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Mike Cessario came up with the idea for a viral water brand by asking himself “What is the dumbest possible idea we could have?” His answer was Liquid Death: an aluminum can of water that looks like a cross between beer and poison. While it seemed self-destructive, the idea turned out to be brilliant: Liquid Death connected with customers who don’t typically buy bottled water, and built a moat around itself by being entertaining and edgy—something most brands struggle with. As a former ad-man with one failed business behind him, Mike initially sidelined his idea when he couldn't find a co-packer to put spring water in aluminum cans. But seven years after launch, Liquid Death is both a water and an entertainment company, with annual revenue well above $100M.

This episode was produced by Kerry Thompson with music by Ramtin Arablouei.

Edited by Neva Grant, with research from Casey Herman.

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Do you want to know how to respond when no one believes you?

Do you know other people’s perception of you isn’t your reality?

Today, Jay Shetty sits down with Daniel Kaluuya. Known for his role as Fred Hampton in Shaka King's American biographical crime drama film Judas and The Black Messiah, Daniel won the 2021 Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in Supporting Role. His feature film writing debut with Netflix, The Kitchen has received positive reviews.

While football is a well loved topic between Jay and Daniel, the conversation shifted on Daniel’s earliest childhood memories that left an indelible mark on his life. We uncover the roots of his resilience and determination and his unwavering interest in writing. 

Daniel looks back into the challenges he faced for having dark skin and offers his insights on how to change our mindset around racism. We will learn about the cost of chasing our desires, the inspiration behind “The Kitchen”, and the transformative power of bringing ideas into existence. Together they unpack the importance of making peace with people's perceptions, and the courage it takes to share your work and passion with the world. 

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How to pursue your passion
• How overcome your limits
• How to turn ideas into reality
• How to develop resilience

Join us on this soul-stirring exploration of life, growth, and the resilience that lies within each of us.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:19 Earliest Childhood Memory That Changed Your Life
• 06:07 What Would You Do When No One Believes In You?
• 08:51 How the Interest in Writing Started
• 11:52 Learning the Art of Improv
• 14:25 Shared Love for Football
• 19:27 Getting Shamed for Having Dark Skin
• 23:37 How to Change Your Mindset Around Racism
• 25:41 Standing Up For the Decisions that You Make
• 27:46 The Cost of Wanting Something is High
• 30:25 The Inspiration for The Kitchen
• 33:54 Exposing Why People Live the Way They Do
• 38:36 Overcoming the Fear of Making an Idea a Reality
• 43:16 The Power of One Idea
• 48:21 How Bringing Things into Existence can Change You
• 52:29 Making Peace with People’s Perception of You
• 58:51 Sharing Your Work and Passion to the World 
• 01:01:36 Daniel on Final Five

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In 2006, Paige Mycoskie walked into one of the most exclusive boutiques in LA, wearing her handmade clothes and hoping to get a meeting with the buyer. And why not? On the street, people seemed to love her boldly striped shirts and sweats, always asking “Where can I get that?” whenever she wore them. Three years later, Paige opened her first store in Venice Beach, and then she relied on word of mouth – and shrewd negotiating tactics with landlords – to launch more new locations. Despite early struggles with managing her team and a costly scam, Paige grew Aviator Nation into a multi-million dollar brand - that still makes all its clothes in California.

This episode was produced by Alex Cheng with music by Ramtin Arablouei.

Edited by Neva Grant, with research from Rommel Wood.

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Welcome to The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out their routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. 

This time around, we have a very special edition with two hit interviews from the podcast’s back catalog. It features two incredible guests: Jamie Foxx and Maria Popova. 

My goal is to introduce people to interviews they might have missed over the years and encourage them to enjoy household names but also sample lesser-known people I consider stars. You can think of this format as my personal, curated selection of the best of the last 10 years, or at least some of my favorites. 

Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) is an Academy Award-winning actor, a Grammy Award-winning musician, and a standup and improv comedian. He is one of the most consummate performers and entertainers that I have ever met. This conversation was voted Podcast of the Year in 2015.

Maria Popova (@brainpicker) is the creator of The Marginalian (long ago named Brain Pickings), which is included in the Library of Congress’ permanent web archive of culturally valuable materials. The Marginalian is Maria’s one-woman labor of love—an inquiry into how to live and what it means to lead a good life. From Mark Twain to Oscar Wilde and everyone in between, Maria finds the hidden gems. She is prolific and consistent—The Marginalian was created on October 23, 2006, and it has been running strong for 17+ years. 

What do you think of this format? Please let me know on Twitter—or X, as the cool kids say—by tagging @tferriss.

Please enjoy!

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Ever wondered what creative approaches exist to propel professional growth? 

How can creativity become the driving force for career advancement? 

Today, Jay will guide us through the keys to mastering growth and innovation in your professional journey. He kicks off this episode with a powerful reminder: "It all begins right now." Discover how understanding your company's algorithm can be a game-changer, and learn the art of studying patterns effectively to propel your growth.  

Jay unveils the seven essential steps to drive innovation in your organization. From identifying your company's growth area to embracing acceleration as a catalyst for disruption, Jay provides invaluable insights into navigating the ever-changing landscape of success.

He moves on to share the importance of investing in what you're good at and mastering the art of creative networking. Learn how to enter the flow state and be in the zone, unlocking your full potential. Jay encourages us to connect things that may seem unexpected, unveiling the hidden gems of creativity and growth.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to plan for your career path 
• The ways you can excel at work
• How to make meaningful connections
• How to accelerate your career growth

Join Jay as he unravels the secrets to growth, helping you chart a course towards a brighter and more fulfilling future. 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:24 It All Begins Right Now
• 06:37 #1: Understand Your Company’s Algorithm
• 11:48 How to Study Patterns Effectively
• 13:12 #2: Identify Your Organization’s Growth Area
• 15:40 #3: If You’re Accelerating, You’re Going to Disrupt the Organization
• 17:30 #4: Invest in What You Are Good At
• 22:08 #5: Learn the Art of Creative Networking
• 23:55 #6: Be in the Flow State, Be in the Zone
• 25:54 #7: Connect Things that Seem Unexpected 

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Morgan Housel (@morganhousel) is a partner at The Collaborative Fund. His book The Psychology of Money has sold more than three million copies and has been translated into 53 languages. 

He is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and winner of the New York Times Sidney Award. In 2022, MarketWatch named him one of the 50 most influential people in markets. He serves on the board of directors at Markel. 

Morgan’s new book is Same As Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes. You can find my first, widely popular interview with Morgan at tim.blog/morganhousel.

Please enjoy!

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[07:20] Buffett’s Snickers.

[12:21] What prompted Morgan to write Same As Ever?

[17:44] Morgan’s worst advice for aspiring writers is what works for him.

[21:48] The upsides of being rich and anonymous.

[26:35] Tips for raising unspoiled kids.

[33:19] Should families avoid passing along dynastic wealth?

[35:45] Finding worthy charities and causes.

[41:02] Money and happiness.

[48:37] Avalanches and other random, life-changing flukes.

[54:32] We can prepare for the future, but we can’t predict it.

[1:00:58] What current unknowns will seem shockingly obvious in a year?

[1:03:22] Which of our current views would change if our incentives were different?

[1:06:23] The most valuable personal finance asset.

[1:08:54] Optimizing the chance of marrying the right person.

[1:11:38] Mending divergence in a marriage or relationship.

[1:14:49] Trying to eliminate a hassle that’s an unavoidable cost of success.

[1:33:16] Guessing at the future of text vs. audio/video.

[1:37:41] Books vs. podcasts.

[1:46:56] Recommended reading.

[2:06:00] Has writing Same As Ever changed how Morgan operates in the world?

[2:07:39] Who is the intended audience for Same As Ever?

