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Baily Hancock

The Tim Ferriss Show - The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe (5.6.16) - Life lessons, philosophy, and fancy vocab from Mike Rowe

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Baily Hancock
Hunter
This was, without question, my favorite episode of this Podcast ever. There were so many great quotes thrown out, but the one I listened to over and over was "Don't follow your passion, but always bring it with you." Mike is like a dirty, impossibly charming Buddha, whose self-actualization is the furthest thing from being insincere and contrived. I have so much respect for what he's "Forrest Gumped" his way into throughout his life. New life goal? Interviewing him for the book I'm writing called, "The Career Experiment" on the topic of not following your passion toward a career, but rather treating your career journey like the choose your own adventure story it is. There's no better, more qualified person to speak to doing just that.
Moss Pike
Thanks for sharing, @bailyhancock! I love the idea of thinking of a career as a CYOA story. Can't wait for the book!
Baily Hancock
Hunter
@mosspike thanks!! I'll keep you posted on the book, just taught the first workshop on it last night at GA :)
Mike McAllen
Man, I agree with Baily. I love Mike Rowe. Cool cat. Love to meet him some day.
Baily Hancock
Hunter
@mmcallen I think @rrhoover should have him on for a live chat!
Mike McAllen
@bailyhancock @rrhoover He has his own podcast which I just found. The way I heard it. with mike rowe
Mike McAllen
@bailyhancock I am attempting to write a book myself. So hard to do. Mine is Podcasting for Events. Not as fun as yours.
Baily Hancock
Hunter
@mmcallen yeah, they mention it in this episode, apparently they're only 5 minutes long each - DOABLE. :)
Mike McAllen
@bailyhancock oh I didnt hear that. I need to relisten to this one. very inspiring
Chris Allan Li
Loved this episode, Mike is an amazing story teller and so much more than the "Dirty Jobs" guy we all know and love. Absolutely loved the part about the "Catch me if you can" golden ticket
Kyle Bollinger
This was the funniest TFS ever.