Tim Ferriss Quotes
Top 99 wise famous quotes and sayings by Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss Famous Quotes & Sayings
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Believe it or not, it is not only possible to accomplish more by doing less, it is mandatory. Enter the world of elimination.
People who avoid all criticism fail. It's destructive criticism we need to avoid, not criticism in all forms.
The goal is not to simply eliminate the bad, which does nothing more than leave you with a vacuum, but to pursue and experience the best in the world.
$1,000,000 in the bank isn't the fantasy. The fantasy is the lifestyle of complete freedom it supposedly allows.
Being called a huckster and a charlatan started several years ago, so that's something I'm accustomed to. In most cases, it doesn't bother me.
The commonsense rules of the "real world" are a fragile collection of socially reinforced illusions.
Reality is negotiable. Outside of science and law, all rules can be bent or broken, and it doesn't require being unethical.
Slowing down doesn't mean accomplishing less; it means cutting out counterproductive distractions and the perception of being rushed.
Becoming a member of the NR is not just about working smarter. It's about building a system to replace yourself.
Unbeknownst to most fun-loving bipeds, not all stress is bad. Indeed, the New Rich don't aim to eliminate all stress. Not in the least.
If someone's criticism is completely unfounded on data, then I don't want to hear it. It doesn't hold up to scrutiny.
Nothing can match the wonderment that comes from staring up into the star-filled canopy above and realizing that you are a part of that creation.
Think big and don't listen to people who tell you it can't be done. Life's too short to think small.
To have an uncommon lifestyle, you need to develop the uncommon habit of making decisions, both for yourself and for others.
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.
If we define risk as 'the likelihood of an irreversible negative outcome,' inaction is the greatest risk of all.
That's precisely the question everyone should be asking-why the hell not? - Why not you, why not now ...
Companies that start by redesigning the economics of an industry often finish by redesigning the whole industry-and owning it.
The universe doesn't conspire against you, but it doesn't go out of its way to line up the pins either. Conditions are never perfect.
Short, sweet, and to the point. Clear writing, and therefore clear commands, comes from clear thinking. Think simple.
I value self-discipline, but creating systems that make it next to impossible to misbehave is more reliable than self-control.
Language learning deserves special mention. It is, bar none, the best thing you can do to hone clear thinking.
There are certain things I will automate, but when it comes to quality control, I want to keep a very close eye.
Excitement is the more practical synonym for happiness, and it is precisely what you should strive to chase. It is the cure-all.
Avoid results-by volume approach, instead focus on few critically important but uncomfortable actions.
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?
Being selective-doing less-is the path of the productive. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest.
I think time management as a label encourages people to view each 24-hour period as a slot in which they should pack as much as possible.
Fear is your friend. It is an indicator. Sometimes it shows you what you shouldn't do, more often than not it shows you what you should do.
The best entrepreneurs I've ever met are all good communicators. It's perhaps one of the very few unifying factors.
There are two components that are fundamental to enjoy life and feel good about yourself: continual learning and service.
Just because something has been a lot of work or consumed a lot of time doesn't make it productive or worthwhile.
Information is useless if it is not applied to something important or if you will forget it before you have a chance to apply it.
Pacifists become militants. Freedom fighters become tyrants. Blessings become curses. Help becomes hindrance. More becomes less.
Everyone is going to binge on a diet, for instance, so plan for it, schedule it, and contain the damage.
You think you're fatigued, therefore you can't exercise. In fact, you choose not to move, therefore you feel fatigued.