Summary/time stamps: 6:03 Guest intro 8:06 Tim´s story about getting "kindly rejected" by Michael 12:40 Michael´s experience as a student at Princeton, and being told he shouldn´t write for a living 16:50 How Michael developed his ability to write, and how he tried to get his articles published 23:25 Talking about rejections and Michael´s enjoyment of writing 26:10 Michael´s risky decision to quit his job in order to write his first book, and why he started writing articles under a pseudonym 37:14 Michael´s thoughs on ambition 41:00 Michael´s writing process (Michael: "Kids screwed up my natural writing rhythm") 45:55 What Michael learned from one of his greatest editors (Michael Kinsley) 58:58 Feelings Michael associates with writing a book 1:14:25 Michael talks about the friendship between Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman 1:23:50 Talking about doing improv comedy (both Tim and Michael found it to be surprisingly difficult) 1:33:40 Doing podcasts versus writing books 1:38:51 Tim asks Michael about exercise (Michael: "It´s the closest thing there is to a magic pill") 1:44:08 Books that Michael give away as gifts 1:49:15 Tim asks his billboard question
At around min 23, when he speaks about his passion for writing - you could feel him lighting up and being totally passionate about it. Loved the interview, thank you both!
Awesome interview! I have read many Michael Lewis books, this interview feels like his writing style, insightful, motivating, fun, and optimistic, thanks!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:25 📚 Early writing influences, - Growing up with a storytelling father, - Learning conciseness from his father, - Haphazard start to writing, - Success with The Economist's competition. 00:51 📰 Early career struggles, - Multiple magazine rejections, - Persistence despite rejections. 21:12 🌍 Breakthrough with The Economist, - Winning The Economist's competition, - Writing about breast cancer detection, - Leading to a job opportunity. 21:41 📚 Michael Lewis's Journey - Non-traditional science background, - Pursuing writing career. 23:30 💡 Pleasure in Writing - Finding pleasure in writing, - Not discouraged by rejection. 26:04 💼 Transition to Writing - Transition from finance to writing, - Risky but passionate choice. 30:11 📝 Writing Under a Pseudonym - Writing candidly as "Diana Bleeker" in finance. 34:07 🧠 Ambition Evolution - Shifting focus to personal satisfaction, - External validation less important. 41:22 🎵 Writing with a Soundtrack - Unique writing process with music. 42:40 📖 Writing Process & Music - Using music for a focused writing environment. 45:52 🖋️ Influence of Editor Michael Kinsley - Editor Michael Kinsley's candid critiques. 53:45 🤔 Productive Laziness - Motivated by duty, not external pressures. 01:04:37 📈 Market Perception in Baseball - Market valuation based on appearance. 01:06:39 🌞 Michael Lewis's Outlook on Happiness - Consciously adopting happiness narrative. 01:15:09 🤝 Amos Tversky & Daniel Kahneman - Insights from their friendship. 01:21:23 📚 Input from Friends - Collaborative input from friends. 01:25:05 🎙️ "Against the Rules" Podcast - Exploring changing roles of authority figures. 01:26:28 🎾 Inner Game of Coaching - Timothy Gallwey's coaching approach. 01:27:06 📚 Gifted Books - Books Michael Lewis frequently gifts. 01:46:38 📖 Gifted Memoirs - Memoirs Michael Lewis has gifted. 01:47:19 📜 Impactful Anthropology Book - Influence of "The Innocent Anthropologist." Made with HARPA AI
Summary/time stamps:
6:03 Guest intro
8:06 Tim´s story about getting "kindly rejected" by Michael
12:40 Michael´s experience as a student at Princeton, and being told he shouldn´t write for a living
16:50 How Michael developed his ability to write, and how he tried to get his articles published
23:25 Talking about rejections and Michael´s enjoyment of writing
26:10 Michael´s risky decision to quit his job in order to write his first book, and why he started writing articles under a pseudonym
37:14 Michael´s thoughs on ambition
41:00 Michael´s writing process (Michael: "Kids screwed up my natural writing rhythm")
45:55 What Michael learned from one of his greatest editors (Michael Kinsley)
58:58 Feelings Michael associates with writing a book
1:14:25 Michael talks about the friendship between Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman
1:23:50 Talking about doing improv comedy (both Tim and Michael found it to be surprisingly difficult)
1:33:40 Doing podcasts versus writing books
1:38:51 Tim asks Michael about exercise (Michael: "It´s the closest thing there is to a magic pill")
1:44:08 Books that Michael give away as gifts
1:49:15 Tim asks his billboard question
Hey It's been very useful, how do you even make it worked?
thanks man!
