The Random Show, Episode 23 — New Year's Resolutions, Firearms, Start-up Finds, Zelda, and Obscene Thoughts on Grey Hairs

There are dozens of topics covered in this wine-infused, bromantic episode of scatterbrained nonsense.

Like what? Well, plans for 2014, firearms, tech finds and start-up talk, the goodness of Zelda, favorite recent books, and much more. O-tanoshimi dane!

One special offer:

If you sign up as one of the first 100 beta testers for Shyp (click here) and ship anything — I suggest a book for a friend or family member — you’ll get the following:

  • A $10 credit
  • A free copy of The 4-Hour Workweek, signed by yours truly!  Limited to first 100 to ship.

This edition of The Random Show was recorded and edited by Graham Hancock (@grahamhancock). For all previous episodes, including the epic China Scam episode, click here.

Special thanks to reader Jonathan Hsieh of ClickPlayCEU for the show notes below, which include links to almost everything we mention…

Hat tip to everyone who put notes in the comments!

SHOW NOTES — Random Show 23

Kevin

Commitment this year: Once per month doing something that I look back on and say – “That was an amazing life experience.”

The Bay Lights

http://thebaylights.org/

Mag Tactical – Kevin’s Trigger Cage for AR

http://www.magtacticalsystems.com/

3-day Meditation Retreat

http://noetic.org/ (Tim’s rec)

Some of Tim’s commitments this year:

– See the Northern Lights

– Fly fishing, potentially in Montana

– Surfing in Costa Rica

– Heli-skiing in Alaska or elsewhere

AngelList — See what Tim and Kevin invest in, and how you can invest alongside them:

https://angel.co/tim

https://angel.co/kevin

Shyp

http://shyp.com/

http://shyp.com/tim

VentureHacks

http://venturehacks.com/

Target Gold Tipped Socks

http://www.target.com/p/auro-a-goldtoe-brand-men-s-3pk-dress-socks-assorted-colors/-/A-14517495

Kevin’s upping his game: CK boxer micro briefs (amazon) –

http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Boxer-Brief-Black-Medium/dp/B004IYIMQI/

Bill Harlan – Harlan Estate

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304176904579111312431229306

http://www.harlanestate.com/

Mascot Wine

http://mascotwine.com/

The Essential Scratch and Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert

http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Scratch-Sniff-Becoming-Expert/dp/0544005031

Bulleit Bourbon

http://www.bulleit.com/

2007 Clos de los Siete, from Mendoza

http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1044442

Fobo

http://www.fobo.net/

Tim Ferriss 3-Minute Breakfast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd-7a_wdVZk

Zelda a Link Between Worlds (3ds)

http://zelda.com/link-between-worlds/

Tim Ferriss Book Club

Vagabonding

https://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2013/11/11/vagabonding/

Daily Rituals

https://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2013/12/15/daily-rituals-mason-currey/

The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1)

http://www.amazon.com/The-Name-Wind-Kingkiller-Chronicles/dp/0756404746

Enjoy!

Tim

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Richard Cosh
Richard Cosh
10 years ago

Hahaha The Random Show is great! These must be a lot of fun to do. Is the Shyp deal available to Canadians? You gotta show us some love too!

Clay Hebert
Clay Hebert
10 years ago

Looking forward to another great episode, Tim. The Shyp.com/tim link was broken, so I just signed up on Shyp.com.

Richard Cosh
Richard Cosh
10 years ago
Reply to  Clay Hebert

The link worked for me, (iPhone+chrome).

Clay Hebert
Clay Hebert
10 years ago
Reply to  Richard Cosh

I just tried in Chrome and it worked. Seems broken in Safari.

Ryan
Ryan
10 years ago

Best intro ever!

kevin schouweiler
kevin schouweiler
10 years ago

Come Fly fish in Montana! My roommate is a guide… Email me if you wanna visit Missoula.

