How to Get Back on Track After Slipping Up (Habits, Diet, etc.) | Tim Ferriss

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @timferriss
    @timferriss  2 года назад +3

    Take 10 seconds and sign up for my free "5-Bullet Friday" newsletter: go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/ Each Friday, you’ll get a short email from me with five things I've discovered that week, sending you off to your weekend with fun and useful things to ponder and try. 🙌

  • @jacobl7451
    @jacobl7451 3 года назад +258

    “Do LESS than you think you can handle” that so counter to conventional self help advice and thats why I love it

    • @MrTerrorFace
      @MrTerrorFace 3 года назад +13

      Reminds me of the Two Minute Rule from Atomic Habits. Break down your habit you want to build where you can just do it for two minutes. Works well when it comes to writing, meditation and reading.

    • @intentionalliving7326
      @intentionalliving7326 3 года назад +1

      🙌🏻

    • @Vestu
      @Vestu 3 года назад +2

      "tAkE mAsSiVe aCTiOn!!!11"

    • @okabeokuyasu2505
      @okabeokuyasu2505 3 года назад +2

      I wish I could do that, but I get David Goggins flashs in my mind whenever I try to.

    • @Vestu
      @Vestu 3 года назад +5

      @@okabeokuyasu2505 David Goggins isn't perfect in all areas. He's insanely good in powering through hardships with grit, but there's something to be said of being content with yourself while striving to improve. Not beating yourself down if you don't grind and hustle day in day out like a madman.

  • @ElishaLong
    @ElishaLong 3 года назад +131

    #2 is the most overlooked topic in Self Improvement.
    Accountability with people close to you or even online can skyrocket your growth.
    This quote sums it up perfectly.
    "Poverty, I realized, wasn’t only a lack of financial resources; it was isolation from the kind of people who could help you make more of yourself."
    Keith Ferrazzi

    • @ranlu1
      @ranlu1 3 года назад

      hey big bro

  • @EldhoseJoseph
    @EldhoseJoseph 3 года назад +39

    Last advice works. I have made it a habit to do 1 push up a day... Currently doing 180 /day, but I do have days where I only do 1 when I don't feel like doing. Yet the day is successful.

  • @Safestill
    @Safestill 3 года назад +46

    #3 doing less than you think you can handle is GOLD. Tim’s writing process is the target of 2 crappy pages per day - and his body of writing is vast.

  • @scottwible1532
    @scottwible1532 3 года назад +283

    Tim doesn’t read comments, but I’ll add one anyway to push this valuable content to more people.

  • @creamysauce7966
    @creamysauce7966 2 года назад +4

    I cried the whole time i was watching this. The stress was so overwhelming. I know that i have to get back on track and I will, but i cant stop stressing about it.

  • @NigraXXL
    @NigraXXL 3 года назад +2

    I saw this video on my feed and at first I was like "not worth it, it'll probably be some cliché 'just drop the senseless stuff and get back to it' advice". Later today after failing at doing something, I considered watching it just in case there was some good advice and I was pleasantly proved wrong. Good job.

  • @DavidTorres-tw4sf
    @DavidTorres-tw4sf 3 года назад +2

    Simplify life. Momentum however small can grow to be monumental. bravo Tim. Loving these shorts videos.

  • @moshefabrikant1
    @moshefabrikant1 3 года назад +11

    0:38
    Expect a downfall pessimistic approach
    But when you fall directly have a plan for it.
    Make a tree of options
    1:29
    Do things with friends and make them hold you accountable
    2:15
    Waking up Sam Harris
    2:48
    Do less than you think you can handle.
    It's about a marathon not a sprint

  • @jasonstallworth
    @jasonstallworth 3 года назад +4

    Dude, thank you for putting this out there! I had like 3 apple pies the other night (you know, I totally could've had just one!). Granted, I'm in the gym (weights and cardio) 5-6 days a week but I really didn't need to eat 3 apple pies (that 'might-as-well' syndrome).
    On a more serious note, I do struggle with allowing myself to get off track with my work at times. I work for myself and there are those times when I feel stuck and anxiety starts to take over. For that, I'm going to grab the book you recommended in your email (4/27/2021) The Art of Effortless Results. I'm getting better at focusing more on what moves the needle forward these days but I still find myself sometimes avoiding those things and working on stuff that's really just busy-work as it's not helping me progress.

