I remember that! It was really surprising to get your email back and you had an entire explanation for why you can't make the introduction. You actually leaked a ton of insight in your personal style with that interaction. I admire your integrity greatly.
Any reason why you did not ask Tim first before declining? My assumption is that you had a fairly good relationship with Tim which was why you were asked.
I'm trying to understand the thinking when people refuse to do "harmless intros".
He told me he was working on some new thing called Shopify, but I didn't believe in it.
Later he asked if I could introduce him to Tim Ferriss, and I had to politely decline, because I didn't think Tim would be into it.
Now Tim is an investor in Shopify, which is a huge success, and I'm so happy to be so wrong, as usual. ☺