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#437: Secretary Madeleine Albright — Optimism, The Future of the US, and 450-Pound Leg Presses
The Tim Ferriss Show
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#437: Secretary Madeleine Albright — Optimism, The Future of the US, and 450-Pound Leg Presses
The Tim Ferriss Show
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Tim Ferriss, Madeleine Albright
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May 27, 2020
#437: Secretary Madeleine Albright — Optimism, The Future of the US, and 450-Pound Leg Presses
The Tim Ferriss Show
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May 27, 2020
Top Moments
Do what you've been asked to do because your reputation follows you
everywhere.
How Finding Housing for a Former Professor Led Madeleine to a Job on Capitol Hill
Recently, I was asked to describe myself in six words: worried optimist, problem solver, grateful
American.
Being a Refugee Wasn't a Disadvantage for Madeleine When Serving as Secretary of State
Freedom of the press is essential, and I am worried about it ... So many people get their news through their own echo
chambers.
Freedom of the Press Is Essential & Must Be Protected
It's absolutely essential to put yourself into the shoes of the person that you're talking to—to know what it is that they want, and diplomacy is the way to find
out.
Diplomacy Is the Language Countries Use to Discuss National Interests
The most famous thing I ever said was, 'There's a special place in hell for women who don't help each other.' It was so famous that it ended up on a Starbucks
cup.
What Inspired the Title of Madeleine's Book, "Hell and Other Destinations"?
I'm not a person who thinks the world would be entirely different if it were run by women—if you think that, you've forgotten what high school was
like.
The World Is Better Off When Male & Female Leaders Work Together
The best quote in the whole book ["Fascism: A Warning"] is from Mussolini, which is, 'If you pluck a chicken one feather at a time, nobody
notices.'
Leaders Should Echo the Attitude of Benito Mussolini, "The First Fascist"
I think information and a free press are the lifeblood of a democratic
society.
Freedom of the Press Is Essential & Must Be Protected
When we're trying to solve difficult national issues, it's sometimes necessary to talk to adversaries as well as friends. Historians have a word for this:
diplomacy.
Politics: The Language People Use to Express Views to Their Governments
Foreign policy is just trying to get some country to do what you want—that's all it
is.
Diplomacy Is the Language Countries Use to Discuss National Interests
There's no speech or book I've ever written that doesn't quote Robert Frost. One quote of his that I like: 'The older I am, the younger are my
teachers.'
What Does Madeleine Hope to Accomplish in Her Remaining Years?
The countries that have managed to deal with the virus [COVID-19] are the ones run by women: New Zealand, Denmark, Germany, and
Taiwan.
What Does Madeleine Hope to Accomplish in Her Remaining Years?
Intros & Ads
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Tim Ferriss Intro
Tim Introduces Secretary Madeleine Albright (Part I)
Tim Introduces Secretary Madeleine Albright (Part II)
Clips
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Madeleine & Her Family Hid in Their Notting Hill Apartment's Cellar During 'The Blitz'
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Madeleine Remembers Her Father Always Smoking a Pipe
father
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As a Kid, Madeleine's Father Frequently Discussed Foreign Policy With Her
politics
father
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Despite Her Accomplishments, Madeleine's Always Felt 10 Years Behind
school
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Tim Was Born Six Weeks Premature
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Madeleine Learned Russian While Caring for Her Premature Twins
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How a Knack for Fundraising Led Madeleine to President Carter's National Security Council
job
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Always Believing in the Cause Made Madeleine a Fundraising Expert
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How Finding Housing for a Former Professor Led Madeleine to a Job on Capitol Hill
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How Madeleine Albright Became a Professor at Georgetown University
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Originally, Madeleine Found Teaching at Georgetown to Be Difficult & Lonely
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Madeleine Albright Didn't Have a Long Term Career Plan
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Early in Her Political Career, Did Madeleine Ever Envision Herself as Secretary of State?
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Madeleine Ran the National Security Council Transition When Bill Clinton Was Elected President
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Politics: The Language People Use to Express Views to Their Governments
politics
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Diplomacy Is the Language Countries Use to Discuss National Interests
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Diplomacy Is the Most Important Tool in the National Security Toolbox
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As a Political Leader, Madeleine Lived By the Mantra, "Women Have to Learn to Interrupt"
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Hillary Clinton Encouraged Her Husband, Bill, to Name Madeleine Secretary of State
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Madeleine Utilized the Art of Interruption Throughout Her Political Career
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The World Is Better Off When Male & Female Leaders Work Together
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Madeleine's Birth Name Is Marie Jana Korbelová
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Being a Refugee Wasn't a Disadvantage for Madeleine When Serving as Secretary of State
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Why Madeleine Describes Herself as a "Worried Optimist"
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Leaders Should Echo the Attitude of Benito Mussolini, "The First Fascist"
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Freedom of the Press Is Essential & Must Be Protected
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Frequent Exercise Has Helped Madeleine Stay Sharp Into Her Late Years
exercise
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Madeleine Wakes Up Early to Exercise & Read the Newspaper
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Madeleine Is a Black Coffee Drinker
coffee
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Madeleine's Ability to Remain Calm Under Duress Stems from Her Parents
parents
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Madeleine Wrote "Hell and Other Destinations" to Show She's Still Alive
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What Inspired the Title of Madeleine's Book, "Hell and Other Destinations"?
book
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Madeleine's Favorite Writers & Philosophers: Alexis de Tocqueville, Leo Tolstoy, & Václav Havel
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What Does Madeleine Hope to Accomplish in Her Remaining Years?
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Connect With Madeleine Online
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Madeleine Is Wearing a Pin Commiserating Beethoven's 5th Symphony
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Tim & Madeleine Outro
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