Daniel
Daniel
10 years ago

The reason you were able to write the 4HWW that hit’s so many people to do the things you’re struggling with (using time for life instead of work) is because you have every problem of overworking in one brain and had to figure out how to overcome every single one

Chantelle
Chantelle
10 years ago

I had no idea I could back you guys on AngelList. I’ll be looking into that ASAP. Thanks.

Jonathan Hsieh
Jonathan Hsieh
10 years ago

Random Show Notes (2/6/14)

Kevin

Commitment this year: Once per month doing something that I look back on and say – “That was an amazing life experience.”

The Bay Lights

http://thebaylights.org/

Mag Tactical

http://www.magtacticalsystems.com/

3-day Meditation Retreat

http://noetic.org/ (Tim’s rec)

Tim’s commitments this year

See the northern lights, fly fishing ,surfing, heli-skiing

AngelList

https://angel.co/

https://angel.co/tim

https://angel.co/kevin

Shyp

http://shyp.com/

http://shyp.com/getzip

http://shyp.com/tim

VentureHacks

http://venturehacks.com/

Target Gold Tipped Socks

http://www.target.com/p/auro-a-goldtoe-brand-men-s-3pk-dress-socks-assorted-colors/-/A-14517495

Kevin’s upping his game: CK boxer micro briefs (amazon) –

http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Boxer-Brief-Black-Medium/dp/B004IYIMQI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391722252&sr=8-1&keywords=micro+ck+boxer+briefs

Bill Harlan – Harlan Estate

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304176904579111312431229306

http://www.harlanestate.com/

Mascot Wine

http://mascotwine.com/

The Essential Scratch and Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert

http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Scratch-Sniff-Becoming-Expert/dp/0544005031

Bulleit Bourbon

http://www.bulleit.com/

Fobo

http://www.fobo.net/

Zelda a Link Between Worlds (3ds)

http://zelda.com/link-between-worlds/

Tim Ferris Book Club

Vagabonding

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2013/11/11/vagabonding/

Daily Rituals

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2013/12/15/daily-rituals-mason-currey/

The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1)

http://www.amazon.com/The-Name-Wind-Kingkiller-Chronicles/dp/0756404746

Richard Cosh
Richard Cosh
10 years ago

Show Notes Part 1

Welcome to a New Year 2014!!

Doing one great thing a month, this month: The Bay Lights

(http://thebaylights.org)

Build Your Own Gun: MAG Tactical Trigger Cage for AR16

3 Day Meditation Retreat at Institute of Noetic Sciences (http://noetic.org)

Tim’s To Do List:

-See Northern Lights

-Fly Fishing in Montana

-Surfing Costa Rica

-Heli-Skiing

Richard
Richard
10 years ago

It’s great to see the shooting sports mentioned! I’ve been shooting USPSA and 3-gun for awhile. Great time.

Great show as always

Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
10 years ago
Reply to  Richard

I’m hoping to compete sometime. Super fun.

Richard
Richard
10 years ago
Reply to  Tim Ferriss

Vegas – or – the X3 Multigun in California.

Richard
Richard
10 years ago
Reply to  Tim Ferriss

I’ve mailed your assistant. I know a world class, top level, champion shooter that I would love to put you in contact with.

Daniel Espinoza
Daniel Espinoza
10 years ago

Another Random episode!!! Glad you guys found the time!

Tate
Tate
10 years ago

Yes Tim, Hibiki (??) does mean echo, reverberation, or sound. Your Japanese is still good!

Richard Cosh
Richard Cosh
10 years ago

Show Notes Part 1

Welcome to a New Year 2014!!

Doing one great thing a month, this month: The Bay Lights

(http://thebaylights.org)

Build Your Own Gun: MAG Tactical Trigger Cage for AR16

3 Day Meditation Retreat at Institute of Noetic Sciences (http://noetic.org)

Tim’s To Do List:

-See Northern Lights

-Fly Fishing in Montana

-Surfing Costa Rica

-Heli-Skiing

Richard Cosh
Richard Cosh
10 years ago
Reply to  Richard Cosh

Show n

Tim’s Current VC Project: http://Shyp.com

Special Offer: http://Shyp.com/tim

Check out Tim and Kevin’s other investments on AngelList:

https://angel.co/tim and https://angel.co/kevin

Kevin’s Favorite Socks:

http://bit.ly/aurosocks

Kevin is switching to Micro Briefs… Oh Boy.

