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Tim Ferriss Cast

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

Having children can significantly broaden your perspective and help you realize that your own needs and wants are trivial compared to the responsibilities of parenthood.

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@ Tim Ferriss

How Rich Barton Built Expedia and Zillow — Audacious Goals, Provocation Marketing, and More

04/18/25

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