can be found at infowars.com and prisonplanet.tv
I implore you to watch these two documentaries in their entirety. Tell all your friends about Alex Jones and his documentaries, spread the word!
Urban Yogini — February 8th, 2010, 8:22 am
Powerlifting?
Tim!
Can you post on the topic of Yoga? Expand your readership. My yogi friends aren’t into your 4 hours…however; indefinitely more receptive with a brief Yoga mention. I know you’ve tried it, whether you practice or not doesn’t matter much! Thanks xo
Tanya Marie — February 8th, 2010, 12:12 pm
Timmmm, this is the second “Random” vid I’ve watched, liking them more and more. Actually started reading your book when I was like 18–finished it in like a week, went depressed without more content–pursued everything I”m good at (hardest part is deciding what to dooo) and now I”m finished up school.
Anyway, the chocolate part was super cool, please try (juuust try it) XE by a distributor company called Xocai (I’ve recently signed up with them and am normally SUPER SKEPTICAL about a distributor-marketing company, but have done my research and needless to say, very impressed with their chocolate). XE is their energy drink but it has ingredients you tote all day so thought you might enjoy.
Also, I recommend your book to everybody and their mother–it’s fantastic. I guess, would you (and Kevin) maybe do your next RE (Random Episode) on how you chose what to do first? Follow the passion? Follow the bills? Followed wherever the road took you?
Thanks
Leo — February 8th, 2010, 7:12 pm
Hey Tim,
I hope you visited some Cape wineries and sampled some good wine. I visited Cape Town some 3 years ago, it was pretty cool. had a road trip from Pretoria to Cape Town through the Karoo desert. They have some of the best food on earth at the little tiny village shops along the way. Just curious, did you do a township tour while there?
Matt — February 9th, 2010, 8:09 am
Tim,
I hope your website and blog is not “blacklisted” as a dissenting site.
http://www.infowars.com/internet-censorship-alert-alex-jones-exposes-agenda-to-shut-down-the-web/
Marston Alfred — February 9th, 2010, 8:57 am
Good vid.
I’m really into personal metrics and lifestyle management. As a future topic, I’d be interested in hearing how you handle your personal life metrics. You might have written about that, if so I must have missed it.
How you measure all your stats/metrics on a personal/physical level to then make informed decision and reach tangible goals. Whether it be using tools like Fitbit, DailyBurn etc. It’d be interesting to hear.
I’d also love a topic on swords as well, +1. How long did you train in Kendo?
Cheers
Simon Slade — February 9th, 2010, 12:46 pm
Great post Tim, loved it. Keep with the videos, they are going great
Simon Slade — February 9th, 2010, 12:48 pm
Great post Tim, loved it. Keep it up the videos they are awesome
Cool Tech Chick — February 9th, 2010, 2:22 pm
Tim, I just got a copy of your book on Thursday and I’m hooked. I have been so stressed out lately. My business has grown to where I can no longer handle it and my 9-5 job. I’ve really been struggling to manage both and it has started to take a toll on my physically and mentally. Things had gotten so bad last week that I actually went to see a therapist! At the end of my first session, as I was about to walk out the door, he handed me a copy of your book. OMG! It was just what I needed. It’s exactly what I’ve been thinking for some time now but I thought I was the only ‘wacko’ (at least that’s how everyone around me seems to think of me because I don’t ‘conform’ to the company ‘norm’).
For two years now I’ve been able to complete my 9-5 work in about 2 hours, and I felt so guilty for having so much free time. I’ve even asked for extra work, but got nothing! I’ve tried to figure out how to work remotely, but my boss is totally against it so I know I’m going to have to leave eventually. But your book gave me some great ideas.
1) At lunch today I picked up an air card that allows me to connect to my own server “outside the company network” even when I’m at work. Now I can do something productive with my own business with all of my spare time at work, and nobody has to know!