Moving Onto Wines

Will Harlan the Wine Guru

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304176904579111312431229306

Mascot Wine:

http://mascotwine.com

2007 CLos de los Siete Mendoza

http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1044442

Richard Cosh
Richard Cosh
10 years ago
Reply to  Richard Cosh

Show Notes Part 3

Pappy van winkle whiskey: http://oldripvanwinkle.com/?

Hibiki Japanese Whiskey:

http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/suntory-hibiki-12-year-old-whisky/

Fobo Micro Auctions:

http://www.fobo.net/?

Zelda a Link Between Worlds:

http://zelda.com/link-between-worlds/

Sorry did this all on iPhone 🙂

jon
jon
10 years ago

Random show cuts outs at the end?is there a part 2? when can we get your tv show outside of US?

MeHow
MeHow
10 years ago

Great show! and awesome upgrade tips! 🙂

If you’re into meditation retreats you should look into Phowa.

Josh
Josh
10 years ago

I’ve been waiting for this for far too long!!

Josh Thompson
Josh Thompson
10 years ago

Show Notes

1) Bay Lights http://thebaylights.org/

2.) Institue fo Noetic Sciences http://noetic.org/

3.) Angel List-Tim Ferriss https://angel.co/tim

4.) Angel List-Kevin Rose https://angel.co/kevin

5.) Shyp http://shyp.com/

6.) TaskRabbit https://www.taskrabbit.com/

7.) Venture Hacks http://venturehacks.com/

8.) Auro Gold Toe Sock

http://www.target.com/p/auro-a-goldtoe-brand-men-s-3pk-socks/-/A-13992282

9.) Mascot Wine http://mascotwine.com/#login

10.) 2007 Clos de los Siete Mendoza

http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1044442

11.) Scratch Sniff Wine Guide

http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Scratch-Sniff-Becoming-Expert/dp/0544005031

12.) Old Rip Van Winkle http://oldripvanwinkle.com/

13.) Bulleit http://www.bulleit.com/

14.) Tim Ferriss 3-Minute Breakfast

15.) Suntory Whiskey http://www.suntory.com/whisky/

16.) FoBo http://www.fobo.net/

17.) Shyp- Tim Ferriss http://shyp.com/tim

18.) Shyp- Kevin Rose http://shyp.com/kevin

19.) Vagabonding http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2013/11/11/vagabonding/

20.) Daily Rituals

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2013/12/15/daily-rituals-mason-currey/

21.) The Name of the Wind

http://www.amazon.com/The-Name-Wind-Kingkiller-Chronicles/dp/0756404746

Chris
Chris
10 years ago

;-( Damn shame Shyp isn’t available outside of San Francisco. I’d have loved to add a signed copy of FHWW to my bookcase.

Stephan R
Stephan R
10 years ago

Another one – Fooled by Randomness!

Chris Garduno
Chris Garduno
10 years ago

Intro – Kevin is turning 37 and as we age he trying to make use of our youthful bodies and make use of fun things. This year once per month Kevin will do something that he can look back on.

This month Kevin got invited to check out the Bay Bridge lights program http://thebaylights.org/.

Kevin walks up bay bridge http://instagram.com/p/jPfb7PwRK4/

Kevin wants to build an AR-15 from scratch, bought a raw trigger system, and will build it out completely.

http://www.magtacticalsystems.com/

6:23- Tim talks 3 day meditation retreat, recommends Institute of Noetic Sciences: http://noetic.org

Tim wants 2014 to include less struggle, is scheduling out events to fulfill non profit driven activities so they happen.

