Timothy Ferriss

Timothy Ferriss

About

Accolades

Tim Ferriss is recognized as one of Fast Company's 'Most Innovative Business People' and has made Fortune's '40 under 40' list.

Professional Pursuits

Tim is known for his significant contributions as an early-stage technology investor/advisor; his portfolio includes Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, among 50+ others.

Authorial Success

He has authored four #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including 'The 4-Hour Workweek', 'The 4-Hour Body', 'The 4-Hour Chef' and 'Tools of Titans'.

Media Influence

Due to the substantial influence of 'The Tim Ferriss Show' podcast, which is the first business/interview podcast to cross 200 million downloads, media outlets like The Observer have dubbed Tim as ‘the Oprah of audio’.

Academic Background

Tim completed his BA from Princeton University in 2000, specializing in language acquisition and East Asian Studies. During his academic journey, he developed his non-fiction writing under the mentorship of Pulitzer Prize winner, John McPhee, and shaped his life philosophies with Nobel Prize laureate, Kenzaburo Oe.

Personal Interests

Despite his impressive achievements, Tim describes himself as 'far dumber' than his mentors. He expresses an affinity for bear claws, chocolate croissants, and enjoys writing ‘About’ pages in the third person. He also appears to have a fondness for disregarding propriety by neglecting italics.

Credibility Rating

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UFC Fighter Shares How To Handle A Street Fight

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How to Start a Business | The Tim Ferriss Experiment

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The Dating Episode | The Tim Ferriss Experiment

The Dating Episode | The Tim Ferriss Experiment

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How to Improve Your VO2 Max — Dr. Peter Attia

How to Improve Your VO2 Max — Dr. Peter Attia

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How I Started My First Business

How I Started My First Business

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This Workout Reverses 20 Years of Heart Aging

This Workout Reverses 20 Years of Heart Aging

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Rope Flow Looks Silly… Until It Heals Your Body

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On Chasing the Algorithm

On Chasing the Algorithm

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The Art of Parkour | The Tim Ferriss Experiment

The Art of Parkour | The Tim Ferriss Experiment

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My Mantra for Success When Things Fall Apart

My Mantra for Success When Things Fall Apart

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The Trick to Becoming Who You Want to Be

The Trick to Becoming Who You Want to Be

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Archery for Beginners - Master the Basics

Archery for Beginners - Master the Basics

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I Hired An FBI Trainer To Kidnap Me

I Hired An FBI Trainer To Kidnap Me

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Why I Took a Podcast Sabbatical and What's Next

Why I Took a Podcast Sabbatical and What's Next

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A Practical Guide To Finding Meaning In Life

A Practical Guide To Finding Meaning In Life

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Life is Short: Tell People You Love Them

Life is Short: Tell People You Love Them

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How to Overcome Resistance — Seth Godin

How to Overcome Resistance — Seth Godin

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Your Bull Might Be Gay

Your Bull Might Be Gay

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The Dangers of TikTok

The Dangers of TikTok

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How Pro Athletes Heal Tendon Injuries 25% Faster

How Pro Athletes Heal Tendon Injuries 25% Faster

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Dubai: Good or Bad? Derek Sivers Changed His Mind

Dubai: Good or Bad? Derek Sivers Changed His Mind

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How Brandon Sanderson Writes a Bestselling Series

How Brandon Sanderson Writes a Bestselling Series

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How to Coach Teenagers for Success

How to Coach Teenagers for Success

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Why Taiwan Matters

Why Taiwan Matters

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How to Do an Integrity Cleanse — Martha Beck

How to Do an Integrity Cleanse — Martha Beck

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Does EMDR Work for Trauma and PTSD?

Does EMDR Work for Trauma and PTSD?

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Jim Collins and Ed Zschau

Jim Collins and Ed Zschau

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Martha Beck's Near-Death Experience

Martha Beck's Near-Death Experience

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How a $35B Founder Names His Companies

How a $35B Founder Names His Companies

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Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield

Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield

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The Self-Mastery of Nelson Mandela

The Self-Mastery of Nelson Mandela

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Why This Elite Powerlifter Doesn’t Use a Belt

Why This Elite Powerlifter Doesn’t Use a Belt

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