[2:09:47] Parting thoughts.

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In part two of our 3-part series on AI + You, we offer an actionable playbook on how AI can help us scale ourselves personally. Personal scale is all about broadening your skill set and strengthening your human relationships. To guide you, host Reid Hoffman speaks to Stanford HAI’s Fei-Fei Li, Inflection’s Mustafa Suleyman, tech-centric artist Holly Herndon and more AI pioneers. You’ll discover how AI can amplify your ability as a leader, coworker, collaborator and friend.

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With companies wrestling with the question of returning to the office or to continue working from home, there are so many questions around the future of work. How do you maximize your team’s creative output and entice them to want to come back to the office, while navigating the opportunities and challenges of working with AI? WPP CEO Mark Read believes that working together in an office is better – for collaboration, for training new employees, and for company culture. In this episode of Rapid Response, host Bob Safian speaks with Mark about the hurdles companies face in bringing folks back to the office, adopting generative AI, and leading during an era of disruption.

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Do you want to live a more intentional life and unlock your creative spark?

Do you want to learn how to avoid feeling burnout?

Today, Kelly Wearsler joins us on the podcast to teach us how to create an environment that makes you happy, how to understand your own worth when creating a business, and how to train your own eye in order to improve your own home design. 

Kelly is a multi-faceted and award-winning creator of experiential residential, hospitality, commercial and retail environments, expansive collections of lifestyle products and thought-provoking brand collaborations. Her designs have redefined the design industry and influenced the rise of designer hotels and experiences. She is best known for her eclectic and maximalist designs that tell a story. Some of her clients include Gwen Stefani and Cameron Diaz

Today we get to learn about Kelly in a deeper way. She takes us through her own journey of self discovery, starting her business from the ground up, and the moment that her mind changed on her most valued creation to date, her family. 

Throughout our conversation, we explore the significance of designing spaces that evoke meaningful emotions. We also discuss strategies for ways to prevent burnout when juggling multiple projects.

Join us as we chat through living intentionally by using your environment to do so. You will love this episode if you are looking to make a change in your space! 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

• 01:40 Can the art of designing make people happy?
• 03:22 “People want to see and experience something they haven’t seen before.”
• 04:53 Design is a combination of an old soul and a new spirit
• 10:31 How to stay open-minded for new ideas and not get lost in what is trending
• 12:20 Kelly shares how taking photos can help you find new patterns and styles
• 16:42 Curiosity is a driver in pursuing your passion
• 18:59 Take your time to find things that have meaning and connection to you
• 21:19 Jay explains the meaning behind the art pieces in his studio
• 22:51 The deep rooted interest in art and design
• 26:38 Kelly talks about her first project in Venice Beach 
• 29:50 Then and now, concept presentations can be challenging
• 32:51 What was the most difficult part about starting your career?
• 35:29 Mistakes are important in any creative process
• 34:06 One of the projects that helped shift Kelly’s career
• 41:02 Let’s take a look at some of the best art projects in Kelly’s book
• 42:44 Do you need to spend big to create your own space?
• 44:50 Make do of what you’ve seen or have and make it interesting
• 48:13 “Give people an experience they can take an incredible memory with.”
• 49:34 How to incorporate plants when designing a place
• 50:33 Inspired by a home Kelly visited in Malibu
• 52:52 Being a mother is one of the most transformational experience for women
• 55:11 How do you stay present in your work and when with family?
• 56:25 “Creativity is your soul while replication is looking outward.”
• 57:34 To avoid burnout, saying no is just as important as saying yes
• 01:00:58 Transforming dreams into realistic art designs
• 01:02:55 How can artists appropriately price the worth of their work
• 01:08:05 Kelly Wearstler on Final Five  

Episode Resources:

• Kelly Wearstler | Website 
• Kelly Wearstler | Instagram
• Kelly Wearstler | Facebook
• Kelly Wearstler | TikTok 
• Kelly Wearstler | Books

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