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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 1H 30M

Depression Is the Past, Anxiety Is the Future – How to Live in the Present | Tim Ferriss

from Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

What if reframing one simple word, and one simple practice, could reshape how you experience your life?On today’s episode, we sit down with Tim Ferriss, bestselling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, host of The Tim Ferriss Show, angel investor, and relentless experimenter in human potential. Known for his curiosity and cultural impact, Tim opens up about the intentional practices that support calm, focus, playful awareness, and deep presence in his everyday life.Tim explores how language shapes experience, why play is essential (not optional), and how to design your days for the states that matter most. He also shares the thinking behind Coyote, his new card game built to spark laughter, sync groups, and unlock connection, not just competition.What you’ll learn in this episode:How a single word reframed can shift your nervous system and your dayPractical ways Tim cultivates calm, focus, and presenceWhy play is essential to performance, creativity, and connectionDesigning for “states” vs. chasing outcomesThe intention behind Coyote: syncing up, group flow, and joyTune in to learn how one of the world’s most prolific thinkers approaches mastery from the inside out—and what that might unlock in your own life.------------------------------------------Links & ResourcesSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors! Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindset!Follow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XExtra Resources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or visit the website: https://988lifeline.org/ Full List of Crisis Hotlines and Resources — https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Best-selling author and podcaster Tim Ferriss unpacks how calm, focus, and play shape a life of presence—and why connection and laughter are performance multipliers.

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