Know Thyself

E166 - Tim Ferriss: The Hard Truth About Self-Improvement (After 25 Years of Experimenting)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/knowthyself 20% off Pique Life Tea: https://www.piquelife.com/knowthyself Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro 2:40 Trusting in What Can't be Controlled 6:45 Reviewing Your Life & Setting Goals 8:54 Why He Devoted His Life to Strategic Self Development 13:13 Asking Great Questions Leads to Great Results 19:12 A Question to Shift Your Perspective on Life 28:04 The Key for Growth: Addition vs Subtraction 38:09 Making the Space for Social Connection 44:14 The Power of Subtraction & Fasting 49:55 Ad: Fractal Forest 51:32 Self Development Without Being Self Centered 59:48 His Journey with Psychedelics 1:14:15 Ad: Pique Life 1:16:47 How Psychedelics Changed How He Sees Life & the Mystical 1:20:22 The Misuse of Psychedelics and How it Used to be Used 1:27:07 Why He started Working with Them 1:31:32 Red Flags & What to Watch Out For 1:37:35 How His Relationship to Sensitivity has Changed 1:46:50 Healing from Childhood Trauma 1:58:28 Creating A Life Worth Living 2:05:28 The Projects He Pours His Time Into 2:10:43 Coyote, a Game of Connection 2:19:50 Diversifying Your Business & Self 2:23:18 Rapid Fire Questions 2:36:20 Conclusion ___________ Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/ https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/coyote https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

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E165 - Dr. Iain McGilchrist: Rediscovering Wisdom, Awe, and Balance in a Left-Brain WorldWorld-renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Iain McGilchrist explores the profound truth about the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and why understanding their relationship can change the way you see yourself, others, and the world. We go far beyond the popular myths of “creative right brain” vs “logical left brain.” Dr. McGilchrist reveals how the two hemispheres actually work together to shape perception, meaning, and even our experience of the sacred. This is a conversation about imagination, intuition, and truth... and about what we lose when the left hemisphere dominates our culture. From education and consciousness to the future of humanity, Dr. McGilchrist shows how rebalancing our relationship to the brain can awaken a deeper, more fulfilling way of living. https://fractalforest.co/knowthyself to get your free Shilajit Today https://livemomentous.com and use code KNOWTHYSELF for up to 35% off the best creatine in the game Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro 2:02 The Brain is Split in Two... Here's Why it Matters 15:57 Right Hemisphere: Wisdom & Intuition 24:00 The Problem with Reductionism 31:02 How Truth is Found in Paradox 38:24 The World the Left vs Right Hemisphere Creates 49:20 Ad: Fractal Forest 50:51 By Grasping for Life, You're Missing Your Life 55:52 Your Relationship to Life Shapes Your Life 1:06:20 Attention is Your Most Valuable Resource 1:15:52 Ad: Momentous Creatine 1:17:00 Defining & Experiencing the Sacred 1:27:38 How Our Education System Should be Structured 1:38:57 The Power of Imagination & Intuition 1:57:13 Accessing Higher Information Through Consciousness 2:07:30 Difference of Information, Knowledge, & Understanding 2:19:56 What it Means to Know Thyself 2:26:22 Expanding the Self, Love & Oneness 2:36:56 Suffering & Meaning of Life 2:42:46 His Message for Humanity 2:48:06 Conclusion ___________ Episode Resources: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/home/ https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

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