The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

#157: The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe

May 4, 2016 · 02:16:12

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Mike Rowe shares his journey from faking his way into opera to hosting Dirty Jobs.
He emphasizes that loving something doesn't preclude being bad at it.
Rowe is celebrated as a master storyteller and pitchman.

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