Random Episode 10: Kevin Rose and Tim Ferriss on Food, Top Picks, and More 173 Comments
In this episode of Random — lucky #10 — Kevin and I hit the streets of San Francisco to discuss food, recent learnings, and a few feature: favorite books, people, and websites since the last episode.
Show notes and links are included below, but one new order of business: we are thinking of having sponsors for the Random show!
Here’s the idea: we have room for just three (3) sponsors at $1,000 an episode each, and you get both screenshots during the episode with your website/logo, and we also give you a shout out at the beginning of the episode. The sponsorship will allow us to treat Glenn to some fancy new shoes and support his video habit, as well as open up uber-cool options for topics and experiments.
Interested? First come, first served, so let us know at earliest via email: amyatfourhourworkweekdotcom with “RANDOM SPONSOR” in the subject line.
That all said, here are the show notes and a bonus safari video…
Books:
Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
Rework by 37Signals
Neverwhere: A Novel
Websites:
we-make-money-not-art.com
tripit.com
People:
Reid Hoffman – twitter.com/quixotic
Marc Andreessen – blog.pmarca.com
“Angels vs. Venture Capitalists” article by Ben Horowitz
Travel:
New Zealand
- Webstock
- Picton
- Nevis – bungee jumping
- Queenstown
- Christchurch
- Canyon Swing
South Africa
- Capetown
- Lions Head
- Shark Diving Unlimited in Gansbaai
- Sanbona Safari (Recommended Ranger: Salomon Munnik)
Bonus video – 3-minute tour of the Dwyka lodge safari tents:
Shoot Location and Misc.:
- San Francisco Ferry Building
- SF Farmer’s Market (1 of the top 10 in the US)
- summertomato.com
- Salt slab for cooking (delish)
Related and Recommended:
All past Random Show episodes
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173 Responses to “Random Episode 10: Kevin Rose and Tim Ferriss on Food, Top Picks, and More”
March 24th, 2010
2:51 pm
Nearly finished watching it since seeing Kevin post it on his blog. Always enjoyable to watch and I’ve downloaded a sample of Nowhere to my Kindle – been craving some new fiction to devour. :-)
March 24th, 2010
3:07 pm
Another nice random video. And you even gave a shout out to one of my favorite bloggers: Darya Pino at summertomato.com
March 24th, 2010
3:09 pm
I love the random show! I hope this means you guys will try to do these more often. :)
March 24th, 2010
3:27 pm
Well, I’m from abroad… but what’s this ‘taragon’? They talk about it in the end… after the funghi shizzle and the white truffle sea salt.
March 24th, 2010
3:29 pm
Love the format of this show, would love to do a talk show theme like you guys rather than a strictly educational one but I suppose I’ll build up to that :)
March 24th, 2010
3:29 pm
If you like to Neverwhere, watch the 6 part series the novel is based on. I think this is a rare example where the TV version is better than the book!
March 24th, 2010
3:32 pm
Good stuff as usual, looking forward to the next one. Never heard of them salt block things, very interesting.
March 24th, 2010
3:32 pm
Love this show… and half an hour seems to be a good time frame too!
p.s. Is this not show #9? it is listed as so on Mr Rose’s blog ;)
March 24th, 2010
3:35 pm
Great vid like always, I’m loving how ‘random’ random is but I’d love some more, a monthly video would be great.
March 24th, 2010
3:37 pm
Am I mistaken or should this be Episode 9?
March 24th, 2010
3:45 pm
Just finished Re-Work, best book I’ve read since 4HWW. Love the show and keep them coming.
March 24th, 2010
3:46 pm
Great vid, I am back here after a long time. Must make it a point to visit often and must read the new 4HWW !
March 24th, 2010
3:48 pm
That farmer’s market has got to be one of the best ways to spend a Saturday in this city. The samples from the Greek stand are to die for and have you managed to catch to hot chocolate being sold out side the bakery on cold Sat mornings for about $5/oz. To die for. Looking very forward to using Tripit a bit. I’ve been seeing it on LinkedIn like crazy.
Your camp in South Africa reminds me of one I stopped by with my family when down that way called Singita. Amazing people down there.
Just added Delivering Happiness to the top of the list of books to read and review for our side. Stumbling on Happiness and What Happy People Know are valuable reads too.
Good to see you enjoying SF Tim!
Scott
March 24th, 2010
3:48 pm
Why isn’t this a monthly show on Revision3 yet?
March 24th, 2010
3:49 pm
Just looking out my window to another beautiful Christchurch day. Glad you enjoyed your time in NZ Kevin…hopefully you can come back and spend some more time here soon
March 24th, 2010
3:50 pm
Cool show guys!
March 24th, 2010
3:52 pm
Really enjoyed this! Looking forward to more. Thanks for the bonus safari video…makes me look forward to our time coming up in Africa!
March 24th, 2010
3:52 pm
Tim – EVERY entrepreneur (well maybe not every…but most) looking to build a brand and make it personal via video like you and Kevin are doing. It is something I preach about on my show. The barrier of entry vs. benefits of doing these kinds of videos is amazing.
A camera. An idea. A little lighting and light editing. Export. Upload.
I think most people will feel a better connection with you and Kevin as well as laughing and learning.
March 24th, 2010
3:54 pm
Dude, I’m with others on more of this stuff. You’re a thought leader and we love hearing what you gotta share with us. I think having a sponsor for a show like this is a great idea! It’ll also make you do more of them. Now we need to figure out how to get the video to work on an iPhone.
March 24th, 2010
3:55 pm
I love these random episodes you do! Just like David said, there really isn’t much barrier to entry for Entrepreneurs anymore and its awesome! Keep doing what you do, you’re a true inspiration for me!
March 24th, 2010
4:00 pm
Man, sky diving would scare the crap out of me, I’d much prefer bungee, but after seeing Kevin do it then it does actually look pretty freaky too :D
All part of the fun though :)
I’m extremely jealous of the shark diving that looks AWESOME.
March 24th, 2010
4:14 pm
Loved this post, Tim.
I’m excited to read the books you and Kevin recommended–my favorite books are the ones that aren’t afraid to have a good time and are personable while dealing with what can be a way-to-serious topic. And I especially enjoy the casual feel of the show.
Let’s keep the videos coming (even if they are few and far in between), they’re a great way to connect.
Thanks!
March 24th, 2010
4:41 pm
Great Stuff, I will definitely check those things out.
March 24th, 2010
4:50 pm
Bungee jumping, great whites, hippopotami, farmer’s markets, and Montreal steak rub. This world would suck without them.
March 24th, 2010
4:58 pm
Isn’t this #9 as listed on Kevin’s blog?
