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Tim Ferriss
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Tim Ferriss is a prominent author, entrepreneur, and angel investor known for his influential books and podcast. He has authored four #1 New York Times bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, and Tools of Titans .12 His work primarily focuses on personal development, productivity, and lifestyle design, often advocating for unconventional approaches to work and life.
Ferriss has gained recognition not only for his writing but also for his role as an early-stage investor in several major tech companies, including Uber, Facebook, and Twitter .13 His podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, has surpassed 200 million downloads and has been recognized as one of the best podcasts on iTunes .1
In addition to his writing and investing, Ferriss has been involved in teaching entrepreneurship at Princeton University since 2003 and has a significant online presence through his blog and social media .34 His approach combines elements of self-improvement with practical advice on outsourcing and efficiency, making him a notable figure in the realm of personal and professional development.
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Highlighting mental health is important to me for deeply personal reasons. Treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction run in my family. I’ve lost multiple friends to suicide and almost committed suicide in college. Opioids and alcohol have claimed the lives of family members and some of my closest childhood friends.
But despair need not lead to deaths of despair.
This blog post (https://t.co/8GF0oe9jMy) compiles resources that have helped me and millions of readers. They include books, documentaries, podcast episodes, videos, and much more.
“Whatever you feel yourself leaning away from, try leaning into. If you hate opera, then go learn more about opera. And if you hate sports, well, then go learn more about sports. It’s usually just learning about something that gives you an appreciation for this thing that you used to just dismiss.” — Derek Sivers
Listen to my interview with philosopher-entrepreneur Derek Sivers: https://t.co/cakk0xws7f
