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Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker, best known for his book "The 4-Hour Workweek," published in 2007. The book, which advocates for lifestyle design and productivity optimization, became a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into over 40 languages. more Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker, best known for his book "The 4-Hour Workweek," published in 2007. The book, which advocates for lifestyle design and productivity optimization, became a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into over 40 languages. Ferriss has also authored other influential books, including "The 4-Hour Body" (2010) and "The 4-Hour Chef" (2012). In addition to his writing, Ferriss hosts "The Tim Ferriss Show," a popular podcast where he interviews high achievers from various fields. His work in the podcasting space earned him a spot in Fortune's "40 Under 40" list in 2017. Ferriss is a graduate of Princeton University, where he studied East Asian studies. less

Popular Quotes

"By working only when you are most effective life is both more productive and more enjoyable"
Tags: Personal development, Focus, Productivity, Time management, Efficiency
"The question you should be asking is not 'What do I want?' or 'What are my goals?' but 'What would excite me?'"
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Inspiration, Self-discovery, Passion
"Think big and don't listen to people who tell you it can't be done Life's too short to think small"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Positivity, Ambition, Positive thinking
"To enjoy life you don't need fancy nonsense but you do need to control your time and realize that most things just aren't as serious as you make them out to be"
Tags: Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Perspective, Contentment, Time management
"When you try to do something big it's hard to fail completely"
Tags: Motivation, Success, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination
"Reality is largely negotiable."
Tags: Philosophy, Mindset, Perspective, Perception, Reality
"Age doesn't matter an open mind does."
Tags: Wisdom, Mindset, Creativity, Perspective, Growth
"Different is better when it is more effective or more fun."
Tags: Creativity, Innovation, Productivity, Efficiency, Uniqueness
"If you aren't sure what you want, play around; I have never found one of my ideas while sitting at a desk."
Tags: Inspiration, Creativity, Innovation, Productivity, Exploration
"The opposite of love is indifference, and the opposite of happiness is boredom."
Tags: Philosophy, Love, Happiness, Human nature, Psychology
"The superheroes you have in your mind (idols, icons, leaders) are nearly all walking flaws who’ve maximized 1 or 2 strengths."
Tags: Inspiration, Perception, Reality, Flaws, Strengths
"What gets measured gets managed."
Tags: Goals, Accountability, Efficiency, Business, Performance
"Someday is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you."
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Success, Dreams
"The goal is not to simply eliminate the bad, but to pursue and experience the best in the world."
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Optimism
"Doing less is not being lazy. Don't give in to a culture that values personal sacrifice over personal productivity."
Tags: Mindfulness, Personal development, Mental health, Productivity, Self-care
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