#760: Robert Rodriguez and Susan Cain

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #98 "The 'Wizard' of Hollywood, Robert Rodriguez" and #358 "Susan Cain — How to Overcome Fear and Embrace Creativity." Please enjoy! Sponsors: AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.) ExpressVPN high-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service: https://www.expressvpn.com/tim (Get 3 extra months free with a 12-month plan) LMNT electrolyte supplement: https://drinklmnt.com/Tim (free LMNT sample pack with any drink mix purchase) Timestamps: [00:00] Start [06:08] Notes about this supercombo format. [07:12] Enter Robert Rodriguez. [07:39] Journaling as a crucial component of personal and professional life. [15:01] Keeping crew morale high during a project. [16:16] The magic that happens when creativity truly clicks. [20:47] How applied creativity dissolves the separation between work and play. [23:01] The legendary financing of El Mariachi. [25:56] From Bedhead to an unexpected big break. [30:57] Overcoming budgetary and technological constraints. [34:54] Maintaining momentum when lack of resources is no longer a creative driver. [39:33] Enter Susan Cain. [40:04] What initiated Susan’s lifelong fear of public speaking? [43:09] How Susan's TED Talk opportunity arose, and its initial reception. [44:06] Introvert strategies for group dinners. [46:45] Reflecting on my sixth-grade self. [47:58] How Susan overcame her fear of public speaking. [50:35] Even seasoned speakers get nervous before TED Talks. [52:15] Susan's progression to becoming a global public speaker. [54:08] Common traits of effective teachers