13:30- Tim & Kevin Talk Shyp ( http://shyp.com/tim)

16:36- Kevin’s Labradoodle Shreds paper towel rolls

16:45- Learn about Early Stage Tech Investing with Angelist

https://angel.co/tim

https://angel.co/kevin

21:00 – Kevin’s Utility App Coming maybe next random show

21:49 – Kevin wants to up his game, but won’t give up his socks (http://www.target.com/p/auro-a-goldtoe-brand-men-s-5pk-socks/-/A-13992832)

23:00 – Kevin switches to CK boxer briefs

Kevin wants to learn more about wine talks about Bill Harlan http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304176904579111312431229306

http://mascotwine.com/

Tim recommends 2007 Clos de los Siete Mendoza (http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1044442)

26:23- Tim & Kevin talk food & wine pairing

27:03 – Tim recommends The Essential Scratch and Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert: Take a Whiff of That by Richard Betts (http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Scratch-Sniff-Becoming-Expert/dp/0544005031)

28:31 – Kevin’s favorite scotch right now is 20 year Pappy Van Winkle (http://oldripvanwinkle.com/)

29:00 – Tim recommends Bulleit Bourbon (http://www.bulleit.com/)

30:00 – Tim introduces Graham Hancock (https://twitter.com/grahamhancock)

Tim’s 3-Minute “Slow-Carb” Breakfast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd-7a_wdVZk

31:00 – Suntory Hibiki 12 Year Whisky http://www.suntory.com/whisky/en/hibiki/

32:40 – Fobo https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fobo/id717370355 or http://www.fobo.net/

35:00 – Kevin discusses The Legend of Zelda, A Link Between Worlds, http://zelda.com/link-between-worlds/

36:30 – Tim’s Book recommendations

The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1) http://www.amazon.com/The-Name-Wind-Kingkiller-Chronicles/dp/0756404746

39:00 Kevins Magazine Recommendations

http://www.recoilweb.com/

http://www.esquire.com/

http://www.muscleandfitness.com/

http://www.cooksillustrated.com/

http://www.flexonline.com/

http://www.fieldandstream.com/

http://www.wired.com/

Tyler Meyer
Tyler Meyer
10 years ago

1.) Baylights.org

2.) Gen 4 AR15 Lower, Flat Dark Earth

3.) Noetic.org

4.) Angel.co

5.) Shyp.com

http://www.shyp.com/getzip

6.) Taskrabbit.com

7.) Angel.co

8.) Angel.co/tim

9.) Angel.co/kevin

10.) Venturehacks.com

11.) Auro a Gold Toe Brand Men’s 3pk Dress Socks – Black

http://www.target.com/p/auro-a-gold-toe-brand-men-s-3pk-dress-socks-black/-/A-14535118

12.) Calvin Klein Men’s Steel Micro Low Rise Trunk

http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Klein-Steel-Micro-Medium/dp/B000TGWFLC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1391724716&sr=8-6&keywords=calvin+klein+micro+brief

13.) Will Harlan

http://www.harlanestate.com/wines/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlan_Estate

14.) mascotwine.com

15.) 2007 Clos de los Siete Mendoza

http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1044442

16.) Chliean Carmenere

http://www.winesofchile.org/chilean-wine/varieties/primary-red-varieties/carmenere/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carménère

17.) Gary Vaynerchuk

http://www.garyvaynerchuk.com

http://tv.winelibrary.com

18.) Scratch and Sniff Guide to Wine

http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Scratch-Sniff-Becoming-Expert/dp/0544005031/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391725439&sr=8-1&keywords=scratch+and+sniff+guide+to+wine

19.) Papi Van Winkle

http://oldripvanwinkle.com/products/pappy-van-winkles-family-reserve- 23yr/

20.) Bulleit Bourbon

http://www.bulleit.com

21.) Fark.com

22.) Tim’s Three Minute Breakfast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd-7a_wdVZk

23.) Hibiki Whiskey

suntory.com/whisky

24.) Fobo App

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fobo/id717370355?mt=8

fobo.net

25.) The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

http://www.amazon.com/The-Legend-Zelda-Between-nintendo-3ds/dp/B00GANWVJE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391726603&sr=8-1&keywords=the+legend+of+zelda+a+link+between+worlds