2) While my company frowns on employees working remotely, and frowns on flexible hours (at least when it comes to coming in late), they do NOT frown on coming in EARLY and leaving early. So I’ve started coming in at 6 and leaving at 2 or 3 (my boss doesn’t get her until 9 or 9:30) so I have plenty of “unsupervised” time in the mornings to do as I please.
3) I’m working on my dream line and I’m working on the time line for my exit from the 9-5 world in the very near future. I’ve just finished several projects that are going to get rid of a little debt that I have and then I’m ready to break free!
Thanks so much for living your dream and sharing your techniques with the rest of us! I’ll be following your blog!
Tim Southgate — February 9th, 2010, 5:16 pm
The one tip which has become a resolution (of sorts) came from one of Tim’s blogs about time management – the NOT TO dos rather than to dos. These have helped shape what I can do by me just thinking “what is really unneccessary and not that important?” Then I can excecute on the important stuff.
E — February 9th, 2010, 6:34 pm
Hi Tim,
So how did you and Kevin meet?
El Capitan — February 10th, 2010, 8:58 am
Tim obviously knows his lifting. As a fellow Olympic Lifter thank you for distinguishing from Olympic lifts to power lifts.
james Hall — February 10th, 2010, 9:40 am
why is the audio so bad on this? (the levels vary so much i had to keep adjusting the volume)
Pearl Bliss — February 10th, 2010, 9:31 pm
Hi Tim – Enjoyable vid. Healthy Hedonism is my philosophy! I’m eating whatever the hell I want on Saturdays, exercising and eating well the other 6 days…so, does my plateau mean I’ve got too much stress and drink too much wine during the week? Crap. I know the answer, alright, alright…
Candor – Transparent communication rocks! How’s it going for you so far this year?
I’d really like to be a catalyst for transparent discussions regarding female sexuality specifically opening a world-wide acknowledgement and appreciation of female ejaculation. Australia recently moved to ban fejac…I’m not kidding Tim. Any suggestions on how to spread the word of female goodness in fluidity? I co-blog, I’m trying to get more articles published in a local newspaper, what else?
Okay, also am finishing my first kids’ book. I need to find a Japanese illustrator to help me tweak the Japanes-esque illustrations, then I’ll go to Tokyo and Sapporo to read to some JHS students. Do you have any cool contacts for marketing my book in Japan or getting it into the schools as an English reader?
I’m not trying to be your fake friend! Just would like some help with contacts if you are willing. Of course, if you are Calgary, AB, I will take you for a Kettle One martini with a twist to say arigato!
Best, loving, and ever-sexy regards,
Pearl
Alice — February 11th, 2010, 5:21 am
Thanks for the video – I love random
tom B — February 11th, 2010, 1:04 pm
Interesting article indeed!
Adrienne — February 11th, 2010, 2:42 pm
I always enjoy these videos. I hope you guys do more of them!
AndySweetCandyWilson — February 12th, 2010, 6:28 pm
Hey Tim, you mentioned that you’ve been having issues dealing with the “fake friends” in your life. This is a problem I’ve had to deal with as well. My mentor recommended a book to me called Boundaries. It is a christian book, and written by two pastors, don’t let that scare you as the book is filled with non religious/spiritual content. I am not religious and still found the book the be a great resource and guide for me.
Here’s the book
http://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266024494&sr=8-1
I hope it helps you as it helped me.
Andy
James Gray — February 14th, 2010, 10:31 am
These Random shows are awesome. Keep it up! I learn all kinds of crazy things, and inspiration to do them.
I have one sort of strange question
– did you have any sizing issues with your Dharma shoe? I ordered a pair and received them, but were actually a bit big so I am having to exhange for a smaller size. I did order a size larger than expected, going by the recommendation of several reviews of the shoe, but perhaps they adjusted that in their latest model.
Kelli — February 14th, 2010, 10:06 pm
Tim!
Currently living in Charleston, SC…My 6 month goal is to be livin’ in the Bay area~ near the fam! I’ve got an interview in 2 weeks!