March 24th, 2010
5:49 pm
It appears it might be, but it depends on whether or not you count one of our pre-China vids as Random. Up to you, I suppose :)
Tim
March 24th, 2010
5:06 pm
Wow, those mushrooms look delicious.
@Josh I agree with Tim, bungee jumping is far less scary than skydiving. But both are good ways to clear your mind.
March 24th, 2010
5:08 pm
Just in time, I’ve been wondering when the next one would appear. Love TripIt, saves me from missing my flights when I confuse departure times.
March 24th, 2010
5:27 pm
“I’m dead. I’m already dead. Why should I be afraid if I’m already dead.”
Awesome episode… and Far West Fungi just hit my radar. Thanks!
March 24th, 2010
5:37 pm
These random episodes don’t come round often enough, I always enjoy them. $1k to advertise on them is actually pretty cheap!
March 24th, 2010
5:37 pm
The reason I love this show so much is the little things I get out of it. You talk about a lot of great stuff, travelling, setting goals, etc. I always seem to find some strange useful tidbit. My epiphany for this episode? I should have been using an RSS reader to follow blogs for ages now.
March 24th, 2010
5:58 pm
Hey all,
Can anyone point me to the Neverwhere BBC series? I can only find the A&E version:
http://www.amazon.com/Neil-Gaimans-Neverwhere-Gary-Bakewell/dp/B0000A14WF/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1269478362&sr=8-1
Is this it?
Tim
March 24th, 2010
7:00 pm
Awesome, I was wondering when you would put up another one. They have always interested me for some reason. Keep up the good work.!
March 24th, 2010
7:09 pm
Tim,
Yeah, that’s the BBC series. It’s the only version that’s been made, it’s just being distributed by A&E. Awesome book, I just read it in the last couple weeks.
Chad
March 24th, 2010
7:14 pm
Which videocamara did you use to record this? its amazing the definition
p.d. I’m Sorry for my english
March 24th, 2010
7:20 pm
Tim- That link is the BBC series, but I wouldn’t get my hopes up when watching it. The quality is mediocre and it really doesn’t capture the story that well.
March 24th, 2010
7:30 pm
Thanks for the props on ‘organic, wild’ cows aka humanely-raised and slaughtered :-) – shouldn’t it always be that way? Of course it tastes better because they are not fed a totally unnatural diet, get sunshine, all that good stuff. And this is coming from a vegetarian! xoxo
March 24th, 2010
7:59 pm
Tim, I was real close to that location just a few weeks ago during GDC and ate at a restaurant that I believe is called (The Plant: Cafe Organic) – I had the fish sandwich w/soup and it rocked….you guys have some great seafood there
The morning eggs have certainly been getting boring’ – I am adding the truffle sea salt/tarragon combo to my next grocery trip asap.
Thanks again for an awesome book – The passive income feels great and has freed up my time and my mind – It has changed my life
March 24th, 2010
8:59 pm
Yeah, I was able to rent the Neverwhere series on Netflix a few years ago. It was laughably bad. Meaning good, if you’re looking for some laughs.
March 24th, 2010
9:01 pm
Tim, with all the traveling how do you keep up with your workouts and deadlift aspirations?
March 24th, 2010
9:52 pm
Oh, I’m on top of it. If there is a barbell and plates, I can deadlift :) One of the benefits of the move.
March 24th, 2010
9:02 pm
Tim,
The video and sound is pretty clear. What equipment are you using for filming these random episodes? I’m going to be doing some at location shooting for video blogs (not random) and would love your tips on equipment (and any other tips as well).
Thanks!
Tyler
March 24th, 2010
9:33 pm
Another good video guys.
Glad you liked New Zealand Kevin… My wife and I sold up and moved here from the UK about 4 months ago as part of our Lifestyle Design and pursuit of the ‘5 flags’ – Great Country!
BTW, all these lecture events that you guys link to / attend or speak at – webstock, DO lectures, Google I/O ignite etc.. Where should I be looking for adverts?? I always find out about them After they’ve happened!
Tim – South Africa another fun country – I discovered Ostrich while there, super lean for a red meat. A few places supply it in SF I think..
Looking forward to the next episode
March 24th, 2010
10:18 pm
If you love tarragon…next time you are in Russia or the Caucasus pick up some tarragon soda pop (they call it lemonada) – it is HEAVEN!!!! Plus, it’s always fun to drink a bright green beverage :-).
March 24th, 2010
11:05 pm
I’m right there with you on the cast iron skillets. Also, the lodge logic cast iron gear is still made right here in the good old USA.
tangent : Alot of people skip out on breakfast, I’ve found that it’s helpful to bulk cook bacon and eggs on Sunday and reheat them in the microwave in the morning throughout the week. Just make sure that when you initially cook them, you leave them a tad undercooked so that the microwave doesn’t ruin them. It’s not as good as a fresh omelette every morning, but it’s better than nothing. or fast food.
March 25th, 2010
2:21 am
Neverwhere is a very kick ass book. Glad to see another fan.
March 25th, 2010
2:43 am
Hi,
I can’t comment on the show because I cannot see it in China. Is there anyway to download the video from a site other than youtube or dailymotion?
Thor, Anchorfree, keepvid, nothing works from China at the moment.
Sorry to 99,9999% of readers whom it does not concern.
BD
March 25th, 2010
3:15 am
Another great episode!!! I really really dig(g) the format of Random. Mr. Ferris inspired me so much, when I read “4HWW” and I allways find new great site and people to read from watching Randon!
Thank you, from Norway!
March 25th, 2010
4:35 am
Hey guys,
could you just post the URL of the video underneath next time, so that anyone without flash can get to the Vimeo page where they serve the H.264 version for mobilese etc.?
Couldn’t watch your video this morning, too bad! :(
March 25th, 2010
4:41 am
So when is the big date for your upcoming marriage then?
I’m just kidding, I think you rock man.
March 25th, 2010
6:17 am
Thanks Glenn, excellent job on this video! (China was rad) Kevin and Tim were pretty entertaining too… but seriously you’re a miracle worker Glenn- they only give you so much to work with. ;)
-Sean Conner
March 25th, 2010
6:35 am
I’m glad you didn’t opt for the cageless shark diving after all.
Wonderful video&audio quality .. kudos to Glenn !!
March 25th, 2010
6:44 am
MORE FICTION RECOMMENDATIONS, I IMPLORE YOU, SIRS. xo
{{Glen! Love seeing you shuck and jive in the window and catching a glimpse of your dashing profile.}}
March 25th, 2010
7:13 am
Another great video Tim, thank you for posting it up. I think this ‘Random’ series is a great watch, It got me thinking that maybe you could also try to introduce a random person into the video, for example somebody with niche expertise like the person who run the Mushroom shop in SF.
