#204: Tools of Titans: Josh Waitzkin Distilled

This episode of The Tim Ferriss Show is an interview with Josh Waitzkin, a chess prodigy and martial arts expert. The conversation centers around Waitzkin's philosophy of "learning the macro from the micro," illustrated through examples in chess (starting with endgames, not openings) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (mastering a single submission). Waitzkin emphasizes the importance of "empty space" for creativity, ending training sessions on a high note to reinforce positive habits, and embracing one's "funk" to achieve peak performance. The interview also touches upon Marcello Garcia's unique training approach of openly sharing his strategies. Listeners gain actionable insights into optimizing learning and performance by focusing on core principles and cultivating mindful practice habits.