26.) Vagabonding

http://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Uncommon-Guide-Long-Term-Travel/dp/0812992180/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391726739&sr=8-1&keywords=vagabonding

27.) Daily Rituals

http://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-How-Artists-Work/dp/0307273601/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391726764&sr=8-1&keywords=Daily+rituals

28.) The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1)

http://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-How-Artists-Work/dp/0307273601/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391726764&sr=8-1&keywords=Daily+rituals

29.) John Romaniello

http://www.amazon.com/John-Romaniello/e/B00BJ56HH0

30.) Kevin’s Magazines – Field & Stream, Wired, Esquire, Recoil, Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Clicks Illustrated

31.) Montana’s Fly Fishing

http://www.montanaflyfishing.com

Jonathan Hsieh
Jonathan Hsieh
10 years ago

Sweet!! Thanks Tim for the mention =).

Matej
Matej
10 years ago

Huh, that ended randomly.

Benny
Benny
10 years ago

About time! I’m getting into Hunting and WILD in 4HC is really helping make things seem closer than they actually appear. That and I’ve got a really good mentor 🙂

Dan
Dan
10 years ago

Hahah! I almost sh@t myself laughing when Kevin talked about upping his game and then whipped out the briefs. That dude is so funny!

Donnie
Donnie
10 years ago

That was surprisingly entertaining. I was excited about the angelist but I went to the site and saw that you have to be an accredited investor. I need to look into those requirements.

mark
mark
10 years ago

um, kevin might want to check CA laws about the configuration of your AR. the ones we sold in other states were different from the California models (non/slow detachable mags and limits on mag size)

Good luck though, it should be fun.

Richard
Richard
10 years ago
Reply to  mark

Not true.

The lower has to be ‘off-list’ and not marked Colt AR15, or any of the other formally banned-by-name entities on the Kasler list (11 CCR 5499).

Other than that, he just adds a bullet button, and you’re CA legal.

Chris
Chris
10 years ago

Tim, I have been recommending the Kingkiller Chronicles to everyone I know. The books are amazing. I you haven’t yet finished The Wise Man’s Fear (book 2), you’re in for an even greater treat than you experienced with The Name of the Wind!

Aaron Posehn
Aaron Posehn
10 years ago

Great intro you guys!

Roger K
Roger K
10 years ago

Agree, that ended randomly in the middle of a sentance. Ah well…… for the fly fishing, you might also look at the Lake Powell outlet, below the dam. Standing in that huge canyon, playing the trout, might impress you more than Montana. But I might be spoiled, living here in Colorado…… you might never get to see trees there in SF. Slight dig at the left coast……..

Jonathan
Jonathan
10 years ago

37 is NOT old, try being 52 🙂

tyson
tyson
10 years ago

Responsibly free. Nice.

tyson
tyson
10 years ago

I didn’t know people got older AND nerdier…couple of dorks.

Vadim
Vadim
10 years ago

Tim

Try vipassana meditation course – real life changer.

Best to you

Mike Jordan
Mike Jordan
10 years ago

I feel like you should be somewhere between Eragon and Fallen.

http://www.amazon.com/Most-Reviewed-Items-Amazon-com/lm/R2T3W4O42W6US1

Agne
Agne
10 years ago

Super cool show. Interesting to hear what you guys are planning for this year.

By the way, Kevin – you don’t look 37 at all 🙂

This was first year that I did New Year resolutions, not just general goals that I usually have. And working on them.

Fluent Chinese – now in Taiwan, learning language 2-4 hours a day.

Muay thai – going to train it in gym 2 times a week

Building my “muse” – still at the researching stage, but slowly moving forward.

I am trying to “batch plan” things I do like recommended in 4HWW, but with working online, and doing all other life things, it just seems days are not long enough. I guess still have to work on my priority management (and not being distracted by cool stuff on internet…)

Thanks! Very nice view from your window btw.

Carmen I.
Carmen I.
10 years ago

Tim Rose, LOL

Nice with the Calvin Klein brie-xers! Thank you guys for thinking about the ladies!! Great start of the year!

Love the idea of monthly meaningful activities. Video blogs please!

