#826: Q&A with Tim — Supplements I’m Taking, Austin vs. SF, Training for Mental Performance, Current Go-To AI Tools, Recovering from Surgery, Intermittent Fasting, and More

This episode is a solo Q&A session where I answer a bunch of questions. We covered a ton of ground, from personal health protocols to professional frameworks and creative projects.

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Start

[00:06:00] Coyote retail distribution challenges and data gathering.

[00:09:12] Elbow surgery recovery: sequencing, decongestion, Marc Pro device, peptides, BFR training.

[00:16:14] California vs. Austin for builders, mechanical engineers, and tech startups.

[00:19:06] Using AI for medical advice workflow (and cross-referencing with professionals).

[00:23:51] Current supplement regimen and PAGG/AGG status.

[00:31:54] California vs. Texas considerations for aspiring parents.

[00:32:48] Saying "No" to good things for "Hell, yes" moments.

[00:34:34] Philanthropy lessons learned since starting Saisei Foundation.

[00:37:45] Something I've changed my mind about recently: intermittent fasting.

[00:42:44] Precious items from childhood I still keep: D&D relics and marine biology books.

[00:43:03] Bucket list hike: Glacier National Park.

[00:43:42] How the catalytic chaos of publishing The 4-Hour Chef led to launching this podcast.

[00:45:52] Bringing delight vs. sixth-gear, high-performance focus.

[00:49:05] Thoughts on extended human fasting research from the Soviet era.

[00:52:58] Most magical New Mexico experience: Mountain Cloud Zen Center meditation retreat.

[00:53:22] Meta skills for the AI era: Hyper-adaptability and world-class learning.

[00:54:01] The (real and ideal) future of CØCKPUNCH/Legends of Varlata.

[00:59:47] Competitive chess training enhancement: glucose management, intermittent fasting, MCT oil.

[01:06:31] Behind-the-scenes projects: Fusion, algae feed additives, meat alternatives.

[01:08:32] Countries I wish I had visited earlier, and places I'd still like to see.

[01:11:06] "Not yet" vs. "No" in early growth phases.

[01:14:14] Post Coyote, do I have any future games in the works?

[01:14:46] Over-ear vs. in-ear headphones for podcasting.

[01:15:16] What's the uncrowded channel right now?

[01:16:17] Recommendations for Dr. Mindy Pelz.

[01:16:58] Robert Rodriguez and project juggling.

[01:17:24] Fast neutron reactors and the Bugatti of ketones.

[01:19:05] Extended family outings and Mahonk Mountain House.

[01:20:31] NO BOOK meetup plans?

[01:20:54] Parting thoughts.

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