The Tim Ferriss Show

Ep 53: Ed Cooke (Part 2), Grandmaster of Memory, on Mental Performance, Imagination, and Productive Mischief

Dec 30, 2014
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ADVICE

Externalizing Self-Discipline

  • Outsource self-discipline by creating external incentives and punishments.
  • Share unflattering photos with a friend who will publish them if you fail to meet your goals.
INSIGHT

True Merit

  • Society often associates merit with tangible outcomes like degrees or wealth.
  • True merit, however, aligns with virtues like empathy, generosity, and non-egotism.
ANECDOTE

Silicon Valley vs. Community

  • Silicon Valley startups focus on personal efficiency, optimizing individuals over situations.
  • This contrasts with improving communities and institutions, which truly contribute to happiness.
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