I’ll definitely be doing my testings with shyp, fobo & the Costco bourbon.

That duck catching is going to be epic!

Thanks for bringing another great episode!??????

Dane
Dane
10 years ago

You should bring Graham onto the other side of the camera more often.

Michael
Michael
10 years ago

Great show, did up some timestamped show notes for the lazy

http://www.youtubeshownotes.com/read/1a5896411661

Chris
Chris
10 years ago

Tim, what about that spinach breakfast? you only have that spinach alone or add some eggs and other fats?

Gabriel
Gabriel
10 years ago
Reply to  Chris

See he adds eggs whites from a bottle.

Bill
Bill
10 years ago

Tim and Kevin thanks for another great episode of the Random Show. I signed up for Shyp, but it’s not in my neck of the woods yet. Can I still get a signed copy of your book? Thanks again!

Raymond
Raymond
10 years ago

I really need to read things properly. Read the above as “and ship anything — I suggest a book or a friend or family member”. Now there’s a business idea

Vic
Vic
10 years ago

I really do love the Random show, been watching since ep 1. I was watching years ago while trying to implement the 4HWW, now I’m still watching as I live the 4HWW from SE Asia. At first I couldn’t figure out why Kevin Rose seemed familiar — then I remember the hours watching TechTV as a kid! Even cooler now since both Kevin and Tim had a big influence on my life!

Thanks for all the inspiration!

Vicki Marie Stolsen
Vicki Marie Stolsen
10 years ago

THANKS FOR YOUR INFLUENCE, TIM! AFTER READING YOUR FIRST BOOK; ditching my 25-yr career; moving to South America; and writing my first book: THE BACHELOR CHAPTERS: A THINKING WOMAN’S ROMANCE, I founded FOREVER FORTY-FOUR PUBLICATIONS. Release date is MARCH FOURTH (how’s that for a serendipitous day)?

I made a trailer, too—here’s the sneak preview:

Jess
Jess
10 years ago

Great episode! Very random!

Blake
Blake
10 years ago

If you enjoy Bulleit you need to try Four Roses. Four Roses is the distillery that makes Bulleit and if you buy the Four Roses Single Barrel with a “B” in the recipe it’s 35% rye. It’s a great bourbon especially for $40

-Blake

Bourbonr.com

Pete Freans
Pete Freans
10 years ago

As a 2nd Amendment advocate and member of the NRA, let me be the first to say what a great episode this was! Looking forward to seeing Kevin’s AR when finished. Hopefully a few action shots as well….

Paddy
Paddy
10 years ago

AngelList looks awesome, but seems you need to be an accredited investor to invest. Is that right, or am I missing something?

These are their “accredited investor” criteria:

# Net Worth

I have individual net worth, or joint net worth with my spouse, that exceeds $1 million (excluding my primary residence)

# Income

I have individual income exceeding $200,000, or income combined with my spouse exceeding $300,000, in each of the past 2 years and expect the same this year

# Venture Capital or Investment Firm

I invest on behalf of an accredited VC firm or other accredited investment company

# Business

I invest on behalf of a business with $5M in assets or in which all the equity owners are accredited”

Chris Goeth
Chris Goeth
10 years ago
Reply to  Paddy

Very interested in a reply to this question. Honestly don’t know if I’ll ever meet one of the criteria but I do absolutely have $1000 to commit.

Craig Shealy
Craig Shealy
10 years ago

Tim – been a long time since we were frat bros at P’ton but wanted to invite you to fly fish with me in MT. This is my 7th year. My treat and will supply guides, gear and lessons (if u need). Probably going in June/July.

Best,

Craig

Melinda
Melinda
10 years ago

Kevin is right about briefs, presentation is everything!

Have not found a wine I like, but bourbon is next on my list of things to try.

Thanks guys!

Johnny M
Johnny M
10 years ago

The Tim Ferriss Experiment:

I like the show but it looks like all you are doing is getting a great teacher and doing what you can in 5 days. I didn’t see superhuman results on the drumming or car racing. The ‘Kiwi’ didn’t do any deconstruction or 20/80 principle and yet he still did slightly better during the test. Though it was a personal success for you to improve in an area that you had a challenge with, it was not some amazing accelerated learning super human example that people would love to see.

