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Tim Urban is one of the internet's most popular writers. His blog, Wait But Why, attracts millions of visitors including famous fans like Elon Musk. His talk on procrastination is the #1 TED talk on YouTube with 33mil+ views. Subscribe + Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tl2a6H1E7DU Let us know what you think on Twitter: @bzaidi @waitbutwhy FIVE THINGS YOU'LL LEARN: his writing + research process first principles thinking + lessons learned from Elon Musk + Tony Hseih (Zappos) techniques to overcome low confidence + find your authentic voice how he'd start from scratch today how to explain complex topics like AI + Neuralink through storytelling SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT: https://www.creatorlab.fm/tim-urban-wait-but-why-podcast/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Preview 00:02:05 Intro + Tim’s Cuddly Toys 00:04:38 How Elon Musk Became A Fan 00:05:33 11yr Old Tim Meets The Internet 00:07:17 Trip Down Internet Memory Lane 00:09:39 “Underneath The Turban” + Finding A Creative Path 00:14:07 Micro + Macro Happiness 00:15:22 Finding A Voice + Getting Traction 00:17:39 “What Could I Do With 60hrs A Week?” 00:19:04 Tim’s Research + Writing Process 00:25:33 “Neuralink Is A Magic Hat” 00:26:53 Tools + The Magic of “Text Edit” 00:31:53 Talent vs Craft 00:34:12 “Writing For a Stadium Full of Tim’s” 00:36:42 Adam Grant’s Antidote to Paranoia 00:38:47 Vicious Cycle of Confidence 00:42:07 Headlines 00:45:36 Example: Fermi Paradox 00:47:58 Creativity vs Promotion 00:50:33 Starting From Scratch Today 00:51:51 Facebook Ads In 2013 00:53:57 Owned, Rented + New Platforms 01:01:01 Dream Person To Interview 01:03:37 First Principles + Learning From Elon Musk 01:08:37 Manage A Business Like Elon Musk 01:10:37 Latest on Neuralink + AI 01:15:37 Re-Thinking A Cyborg From First Principles 01:16:23 Memories + Lessons From Tony Hseih (Zappos) 01:22:19 Tony Hseih’s Relationship Ripple Effect