Tim Ferriss 4 sources tracked
American author, entrepreneur, investor, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show, known for the "4-Hour" series of self-help books.
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Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster best known for the "4-Hour" series of self-help books, including The 4-Hour Workweek (2007), The 4-Hour Body (2010), and The 4-Hour Chef (2012), followed by Tools of Titans (2016) and Tribe of Mentors (2017). Since 2014 he has hosted The Tim Ferriss Show, an interview podcast that deconstructs the routines, tactics, and tools of world-class performers across business, sports, science, and the arts. A graduate of Princeton University with a B.A. in East Asian Studies, he has been an early-stage investor or advisor to companies including Uber, Facebook, Shopify, and Duolingo. Through his Saisei Foundation and personal giving, he has funded scientific research into psychedelic-assisted therapies at institutions including Johns Hopkins, Imperial College London, and UC Berkeley.
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Sponsor read endorsing AG1 as an all-in-one nutritional insurance supplement with vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and adaptogens.
“AG1 by Athletic Greens. I view it as all in one nutritional insurance
DosageOne scoop daily; athleticgreens.com/tim for free vitamin D and travel packsCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsementCited in 3 episodes: #620: Dr. Gabor Maté — The Myth of Normal, Metabolizing Anger, Processing Trauma, and Finding the Still Voice Within · #664: Dr. Kelly Starrett — The Magic of Movement and Mobility, Training for Range of Motion, Breathing for Back Pain, Improving Your Balance, and More · #716: Performance Coach Andy Galpin — Rebooting Tim's Sleep, Nutrition, Supplements, and Training for 2024View per-episode variants ▸
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Tim mentions that teaching infants basic sign language before they can speak reduces acting out, since they can communicate needs like hungry or thirsty.
“teaching children sign language before they actually have the physiological capability of speaking
TT▶ 1:06:00DosageTeach a handful of basic signs (hungry, thirsty, potty)CaveatsTim notes he doesn't have kids; secondhand from friendsCertaintyhedgedoffhand mention -
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Tim Ferriss suggests reading Ben Goldacre's Bad Science to build scientific literacy basics.
“a book like Bad Science by Ben Goldacre
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Stop drinking water 2 hours before bed (part of 3-2-1 rule: 3 hr no food, 2 hr no water, 1 hr no devices) to reduce nocturia.
“three, two, one rule
TT▶ 2:04:30Dosageno food 3h, no water 2h, no devices 1h before bedCaveatsHeuristic, not hard ruleCertaintyhedgedrecommendation -
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Sponsor read promoting Butcher Box meat delivery — grass-fed beef, organic chicken, heritage pork, wild seafood — with free chicken for a year and $10 off first box.
“Butcherbox makes it easy for you to get high quality, humanely raised meat
TT▶ 0:00DosageSign up at butcherbox.com/tim with promo code TIM10 for $10 off and 2 lbs free chicken per order for a yearCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
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Tim takes creatine daily, often before podcast recording, citing benefits for short-term memory and performance under stress, as well as physical performance.
“I've been taking it daily, typically before podcast recording
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Reference the EWG Dirty Dozen list to prioritize buying organic for produce with highest pesticide exposure (e.g., strawberries).
“Look at a list called Dirty Dozen
TT▶ 1:26:20DosageBuy organic for items on Dirty Dozen listCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
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Mattress cover that regulates bed temperature (55–110°F) with dual zones, adjusting through the night based on biometrics to limit wake-ups and increase deep sleep.
“now I am falling asleep in record time... using a device... called the Pod Cover
TT▶ 2:47DosageSet bed temperature 55–110°F; dual zone for partnersCaveatsSponsor read; $250 off via eightsleep.com/timCertaintypersonal onlystrong endorsement -
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Tim Ferriss recommends Darrell Huff's How to Lie with Statistics as a fast read to recognize sensationalist statistical claims.
“How to Lie with Statistics by Daryl Huff
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Tim highly recommends Gabor Maté's award-winning book on addiction.
“I highly recommend Subtitle Close Encounters with Addiction
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Tim uses L-theanine from Momentous as part of his pre-sleep stack.
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Tim uses Momentous Magtein (magnesium L-threonate) as part of his sleep stack to improve onset, quality, and duration of sleep.
“Momentous Mag 3 and 8...have helped me to improve the onset, quality and duration of my sleep
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Tim recommends Maui Nui unsweetened venison sticks as a convenient nutrient-dense ~10g protein source for skiing days.
“never ending supply of Maui Nui venison sticks
TT▶ 3:07:40Dosage~10g protein per stickCaveatsTim discloses involvementCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
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Tim alternates the fish oil with Nordic Naturals Algae Omega, a plant-based EPA/DHA option.
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Tim recommends Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega fish oil for omega-3 intake, citing no fishy aftertaste and improvements in recovery, sleep, and mood.
“Ultimate Omega has been as clean as a whistle
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Respiratory resistance device with mouthpiece used for breathing exercises; can reduce lower back pain and improve back/lung mechanics.
“I've continued to use this device and been super impressed by it
TT▶ 1:14:30DosageStart with 15 breaths (not 30); includes rounded-over back breathingCaveatsDon't start with 30 reps — will cause severe back soreness next dayCertaintypersonal onlystrong endorsement -
Train with a strict, technical Pilates instructor for personal instruction; helps gain strength at end-range and unlock flexibility.
“going to a very, very, very technical hard ass Pilates instructor for personal instruction is... incredibly impactful
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Tim found Tara Brach's book tremendously helpful despite initial resistance to the title; clarifies acceptance isn't tolerance of injustice.
“I found it tremendously, tremendously helpful
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Slow restorative yoga sessions (~60 min) used as evening downregulation post-skiing.
“slow restorative yoga was fantastic for down regulation
TT▶ 4:42:50Dosage~60 minutes evening sessionCaveatsKeep ≤60–90 min to avoid stimulationCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
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E-commerce platform for building online stores without coding, with payments, integrations, and apps.
“Shopify is one of my favorite companies out there
TT▶ 0:00Dosage$1/month trial via shopify.com/timCaveatsSponsor read; Tim is an advisor/investorCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
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Tim finds Stuart McGill's Big Three (especially side plank) significantly alleviates lower back tightness and spinal erector tension.
“Stuart McGill style...the big four
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Gabor Maté's new book exploring trauma, illness, and healing in a toxic culture; Tim recommends listeners check it out.
“The new book is the Myth of Normal
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Tim recommends watching the documentary 'The Work' (2017) about trauma work inside a US prison — at minimum the trailer.
“at the very least, everybody should watch the trailer
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Sponsor read endorsing Tommy John underwear for comfort, no bunching, with a no-wedgie guarantee.
“Tommy John means no pinching, no bunching, no riding up
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Tim's regular practice is twice-daily 20-minute TM-style meditation sessions.
“meditating twice a day, 20 minutes, basic TM stuff
TT▶ 4:39:40Dosage20 minutes, twice dailyCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
Use a treadmill desk so laptop work involves standing/walking, which helped Tim fall asleep more easily.
“I will only use my laptop if I'm on a treadmill desk... you fall asleep really easily
TT▶ 34:06DosageUse during all laptop workCaveatsPersonal anecdoteCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use