Enjoying the experiments, fun to watch.

Cheers!

Bill Montgomery
Bill Montgomery
10 years ago

Congrats on the Dragon Hair young man! I am almost 69 years old so it makes me smile to hear you young folks talk about the beginning of the end.

You two guys are amazing. I am sure you feel good about yourselves for all your success, but you probably don’t realize just how far ahead of most of the world you are. When I was your ages I had a wife and two girls and a sales career. If I had even a fraction of your talents then my life would be far better now. So you are inspiring many I am sure and they too, will go on to do great things. Oh, read Four Hour Work Week and Four Hour Body.

It is good for us old guys to hear what young successful people like you are thinking about. It keeps me young.

This is the first time I watched the Random Show. Good idea for a show. Keep them coming.

Sheryl
Sheryl
10 years ago

Hi Tim, Thanks for startups advice and the angellist. If you ever read this, may I suggest these two books of Dale Carnegie for your Book Club? How to Stop Worrying and Start Living and How to Win Friends and Influence people which I think helps every reader deal with his life, work and stress. Both my favorite books along with your 4HWW, Cyropaedia, Steve Jobs Biography, Only Love is Real by Dr. Brian Weiss and The Laws of the spirit World. Thanks again. :)?

Rick
Rick
10 years ago

Hey Tim,

If you’re looking for more fantasy style stuff with awesome dialog, I recommend books by Glen Cook as well. You can try Tower of Fear out as a good stand alone to see if you like his style. After that I’d recommend the Black Company series or the Instrumentalities of the Night.

Urbivalist Dan
Urbivalist Dan
10 years ago

“This is how you’re upping your game?” haha

great quote Tim!!

-Dan

Matt Lemire
Matt Lemire
10 years ago

Tim,

I have an application idea that I would like to speak with you about and am in need of possible mentorship or even guidance on how to move forward with it. I feel that what I have come up with could be extremely beneficial to the public. Would you be available for a discussion? Please let me know what date and time would work best with your schedule.

Thank you for your time.

Inspired Startup Founder
Inspired Startup Founder
10 years ago

Love the honest introduction for the episode, wish many internet celebrities paid attention and stopped being so pretentious about their blogs.

I like Kevin’s commitment for this year – it can be tweaked and applied in many ways to get closer to a fulfilling life.

Seven
Seven
10 years ago

Great show Kevin and Tim.

Really looking forward to Shyp.

RG
RG
10 years ago

Dear Mr. Time Ferris

I profusely apologize for inconveniencing you. My life is at crossroads and I have a belief that you have a role to play in the resolution of this dilemma.

I am a big fan of your work and so is a very special person in my life. She has since decided to take a break from me. My only hope is to tell her in a way that I am not just about words and I am willing to do anything to make her feel special. She loved Barnes and Noble, and also the Amazing Race. So over this weekend, I clocked 327 miles in New Jersey, covering 16 Barnes and Noble locations in 10 hours. I collected photos and compiled them into a photo album.

She is a very big fan of yours and it would mean a lot to both me and her if she were to get a small personal message addressed to her. A few lines of text is all I seek.

Dear Mr. Tim Ferris, you must have truly loved someone at some point in your life, and you might be in love even now. In the name of that pure and sacred love, I beg you to please help my cause by contributing a few lines of text.

Thank you.

Sincerely

Ravi Gupta

Misterzu
Misterzu
10 years ago

Thank you soo much man 🙂 From italy

Willis
Willis
10 years ago

I appreciate both Bulleit Rye and Hibiki, great taste guys! I also appreciate a good Macallan.

Jason
Jason
10 years ago

Hi Tim,

Great Random Show, as usual.

I am a big wine fan, and was excited to see some wine recommendations. I have not been able to order any though, and wondering if anyone else has had any luck. The sites seem to require you to submit an email address and wait to see if you hear back (have not heard anything yet). Hoping I get the chance to try some!

