How did Tim get involved in tango?

Tim Ferriss got involved in tango through a series of serendipitous events. While spending time in Panama, he befriended someone who recommended visiting Argentina due to its great wine, steak, beautiful women, and affordable living. Tim decided to go and initially planned to stay for only four weeks.

One hot day in Argentina, he sought refuge from the heat by stepping into a tango shop with air conditioning. To avoid being kicked out for loitering, he bought a ticket for a tango class for ten pesos. This spontaneous decision led him to become obsessed with tango, immerse himself in the dance, and eventually stay in Argentina for nine months, even competing in tango tournaments 1.

His approach to mastering tango was unconventional. He questioned traditional methods and sought out specific techniques that were winning championships but not commonly taught. This strategic learning path helped him excel in tango 2.