Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Timothy "Tim" Ferrissis an American author, entrepreneur, angel investor, and public speaker. He has written a number of self-help books which have appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists, starting with The 4-Hour Workweek...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth20 July 1977
CountryUnited States of America
entrepreneur important steps
Massive elimination is the most important step and the most neglected step for entrepreneurs.
opposites what-if recipes
If everyone is defining a problem or solving it one way and the results are subpar, this is the time to ask, What if I did the opposite? Don't follow a model that doesn't work. If the recipe sucks, it doesn't matter how good a cook you are.
risk outcomes negative
If we define risk as 'the likelihood of an irreversible negative outcome,' inaction is the greatest risk of all.
motivational mean cutting
Slowing down doesn't mean accomplishing less; it means cutting out counterproductive distractions and the perception of being rushed.
class world way
The way that you become world-class is... by asking good questions.
information attention productivity
There is always more information than attention
country numbers carbon-emissions
With a decrease in the number of pirates, there has been an increase in global warming over the same period. Therefore, global warming is caused by a lack of pirates. Even more compelling: Somalia has the highest number of Pirates AND the lowest Carbon emissions of any country. Coincidence?
matter recipes cooks
Don’t follow a model that doesn't work. If the recipe sucks, it doesn't matter how good a cook you are.
two keys together
The key to having more time is doing less, and there are two paths to get there, both of which should be used together: (1) Define a short to-do list and (2) define a not-to-do list.
gun thinking doubt
In all cases where doubt crops up, ask yourself, "If I had a gun to my head and had to do it, how would I do it?" It's not as hard as you think.
fear resolve one-thing
Resolve to do one thing every day that you fear.
desire outcomes problem
Which 20% of sources are causing 80% of my problems and unhappiness? Which 20% of sources are resulting in 80% of my desired outcomes and happiness?
simple reality class
I open each class with an explanation of the singular importance of being a "dealmaker." The manifesto of the dealmaker is simple: Reality is negotiable.
change hate pride
Just because you are embarrassed to admit that you're still living the consequences of bad decisions made 5, 10, 20 years ago shouldn't stop you from making good decisions now. If you let pride stop you, you will hate life 5, 10, and 20 years from now for the same reasons.