  • @cass964
    @cass964 3 года назад +1

    You're a true angel Tim Ferriss!!!!!!! Such a wonderful and incredible soul and beautiful inside and out ♥️

  • @susycastillo13
    @susycastillo13 3 года назад +8

    Thank you Tim for sharing these golden nuggets of knowledge and insight.

  • @farrashafizh741
    @farrashafizh741 3 года назад +1

    Definetely going to follow your advice : "Do less than you think you can handle"
    I resonates so much with it. I often force myself to do things that I think I can handle. And yeah, it resulted in me burning out for the whole day, or even worse, for the whole week. And its actually so hard to get back on track. Thanks for the advice Tim!

  • @psytron939
    @psytron939 3 года назад

    im such the type of guy who either does it all, or not at all. I cant half-ass anything.. If i do it, I do it at full clip and 100%, or i dont do it at all. I wish I didnt operate in that way sometimes, as it can hinder my productivity/motivation, but when im on... Im fucking ON. With theses pandemic times, having to close my jiu-jitsu school off and on, it has been a TASK to get back on track and very unmotivating. I keep falling off tracks and getting back on, but when my whole world isnt functioning like i want to, I tend to kinda give in. Working on it, but this helps me tremendously. Thank you Tim!

  • @keeperofwhatyouseek
    @keeperofwhatyouseek 3 года назад +1

    Tim always coming in clutch

  • @dianeorr8937
    @dianeorr8937 3 года назад

    Gave advice of your Less means MORE for a time or moment... a friend is grateful.... thanks

  • @Niko_3D
    @Niko_3D 3 года назад +2

    I was very active, working out daily, keeping diet for a period of 7+ years. And honest to God I have no idea when did I stop or why did I stop... All I know is that my body started to hate me for it.

  • @drchtct
    @drchtct 3 года назад +56

    "Do less than you think you can handle"
    Gary V just had a heart attack

  • @dianeorr8937
    @dianeorr8937 3 года назад +2

    Tim you are such a shining light in this dim time. Helping others help themselves you do so Radiating!!!💖

  • @inanutshell7679
    @inanutshell7679 3 года назад +3

    @3:31 “whether it’s with psychedelics”, haha, precious advice Tim ;). Thanks for the great video! Starting again and going back to work now.

  • @ZHobbs
    @ZHobbs 3 года назад

    I hope this helps many, thank you Tim!

  • @mthoodstyle
    @mthoodstyle 3 года назад

    excellent ideas! I've been there so many times. I now see it as a grand pattern. It is much worse to feel shitty about yourself for going off plan. I know that If I just stay excited about my goals I'll get back in the gym sooner. I like to lower all my weights to make it gentle on my body and mind until I feel ready to go back up. It is normal and natural to have breaks so build them in or take advantage of what life throws your way. We can always begin again and make great gains no matter now long we've been off plan and no matter how old you are! Get back to it. You'll feel so much better. I promise.

  • @andrewhurst918
    @andrewhurst918 3 года назад

    even if tim doesnt read comments, perhaps the community will see. followed tim since 2015, liking these new bitesize videos. like the long form interviews. good to listen and follow

  • @OrionBlaze
    @OrionBlaze 3 года назад +1

    Right on time!

