Know Thyself

E166 - Tim Ferriss: The Hard Truth About Self-Improvement (After 25 Years of Experimenting)

07 Oct 2025

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Tim Ferriss opens up about the inner evolution behind his outer success. He shares the practices and perspectives that have most transformed his life: from the art of asking better questions and setting meaningful goals, to the wisdom of subtraction — removing what no longer serves to make space for what truly matters.Tim reflects on how psychedelics, fasting, and deep self-inquiry have reshaped his understanding of sensitivity, healing, and purpose. He explores the balance between self-development and self-centeredness, revealing how real growth begins not in control, but in surrender.To get your free shilajit today:https://fractalforest.co/knowthyself20% off Pique Life Tea:https://www.piquelife.com/knowthyselfAndrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________0:00 Intro 2:40 Trusting in What Can't be Controlled6:45 Reviewing Your Life & Setting Goals8:54 Why He Devoted His Life to Strategic Self Development13:13 Asking Great Questions Leads to Great Results19:12 A Question to Shift Your Perspective on Life28:04 The Key for Growth: Addition vs Subtraction 38:09 Making the Space for Social Connection44:14 The Power of Subtraction & Fasting49:55 Ad: Fractal Forest51:32 Self Development Without Being Self Centered59:48 His Journey with Psychedelics 1:14:15 Ad: Pique Life1:16:47 How Psychedelics Changed How He Sees Life & the Mystical1:20:22 The Misuse of Psychedelics and How it Used to be Used1:27:07 Why He started Working with Them1:31:32 Red Flags & What to Watch Out For1:37:35 How His Relationship to Sensitivity has Changed1:46:50 Healing from Childhood Trauma1:58:28 Creating A Life Worth Living2:05:28 The Projects He Pours His Time Into2:10:43 Coyote, a Game of Connection2:19:50 Diversifying Your Business & Self2:23:18 Rapid Fire Questions2:36:20 Conclusion___________Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/coyotehttps://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

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