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#887: Q&A with Tim — The 4-Hour Workweek in a World of AI, Rebuilding Personal Agency, The 4-Hour Body After 40, and More

October 20, 2026
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This episode explores what The 4-Hour Workweek looks like in the age of AI, rebuilding momentum when you’re stuck, navigating friendships, making room for serendipity, and much, much more.This episode is brought to you by:Incogni, which removes your personal data from the web, helping shield you from fraud, scams, and identity theft: Incogni.com/Tim (use code TIM at checkout and get 60% off an annual plan)Our Place’s Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that’s coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “forever chemicals”: FromOurPlace.com/TimMomentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support: https://LiveMomentous.com/TimAG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/TimTimestamps[00:00:00] Introduction.[00:01:23] The 4-Hour Workweek in the age of AI.[00:06:29] Revisiting old advice as your life changes.[00:09:10] Rebuilding momentum with small daily actions.[00:12:58] The one question Tim would ask every guest.[00:18:06] Staying close when friends drift apart.[00:22:19] Knowing when to persist and when to quit.[00:27:15] Oryx and age-related vision changes.[00:31:51] Investing 10 times more in health and relationships.[00:37:35] Making room for serendipity.[00:42:37] What Tim gets from live Q&As.[00:43:54] Climbing and building finger strength.[00:44:49] Tim's experience with accelerated TMS.[00:48:01] Bioelectric medicine and vagus nerve research.[00:49:22] State, story, strategy: answering questions well.[00:53:39] The movies and music behind Tim's writing routine.[00:55:09] Ten-minute meditation sessions, twice a day.[00:57:45] John Sarno, back pain, and the limits of one explanation.[01:04:26] Back Mechanic and the Egoscue exercises Tim still uses.[01:05:03] The 4-Hour Body after 40: Slow-Carb, fasting, and supplements.[01:09:01] A book recommendation for grieving.[01:09:55] What Tim would prioritize as a new parent.[01:12:20] The Happy Body and gymnastic strength training.For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferriss See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.