Start your day with a Stoic mindset by reflecting on what you can control and visualizing potential challenges. This routine will help you face the day with clarity and resilience. 🌅💭

The hard choices -- what we most fear doing, asking, saying -- are very often exactly what we need to do. How can we overcome self-paralysis and take action? Tim Ferriss encourages us to fully envision and write down our fears in detail, in a simple but powerful exercise he calls "fear-setting." Learn more about how this practice can help you thrive in high-stress environments and separate what you can control from what you cannot.

The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more.

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Conduct a thorough fear-setting exercise to define your fears, prevent paralysis, and make hard choices. This powerful Stoic technique helps you gain clarity and take action. 📝🎯

The hard choices -- what we most fear doing, asking, saying -- are very often exactly what we need to do. How can we overcome self-paralysis and take action? Tim Ferriss encourages us to fully envision and write down our fears in detail, in a simple but powerful exercise he calls "fear-setting." Learn more about how this practice can help you thrive in high-stress environments and separate what you can control from what you cannot.

TED Talks Channel Features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more.

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James Clear (@JamesClear) is a writer and speaker focused on habits and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which covers easy and proven ways to build good habits and break bad ones. The book has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. On average, Atomic Habits has sold one copy every 15 seconds since it was published.

James is also the creator of the 3-2-1 Newsletter, which is one of the most popular email newsletters in the world and has more than 2 million subscribers. Each issue contains 3 short ideas from James, 2 quotes from other people, and 1 question to consider that week.

He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies, and his work is used by players and coaches in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In college, he was an Academic All-American baseball player, and he is an avid weightlifter.

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Topics Covered:

• [00:00] Start
• [01:55] Annual reviews
• [08:00] Habitual accountability
• [12:24] Systemic scaffolding
• [16:57] Capturing good ideas
• [24:09] Asana
• [27:56] Leveraging maximal results from minimal scale
• [35:11] Rolling with social platform inconsistencies
• [40:25] Don't let the algorithm dictate your identity
• [44:47] The key to building lasting habits
• [50:01] How James would promote 5-Bullet Friday
• [55:20] What might an outside observer believe are your priorities?
• [56:28] Success generates opportunities — and distractions
• [58:54] How to break a bad habit
• [1:05:47] How to build a good habit
• [1:15:39] Deconstructing the writing and marketing of Atomic Habits
• [1:57:01] Developing a pre-game ritual
• [2:02:19] How habits align with the expectations of our tribes
• [2:05:04] Optimizing environment for habit adherence
• [2:10:52] Parting thoughts

About Tim Ferriss: Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers. The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 800 million downloads.

Connect with Tim Ferriss:

• Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday"
• Visit The Tim Ferriss Podcast
• Visit The Tim Ferriss Blog
• Follow Tim on Twitter
• Follow Tim on Instagram
• Like Tim on Facebook

James Clear (@JamesClear) is a writer and speaker focused on habits and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which covers easy and proven ways to build good habits and break bad ones. The book has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. On average, Atomic Habits has sold one copy every 15 seconds since it was published.

James is also the creator of the 3-2-1 Newsletter, which is one of the most popular email newsletters in the world and has more than 2 million subscribers. Each issue contains 3 short ideas from James, 2 quotes from other people, and 1 question to consider that week. You can sign up for free at JamesClear.com.

He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies, and his work is used by players and coaches in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In college, he was an Academic All-American baseball player, and he is an avid weightlifter.

Show Notes:

[00:00] Start
[01:55] Annual reviews.
[08:00] Habitual accountability.
[12:24] Systemic scaffolding.
[16:57] Capturing good ideas.
[24:09] Asana.
[27:56] Leveraging maximal results from minimal scale.
[35:11] Rolling with social platform inconsistencies.
[40:25] Don't let the algorithm dictate your identity.
[44:47] The key to building lasting habits.
[50:01] How James would promote 5-Bullet Friday.
[55:20] What might an outside observer believe are your priorities?
[56:28] Success generates opportunities — and distractions.
[58:54] How to break a bad habit.
[1:05:47] How to build a good habit.
[1:15:39] Deconstructing the writing and marketing of Atomic Habits.
[1:57:01] Developing a pre-game ritual.
[2:02:19] How habits align with the expectations of our tribes.
[2:05:04] Optimizing environment for habit adherence.
[2:10:52] Parting thoughts.

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About Tim Ferriss:

Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 800 million downloads and been selected for "Best of Apple Podcasts" three years running.

