Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.
Brought to you by Shopify global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business; Theragun percussive muscle therapy devices; and Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement. More on all three below. Hugh Jackman ( @TheHughJackman ) is an Academy Award®-nominated, Golden Globe- and Tony Award-winning performer, who has made an impression on audiences of all ages with his multi-hyphenate career persona, as successful onstage in front of live crowds as ...
Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, Allform premium, modular furniture, and Tonal smart home gym . Morgan Housel ( @morganhousel ) is a partner at the Collaborative Fund and a former columnist at The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal . He serves on the board of directors at Markel Corporation . He is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, winner of the New York Times Sidney Award, and a two...
Neil Gaiman — The Interview I've Waited 20 Years to Do | Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement and 5-Bullet Friday , my very own email newsletter. Neil Gaiman ( @neilhimself ) is the bestselling author and creator of books, graphic novels, short stories, film and television for all ages, including Neverwhere , Coraline , The Graveyard Book , The Ocean at the End of the Lane , The View from the Cheap Seats and the Sandman series of graphic novels . His fiction has re...
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Psychological Warfare (And Much More) | Brought to you by Vuori comfortable and durable performance apparel and Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement. In this episode, I interview the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger … at his kitchen table. In our conversation, we dig into lessons learned, routines, favorite books, and much more, including many stories I’ve never heard anywhere else. As a starting point, we cover: The Art of Psychological Warfare, and How A...
Brought to you by 80,000 Hours free career advice for high impact and doing good in the world , Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating , and LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 770M+ users More on all three below. Margaret Atwood ( @margaretatwood ) is the author of more than 50 books of fiction, poetry, critical essays, and graphic novels. Dearly , her first collection of poetry in over a decade, was published November 2020. Her latest novel, The Testa...
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features the first 15 or so minutes from each conversation in one place, so you can easily jump around to get a taste for the episode and guest. See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what...
Brought to you by Wealthfront automated investing , Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement , and Helix Sleep premium mattresses. More on all three below. Boyd Varty ( @boydvarty ) is the author of two books, The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life and his memoir, Cathedral of the Wild . He has been featured in The New York Times , on NBC, and in other media and has taught his philosophy of “tracking your life” to individuals and companies around the world. Boyd is a wildlife and literacy act...
Marine Biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on How to Catalyze Change with Awe and Wonder, How to Save the Planet, Finding Your Unique Venn Diagram of Strength, and Seeking the Minimum Effective Dose | Brought to you by Helium 10 all-in-one software suite to sell on Amazon , Pique Tea premium tea crystals , and Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement . More on all three below. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson ( @ayanaeliza ) is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native...
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. You’ll get plenty of that in this special episode, which features my interview with Bill Rasmussen from my 2017 TV Show Fear{less} . The “less” is in parentheses because the objective is to teach you to fear less , not to be fearless. Fear{less} features in-depth, long-form conversations with top performers...
Cal Newport discusses craftsmanship, the "deep life," and slow productivity, offering insights into building a meaningful and resilient life. He shares his approach to managing technology, time, and contemplation, emphasizing the importance of aligning actions with core values. The conversation explores digital minimalism, philosophical frameworks, and practical strategies for cultivating a more focused and fulfilling existence.
A Rare Podcast at 30 Below Zero — Sue Flood on Antarctica, Making Your Own Luck, Chasing David Attenborough, and Reinventing Yourself | Brought to you by UCAN endurance products powered by SuperStarch® , Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement , and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating. More on all three below. Sue Flood (IG: @ suefloodphotography TW: @ suefloodphotos ) is a photographer and former BBC filmmaker. Her work takes her all over the ...
John List — A Master Economist on Strategic Quitting, How to Practice Theory of Mind, Learnings from Uber, Optimizations to Boost Donations, the Primitives of Decision-Making, and How Field Experiments Reveal Hidden Realities | Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee , and Allform premium, modular furniture . More on all three below. John A. List ( @Econ_4_Everyone ) is the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics ...
Brought to you by LMNT electrolyte supplement , Helix Sleep premium mattresses , and LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 770M+ users . Michael Schur ( @KenTremendous ) created the critically acclaimed NBC comedy The Good Place and co-created Parks and Recreation , Brooklyn Nine-Nine , and the Peacock series Rutherford Falls . He is also an executive producer on HBO Max’s Hacks and Netflix’s Master of None . Prior to “Parks,” Michael spent four years as a writer-producer on the Emmy Award-win...
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. You’ll get plenty of that in this special episode, which features my interview with Michael Gervais from my 2017 TV Show Fear{less} . The “less” is in parentheses because the objective is to teach you to fear less , not to be fearless. Fear{less} features in-depth, long-form conversations with top performer...
Sarah Silverman — The Joy of Being Alone, Becoming Your Own Best Friend, Insights from Therapy, and More | Brought to you by Helium 10 all-in-one software suite to sell on Amazon , Dry Farm Wines natural wines designed for fewer hangovers , and Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement . More on all three below. Sarah Silverman ( @SarahKSilverman ) is a two-time-Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer. She currently hosts The Sarah Silverman Podcast and stars in the HB...
Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement , Wealthfront automated investing, and 99designs global design platform. Dr. Michio Kaku ( @michiokaku ) is a professor of theoretical physics at The City College of New York, co-founder of string field theory, and the author of several widely acclaimed science books, including Beyond Einstein , The Future of Humanity , The Future of the Mind , Hyperspace , Physics of the Future , Physics of the Impossible , and his latest, The ...
Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement , Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating , and Tonal smart home gym . At age 40, Rich Roll ( @richroll ) made the decision to overhaul the sedentary throes of overweight middle age. Walking away from a career in law, he reinvented himself as a globally recognized ultra-distance endurance athlete, bestselling author, and host of the wildly popular Rich Roll Podcast , one of the world’s most ...
Zen Master Henry Shukman — 20 Minutes of Calm, Plus the Strange and Powerful World of Koans | Brought to you by GiveWell.org charity research and effective giving, Laird Superfood clean, plant-based creamers, and LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 770M+ users. More on all three below. Henry Shukman ( @mountaincloudzencenter ) teaches mindfulness and awakening practices to a wide range of students from all traditions and walks of life. Henry is an appointed teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage a...
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. This is a special episode, and it is about how I approach New Year’s resolutions. The truth is that I no longer approach them at all, even though I did for decades. Why the change? I have found “past year reviews” (PYR) more informed, valuable, and actionable than half-blindly looking forward with b...
Ann Miura-Ko — The Path from Shyness to World-Class Debater and Investor | Brought to you by 80,000 Hours free career advice for high impact and doing good in the world, Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement , and GiveWell.org charity research and effective giving. “The main difference was that I was willing to outwork and outdo every competitor who walked in through that door.” — Ann Miura-Ko Ann Miura-Ko ( @annimaniac ) has been called “the most powerful woman in startups” by Forbe...
Q&A with Tim — Tools for Better Sleep, Musings on Parenting, the Different Roles of Fear, the Delight of Deepening Friendships, the Purpose of College, How to Boost Your Mood, HRV Training, and More | Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement , GiveWell.org charity research and effective giving , and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating. More on all three below. Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is...
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. You’ll get plenty of that in this special episode, which features my interview with Kyle Maynard from my 2017 TV Show Fear{less} . The “less” is in parentheses because the objective is to teach you to fear less , not to be fearless. Fear{less} features in-depth, long-form conversations with top performers, ...
This special and very short episode requires some back story. Cal Newport , bestselling author of Deep Work , was the first of several people to recommend a book to me called Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman ( @oliverburkeman ). I recently read the book, devoured it over several days, and captured hundreds of Kindle highlights in the process. It’s quite unlike anything I’ve ever read, and one of my favorite chapters was “Cosmic Insignificance Therapy.” Even by ...
Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year| Brought to you by Wealthfront automated investing , Headspace easy-to-use app with guided meditations , and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating. More on all three below. “ What benefit do I get from the conditions I say I don’t want? ” — Jerry Colonna Jerry Colonna ( @jerrycolonna ) is the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io , an executive coaching and leadership development firm dedic...
Jessica Lahey on Parenting, Desirable Difficulties, The Gift of Failure, Self-Efficacy, and The Addiction Inoculation | Brought to you by Wealthfront automated investing and Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement. Jessica Lahey ( @jesslahey ) is the author of the New York Times bestselling book The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence . Over twenty years, Jessi...
Aisha Tyler ( @aishatyler ) is an award-winning director, actor, comedian, bestselling author, podcaster, and activist. Whether you do any type of creative work, want to be too complex to categorize, or want to overcome rejection and beat the odds, this one has something for you. Aisha voices superspy Lana Kane on F/X’s Emmy award-winning animated comedy series Archer , which won four back-to-back Television Critics’ Choice Awards. She is a regular on the hit CBS show Criminal Minds , for which ...
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. You’ll get plenty of that in this special episode, which features my interview with Blake Mycoskie from my 2017 TV Show Fear{less} . The “less” is in parentheses because the objective is to teach you to fear less , not to be fearless. Fear{less} features in-depth, long-form conversations with top performers...
Andrew Chen — Metaverse, Metrics, and Meerkats | Brought to you by 80,000 Hours free career advice for high impact and doing good in the world, Wealthfront automated investing , and Helix Sleep premium mattresses. More on all three below. Andrew Chen ( @andrewchen ) is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz , where he invests in consumer technology, including social, marketplace, entertainment, and gaming experiences. Today, Andrew serves on the boards of All Day Kitchens, Clubhouse, Envoy, Hi...
The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs | Brought to you by Tonal smart home gym , LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 770M users , and Helix Sleep premium mattresses . More on all three below. Technologist, serial entrepreneur, world-class investor, self-experimenter, and all-around wild and crazy guy Kevin Rose ( @KevinRose ) rejoins me for another episode of The Random ...
The Lost Presentation That Launched The 4-Hour Workweek — “Secrets of Doing More with Less in a Digital World” from SXSW 2007 | Brought to you by “ 5-Bullet Friday ,” my very own email newsletter. More on it below. Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. This is a special episode, which features my very first speech at SXSW in March of 2007! I di...
