The Tim Ferriss Show

By Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

#73: A Chess Prodigy on Mastering Martial Arts, Chess, and Life

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Published April 24, 2015 9:08pm

Josh Waitzkin was the basis for the book and movie Searching for Bobby Fischer. This episode is DEEP, in the best way possible. Considered a chess prodigy, he has perfected learning strategies that can be applied to anything, including his other loves of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (he’s a black belt under phenom Marcelo Garcia) and Tai Chi Push Hands (he’s a world champion). These days, he spends his time coaching the world’s top performers, whether Mark Messier, Cal Ripken Jr., or hedgefund managers. I initially met Josh through his incredible book, The Art of Learning. Our first long conv...

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