Connect with Tim Ferriss:

• Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday" (Tim's free weekly email newsletter): https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://tim.blog/podcast/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: https://tim.blog/
• Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tferriss/
• Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/
• Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/

• Due to technical difficulties, video begins at 31:00 | Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one supplement http://athleticgreens.com/tim, Peloton Row premium rower for an efficient workout https://www.onepeloton.com/row, and You Need A Budget cult favorite budgeting app https://www.ynab.com/tim*

James Clear (@JamesClear) is a writer and speaker focused on habits and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which covers easy and proven ways to build good habits and break bad ones. The book has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. On average, Atomic Habits has sold one copy every 15 seconds since it was published.

James is also the creator of the 3-2-1 Newsletter, which is one of the most popular email newsletters in the world and has more than 2 million subscribers. Each issue contains 3 short ideas from James, 2 quotes from other people, and 1 question to consider that week. You can sign up for free at JamesClear.com.

He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies, and his work is used by players and coaches in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In college, he was an Academic All-American baseball player, and he is an avid weightlifter.

Topics Covered:

[00:00] Start
[01:55] Annual reviews
[08:00] Habitual accountability
[12:24] Systemic scaffolding
[16:57] Capturing good ideas
[24:09] Asana
[27:56] Leveraging maximal results from minimal scale
[35:11] Rolling with social platform inconsistencies
[40:25] Don't let the algorithm dictate your identity
[44:47] The key to building lasting habits
[50:01] How James would promote 5-Bullet Friday
[55:20] What might an outside observer believe are your priorities?
[56:28] Success generates opportunities — and distractions
[58:54] How to break a bad habit
[1:05:47] How to build a good habit
[1:15:39] Deconstructing the writing and marketing of Atomic Habits
[1:57:01] Developing a pre-game ritual
[2:02:19] How habits align with the expectations of our tribes
[2:05:04] Optimizing environment for habit adherence
[2:10:52] Parting thoughts

About Tim Ferriss:

Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 800 million downloads and been selected for "Best of Apple Podcasts" three years running.

Connect with Tim Ferriss:

• Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday" (Tim's free weekly email newsletter): https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://tim.blog/podcast/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: https://tim.blog/
• Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tferriss/
• Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/
• Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/

Start your day by reflecting on your habits and desired identity. This will help set your intention and focus for the day ahead.

Due to technical difficulties, video begins at 31:00 | Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one supplement, Peloton Row premium rower for an efficient workout, and You Need A Budget cult favorite budgeting app

James Clear (@JamesClear) is a writer and speaker focused on habits and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which covers easy and proven ways to build good habits and break bad ones. The book has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. On average, Atomic Habits has sold one copy every 15 seconds since it was published.

James is also the creator of the 3-2-1 Newsletter, which is one of the most popular email newsletters in the world and has more than 2 million subscribers. Each issue contains 3 short ideas from James, 2 quotes from other people, and 1 question to consider that week. You can sign up for free at JamesClear.com.

He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies, and his work is used by players and coaches in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In college, he was an Academic All-American baseball player, and he is an avid weightlifter.

Topics Covered:

[00:00] Start [01:55] Annual reviews [08:00] Habitual accountability
[12:24] Systemic scaffolding [16:57] Capturing good ideas [24:09] Asana [27:56] Leveraging maximal results from minimal scale [35:11] Rolling with social platform inconsistencies [40:25] Don't let the algorithm dictate your identity [44:47] The key to building lasting habits [50:01] How James would promote 5-Bullet Friday [55:20] What might an outside observer believe are your priorities? [56:28] Success generates opportunities — and distractions [58:54] How to break a bad habit [1:05:47] How to build a good habit [1:15:39] Deconstructing the writing and marketing of Atomic Habits [1:57:01] Developing a pre-game ritual [2:02:19] How habits align with the expectations of our tribes [2:05:04] Optimizing environment for habit adherence [2:10:52] Parting thoughts

About Tim Ferriss:

Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 800 million downloads and been selected for "Best of Apple Podcasts" three years running.

Connect with Tim Ferriss:

• Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday" (Tim's free weekly email newsletter): https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://tim.blog/podcast/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: https://tim.blog/
• Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tferriss/
• Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/
• Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/

James Clear (@JamesClear) is a writer and speaker focused on habits and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which covers easy and proven ways to build good habits and break bad ones. The book has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. On average, Atomic Habits has sold one copy every 15 seconds since it was published.

James is also the creator of the 3-2-1 Newsletter, which is one of the most popular email newsletters in the world and has more than 2 million subscribers. Each issue contains 3 short ideas from James, 2 quotes from other people, and 1 question to consider that week.

He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies, and his work is used by players and coaches in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In college, he was an Academic All-American baseball player, and he is an avid weightlifter.