Hmmm and my famous person to make contact w/ is you…onto the next step…this is gonna take some serious outsourcing!!?… You’re great!
Happy V-day
-Kelli
Jason Palmer — February 15th, 2010, 3:27 am
elimination seems to be the key, this 80/20 thing works well with hedge fund management techniques
Cameron Murray — February 15th, 2010, 4:56 pm
Tim,
You mention that commenting is the best way to contact you (and I guess a good way to contact the blog readers).
I thought you and many of your readers might be interested in a synchronised Global Barefoot Marathon. I am running my first marathon, and thought it might be nice to share the spirit of running with the world.
A page is here http://ckmurray.blogspot.com/2010/02/global-barefoot-marathon.html and there is a Facebook event page if you search for it (links don’t seem to work so well).
In any case, I’ll be there, running, just for the fun of it.
Kim — February 15th, 2010, 7:55 pm
Tim, really 500 pound dead lift? What about a 5 minute routine on aerial tissu? If you are brave and willing to be challenged physically and mentally (and a bit emotionally) I would happily give you a a few lessons on aerial tissu in my studio in Berkeley (adjacent to the old Sharfenberger home). You can bring your tango experience and put it in the air. I posted this to see if you guys read this as well so I will check in a week to see if you do. Value of the offer, $90 per hour x as many times as it takes to create a 5 minute routine, experience of flying through the air= priceless.
Tim Ferriss — February 26th, 2010, 2:16 am
Hi Kim,
I am interested. Let me get the book done first
Tim
wendy ventura — February 15th, 2010, 9:21 pm
Awesome video! I found it very helpful. keep them coming =]
Chris — February 16th, 2010, 3:44 pm
awesome vid, I dig the randomness!
Jeff Nabers — February 16th, 2010, 8:12 pm
This might be the longest time without a post I’ve seen in years.
Did California break off into the ocean as a result of an earthquake as predicted by Bill Hick and sung about by Maynard James Keenan? I’m going to search for Google news stories on “Arizona Bay.”
Robert — February 16th, 2010, 9:37 pm
^ Tis because Tim is away in South Africa. Hoping for some big news upon his return.
Joshua Black — February 17th, 2010, 8:28 am
Tim, these videos are great. I also want to thank you for inspiring me to create my own 4-hour workweek (I suppose it’s a little longer) and giving me the courage to get of my arse and develop my own on-line presence for small business owners. Thank you for going against the grain.
When does the next NEW book come out? Is there anything in the works?
-Joshua Black
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Thomas Hillard — February 17th, 2010, 5:34 pm
Tim, 4HWW readers, et al,
I’ve been a fan of 4HWW since 2007, I must have single handedly been responsible for 20 subsequent sales to friends and family members since.
One issue I always had with the concepts in 4HWW was that it focuses on retail examples. The problem there is I run service businesses. I’ve been outsourcing for years, I run a web/software development company, the service industry in my experience cannot be outsourced the same way the many models provided can i.e. retail. Does the new 4HWW book tackle this angle?
Secondly with the recession, I’ve found that a) local talent is much less expensive, b) with the rise in popularity of offshore workers, they have become more expensive (although that may already be on the decline as a result of the global economy), c) in general the communication quality and cultural comprehension that can be found in local workers is such that, it’s less efficient & more problematic to hire offshore then local.
Tim or anyone else, do you see any relevance in the issues noted above? Does it make the 4HWW any less useful or applicable?
I’ll take my response off the air…
Thomas
Tim Ferriss — February 18th, 2010, 5:02 am
Hi Thomas,
Good points all. Thanks for the comment.. and spreading the word!
1) The new version does address more service examples.
2) If it makes more sense, logistically or financially, I always hire local. Most of my assistants are US-based at the moment, though my main exec VA is on an island in Canada
Best,
Tim
Jason Palmer — February 18th, 2010, 10:15 am
The main thing I got from the book is ‘focus’, I now say to myself ‘is this a waste of time’ before doing things which saves me heaps of time, the book has paid for itself soooo much, many, many times over.
