All Tim Ferriss Quotes
- Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference. Being busy is a form of mental laziness-lazy thinking and indiscriminate action. Action
- Short, sweet, and to the point. Clear writing, and therefore clear commands, comes from clear thinking. Think simple. Clear
- It isn't enough to think outside the box. Thinking is passive. Get used to acting outside the box. Acting
- Language learning deserves special mention. It is, bar none, the best thing you can do to hone clear thinking. Bar
- That's precisely the question everyone should be asking-why the hell not? - Why not you, why not now... Asking
- There are two components that are fundamental to enjoy life and feel good about yourself: continual learning and service. Components
- Excitement is the more practical synonym for happiness, and it is precisely what you should strive to chase. It is the cure-all. When people suggest… All
- 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. Aim
- Ninety-nine percent of people believe they can't do great things, so they aim for mediocrity. Aim
- Think big and don't listen to people who tell you it can't be done. Life's too short to think small. Big
- Money is multiplied in practical value depending on the number of W's you control in your life: what you do, when you do it, where… Call
- I'm not a big believer in long-term planning and far-off goals. In fact, I generally set 3-month and 6-month dreamlines. The variables change too much… Action
- The most important actions are never comfortable. Action
- Lack of time is actually lack of priorities. Inspirational
- Believe it or not, it is not only possible to accomplish more by doing less, it is mandatory. Enter the world of elimination. Accomplish
- Being selective-doing less-is the path of the productive. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest. Few
- 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)… Both
- 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… All
- Dreamlining is so named because it applies timelines to what most would consider dreams. Applies
- Resolve to do one thing every day that you fear. Day
- 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… Causing
- It's amazing how someone's IQ seems to double as soon as you give them responsibility and indicate that you trust them. Amazing
- People are smarter than you think. Give them a chance to prove themselves. Chance
- 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. Class
- Never check email first thing in the morning. Instead, complete your most important task before 11:00 A.M. to avoid using lunch or reading email as… Avoid