E166 - Tim Ferriss: The Hard Truth About Self-Improvement (After 25 Years of Experimenting)

Tim Ferriss opens up about the inner evolution behind his outer success. He shares the practices and perspectives that have most transformed his life: from the art of asking better questions and setting meaningful goals, to the wisdom of subtraction — removing what no longer serves to make space for what truly matters. Tim reflects on how psychedelics, fasting, and deep self-inquiry have reshaped his understanding of sensitivity, healing, and purpose. He explores the balance between self-development and self-centeredness, revealing how real growth begins not in control, but in surrender. To get your free shilajit today: https://fractalforest.co/knowthyself 20% off Pique Life Tea: https://www.piquelife.com/knowthyself Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 0:00 Intro 2:40 Trusting in What Can't be Controlled 6:45 Reviewing Your Life & Setting Goals 8:54 Why He Devoted His Life to Strategic Self Development 13:13 Asking Great Questions Leads to Great Results 19:12 A Question to Shift Your Perspective on Life 28:04 The Key for Growth: Addition vs Subtraction 38:09 Making the Space for Social Connection 44:14 The Power of Subtraction & Fasting 49:55 Ad: Fractal Forest 51:32 Self Development Without Being Self Centered 59:48 His Journey with Psychedelics 1:14:15 Ad: Pique Life 1:16:47 How Psychedelics Changed How He Sees Life & the Mystical 1:20:22 The Misuse of Psychedelics and How it Used to be Used 1:27:07 Why He started Working with Them 1:31:32 Red Flags & What to Watch Out For 1:37:35 How His Relationship to Sensitivity has Changed 1:46:50 Healing from Childhood Trauma 1:58:28 Creating A Life Worth Living 2:05:28 The Projects He Pours His Time Into 2:10:43 Coyote, a Game of Connection 2:19:50 Diversifying Your Business & Self 2:23:18 Rapid Fire Questions 2:36:20 Conclusion ___________ Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/ https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/coyote https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com