I tried that Anthony Robbins stuff years ago but it is too much about goals etc., the simple answer is do less but make sure what you do is the important stuff.
That and the power of delegation
Jason
listening to bbc radio 3 composer of the week – be bop episode, so decided ok to post this comment, in time wise
Jason Palmer — February 18th, 2010, 10:56 am
tim
You may like these links, tor does lots of travelling, on an rv or yacht, he cuts costs by living on them by not having much stuff, a trick he learned years ago.
He seems to stop and start work as opposed to having passive incomes streams
http://www.tor.cc/travelogue_links.htm
Also, this is tom h, he wrote a book called ‘how to be idle’ and lives in the country, writing books, newspaper articles etc.
http://idler.co.uk/
And finally, this is an essay by a famous british philosopher who says people should work less, bit dated but fun.
http://www.zpub.com/notes/idle.html
Rob — February 18th, 2010, 11:38 am
Good fun, gentlemen.
Thanks for introducing me to Kevin Rose. Have both of you on RSS feed now, and looking forward to more great stuff to come.
rh
Sam — February 18th, 2010, 5:35 pm
No offense Tim, but you allowed a comment from an Alex Jones conspiracy fanatic but you didn’t approve my comment on polyphasic sleep? Seriously?
Why don’t you add a cautionary note above the comment area that not all comments will be approved so people stop wasting their time….
Melvin — February 19th, 2010, 3:08 am
Hi Tim,
I just saw that we are connected through Stumble, but not through Twitter yet. I saw on your Stumble profile, that you are an angel investor.
Maybe you are interested to connect with me & to talk about my project…
I’m looking forward to hear from you.
Many greetings & all the best
Melvin
elsa — February 19th, 2010, 5:11 am
Am not directly impressed or touched by the audio/video; why are you posting this kind of chitchat? Especially on the New Year resolutions; why would that matter? For me the setting and way presented was a bit to ‘searched’ for, not natural enough, a tiny bit too much hee look at us, doing cool, knowing much… just a flavor that was seen through my eyes in this episode
in that case, sharpen a bit (just a one person opinion of course) 
It is also too long, 40 minutes… is it not dense enough (maybe you were practising the ‘lighten’ up resolution
Bo Brandt Laursen — February 19th, 2010, 10:25 am
Hi Tim, on you new year resolution you were talking abotu getting the blood work done. This is so low tech. Would you please cover Deepak Chopra’s latest material called REINVENTING THE BODY – RESURRECTING THE SOUL. First chapter is entitled YOUR BODY IS FICTION. Cheers, Bo Laursen, Denmark. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEF7T-Yy3kQ&feature=channel
Brad Nykyforiak — February 19th, 2010, 8:28 pm
Hi Tim,
Cool! I found myself blissfully unprepared to make 2010 resolutions and on an impulse simply decided I’d start working at 6:30 every week-day (Okay, in my pajamas in bed, but still…) and it’s made a huge difference. Something about framing a resolution in the additive versus negative.
For what it’s worth,
Brad
Ryan — February 21st, 2010, 7:03 am
I couldn’t find your chair at two bed bath and beyonds on east coast. Is there a label or name on it?
Thanks in advance,
Ryan
Thomas Hoi — February 21st, 2010, 8:02 am
Hi Tim,
Just watch a video of you at the TED… you talked about
how you learn swimming using the “streamline” method which
is really awesome!
Thanks for the great tip…
i gonna love swimming from now on…
God Bless
Timur from Russia — February 21st, 2010, 8:30 am
Hey, Tim, reading your book now. Gives me lots of inspiration and ideas. By the way, if you wanna learn Russian from a native speaker (actually I’m a translator), and I saw the pics, you’re experimenting with it, drop me a line, we can talk over Skype.
James — February 21st, 2010, 9:10 am
Tim,
This is kind of random–but hey, that’s your style, right?
