In this interview, Tim Ferriss interviews Josh Waitzkin about learning strategies, peak performance, and structuring one's day for optimal focus and creativity. Josh shares insights from his experiences in chess, martial arts, surfing, and coaching top performers. The discussion covers the importance of triggers, cues, and systems for entering "the zone," deliberate practice, mastering feedback through biomarkers like heart rate variability (HRV), and the significance of somatic awareness. Josh emphasizes proactive day architecture, aligning peak energy with creative work, and the "most important question" (MIQ) training to enhance focus and decision-making. He also highlights the art of saying no, creating empty space for deep work, and the value of self-expression in achieving mastery and fulfillment.
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