#712: The Random Show — 2024 New Year’s Resolutions, Tim’s 30-Day No-Caffeine Experiment, Mental Health Breakthroughs, AI Upheaval, Dealmaking and Advising for Startups, The Next-Gen of Note-Taking, Digital Security Tips, and Much More
The Tim Ferriss Show
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I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but <a href="https://drinkag1.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AG1</a> further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. </p><p><strong>Right now, you’ll get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D free with your first subscription purchase</strong>—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. <strong>Visit </strong><a href="https://drinkag1.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>DrinkAG1.com/Tim</strong></a><strong> to claim this special offer today and receive your 1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! </strong>That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive daily, foundational nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health.</p><p>*</p><p>[04:57] Tequila disclosures and investment discourse.</p><p>[10:42] Startup advisor considerations.</p><p>[18:40] The hit rate of past New Year’s resolutions.</p><p>[20:13] Henry Shukman’s new meditation app: The Way.</p><p>[22:44] An overlooked advantage for the early investor.</p><p>[24:15] Saucelessness and second brains.</p><p>[27:41] Protecting your phone’s collage of schwanzes.</p><p>[34:20] Privacy and liability concerns in an AI-guided world.</p><p>[40:42] Minimalist delegation, foot faults, and surrender.</p><p>[46:30] Quick, creative collaborations.</p><p>[51:39] My post-holiday physical reboot.</p><p>[59:02] Kevin’s physical reboot.</p><p>[1:03:18] Taking a break from caffeine, alcohol, sex, and sweetness.</p><p>[1:16:26] Cacao ceremonies and perilous tobacco cocktails.</p><p>[1:22:18] Radical Acceptance and the origin of TimTim.</p><p>[1:24:34] How NFTs drove Kevin to ketamine.</p><p>[1:57:09] Kevin’s robot-enhanced Tyler Hobbs tattoo.</p><p>[2:02:45] What kind of tattoo might I get, and why?</p><p>[2:09:11] Advice for our former (and current) versions.</p><p>[2:21:25] Ayahuasca agony alleviation and alternatives.</p><p>[2:34:07] Gratitude and parting thoughts.</p><p>*</p><p><strong>For show notes and past guests on </strong><a href="https://tim.blog/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Tim Ferriss Show</em></strong></a><strong>, please visit</strong> <a href="https://tim.blog/podcast/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-description" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>tim.blog/podcast</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>For deals from sponsors of </strong><a href="https://tim.blog/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Tim Ferriss Show</em></strong></a><strong><em>, </em>please visit </strong><a href="https://tim.blog/podcast-sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>tim.blog/podcast-sponsors</strong></a></p><p><strong>Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (<em>5-Bullet 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