Look, I’m a big wine guy–from Cali. I love wine. But I’ve been in Southeast Asia over a year and a half and I’m going nuts. I know you spent a lot of time in Thailand, not to mention much of greater Asia–can you reccommend any decent wines from the area? Something not too highly-priced.
I hear there are actually some good wines coming out of here now. They’ve got sub-climes that can’t be found anywhere in the world and unique growing practices that are absolutely revolutionary. I hear they can pull multiple harvests in a year and one winery even has a system where they grow the graps floating in water like cranberries! No one does this elsewhere as far as I know.
Also, lots of European settlers have brought their practices over.
Couple that with the rising popularity of spicy Asian foods around the world, and some deeply buried rumours I’ve heard is that Asian wines will see there day and that there are some good Thai wines out there yet to be discovered. I’m even thinking of exploring opportunities in the industry, but anyways…
All that said, everything I tasted has been s*** and I don’t even know where to start. Help me out if you can, Man. The beer is nothing to write home about either, and I’m sorely missing my wines. Recommendations? Tim, anyone?
Thanks in advance
James
saleh — February 21st, 2010, 11:14 pm
nice post, keep posting
Yukie — February 22nd, 2010, 6:16 am
Hi Tim,
I’ve just finished reading almost all of the books introduced in 4HWW and some of the books in this blog. Comaford’s ‘becoming Geisha’ episode was hilarious(Rules For Renegades.)
Thank you so much for your inspiration and I am looking forward to next post.
Yukie
Henry — February 22nd, 2010, 8:52 am
You are too vagabond Tim !
Please atualize more your blog . ; )
Sincery,
Henrique
mark — February 22nd, 2010, 10:33 am
When is the next blog post?
When is “Superhuman” coming out?
Where in the world is Tim Ferriss?
When will I stop question everything in your book and actually do it????!
mark — February 22nd, 2010, 10:33 am
When is the next blog post?
When is “Superhuman” coming out?
Where in the world is Tim Ferriss?
When will I stop questioning everything in your book and actually do it????!
Kai — February 22nd, 2010, 11:34 am
The hat is super sexy.
Martyn — February 23rd, 2010, 11:59 am
Nearly 300 comments and not a word on that super sweet Evernote t-shirt Tim is wearing
Akon — February 23rd, 2010, 4:46 pm
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
Let’s go back to the top 100.
Tell us what to do.
Tim Ferriss — February 26th, 2010, 1:41 am
Thanks so much for the offer, Akon! Please just live well and tell your friends how you do it — that’s the most I could ask for. You guys are awesome and have done so much already in the last few months.
Hope to bump into you (and all of you) some day in 2010.
All the best from SF,
Tim
rob deignan — February 23rd, 2010, 8:10 pm
missed you guys. please try for more episodes per year then months!
R.C. — February 23rd, 2010, 9:11 pm
Hi all (and Tim or course),
Okay, just read the book and LOVED IT. One problem… I am a first grade teacher!!! Education is not really the industry bringing in the serious cash flow. Shocking right?! Anyone have any amazing ideas or tips on how a teacher could live the four hour work week?!?!?! am racking my brain…and nothing!
Julien Wernette — February 24th, 2010, 8:01 am
EVER THOUGHT OF PATRONAGE ?
Hi Tim,
I am a French engineer and in a few weeks I will quit my job because I no longer want to work so much. I had hard health problem due to every day’s life stress. I cured myself naturally, thanks to food and plants. So now I want know to find another job and enjoy life.
I am fond of nature, animals, do-it-yourself… and in fact starts being fed up of the consumer society.
One day a friend spoke about your book (I never read it).
So let me make one wish : did you ever thought of patronage ?
I don’t need much money as everything that is, let’s say, close to nature does not cost much.
1000 Euros par month would be ok (=1.356,22 USD).
I you are ok I can give you my PayPal account and you will be able so send to me money if you want !