As you and Kevin both seem to be avid tea lovers, I wondered if either of you have ever tried Matcha Green Tea? I ordered some yerba to give that a go and it has become a firm favourite of mine. At the same time I decided to order some Matcha green tea and it’s pretty mad stuff. I was a bit sceptical at first because it is branded as a ’super’ drink that will give you endless energy throughout the day but matcha is really worth a try. I would find myself having a shot of it in the morning and noticing vast improvements in concentration and vitality.
Thanks once again for the video!
Freddie Smith
March 25th, 2010
7:24 am
Tim,
As always, great information! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences…Just curious, any ETA on the new book? I remember you had mentioned something about a new book related to nutrition at the end of last year…I’m very anxiously waiting the release!
March 25th, 2010
7:28 am
Am I right when I say that this is episode 9.
Kevin calls it that in his google buzz.
Even if you two disagree which episode it is,
i think it’s a good one.
- Machiel
March 25th, 2010
7:44 am
Loved it! Off to the Ferry Building now …
Would also love to hear about the equipment used for filming! :)
March 25th, 2010
7:46 am
@Tim,
The Neverwhere series is almost unwatchable. I loved the book and rented the series on Netflix, it was a huge disappointment.
Next Fiction recommendation: The Alienest by Caleb Carr
- Chris
March 25th, 2010
7:58 am
I’m addicted to these Random shows – They’re refreshing in each their own way, and I think I watched your xmas one 5-10 times haha
Keep up the great work ;)
March 25th, 2010
8:03 am
Great episode guys. I think this one was probably my favourite so far. Keep up the good work :)
March 25th, 2010
8:12 am
Love the new show format, camera angles, etc. I hope you guys can make this into a more regular thing, like Vaynerchuk’s Wine Library TV episodes. Speaking of Gary, have you guys considered using Viddler for your videos? I really like how you can ‘bookmark’ certain points in the video and jump right to them. I think it’d work well with your new format (book, website, person). Just a thought.
Ciao!
Daveyboy
March 25th, 2010
8:41 am
Audio/Video Questions – here’s what was used/how:
I’ve been shooting on the Canon Mark II 5D lately. The tricky part with a show that is potentially longer than 13 minutes is that the 5D will only capture 13 minutes at a time. Thus – 2 5D’s! Kevin brought out his as well so I was able to swap camera angles when it got close to 13 minutes so there was no interruption – I just had to point to what camera T & K should be talking to (hence at one point when Tim asked where he should be looking).
As for audio, I’m currently recording into my Canon XHA1. A rather expensive audio recorder (sorry XHA1, I know you’re worth more than that) but is what works best for me right now. This way I can monitor the audio that’s being recorded – can’t do that with the 5D.
Think that’s it, hope this helps!
Glenn
March 25th, 2010
9:03 am
Tim you should interview this dude
$500 craigs list car beats $400,000 rally car
http://jalopnik.com/5497042/how-a-500-craigslist-car-beat-400k-rally-racers
March 25th, 2010
9:21 am
Definitely agree with you regarding 500lb deadlift. Although impressive I reckon it can be achieved with some smart training! Good luck!
P.S Try training using chains to accommodate resistance if your struggling with your lock out. Also great for teaching bar speed!
March 25th, 2010
9:46 am
Really liked this video, probably my favorite. I think with all the books like Rework that I been hearing a lot of buzz about and now that I heard about Tony’s can’t wait to read them both.
You guys should keep them coming…
Thanks for the seasoning tips will be looking forward to visiting whole foods soon as I get the energy to drive an hour to michigan since its the closest whole foods that we got to OHIO.
Good stuff guys.
March 25th, 2010
9:51 am
Tim,
Thanks for the insightful recs — I’m going to have to check out that fungus shop.
Speaking of food in SF, a friend and I went to Phat Philly last night at 24th and Valencia. Absolutely the best Philly sandwich I have ever had (the house-made, cheddar & Newcastle beer sauce was amazing). I will be back.
Looking forward to more of the Random Show!
March 25th, 2010
10:11 am
One of the BEST spice mixes is Sel de Cuisine from Golden Fig (sea salt blended with tarragon, rosemary, crushed chili peppers, green peppercorns, white ground pepper & a touch of cinnamon) …. Eggs, potatoes, pasta sauce … I pretty much put it in everything!
March 25th, 2010
10:15 am
I’ve lived/worked in Cape Town for 4 months, there some more things to see there, like the penguins at Boulders Beach, but your choices were 5 stars!
March 25th, 2010
10:39 am
Another great video!
Are you going to announce which throw outs are sponsored and which are not? I am sure you will not advertise something you are not all that interested in, but it would be nice to know.
K
March 25th, 2010
10:44 am
Tim loved the new episode with Kevin. I’m huge fan of farmers markets and will definitely need to check out that book Discovering Happiness when it becomes available.
March 25th, 2010
11:55 am
Great show!
Re: the book is “…entirely in tony’s voice”
Tim, I take it you are referring to the audiobook version. If you’re an audiobook fan, checkout my new iPhone Audiobook & Podcast Player. I linked a youtube demo clip to my name. I’m sure you’ll like it. Perhaps you’ll even like it so much you’ll mention it on the next show. I can’t wait to see it… ;-)
Thanks in advance,
Judd
March 25th, 2010
12:44 pm
Love these videos! They are random, but very entertaining. A good break in the day.
March 25th, 2010
1:32 pm
Oh my goodness! how I LOVE these Random episodes!
On my worst feeling like hell days, re-visiting them always picks me up. Do wish you guys had a regular show of some sort…. May the media gods smile upon you!
Thank you Kevin and Tim.
March 25th, 2010
1:34 pm
Keep up good work!
Thumbs up for promoting healthy organic food.
I enjoyed also the hot dog “interruption”
March 25th, 2010
2:27 pm
Tim,
I share your love for the deadlift. I don’t know what it is about liftin heavy weight off the floor. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures.
I had to stop because of back issues, but I am back DL’ing again. So I been thinking about DL’in a lot lately.
Are you doing rack pulls?
That will speed things up drastically.
Check out this book if you haven’t already.
http://www.hardgainer.com/beyondbrawn.html
Very sensible and sound info.
March 25th, 2010
2:32 pm
Hey Tim, I am reading your book. Need a wing man on your next adventure?Everyone has to eat… and most like drinks. If you ever have time to meet with a fan. Let me know where, and I will be there. Maybe a bar in PATONG BEACH Thailand.
