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Cohost alex blumberg set out to start his own company, something hes never done before. Over the last two years, tim ferriss has collected the routines and tools of worldclass performers around the globe while interviewing them for his. Most recommended books is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. This podcast takes you behind the scenes with alex blumberg, who decided to. My highlights on tools of titans book the startup medium. Tim s disclaimer please dont do anything stupid and kill yourself. Tim ferriss s 4hour workweek and lifestyle design blog. This interview begins and is dotted throughout by the story about what happened on screen and behind. Tools of titans by timothy ferriss marketing consultant tauranga. This is a full master list of favorite and mostgifted books from all the tim ferriss show podcast guests starting from episode 1. Alex blumberg on how to get a good interview cover three bases. While lessons are certainly important, when it comes to getting things done, there is only so much selfhelp books and inspiring ted talks can do to improve your situation.
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