Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2022-01-14

Books mentioned on #564: Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss

2 books · With Michael Gervais · Listen · Watch on YouTube

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

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Tao te Ching

   老子 · at 14:54

   Tao te Ching by 老子 is a foundational Taoist philosophical text consisting of short, poetic passages on nature, balance, and effortless action.

   Discussed

   “and they took they gave us tao te ching yeah okay um which is a fascinating read if you i'm sure that you spent some time with it”

   Michael Gervais #564: Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim F… 2022-01-14 Listen at 14:54

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2. 

   The Obstacle Is the Way

   Ryan Holiday · at 33:08

   The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a popular self-improvement book that draws on ancient Stoic philosophy to teach readers how to turn everyday trials, hardships, and setbacks into triumphs.

   Discussed

   “but the seahawks actually came onto my radar about let's say a year ago when i read a sports illustrated piece about a book on stoicism the obstacle is the way that it sort of somehow found its way into the ranks of the nfl including the seahawks”

   Tim Ferriss #564: Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim F… 2022-01-14 Listen at 33:08

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible