"The commonsense rules of the "real world" are……" — Tim Ferriss
"The commonsense rules of the "real world" are a fragile collection of socially reinforced illusions."
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208 Quotes by Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss has 208 quotes on this site.
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Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference. Being busy is a form of mental laziness-lazy thinking and…
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Short, sweet, and to the point. Clear writing, and therefore clear commands, comes from clear thinking. Think simple.
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It isn't enough to think outside the box. Thinking is passive. Get used to acting outside the box.
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Language learning deserves special mention. It is, bar none, the best thing you can do to hone clear thinking.
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That's precisely the question everyone should be asking-why the hell not? - Why not you, why not now...
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There are two components that are fundamental to enjoy life and feel good about yourself: continual learning and service.
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Excitement is the more practical synonym for happiness, and it is precisely what you should strive to chase. It is…
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Unbeknownst to most fun-loving bipeds, not all stress is bad. Indeed, the New Rich don't aim to eliminate all stress.…
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Ninety-nine percent of people believe they can't do great things, so they aim for mediocrity.
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Think big and don't listen to people who tell you it can't be done. Life's too short to think small.
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Money is multiplied in practical value depending on the number of W's you control in your life: what you do,…
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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.…
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