March 25th, 2010
2:56 pm
Awesome stuff! I think that’s a great price for the advertising, I might have to put my blog on their – probably a good way to rapidly grow readership.
I’ve heard good and bad things about re-work, still not sure weather I’ll make the time for it.
March 25th, 2010
3:06 pm
Forget “throwing in water” with the shrooms, try some REAL Butter, Fresh Chopped Garlic and some good white wine! Then you have a party going on in your mouth there Mr. Money Maker! Kudos!
Chef Michael
March 25th, 2010
3:28 pm
really cool episode! have to say i enjoyed the part where you recommend stuff the most. Books in particular. very useful, and i intend to read both your suggestions as ive read most of the other books you mentioned already in the previous video.
i also feel obligated to inform you with my dissatisfaction with you sitting outside while recording your video. The background noise is horrible, which im sure you noticed. A learning experience im sure.
looking forward to the next episode!
March 25th, 2010
4:14 pm
Tim,
I’m a CrossFitter from eastern Long Island. We typically see most guys at our gym have trouble making improvements in the 380-440lb range. I had a deadlift stuck at 410 for quite some time. I learned something called soft tissue tensioning, or applying tension to muscles systematically and had quite a dramatic increase in my deadlift over a month. It really works, give it a shot.
Best of luck chasing 500,
Chris
March 25th, 2010
5:37 pm
I love the random show. You guys are awesome. Looking forward to the next episode. Maybe you should randomly do a show from Mahwah NJ ;)
March 25th, 2010
5:46 pm
Love that you rec’d Neverwhere! Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite authors. You might check out Philip Pullman – I love the His Dark Materials trilogy. Or Terry Pratchett – their combined work, Good Omens, is pretty hysterical.
March 25th, 2010
7:22 pm
Great episode as always Tim. Are any of your Princeton lectures available for general consumption? I’ve found a few clips on YouTube, but there must be a complete version out there somewhere. iTunesU would be a sweet way to put that stuff out.
March 25th, 2010
7:29 pm
Great episode. But I think you should have just surrounded yourselves with piles of mushrooms and made no mention or acknowledgment of them. That would be random.
March 25th, 2010
9:13 pm
Mushrooms are awesome. Tim, on your travels to Japan, have you ever tried to pick mushrooms from Mt. Fuji. It’s amazing!
March 25th, 2010
9:26 pm
Since I moved to China I cannot see any of your videos. I’m guessing that the service hosting the videos is blocked.
Does anyone now if there is still a way for me to see the videos.
Thanks
March 25th, 2010
10:09 pm
Search for “Hotspot Shield” and that will allow you to watch videos from almost anywhere.
Tim
March 25th, 2010
9:57 pm
How about something from Panama.
March 25th, 2010
10:41 pm
Tim,
After years of so-so results from isolation lifts, I decided to try squats, deadlifts, pullups, etc. Despite my efforts to keep good form, I caused two minor disc bulges that do not seem responsive to physical therapy or anti-inflammatories. With over a year into various methods of recovery, I’m at a loss. I’d love to continue lifting (this time with proper training) but I can’t get back into the game until my injury heals. Any tips you could offer up would be greatly appreciated.
-Mark
March 26th, 2010
12:10 am
Hi Mark,
I’m sorry to hear about your discs. My suggestion would be a very good orthopedist and perhaps an ART specialist. Be sure to lift at lower speeds (like 5 sec up, 5 sec down) when doing rehab and rebuilding your base.
Best of luck — injuries suck :)
Tim
March 25th, 2010
11:30 pm
Great to see another Random Episode guys.
Tim, striving for a personal 500 DL is something to be proud of. You’re only competing with yourself, and I don’t see how it should be taken as a brag. As someone who has lifted weights all my life, I can relate. The high you get (endorphins?) every time you beat a personal best is not unlike any other major life accomplishment. Good luck with it, you’ll do it! Some dead lift tips I like to visit http://www.intensemuscle.com/showthread.php?t=28442, although I’m sure you’ve done your research.
About the sharks, have you seen the documentary “Shark Water”? Gave me a different view on sharks, although I’m not so sure after you mentioned the guy getting cut in half!
Joe
P.S. Have you ever tried a Widow Maker set? 20+ reps on a BB squat does wonders for your testosterone!
March 26th, 2010
12:08 am
Widow Makers are very aptly named. I did them in college and had a bucket nearby.
March 26th, 2010
1:32 am
Pro tip: Put some smoked paprika on your (preferably fried) eggs. OMG, it makes them taste as good as bacon.
You can get the best eggs ever at Prather Ranch (Soul Food eggs – the fresher the better) and smoked paprika at Boulette’s Larder at the Ferry Building.
Thx for the shout out :)
March 26th, 2010
2:16 am
Oh, and I forgot to recommend Jasper FForde books here as well (already commented on Kevin’s buzz)
@Darya: have you ever tried Menemen (Turkish dish) ? .. I’m off to make some and take pictures to share on my blog :)
March 26th, 2010
2:22 am
Hi,
I’m also still in the same situation as Chris. Hotspot shield no longer works from China.
I got my brother abroad to download it with savevid and put it in my dropbox, but surely there must be easier ways and more people wanting to download and keep random epidose, for later ipod/iPhone watching.
Very nice episode though!
BD
March 26th, 2010
2:45 am
Very interesting, as always! Thanks!
March 26th, 2010
4:41 am
Once again, another entertaining, informative random show. Great way to start my day. Also, I am a personal trainer and I work with athletes and powerlifters on a daily basis. The main exercise I prescribe for athletes to bring up their deads is rack pulls. You can use a shit ton more weight than a full deadlift and it stimulates the nervous system which allows for more muscle fiber recruitment during your full deadlift. Probably some info you already heard but just in case…. :)
March 26th, 2010
6:39 am
Can you post the name of the herbs you stated at the end of the video? Thanks!
March 26th, 2010
8:09 am
Nice tighter version of the show, guys. The natural light and sound were much, much better from a viewing pleasure standpoint as well. Nice job.
One tip: How about letting us know how long the “viewing time” is on the vids like you do occasionally for “reading time.”
Cheers,
D
March 26th, 2010
9:17 am
FYI: I was able to access videos from China at an internet cafe in Shanghai
that offered the Pro Tunnel service.
March 26th, 2010
11:57 am
Tim,
What you said about your rate of progress in your deadlift slowing and needing assistance movements tells me you have been taught some bad beliefs. Email me.