  • @silverscreenproductions
    @silverscreenproductions 3 года назад +3

    These are some great points. Sometimes the most simple reminders can be the most profound. Keep up the great work Tim. 👍

  • @Hanz_theengine
    @Hanz_theengine 3 года назад +4

    Love these Tim. The down side is that you'll put all self improvement gurus out of business! 😁

  • @alexanderthegreat4512
    @alexanderthegreat4512 3 года назад +3

    Have a plan
    1. Do anything with a friend & keep each other accountable.
    2. Sam Herris meditation - Let go & Start again.
    3. Do less than you think you can handle. Make it easy to pass.

    • @garrettk7166
      @garrettk7166 3 года назад +2

      Small correction: the second Sam Harriss meditation is called "Begin Again''. I double checked the Waking Up app. It's #4 in the Fundamentals category.

  • @AaronMartinProfessional
    @AaronMartinProfessional 3 года назад +4

    Just here to please the algorithm gods and support Tim’s content. 🙌😌

  • @andrew3068
    @andrew3068 3 года назад

    I love this, it addresses this lifestyle design stuff because we all slip up.

  • @MadameTatouage
    @MadameTatouage 3 года назад

    This is just what I needed, I've just started eating healthy and trying to get my health back and I am/was terrified of falling off the wagon. Thanks for the advice.

    • @Gigusx
      @Gigusx 3 года назад +3

      You will. People often think they'll always be motivated, because they've been motivated in the beginning (starting new habits is always exciting), but you won't. That's when you have to rely on your discipline, on the fact that you believe what you do is important, and the fact that you want to become the best you can be regardless of how you're feeling on any given day.
      Unsolicited pep talk!

  • @ladyk5000
    @ladyk5000 3 года назад

    Your contributions are bloody wonderful.

  • @crystalbernard9488
    @crystalbernard9488 2 года назад

    Thanks Tim, you're great!

  • @nybe
    @nybe 3 года назад

    good stuff Mr. Ferriss, this was exactly the message I needed to hear today.

  • @Chezame
    @Chezame 3 года назад +11

    Someone knows where to find the „start again“ meditation?

    • @ridhish.devani
      @ridhish.devani 3 года назад +4

      Download the waking up app. And because Sam Harris is an absolute star, if you email him saying you'd like to try the app, he gives you a year free. (I think its more to do with accessibility. If you can't afford it he still wants you to benefit) I did it for a year and I am soon going to pay for the second year. Hope this helps.

    • @blakekelly4547
      @blakekelly4547 3 года назад

      Did you find it? I can’t find it in the waking up app either.

    • @PaoloCarboni
      @PaoloCarboni 3 года назад +3

      I always eat 100 cookies and the I start again.

    • @armata6530
      @armata6530 3 года назад

      Same, I can’t find it online or on the app

    • @tdvorak2703
      @tdvorak2703 3 года назад +4

      Google "Begin Again Sam Harris". It's the first website that comes up

  • @cyprokka
    @cyprokka 3 года назад +1

    This video came at the best time for me. Thanks Tim Ferriss

  • @SamuelRiveraFilms
    @SamuelRiveraFilms 3 года назад +3

    This is hands down the simplest yet best advice I’ve heard in a while. Thanks Tim!

  • @alexisidro
    @alexisidro 3 года назад +48

    “Might as well eat 100 cookies” 😆 felt that

  • @livelearnandteach7402
    @livelearnandteach7402 3 года назад

    This video was perfectly time. Thank you.

  • @simonst9428
    @simonst9428 3 года назад

    Appreciate you keep these videos around 5 minutes

  • @larrylarmo7129
    @larrylarmo7129 2 года назад

    Thank you, Tim.

  • @DarkDruid7
    @DarkDruid7 3 года назад +3

    Exercise and language-learning--two habits that I'm trying to create. It's almost like Tim created this video for me.

  • @JRCookOfficial
    @JRCookOfficial 3 года назад

    You're the man Tim. I think I need to do some simple videos like this.