Eimear
Eimear
10 years ago

With Marriage comes wisdom Kevin Rose, enjoyed the episode, hope to see lots more!

Dan
Dan
10 years ago

Hey Tim,

I think a guest post from Kevin detailing his journey through his “self-education” of alcohol, including books, people, places, brands, and the different resources he uses throughout the process would be pretty awesome! I have wanted to self-educate myself for a long time and haven’t exactly known where to start. Just a suggestion, thanks for another great show.

Jen
Jen
10 years ago

I love the idea of doing something every month that you can look back on and fondly remember. I don’t want to get to my deathbed and say, “I wish I had more time to do…….” Now is the time! Best of luck with the Ar build!

shaun
shaun
10 years ago

aliens at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhIU-lIE4Zw#t=2345 (outside on the left over tim’s shoulder)

Mike Arnold
Mike Arnold
10 years ago

Tim, I really appreciate these posts. You and Kevin seem like pretty cool dudes.

I look forward to more episodes. Maybe do one from your little step brother city – Portland, Oregon – where there are lots of cool entrepreneurial things going on.

Could do an episode from a craft brewery!

Cheers.

Ray Latham
Ray Latham
10 years ago

Hey Guys,

Love to “back” your syndicates, but the accreditation bar is just out of reach. The bar seems pretty high for the $1000 minimum mentioned. Did I miss something or is the angel web-site yet to be updated?

Thanks!

Tim S
Tim S
10 years ago

I brief search shows Hibiki 30 around $1000. How much cheaper is it in Japan, if it is a good price there?

Allen
Allen
10 years ago

Question:

Tim and Kevin discussed paper trading with AngelList. I’d like to start with Paper trading while I earn my accredited investor status. I can’t figure out how to actually do that.

Does anyone know how to start paper trading on AngelList?

Martin
Martin
10 years ago

Hi Tim, thank you for your thoughts on the startup ecosystem and your inspirations. [Moderator: link removed]

max
max
10 years ago

all about life hacking and learning and can’t even rid himself of his low dosage alcohol addiction 😉

Clay Nichols
Clay Nichols
8 years ago

Tim, what shirt you wearing. Looks nice!

Tim
Tim
7 years ago

“Scatterbrained nonsense” is ALWAYS best spoken over a glass of wine! Love it.

Dalton adams
Dalton adams
4 months ago

New Year’s resolutions related to firearms that individuals in the USA might consider:

1. Responsible Ownership: Make a resolution to prioritize responsible firearm ownership. This can include ensuring proper storage and security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access to firearms.

2. Education and Training: Commit to improving your knowledge and skills related to firearms. Consider enrolling in safety courses, attending training sessions, or participating in shooting competitions to enhance your understanding and proficiency.

3. Safe Handling and Storage: Make a resolution to always handle firearms safely and store them securely. This includes following proper safety protocols, such as keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, keeping fingers off the trigger until ready to shoot, and storing firearms in locked containers or safes.

4. Regular Maintenance: Resolve to regularly inspect and maintain your firearms. This includes cleaning them properly, checking for any signs of wear or damage, and addressing any necessary repairs or maintenance to ensure their safe and reliable operation.

5. Responsible Purchasing: Consider making a resolution to approach firearm purchases responsibly. This can involve conducting thorough research, understanding local laws and regulations, and purchasing firearms from reputable sources.

6. Support Gun Safety Initiatives: Consider supporting organizations or initiatives that promote responsible gun ownership and gun safety. This can include donating to or volunteering with organizations that provide education, training, or advocacy for responsible firearm use.

7. Engage in Constructive Dialogue: Make a resolution to engage in respectful and constructive conversations about firearms. Seek to understand different perspectives and contribute to discussions that promote understanding, awareness, and responsible firearm ownership.

It’s important to note that these resolutions are general suggestions and may not apply to everyone’s specific circumstances or beliefs. It’s always advisable to consult with legal and safety professionals for personalized guidance regarding firearms and related matters.