Brought to you by:

• Athletic Greens all-in-one supplement
• Peloton Row premium rower for an efficient workout
• You Need A Budget cult favorite budgeting app

Show Notes:

• [00:00] Start
• [01:55] Annual reviews
• [08:00] Habitual accountability
• [12:24] Systemic scaffolding
• [16:57] Capturing good ideas
• [24:09] Asana
• [27:56] Leveraging maximal results from minimal scale
• [35:11] Rolling with social platform inconsistencies
• [40:25] Don't let the algorithm dictate your identity
• [44:47] The key to building lasting habits
• [50:01] How James would promote 5-Bullet Friday
• [55:20] What might an outside observer believe are your priorities?
• [56:28] Success generates opportunities — and distractions
• [58:54] How to break a bad habit
• [1:05:47] How to build a good habit
• [1:15:39] Deconstructing the writing and marketing of Atomic Habits
• [1:57:01] Developing a pre-game ritual
• [2:02:19] How habits align with the expectations of our tribes
• [2:05:04] Optimizing environment for habit adherence
• [2:10:52] Parting thoughts

About Tim Ferriss: Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers. The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 800 million downloads.

Connect with Tim Ferriss:

• Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday" (Tim's free weekly email newsletter)
• Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST
• Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG
• Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER
• Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM
• Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK

Start your day by clearing your mind and setting intentions through Tim's morning pages and 5-minute journal practices.

Tim Ferriss's journaling and note-taking strategies for brainstorming, gratitude, reducing anxiety, and more.

Take 10 seconds and sign up for Tim's free "5-Bullet Friday" newsletter: https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt

Each Friday, you'll get a short email from Tim with five things he's discovered that week, sending you off to your weekend with fun and useful things to ponder and try. 🙌

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Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 400 million downloads and been selected for "Best of iTunes" three years running.

• Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday" (Tim's email newsletter): https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://tim.blog/podcast/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: https://tim.blog/
• Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tferriss/
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This routine involves reviewing your notes periodically to extract key insights, ideas, and action steps that can drive positive change in your life.

Tim Ferriss's journaling and note-taking strategies for brainstorming, gratitude, reducing anxiety, and more.

Sign up for Tim's free "5-Bullet Friday" newsletter: https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt
Each Friday, you'll get a short email from Tim with five things he's discovered that week, sending you off to your weekend with fun and useful things to ponder and try.

Subscribe to Tim's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW

Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 400 million downloads and been selected for "Best of iTunes" three years running.

• Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday" (Tim's email newsletter): https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://tim.blog/podcast/
• Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: https://tim.blog/
• Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tferriss/
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End your day with a mindfulness practice and a review of your digital habits to cultivate a balanced and intentional lifestyle.

Cal Newport (calnewport.com) is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University who previously earned his PhD from MIT. His scholarship focuses on the theory of distributed systems while his general-audience writing explores intersections of culture and technology.

Cal is the author of seven books, including, most recently, Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and A World Without Email. He is also a contributing writer for The New Yorker and the host of the Deep Questions podcast.

Reduce the number of fixation points your eyes make while reading by using a pacer and reading slightly faster than comfortable.

Tim Ferriss, author of "The 4-Hour Workweek" and host of the Tim Ferriss Show, teaches speed reading.

Sign up for his free "5-Bullet Friday" newsletter: https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/
Each Friday, you'll get a short email from him with five things he's discovered that week, sending you off to your weekend with fun and useful things to ponder and try.

Subscribe to Tim's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW

Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 200 million downloads and been selected for "Best of iTunes" three years running.

• Podcast: https://bit.ly/2rYjUBr
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Train your eyes to utilize peripheral vision by indenting the start and end points of each line, gradually expanding your visual field.

Tim Ferriss, author of "The 4-Hour Workweek" and host of the Tim Ferriss Show, teaches speed reading.

Subscribe to Tim's "5-Bullet Friday" newsletter: https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/
Each Friday, you'll get a short email from him with five things he's discovered that week, sending you off to your weekend with fun and useful things to ponder and try.

SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW

Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 200 million downloads and been selected for "Best of iTunes" three years running.

• Podcast: https://bit.ly/2rYjUBr
• Blog: http://bit.ly/17jDHw3
• Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1avYUxq
• Twitter: http://bit.ly/17d94TE
• Instagram: http://bit.ly/2IfH37J

Establish your current reading speed and comprehension level as a baseline before starting the speed reading techniques.

Tim Ferriss, author of "The 4-Hour Workweek" and host of the Tim Ferriss Show, teaches speed reading.

Sign up for Tim's free "5-Bullet Friday" newsletter: https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/
Each Friday, you'll get a short email with five things he has discovered that week.

Subscribe to Tim's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW

Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People" and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers:

• The 4-Hour Workweek
• The 4-Hour Body
• The 4-Hour Chef
• Tools of Titans
• Tribe of Mentors

The Observer and other media have named him "the Oprah of audio" due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 200 million downloads and been selected for "Best of iTunes" three years running.

• Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://bit.ly/2rYjUBr
• Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: http://bit.ly/17jDHw3
• Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1avYUxq
• Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/17d94TE
• Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2IfH37J