  • @vinciardovangoughci7775
    @vinciardovangoughci7775 3 года назад +1

    Hey Tim,
    Loving the videos. I'd love it if you did something about managing Bi-Polar disorder and entrepreneurship

  • @youtubecommenter5122
    @youtubecommenter5122 3 года назад

    Tim is underrated

  • @flipside21
    @flipside21 3 года назад

    Thanks for another great bit of knowledge and insight. I think the 'start again' notion holds so much power, and I never really looked at things that way.

  • @tumblingrosesstudio
    @tumblingrosesstudio 3 года назад

    Tim is the BEST

  • @liquidgroove
    @liquidgroove 3 года назад

    Thank you Tim. As always, your insight hits the spot

  • @dhairyapalan7547
    @dhairyapalan7547 3 года назад

    Great, Awesome, I'll follow this from today onwards...

  • @joshualevin3577
    @joshualevin3577 3 года назад

    Thank you, Tim! Found this video at the perfect time.

  • @RonnieQuillen
    @RonnieQuillen 3 года назад

    Doing less than you think you can handle pretty much guarantees consistency, once you get over that initial hump it gets easier to "add" over time.

  • @jveltz001
    @jveltz001 3 года назад

    Just what I needed. Thanks Tim !

  • @garrettk7166
    @garrettk7166 3 года назад

    Excellent video. Thank you

  • @kjzmusic
    @kjzmusic 3 года назад

    Great info

  • @homosapiens_bjj
    @homosapiens_bjj 3 года назад

    this came right on time! Tank you mister Ferriss

  • @Hypknotikk
    @Hypknotikk 2 года назад

    Love you dude, thanks for all you do!

  • @luyahroz9313
    @luyahroz9313 3 года назад

    Thank you Tim! I will try this out thy week!

  • @davidplyler8173
    @davidplyler8173 3 года назад

    Good timing for me on this one.

    • @davidplyler8173
      @davidplyler8173 3 года назад

      @@timferriss.3935 LOL sure thing " Tim" LOL

  • @faq0711
    @faq0711 3 года назад

    This is the content I enjoy

  • @thefeeps
    @thefeeps 3 года назад

    Thank you

  • @sandranoworul8129
    @sandranoworul8129 3 года назад

    Thank you for this amazing podcast. So inspiring, Tim! Have you ever thought of interviewing Matthew Kelly on your show?

  • @christensantschi
    @christensantschi 3 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @nathenhoang
    @nathenhoang 3 года назад +5

    Smashed the like button so that RUclips shows Tim Ferriss to more people!!

  • @rosslmccallum
    @rosslmccallum 3 года назад

    Always leave room for improvement 😀

  • @gabrielbrina
    @gabrielbrina 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video!

  • @ralphrex9118
    @ralphrex9118 3 года назад

    Needed to hear this today, many thanks.

  • @stachowi
    @stachowi 3 года назад

    Good advice and short video! Thanks

  • @alyserdar
    @alyserdar 3 года назад

    Feels like a lot of those slip ups are coming very soon with the world opening up again after series of lockdowns where everyone worked from home and used their extra time for other side hustles. Doing less or at least considering the reopening when you're starting something new these days realy matters as Tim mentions on the last one...

  • @stephenanderson2241
    @stephenanderson2241 3 года назад

    Great video, Tim! Love the advice. Ever thought of collaborating with Matthew Kelly? Bet you guys would have an awesome conversation!

  • @ananicolevigueras2262
    @ananicolevigueras2262 3 года назад +2

    I so needed this today thank you

  • @spydaboiii
    @spydaboiii 3 года назад

    Thanks Tim

  • @arribus30
    @arribus30 3 года назад

    Love it Tim. Been reading and listening to you for, must be 20 years but you’re very authentic seeing you on video.

  • @TinaLeder
    @TinaLeder 3 года назад +6

    *"Do less than you think you can handle"* is very underrated, constantly reminding myself of that.👏👏
    I always avoided putting money on the line with a friend, but $1??
    I now have no excuse.🤣🙌

  • @OttoVonRaz
    @OttoVonRaz 3 года назад

    This is so spot on! Thank you for sharing this and I hope tons of people hear this and feel this!

