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Hugh Jackman (@TheHughJackman) is an Academy Award\xae-nominated, Golden Globe- and Tony Award-winning performer, who has made an impression on audiences of all ages with his multi-hyphenate career persona, as successful onstage in front of live crowds as he is on film.

I\u2019ve wanted to have Hugh on the show for nearly a decade, and\u2014even with my sky-high hopes\u2014he absolutely over-delivered. In our conversation, we dig into lessons learned, routines, favorite books, exercises, intuition, meditation, and much, much more. Hugh was very gracious with his time, and this is one of the longest interviews he has ever done. 

Trust me\u2014Hugh delivers the goods, and we had a blast. Enjoy!

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This episode originally aired in 2020. You can find the show notes here: https://tim.blog/2020/06/26/hugh-jackman/

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Hugh and his wife have a tradition of reading books \u2014 sometimes to each other \u2014 every morning. From whom did this idea originate? [07:25]

What books has Hugh gifted most? [11:44]

What does Hugh\u2019s regular meditation practice look like, and what benefits does he enjoy from it? [15:22]

How does Hugh summon and maintain the emotional and physical energy necessary for performing \u2014 particularly when he has to give his all multiple times per week on stage in front of a live audience? [19:42]

As someone who\u2019s performed across countless stage and screen productions, why was Hugh nervous about coming on this podcast? [27:34]

What lessons did Hugh\u2019s father teach him about being an example to others by way of action, making decisions, and always keeping his word? [29:41]

To what does Hugh owe his eloquent (or, as his wife might say, \u201ctoo verbose\u201d) communication skills? [39:16]

Hugh\u2019s relationship with journalism, journalists, and a newfound love for the work of Ken Burns. [44:13]

Hugh talks about the contract he made with himself at the end of drama school about pursuing acting \u2014 and being wary of the word \u201ccareer\u201d in relation to that pursuit. [46:28]

Some of the best decisions Hugh made in the first years of being an aspiring/working actor. [51:26]

Why does Hugh think he was extended the kindness of auditioning for Sir Trevor Nunn \u2014 one of his idols \u2014 even though he had no intention of accepting a part in the musical he was directing? [57:02]

How has Hugh learned to trust his intuition \u2014 even when it leads him in unexpected directions? [58:52]

Can Hugh recall any times when the purpose of a nudge from intuition wasn\u2019t easily fathomed \u2014 when the dots didn\u2019t connect in an obvious way, but paid off in a big way when it was heeded? [1:06:29]

Am I talking to Hugh Jackman, or Perfect Tommy? [1:10:57]

Hugh elaborates on one of his daily morning practices \u2014 the design of the day \u2014 pondering the efficacy of manifestation and how it played into a major career decision. [1:12:16]

Hugh puts discipline in perspective, talks about the importance of incorporating relaxation into physical activity (or possibly any activity) for best results, the types of exercises he\u2019s found to be most effective, and a Viktor Frankl quotation that he finds especially inspiring. [1:18:33]

Hugh is a connoisseur of puzzles and games. So what does he recommend for someone who needs to unwind from taking themselves and their work too seriously? Furthermore, what is it about puzzles that keeps him occupied all night if he doesn\u2019t remember to set an alarm for himself? [1:27:46]

Parting thoughts. [1:33:51]

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Past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Bren\xe9 Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.

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