March 26th, 2010
12:58 pm
Kevin (and Tim of course), I recommend growing herbs. If you have a sunny flower bed, perfect. If not, pots or a trough, half a barrel, etc. some potting soil and you are in business. Most of the common herbs flower and are attractive to bees and humming birds, they smell good, are good for you and they have a totally different effect in your cooking than dried or even grocery store “fresh” herbs. Plus, they are incredibly easy to grow, pest free, no fertilizer generally (they require water, of course) and many are perennials and will provide taste and nourishment (body and soul) for a very long time. I have oregano taken from my father-in-laws garden that he got decades ago from an aunt, who got starts from her grandmother.
March 26th, 2010
2:10 pm
How many reps do you do 500 for Tim? I’ve taken some time off deads to regain some flexibility in my hamstrings so that my lumbar can stay straighter. I still do the conventional ones – max 465 for 6 reps.
With sumos though, I’ve read that people need to be careful with their hip flexibility since their legs are aimed so much further outwards.
March 26th, 2010
2:37 pm
True. You need very good hip flexibility AND STABILITY before doing heavy sumo pulls. Pigeon pose from yoga helps a lot.
Tim
March 26th, 2010
2:16 pm
Joe.. I see you’re also a reader of IM. Have you ever done DC training?
March 26th, 2010
4:02 pm
Another awesome vid! Thank you
March 26th, 2010
7:01 pm
Precurse… I ran DC training (a.k.a. Doggcrapp training) for 18 months but took some time off to do 5/3/1 for 6 months. Just started my 2nd blast back and the Widows are hatin on me ;) At 42, I wish I did a lot more dead lifting when I was younger… it’s hell trying to catch up now!
hijack over, sorry Tim
March 26th, 2010
11:14 pm
It is always a treat when a new Random video appears in my RSS.
BTW Tim, I showed your site and my copy of 4HWW to my 19-year-old future step-son. I think he has been inspired, he spent all night last night reading the blog and didn’t sleep! I woke up in the morning to him asking me all kinds of questions about the different articles you have written. Keep them coming, it’s all been great stuff!
March 26th, 2010
11:57 pm
Hi Tim,
I may not be the first to mention this but, I can’t seem to find episode nine of Random on your blog. It jumps from 8 to 10.
Is there an episode nine?
JM
March 27th, 2010
9:50 pm
I think it might actually be episode 9, but I’m too lazy to change the number right now :)
March 27th, 2010
12:37 am
50 pages into your book. After 10 I paused and just let your philosophy marinate for a bit……… i suppose…. akin to an decadent, delicious glass of wine sipped slowly gazing over the fields of Tuscany, It was an experience not to be rushed. Your words, taken to their depths, require… pace. Now, due to my personal beliefs I have only borrowed books or bought used/thrift books online… for the last four years (I kid you not, I just put my self through a top ten law school to the tune of 8.5% interest rates thanks to a genius decision by congress in 2007, I am in student loan debt up to my tail)…… so the fact that this is the first “new” book that I have bought in about 4 years says volumes… I have a million things to say, but my first, is this… though floored by the content, inspiration and innovation of your work, I cannot believe that the only mode of contacting you is via twitter or posting on your blog (sounds impersonal considering you get 2K emails a week, no?). K, that being said, ironically, you challenged a group of Princeton students to contact “high & Mighty” professionals that would be impossible to contact in exchange for x round trip flight…. how would someone actually contact you if they didnt believe in the basic principles of Twitter? I have no idea what a tweet is, or the mere idea of twitter and the idea of acknowledging what someone does 24-7 seems to make my mind spiral into a swirl…. maybe I am archaic, maybe I am just stubborn, who knows…. but I find it disenchanting that your only form of communication is an electronic media outlet that basically lets friends know when one is food shopping, reading a book, drinking wine…. If you are tweeting, are you present in your surrounding and with those you are with? Moving past the tweet that i feel may or may not contribute to a dislocation of the cultural psyche and mass epidemic of attention deficit disorder….. 3 weeks before I bought your book I bought a one way ticket to thailand with plans to leave this country (with a JD from a top ten I have been waitressing and working for free for the last year at every pro bono shop in the local area… my american dream had gone defunct and I have over 150K in student loan debt)……… that being said, my mindset is more free now than it has ever been. i recently had an an amazing interview, a “hail mary pass” 12 seconds left to the round… an interaction ……. that almost made me cancel the entire trip abroad… then my flight from one city to another was delayed, I bought your book, and well… I didn’t cancel the trip to the southeast. so here i am writing on your blogpost bc you dont offer an email address (which has induced a south american temper tantrum at 3am on my end)…. and though I have a dozen odd questions for you…. I know there are no messiahs out there… if anyone is to find the answer, it has to be within the solitude or tsunami of themselves, without recourse to pedagogical diversion or white noise………… so I will ask you this…… do you feel you have become too “commercial”? and if there is the chance towards that leniency…. at what cost? to yourself, to those who admire you? Is this where you saw yourself 5 years ago? What you have to say IS profound………. but unless its music, i suppose I question words that make me stir or dance. anyway, that was one question, I dare not aim for 3 considering 2K emails a week ratio.
March 27th, 2010
9:50 pm
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for the kind comment and thoughtful prose — and your question. I don’t feel I’ve become too “commercial”, as I think that could only happen if I let a desire for income drive me to compromise. I have a low-burn lifestyle and need no more money to do anything and everything. Not because I have $100,000,000 in the bank, but because I realize there is always a lateral option “C” for getting to where you want to go. There is no need for me to compromise for a few extra bucks.
The power and willingness to say “no” and walk is ultimate power, and I feel I’ve become comfortable with that in most parts of life. He (or she) who cares least, who is bothered the least, wins :)
Pura vida,
Tim
March 27th, 2010
9:24 am
Wonderful ep. They’re getting really great because you’re having more fun. Your sense of ease with the camera and format is really shining through. I love the tangents. Thanks guys.
March 27th, 2010
9:28 am
Kevin – you cant recommend books that aren’t out yet, not fair at all.
Anyway, I still have Jesse Schell’s The Art of Game Design still on my queue – anyone here read it?
solid vid.
March 27th, 2010
5:59 pm
Please use a different player than Vimeo. It plays horribly on Ubuntu. Great video otherwise.
March 27th, 2010
9:09 pm
Hey guys good show..
funny that you talk about being in the water with great whites while chumming.. and shark attacks..
Do you not think that you are promoting sharks linking people with food?
for a more natural experience:
You can see plenty of sharks south of durban @ aliwal shoal or protea banks.
Advanced dive certificate required tho… It was amazing!
Ive got a wicked biltong recipe (jerky) for springbok if you do manage to find some meat :)
March 27th, 2010
10:17 pm
Hola Tim,
Great episode! I love that you included culinary section to the show. Good food, some drinks, travel and books that almost covers the entire Maslows’ hierarchy.