In French we say : “Hope makes you live”
Carpe Diem
PS : My (postal) address :
Julien WERNETTE
37 avenue LACASSAGNE
69003 LYON
FRANCE
Chris Anderson — February 26th, 2010, 9:40 am
Hey Tim,
You got me into the idea of the barefoot shoes. Wanted to know how they fit… big, small, ect. I want to buy a pair but have no way to try em out first! A comparison would be great!
Hope to hear from you,
Thanks for sharing as always.
-Chris
Toast — February 26th, 2010, 4:57 pm
Hey Tim-
Thanks for the great blog and books! In this episode I liked your round chair..but I can’t find it at Bed Bath and Beyond on the east coast. Does it have a tag or name on it? Thanks.
Tim Ferriss — February 28th, 2010, 4:51 am
Hey Toast,
I couldn’t find one, but it appeared to be a BB & Beyond exclusive. These chairs are popular, though, and I suspect you could find a version on Amazon no problem. “round folding chair” or “folding travel chair” perhaps?
Good luck!
Tim
hat — February 26th, 2010, 5:04 pm
way late…but that hat is hideous. a “disqualifier” with the ladies for sure.
James — February 27th, 2010, 4:03 pm
Hey Chris (guy above me)
Do a google search for “vibram fivefingers” and you’ll find the company. I haven’t ordered a pair yet myself, but it appears you don’t want any room between your toe and the end of the shoe–unlike traditional shoes. Looks like the company ships anywhere in the world though, and I’d imagine they have a pretty phenomenal return policy–not to mention shipping can’t cost too much for something so light. They do have a unique form of measurement, so be sure to do the research on site or drop them an email.
Cheers,
James
Jaime — March 1st, 2010, 9:05 am
Tim,
Please write an ebook/book of all the cool stuff you have/collected in your house, that would be awesome. Also, where did you get your meditation pillow? Thanks!
Jaime
Kim — March 1st, 2010, 10:11 pm
Awww yes, the book~ priorities, uber wichtig. Well I assume Gravatar allows you to respond via email so when you are done, you know where to find me. You are welcome to private sessions anytime within reason of course. My dear friend and fellow aerial teacher loves the work that Kevin does (and thinks he is cute) so if you bring him along give me warning so I can make sure she is free ~BONUS for my gal pal. Don’t work too hard, if that is possible. All the best. Kim
Toshi O. — March 2nd, 2010, 7:50 pm
This year will be a good year.
Not because of the grand things that are accomplished, but by the little things that move the needle.
I have never tried the resolutions thing and don’t think I would be great at it, however, would love to hear of others for inspiration.
to.
Benjamin — March 3rd, 2010, 4:39 pm
Where is the next Random video? dub T F?
Abbie Huxley — March 6th, 2010, 12:11 pm
Right around 29:17 is where Tim talks about what he has on his desk:
“Train. Write. Drink.”
“What is the one constraint if removed that would make me 5, 10 or 20 times more productive? Ditto for private life.”
“What if I had to do this in 15 min? How would I define(?) it or how would I delegate it?”
“What is the the downside if I lose this person for 3 months, 6 months or forever…?”
One question… anyone can answer… how would you word the 2nd part of the 1st question regarding constraints?
“What is the one constraint if removed that would make my private life 5, 10 or 20 times more productive…?”
How do you all define “productivity” in your private life? i.e. I want to be married in 5 years and start having kids in 10? Or… whatever.
I’m not sure. This is the first time I’ve thought about my private life in terms of productivity. Maybe it could say “5, 10, or 20 times better…?”
Anybody have thoughts on that?
Great vid Tim, Kevin, and Glenn! Thanks. I like the look of the camera that you start the video with.
Tyson Clarke — March 8th, 2010, 12:46 pm
number 1 characteristic of an Enlightened Leader is that the leader will (unfortunately) be assassinated
Silly little planet
Sean — March 9th, 2010, 10:29 pm
Hi Tim,
nice episode, fresh ideas, im a new fan to the blog and 4HWW (trying not to rip thru it!)