  • @thevalueoffailuretvoffpodc7787
    @thevalueoffailuretvoffpodc7787 3 года назад

    Really good Tim!

  • @AmandaJYoungs
    @AmandaJYoungs 3 года назад

    Brilliant vid. Saving it!

  • @KiaOrion
    @KiaOrion 3 года назад +1

    this is fire. thank you Tim

  • @johnnytrayes4734
    @johnnytrayes4734 3 года назад

    Thanks Tim awesome helpful content as always 😃👍

  • @Icyhot1995
    @Icyhot1995 3 года назад

    You're the man!

  • @pipsrios8897
    @pipsrios8897 3 года назад

    Loved the short videos

  • @Thelakelover
    @Thelakelover 3 года назад +3

    "... Even with pyschadelics" lol. Happy holidays!

  • @thewatchworkshop
    @thewatchworkshop 3 года назад

    loved this Tim! We need more often uploads from you :D

  • @phillip9194
    @phillip9194 3 года назад

    you seem happy

  • @libbyodonnell4297
    @libbyodonnell4297 3 года назад

    Very very good just what I needed fromNZ 🙋‍♀️

  • @sebastiancase4173
    @sebastiancase4173 3 года назад

    Beutiful, Thank you for always having a plan

  • @Run2lalisa
    @Run2lalisa 3 года назад

    This last week I've been eating very unhealthy and more and this week I wanna get back on it. I usually eat only 1 meal a day to lose weight but this week I ate 2 meals along with snacks hope It's get better ☹️

  • @00wez
    @00wez 3 года назад

    thanks man

  • @PraiseTheLord-JesusChrist
    @PraiseTheLord-JesusChrist 3 года назад

    I missed these types of videos Tim 🙂

  • @vishalraja4703
    @vishalraja4703 3 года назад

    *keep it easy*

  • @sethlindquist
    @sethlindquist 3 года назад

    Hahaha. I love the reference to psychedelics when he says do less than you think you can handle!

  • @Shinyellowaffle
    @Shinyellowaffle 3 года назад

    Hi Tim 😊

  • @superturtle64
    @superturtle64 3 года назад

    I needed this video a while ago lol

  • @Alpha-Andromeda
    @Alpha-Andromeda 3 года назад

    Skip to 1:35 for tips on getting back on track.

  • @TylerSinden
    @TylerSinden 3 года назад

    Starting small is a great way to just start and pick up a habit. Great advice as always!

  • @kassie5779
    @kassie5779 3 года назад +4

    Going to try this on my agoraphobia lol, hopefully it will work on exposure therapy

  • @KarinaMirzalievaMaxy
    @KarinaMirzalievaMaxy 3 года назад

    Thank you 📖💛

  • @shoaibshakeel8437
    @shoaibshakeel8437 3 года назад

    Credit for all this advice goes to Dr. Richard Bandler!!!

  • @rv7313
    @rv7313 3 года назад +3

    This is what I needed to hear today. Simple, sage advice that is a valuable reminder to use the tools in your toolbox. Just can no longer support Sam Harris after listening to his BLM disinformation. Per usual, he seemed calm, calculated and intelligent in his argument but if you actually know about the subject it is clear that he is manipulating the data to confirm his point. I had used his Waking Up app and listened to his podcast for a couple of years and was disappointed and angry at what I was hearing. He is super believable and dangerous. Don't be fooled by Sam Harris.

  • @neehalkanojiya1778
    @neehalkanojiya1778 3 года назад +1

    Liked it 👍

  • @vwesten
    @vwesten 3 года назад

    Love this.... I could not find Sam Harris’s “start again” meditation... could I get a link? Thank you!

    • @AKPrashant
      @AKPrashant 3 года назад +1

      The link is available on the description below the RUclips video.