I am really looking forward to more podcasts with authors, especially with the exploration of writing and creativity! Thanks Tim
At around min 23, when he speaks about his passion for writing - you could feel him lighting up and being totally passionate about it. Loved the interview, thank you both!
Interview Starts at : 6:10
Suraj Sharma 8:05
Wow!! Thank you for this.. i really need this for my writing. Tim Ferris Show always gives good value to my time
Awesome! Love your eclectic range of interviewees
This episode inspired me. Thanks Tim. Michael seems like such a genuine character.
20:24 the guy knows how to rap!
22:50 genuine laughs from tim
Michael Lewis, you should write a book about COVID-19. You can expose this total catastrophe and the beginning of the American demise.
your wish granted
So grateful for this interview, Tim!
Awesome interview! I have read many Michael Lewis books, this interview feels like his writing style, insightful, motivating, fun, and optimistic, thanks!
Pep
I think that is among your best episodes iv heard of from, and I'm very surprised for that.
I collect my highlights, going to try Read Wise
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:25 📚 Early writing influences,
- Growing up with a storytelling father,
- Learning conciseness from his father,
- Haphazard start to writing,
- Success with The Economist's competition.
00:51 📰 Early career struggles,
- Multiple magazine rejections,
- Persistence despite rejections.
21:12 🌍 Breakthrough with The Economist,
- Winning The Economist's competition,
- Writing about breast cancer detection,
- Leading to a job opportunity.
21:41 📚 Michael Lewis's Journey
- Non-traditional science background,
- Pursuing writing career.
23:30 💡 Pleasure in Writing
- Finding pleasure in writing,
- Not discouraged by rejection.
26:04 💼 Transition to Writing
- Transition from finance to writing,
- Risky but passionate choice.
30:11 📝 Writing Under a Pseudonym
- Writing candidly as "Diana Bleeker" in finance.
34:07 🧠 Ambition Evolution
- Shifting focus to personal satisfaction,
- External validation less important.
41:22 🎵 Writing with a Soundtrack
- Unique writing process with music.
42:40 📖 Writing Process & Music
- Using music for a focused writing environment.
45:52 🖋️ Influence of Editor Michael Kinsley
- Editor Michael Kinsley's candid critiques.
53:45 🤔 Productive Laziness
- Motivated by duty, not external pressures.
01:04:37 📈 Market Perception in Baseball
- Market valuation based on appearance.
01:06:39 🌞 Michael Lewis's Outlook on Happiness
- Consciously adopting happiness narrative.
01:15:09 🤝 Amos Tversky & Daniel Kahneman
- Insights from their friendship.
01:21:23 📚 Input from Friends
- Collaborative input from friends.
01:25:05 🎙️ "Against the Rules" Podcast
- Exploring changing roles of authority figures.
01:26:28 🎾 Inner Game of Coaching
- Timothy Gallwey's coaching approach.
01:27:06 📚 Gifted Books
- Books Michael Lewis frequently gifts.
01:46:38 📖 Gifted Memoirs
- Memoirs Michael Lewis has gifted.
01:47:19 📜 Impactful Anthropology Book
- Influence of "The Innocent Anthropologist."
Made with HARPA AI
First! Awesome episode!
Skip the cartoons. Interview begins at 6:00.
Yes sit!!!
6 minutes of commercials to stay out?
The endless plugs for products at the beginning of the program was a big turn off.
I wanted to read lier's poker last year, it was so boring and useless I stopped prematurely