I liked especially the pause to appreciate the journey and the discoveries made along the way, not just eyeing up the next conquest;)
The healing foods cookbook and datsusara hemp bag also caught my eye as I’m a hemp food manufacturer and avid user and working on my raw vegan skills.
looking forward to more random!
Toast — March 14th, 2010, 8:55 am
Hey Tim,
Huge Fan! I would like to see the Gear section of this site to be updated soon. I will keep checking
Thanks!
99mars — March 15th, 2010, 10:56 pm
hmm…..Vitamin A/D update today on the Mercola site.
excerpt:
” British Medical Journal has published a remarkable paper confirming that low vitamin D levels obtained in the past are a risk factor for developing colon cancer in the future.
But the study contained an even more significant finding — as Dr. Cannell’s site has reported before, vitamin A, even in relatively low amounts, can thwart vitamin D’s association with reduced rates of colon cancer.”
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/03/16/warning-new-proof-confirms-if-you-take-this-supplement-vitamin-d-will-not-work-as-well.aspx
to everyone’s health!
e
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Zulay Aristigueta — March 19th, 2010, 10:11 am
Great Video, I just want it to wright and let you know that while I was in guatemala listening and recommending your book every day, my boyfriend stumble upon you in Austin Tx we are both from venezuela and currently live in Orlando Fl. If you come by Orlando I would like to invite you to our awesome house. I would like to share some ideas with you, specially the ones I got after watching your DO talk. Love to hear from you.
Jade — March 19th, 2010, 8:36 pm
As usual Random is a favorite go to….why can I hear kevin so much better than you? Catching up on past posts…always looking for new ones. Intelligent musings provided as entertainment… you guys always deliver! Anxiously awaiting the new book. Definitely check out Mercola on the vit d thing. One of your biggest word-of-mouth promoters..
Kate Power — March 21st, 2010, 6:38 pm
Gentlemen,
Great greatness. Of course.
Please tell me that photography piece of the woman spilling out of the box was something some gorgeous creature sent you after reading the 4hww. Because she is now living in a different paradigm? please.
Thanks for all the insight…we are breaking all the rules at the trail head of our new company.
Rock and roll.
Gratefully yours,
Kate Power
Jennifer — March 21st, 2010, 6:53 pm
What a fun video. I just found your blog today and am so glad that I did. You have such a great perspective on things. I write as well, but for my own sake and have been trying to be more dedicated to it. I have created a goal of writing three times a week for an hour. And I got to to tell you it really does work to force yourself to sit down and do it. Of course there is a lot of garbage that gets jotted down but in between that I have found some pretty good things that I can expand on. I love going back and reading and thinking everything I wrote was awful and the finding out…not so much.
I look forward to seeing more of you.
Chris Odell — March 25th, 2010, 12:25 am
hey all, the Datsusara link for the bags listed above (including the backpack in the video) is now at…
http://dsmma.com/gearbags.html
Aaron Del — March 31st, 2010, 5:55 pm
got my first pair of vivo barefoot shoes today for $52! they rock! thanks for the awesome recomendation!
Laura Hess — April 3rd, 2010, 7:58 am
For Black Chocolate Tasting in Florida – you should check out Norman Love Confections (Yes – Norman Love is his real name
He has a line called “Black” & has Black Chocolate Tasting Classes – “BLACK 72%” is my FAV!
BTW – Big Red is one of my favorites Red wines!
Love your Book, Love your Blog! Keep ‘em coming!
Erin — April 11th, 2010, 4:41 pm
I am excited about your new book “Becoming Superhuman”! I can’t wait for the release.
My new years resolution is to lose my excess midriff skin from giving birth 13 months ago (it was a big baby). I’d love to be a test subject to help you with your data and website. I strongly suggest you include at least a few women in your analysis!
Cosy — April 15th, 2010, 12:11 pm
I was looking at fitbit and seams awesome device but i dont like the fact that you have to give all the data to the website and dont work offline :/
Rhonda Swan — April 19th, 2010, 3:38 am
Hey Tim,
Waterproof camera…Olympus 8010 Stylus Tough. 33ft waterproof.