Saludos
Dani
March 28th, 2010
3:13 am
This was a really fun post. Glad you enjoyed South Africa. When you’re in these neck of the woods again you should pop by Namibia as well! Sky diving above the skeleton coast, quad biking in the dunes, kayaking among the seals, whale spotting in Walvisbay – there’s nothing that compares!
Thanks for the tip on “Delivering Happiness” – it’s only coming out here in August 2010. :(
March 28th, 2010
6:48 am
Hey Tim!
Loved post. Quick question for you. I quit my job, traveled the world, and have now been living in Italy for the past year where I am learning the language, writing a book and thanks the 4hoursworkweek, am looking to start my muse.
1) I want to create/distribute a English learning product via the internet, but specifically here in Italy because the product will be in English/Italian. If I use Italian manufacturers/distributors will I need an Italian Work Visa? (Currently I am here on a student visa, that allows me to “work” 20 hours a day which I already do.) Or, if I did all of the work over the internet, would it just be like I was in the U.S. “working” with an Italian company and wouldn’t run into any visa issues?
2) Or would you suggest to create the product in the states and then ship the product internationally to Italy as that is my niche market? (Although that seems like a waste of time/money)
Thanks Tim! If you or anyone else knows the process/rules for being able to create a product using foreign resources and how to use a loophole to get around filing for a work visa, please let me know! Your response and advice is greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Cindy Swain
March 28th, 2010
6:54 am
Hi Tim,
In the next episode, I would like to see a talk about “making crucial decisions in life” and start talking about the minimalism movement and zen_habits blog kinda style ;)
looking forward to it
March 28th, 2010
7:40 am
Maybe it doesn’t interest anyone, but if someone wonders why the art webpage is “We Make Money Not Art”, it might come from the quotation: “Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art” by Andy Warhol :D
March 28th, 2010
7:48 am
I really like your random shows and book recommendations!
Please do more and more
-your fan from Seoul,Korea:)
March 28th, 2010
8:05 am
Hey Tim
Writing to you to explore possibilities of me shadowing you for 1-2 weeks to learn and be inspired by you.
To introduce myself – I am a social entrepreneur. I co-founded UnLtd India (www.unltdindia.org), a foundation supporting social start-ups; Bombay Hub, a collaborative work space for start-ups and Journeys for Change (www.journeysforchange.org), that brings leaders from across the world to learn from some amazing changemakers in India.
I have been on a non-stop roller coaster ride of launching these three organisations since 2005. Recently I have been recognising that the things that make me come alive are ideas, making those ideas real, meeting incredible people, travelling and making the time to do things that I love like dancing.
Although I love all my ventures, I am also conscious that I am certainly not the person who would take them to scale. I have learnt that entrepreneurial energy and managerial energy are two very different things! :)
To come to the point, my plan for the next two years is to hand over my current ventures to amazing CEOs, spend time with people and projects/organisations who inspire me most in the world and to figure out how I can create a lifestyle that allows me to do all the things that make me come alive.
Since you have been able to do so many things that most people find it difficult to achieve in one lifetime, I am keen to speak with you/meet you/spend time shadowing you – whatever it takes to learn from your experience.
I wish I had a better term than ’shadowing’. :) All it means is that I am happy to fly to wherever you are, spend sometime with you which could include speaking with you, seeing how you manage your ventures, passions, hobbies etc.
I do realise that your schedule must be packed and that having a stranger accompanying you might not be feasible. But hey, there’s no harm in asking. As you say, ‘Whats the worst that could happen?’ :)
Looking forward to hear from you
Pooja
March 28th, 2010
8:22 am
Glad you guys loved New Zealand! Word of mouth recommendation about the country and what to do, especially from guys likes you is excellent way to increase tourism to the country. It is a beautiful, beautiful country. I hope you tell your friends about the South Island, I am so proud of coming from there.
March 28th, 2010
6:42 pm
That book sounds very interesting. I would like to make mistakes worth $250 million.
March 28th, 2010
8:18 pm
Wow. 100,000,000. :O
I always wondered how much you had in the bank Tim, and I knew it was a lot – but I didn’t quite know it was so much I guess. I know you to be the type to stash your nuts away like a squirrel lol. I am surprised you use a bank at all, what are your thoughts on banks and money housed in banks.. etc vs alternative methods?
April 1st, 2010
5:38 pm
Ah, I don’t have that much because I don’t need that much. Certainly not $100 mill! He is truly rich who needs the least — that’s my motto.
Tim
March 28th, 2010
9:28 pm
Cool that you were at the Ferry Building. My husband’s uncle is the one that maintains the clock…. he has a really cool clock shop there in San Francisco
Most cool. We visited just this past January.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dorian-clair-clock-repair-san-francisco
http://dorianclairantiqueclockrepair.com/
March 29th, 2010
9:29 am
Great random episode Tim. I have to agree with Kevin, noboday should be swim with great whites. But, if I were interested, is there anything like that in the US?
March 29th, 2010
11:03 am
Tim,
I have a request that I think could add a ton of value to the community you have created here. Instead of the current comment system, it would be great if this was more of a forum environment (e.g. Reddit comment section). I think the conversation threads would be an excellent way to share advice and experiences among those of us who are building muse-like, automated businesses. I know I would like to be able to pose questions to the group and respond directly to comments.
Thanks.
March 29th, 2010
2:28 pm
You & Kevin mentioned issues with BusyCal and looking for a calendar solution. I recently had to search for a new solution and found BusyCal from the same people who made BusySync. Use it with your Google Calendars for a great system. Best way to sum it up is iCal Pro.
Find it at: http://busymac.com/
Now what I’m looking for is an Address Book equivalent. Would love to find something that syncs Address Book or Google Contacts with Highrise.
March 29th, 2010
4:20 pm
Tim – read your book (multiple times) and I have an idea swimming around in my head for a product that I think will sell. My question for you is, when you had the idea for your suppliment, seeing as you’re not a chemist (as far as I could tell from your bio), how did you know you could create a pill that would deliver X results. Did you simply tell your contract manufacturer “I want it to this, figure it out”…?
Appreciate the help. Thanks to your book my husband and I are trying to uncover a way to suppliment a lifestyle that would consist of traveling the globe by sailboat. Thanks for publishing your testimony of lifestyle design.
March 29th, 2010
6:15 pm
Love your random shows with kevin rose, watched every esp of it! :) keep up the cool work man!
March 29th, 2010
6:39 pm
Awesome show and I’m glad to hear that you are getting into mushrooms, Tim.
