Insights from ‘Tribe of Mentors’ by Tim Ferriss Flashcards
Who said, ‘Life punishes the vague wish and rewards the specific ask’?
Tim Ferriss
What question did Tim Ferriss ask successful people in ‘Tribe of Mentors’?
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed and unfocused?
Fill in the blank: ‘Each step you take leaves a bit of _______ in your tracks.’
overwhelm
True or False: A 30-minute walk can help clear the mind and reduce feelings of being overwhelmed.
True
What is the main benefit of going for a walk when feeling unfocused, according to ‘Tribe of Mentors’?
Walking can clear the mind and reduce overwhelm.
What daily practice does Leo Babauta recommend when feeling overwhelmed?
Meditation focused on breath awareness
How long do some mentors recommend meditating to alleviate stress?
20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the afternoon
According to Yuval Noah Harari, what role did meditation play in his success?
It provided the focus and clarity needed to write his books ‘Sapiens’ and ‘Homo Deus.’
What Latin phrase does Naval Ravikant use to gain perspective on priorities?
Memento mori
What does ‘memento mori’ mean?
Remember you must die.
How does Tim Urban use the concept of death to make life choices?
He considers if his projects or relationships are things he’d feel satisfied about on his deathbed.
What question might Tim Urban ask to decide if a project is worth his time?
Would I be happy if my epitaph had something to do with this project?
Fill in the blank: ‘A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to _______.’
let alone
True or False: Moving, meditating, and reflecting on mortality can help refocus priorities when feeling overwhelmed.
True
Which app is recommended by some mentors in ‘Tribe of Mentors’ to start meditating?
Headspace