We have taken it out in 15 ft Sunset waves on the North Shore of Oahu and the quality is amazing.
lu — April 29th, 2010, 9:15 pm
Hey Tim,
I enjoyed your video, although I nearly went blind trying to squint enough to figure out who the photographer’s name was on that photo behind you. I would be extremely grateful if you could post the name.
Lu
Tia Tuenge — May 4th, 2010, 4:38 pm
Wow! I stumbled upon this very randomly and it was just what I needed for a little pick me up:)
Instant shift from OMG what am I doing with my life to Oh yeah I’m just here; life is suppose to fun and funny.
Thanks Tim, always inspiring.
Richard Marc Toutounji — June 8th, 2010, 4:23 pm
What a fun video mate, thanks for posting it
Cheers
Richard
Erin — June 21st, 2010, 9:59 am
Surprised no one asked this already. Who’s that hot chick in the background? I know it’s a famous picture but I don’t know who it is. I don’t think that I have the time to do an image search with 8 billion results. Help!
Thanks!
E
P.S. Good show too
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Tim — August 25th, 2010, 4:02 am
I personally absolutely resolved not to make any new years resolutions again, ever! And that has been my new years resolution for many years. All the vitamin D afficionados need to take into consideration that you need sun on your entire naked body for fifteen to twenty minutes a day in order for your body to synthesize adequate vit D…..
Jamie G — October 21st, 2010, 10:45 pm
Hey Tim,
Cool episode, as usual. My brother and I are trying to start a muse based on a daily sweetener made of stevia, Vitamin D, and other vitamins. We have a test website, (see website field). We’re having trouble getting people to click through to purchase. If you or any readers have any comments or suggestions we’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Jamie
jaime cevallos — October 24th, 2010, 12:23 am
Jamie:
I went to your site. Try using testimonials. Testimonials are instant trust, especially if you can highly influental people within your target market or demographic to give them.
Are you advertizing on adwords? People searching for “vitamin D” are likely wanting to buy. Of course, test to find the best keyword. I’ve found that keywords that you think right away would be great for conversions aren’t as good as ones that took you months to think of.
Edmund — October 23rd, 2010, 7:37 am
Dear Tim,
Nice Video. It is always good to have goals in life so that we have a direction to move towards. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to more awesome videos!
Anton Emery — December 12th, 2010, 10:42 am
Just watching this episode now. Have you hit that 500lb deadlift yet Tim? If not, I think its definitely possible with some specific training. I pulled 400 at a BW of 185 with some simple periodization and a peaking cycle. I like Mark Rippetoe’s Starting Strength Program for basic linear progression, and Jim Wendler’s 5-3-1 as well. The latter has less volume and I feel more sustainable for someone that has already passed that novice phase of adpation, or does other activities. Lifting heavy three times a week made it tough to do alot of BJJ.
Anton
Pieter — December 21st, 2010, 5:51 am
I would second a translation to dutch. Is it available yet?
Micha? ?ó?towski — April 9th, 2011, 3:43 am
I love the episode. It gives me a feeling that you are a real normal dude, not some sort of a “super human” your’re marketing!
Where can I get such evernote t-shirt? I started using Evernote because of You, and after a while I became a great fan of this product.
Michal
Rafael Garcia — February 1st, 2012, 11:39 am
Thanks Tim and Kevin for keeping it real and for always help out others. I listen to you guys for inspiration and excitement. I am huge fan of 4HWW and Four Hour Body!
Thanks
L J — November 25th, 2012, 2:35 am
Tim, I need to know the maximum result, least amount of effort needed to learn a new trade and if this can be applied to going back to finish my degree while working 60 hours a week and family, other obligations etc. The trade and degree are related and I need to get my degree finished as a part of my job contract but not given any accommodations from my employer to do so. I am excited about going back to school and my current job but need to get the most out of it with a limited amount of time. Can you help?