If you have the time, you should check out some of the things they’re using them for. Lots of people wouldn’t imagine, but it ranges from filtering water through mycelial webs, cleaning up oil contaminated land, natural pesticides, medicine, gardening, and so much more. Paul Stamets does a few good lectures and seminars on them.
March 30th, 2010
4:16 am
Hi Tim :)
Thanks again for your content and contribution to the world.
I’m forever grateful for your inspiration.
In 2006 I made a ‘random’ decision/goal to:
“become a global citizen
with multiple streams of income,
and no anchor in any location”
Then in 2007, my life coach (who new my mission) advised me of your
book. When I read it, I felt:
“Thank God, someone has walked this path before me!”
In 2008, I retired. At 32 years young. I’ve been traveling the world for almost 2 years full-time, ‘working’ 4 hours a MONTH!
And my passive income has almost TRIPLED in that time.
I’m SO Grateful :)
Two things I want to say:
First, as an indirect comment without pointing out someone else’s address to you… well done for protecting your time.. and being hard to reach. The whole purpose of this mindset and lifestyle you teach is to master your life on your terms… including who you want to spend your time with. I feel you have gifted the world with enormous value in the delivery of your content via your book and this blog, that you owe no one your time…
(having said that, the next time I’m at my second home-base: San Fransisco – Redwood City.. I’d love to catch up for a coffee or wine and say THANK YOU in person… my shout! (Aussie term for saying I will pay ;)….
Second… you totally crack me up with your wine use… I love wine too.. my favorite ‘crack up belly laughter’ moment was in your “3-minute slow-carb breakfast” video when you swig the wine – at breakfast!! *LMAO*
Thanks for being so ingenious and entertaining..
Blessings,
Katie Joy :o)
April 1st, 2010
5:35 pm
WOW – nice work! I just wrote the book — you did all the leg work. SF’s a small town. I wouldn’t be surprised if we bump into each other.
Ah, wine. It’s good stuff :)
Pura vida,
Tim
March 30th, 2010
3:48 pm
tim, I too, rarely buy new books. I have been slowly absorbing the outsourcing chapter. crazy to me. i read before i sleep and was dreaming of indians in cubicles all night…..as a mother, i am overly eager to outsource my entire existence. i feel like the business i run, my household, would fall apart without me when all i want to do is attend a lengthy spanish speaking school, gain fluency, and then travel all over the world. Anyhow, there are few women on this site, and i don’t know why. your charm comes through in your book, you are quite easy to watch. if i were single, my only goal would be to accompany you out of the country.
March 30th, 2010
7:01 pm
Hey Tim,
I am in an exciting pickle! ..and I need your advice! I just got accepted to Chiropractic school out in Chicago this upcoming fall and I am finishing my undergrad at JMU this May. My brother and I started a 4hww-esk business around health information products that makes us money when we aren’t around. With super limited capital our progress has been slow for our first few months but we have basically no expenses so the margins are like 98% (nice) ..with the learning curve flatting we are now starting to make a big push at expansion and may even be able to fund my whole med school tuition over the next two years..even while I’m there studying a 13413432 hours! Hows that for the negative hours work week?? lol
The REAL question comes with what should I do this summer with limited money? Should I try and set up an awesome adventure like traveling somewhere through crafty negotiations or further spend effort to grow the business. Or both I presume. Any suggestions are great since this is like my last summer before I go into the “real world” of 27 credit hours a semester for the next 10 semesters till I graduate! haha yay healing! (but I’m a healthoholic so its actually fun for me lol)
All the best my man,
CC
March 31st, 2010
12:29 pm
Hey Tim, Iike the new format of the show, it makes it flow better instead of being a bit too “random” and drawn out -long. and I think it’ll be cool if ya’ll get some sponsors! Good luck with that.
By the way, I just bought the expanded version of your 4hww book and can’t wait till my next mini-retirement down to Utila, Honduras to read it. =)
I read the 1st edition while doing an 18-month mini retirement in Thailand and it helped me tremendously.
-Johnny
March 31st, 2010
1:28 pm
Glenn, ace work m’man!
April 1st, 2010
8:44 am
WHOA! multiple camera angles are blowing my mind! good accent to an already enjoyable video!
April 1st, 2010
11:07 am
You guys should make a “Random” iPhone app so I can watch them on my phone.
April 1st, 2010
4:12 pm
hahaha I get a kick out of you guys! Hilarious.
April 1st, 2010
7:08 pm
Glenn, ace work m’man!
April 1st, 2010
7:09 pm
Most cool. We visited just this past January.
April 1st, 2010
8:08 pm
Great content as usual Tim. What strikes me about the shows and your blog is that you are open, honest and have a direct manner which is rare unfortunately today. That being said I found Kevin misleading in this video promoting his girlfriend but calling her his “friend” http://www.summertomato.com. No disrepect towards her I’m sure she is lovely person and her blog has some good content. I don’t find anything wrong with promoting your significant other open and honestly. However, it’s disturbing to me that he couldn’t be open and honest about his true relationship with her since he preaches about open and honest communication and envisions a world that is all connected. Because he wasn’t upfront it’s planted a seed a doubt in my mind now questioning his true relationship with every person, website etc that he promotes.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sage
April 1st, 2010
8:27 pm
Great video as always guys – very entertaining, inspiring and gave s a bit to ponder on over dinner.
Keep up the great work.
Lara
April 1st, 2010
11:08 pm
Hey Tim, Great show. By the way, BJ Fogg at Stanford University hinted that you might be a guest lecturer at some point. I look forward to seeing you in class if you can make it. Your new book on hacking the book promises to be every bit as good as the first. :)
-Gaju
April 8th, 2010
9:55 pm
Tell BJ to give me a call!
:)
Tim
April 2nd, 2010
8:57 am
Very interesting video here with lots of great content. My first time here.
I am also a fan and colleague of Darya of Summer Tomato.
I agree about the mushrooms and not adding water to them. I am a mushroom forager/hunter, as well as a cooking teacher. You want to cook them until they are dryish or add butter. (I personally don’t use it so I’d add a bit of olive oil.)
I love that you pass on the idea of using herbs and spices, and agree that growing your own is best and most affordable. Not so great if you’re busy traveling, though, as they need some attention. Dried works best then.
As a Registered Dietitian, I do a whole talk on using herbs and spices for flavor and tremendous health benefit. Especially important if you are eating meat — the wild cows or otherwise.
Thanks.
April 2nd, 2010
11:46 am
Tim,
This is a very powerful model to use to get your message out there. It just shows everyone that is trying to start their own business so that they can achieve the freedom that you have, that it is all possible.
I can’t wait for the next episode. This blog and your book has been a true inspiration to my business and my personal life as well.
-Joshua Black
April 2nd, 2010
12:35 pm
Sweet video. I appreciate the show notes. Thanks!
April 2nd, 2010
1:00 pm
Tim, I’ve shared your book/website/style with the important people in my life – personal trainer, best friends, and the co-workers I like (haha – “current” co-workers ;)
I caught myself listening to the audio version for the 4th time while traveling, and when I share your ideas, the people I enjoy the most love them – while the people that cause me the most stress or live in fear think you’re crazy (or polluting my brain haha). How can freedom be crazy?
As I’ve begun transitioning my life, following your advice, I’ve been looking for ways to trim down anything holding me back (from weight, to co-workers). I just saw an add for scottevest… all the pockets and none of the baggage for travel, litterally – check it out Tim, I think it would be your style.
Thanks again for the informational antioxidants for my life!
-mobyj
April 3rd, 2010
4:51 pm
Hey Tim, as an old lifter myself now 45 years old, I remember that post about the Trap Bar (I prefer to call it the Shrug Bar). It took me very little to lift over 400lbs with this, I’m a skinny hardgainer.
For those who don’t know a 500lbs trap bar deadlift while impressive, is achievable for someone who has lifted as long as you have, please…now if you talk about the straight bar…not so easy, I would crown you king if you achieve that.
April 3rd, 2010
10:47 pm
Great video.
It’s funny, I’m actually watching this from an internet cafe in Queenstown, New Zealand. It really is a beautiful place… I also did the Nevis bungy a couple of months ago.
I was probably here when Kevin was.
And the next trip I’m planning is to South Africa… so overall great travel recommendations!
Keep up the great work and looking forward to the new book!
Matt
April 4th, 2010
9:09 pm
Did he really just say he ate the shit out of some lamb? ;-p
April 4th, 2010
9:39 pm
Inspiring book. I think I know the answer to my question…but here goes.
Short of exiting the practice of medicine, is there any way to achieve NR status as an MD in private practice? I have long been contemplating getting out of the practice of medicine, have developed a product (and am half ass marketing as medical practice consumes me), and have discussed with my wife. While I know it gives me the “expert” title for many venues, 13 years of education seems tough to walk on.
I am so close to doing it. Any advice?
Thanks
Tim T, MD
April 5th, 2010
9:36 am
“Have you heard about Mojofiti.com? http://www.mojofiti.com
is a website where anyone can get an international blog and every entry, email and group is translated into 28 different languages for free. It’s awesome, finally a world without language barriers!”
April 5th, 2010
11:43 am
Great video.
I guessed Kevin’s book from the moment he posted about it on his blog some months before. Haha.
April 5th, 2010
7:10 pm
Hey Tim,
i was wondering if you have ever tramped around in travel? i mean as in no money (or at least not a lot) and little luggage, camping out, the works.
into the wild style. seems your a big traveler anyways, it’s different.
April 6th, 2010
9:59 am
Tim,
You travel a lot and seem to have no intention of settling down any time soon. I travel 75% of the year for work and for pleasure. I’m getting to the point of really stressing about finding a girl and starting a family cause I know it’s something I want to do, but there’s still so much left to discover. What are your thoughts on that? Got any plans for family and kids or is that not a priority for you?
April 7th, 2010
1:18 pm
If you’d like to visit Africa please do not consider South Africa as “Africa”.
It has very little in common with the rest of Africa
April 8th, 2010
9:58 am
Tim,
You travel a lot and seem to have no intention of settling down any time soon. I travel 75% of the year for work and for pleasure. I’m getting to the point of really stressing about finding a girl and starting a family cause I know it’s something I want to do, but there’s still so much left to discover. What are your thoughts on that? Got any plans for family and kids or is that not a priority for you?
thanks in advance for your reply ;)
Z
April 8th, 2010
9:40 pm
Hi Zach,
I definitely want the family, but I’m in no rush, perhaps a benefit of being male. Rushing leads to bad decisions, but I’m sure it’ll happen once I find the right girl.
Tim
April 9th, 2010
9:45 am
Hello Tim Ferriss
I live in the UK mostly and not heard of you until I came across your blog, purely by accident this week. If I succumb I may buy your book… perhaps…. although it looks like ‘Delivering Happiness’ may be worth investigating too.
Your Random show was highly entertaining and you and Kevin come across as a nice pair of lads with a real lust for life. I have a mini (tiny, very small, even microscopic) crush on you. Perhaps you could give me a cheeky rockstar wink on the next Random show? Yes?
Cheerio (thats english for goodbye) x
April 9th, 2010
2:35 pm
Tim, haven’t you been filmed somewhere else lately aside from Random, I believe I’ve seen you before…
http://en.tackfilm.se/?id=1270848609019RA53
April 9th, 2010
3:22 pm
Nice episode Tim, as always!
Hope you guys work your way over to Scotland at some point. We have a kick ass farmers market in Edinburgh right beneath the castle.
C
April 13th, 2010
9:49 am
Great post. Always loved the random series. Especially with extra mushrooms.
April 13th, 2010
1:30 pm
Hy during your video you guys mentioned syncing up your calender with iCal and Google Calendar, as well as the Calender for the iPhone.
On Google they give you step by step instructions to sync Google calender with your iPhone using Microsoft Exchange. All without having to use some third party app.
Heres the link:http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?answer=138740&topic=14252
Hope this is somewhat useful!
April 13th, 2010
3:08 pm
Tim, the show is great, as always!
Is this the “montreal steak rub” you mentioned?
http://www.amazon.com/Montreal-Steak-Seasoning-6-37-oz/dp/B001AV429S
I am in need for some good meat seasoning. It’s hard to find a good steak rub in europe, so I’m gonna order it if you confirm it’s that one.
April 13th, 2010
11:58 pm
That’s the stuff, Antek.
Tim
April 14th, 2010
9:05 am
Good episode guys! Loved it!
Tim,
A 500 lb deadlift is possible for many, although not common and a great goal to shoot for indeed. I love the deadlift.
Keep us updated on your progress and anything I can do to help.
Rock on
Mike T Nelson PhD(c)
April 15th, 2010
9:10 am
Hi Tim;
Absolutely love your Random Show!!!
Also, wanted to tell you that recently after hearing that my hubby’s plant is closing in a year, I decided to completely follow your advice and jump off the 9-5 track.
I sent out 20 inquiries to VA’s overseas and within an hour got 3 responses. I couldn’t believe the cost and quality of these applicants. If it wasn’t for you or your book I never would have considered doing this.
Youre amazing – Keep up the great work of inspiring us!
Jana
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