TOOLS OF TITANS

by T. Ferriss (Author)

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From the author: “For the last two years, I’ve interviewed nearly two hundred world-class performers for my podcast,The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, gymnastics, surfing, etc.) to legendary Special Operations commanders and black-market biochemists. For most of my guests, it’s the first time they’ve agreed to a two-to-three-hour interview, and the show is on the cusp of passing 100 million downloads. “This book contains the distilled tools, tactics, and ‘inside baseball’ you won’t find anywhere else. It also includes new tips from past guests, and life lessons from new ‘guests’ you haven’t met. “What makes the show different is a relentless focus on actionable details. This is reflected in the questions. For example: What do these people do in the first sixty minutes of each morning? What do their workout routines look like, and why? What books have they gifted

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Publisher: Penguin Random House UK (January 1, 2016)
Language: English
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Keifer

Some good tidbits, but mostly an homage to workaholism and perfectionism and other afflictions

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018

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I like the D'Agostino profile, the chapters on psychedelics, few other profiles and tidbits, and some of Ferriss' sleep hacks and routines. But it's largely an homage to workaholism, perfectionism, hyper-ambition, aggressive careerism, wealth chasing, and incessant striving. Lot of n=1 advice being dispensed as universal truth, just because the dispenser is "successful". And not sure you want advice from people who stay up till 1am looking at a computer, or go to the gym late at night, or compulsively start companies, or make exercise into some monstrous project. The breadth of info is a feature of the book, but also a detriment... it's info overload and exhausting even thinking about trying to assimilate so much. What happened to living simply? It also seems to be a major vanity project for Ferriss. It is enjoyable to browse though, and i like the lists at the end, and the book feels good in the hand and is an appealing object.

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Chris

super hopeful, but left disapointed

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017

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The idea was a good one. Tim has spent thousands of hours interviewing top performers in every category and industry. So sit down and distill the collective wisdom into a book -- seems like a great idea, right?

But all in all, it's too superficial -- it's divided up by person, not by topic, so you get 2 pages of distilled wisdom from each performer, but without the full context, the advice loses almost all its power.

I imagine this was AMAZING for Tim to write -- he said he took a month off and spent all his time going through all his interview notes and condensing the most important parts from each interview. But Tim met the people, knows their accomplishments, and spent time talking to them. How much of that power is supposed to convey in 2 pages if I don't even know who the expert is?

For Tim, this book is probably the ultimate summary and reminder of all the powerful stuff his interviewees have told him. But for readers, it's little more than a disparate mishmash of "I did this for X result and that for Y result" over and over again.

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D. Patterson

Huge fan is disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016

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Tim, if you're reading this, I have a great idea for you at the end of this review. No sarcasm, no snark.

DISCLAIMER: I am a Tim Ferriss apologist. I've listened to almost every episode of his podcast. Own his books. Have been following him since 4 Hour Work Week came out.

Tim's podcast has rewired my brain. My life is measurably better because of what I've learned. Literally. I have hereditary cholesterol problems and my forays into a ketogenic lifestyle dropped my particle count from ~1950 to ~1225. There are many other great things that have come as a result of my exposure to Tim's podcast, too many to list here.

When he announced TOOLS OF TITANS, I was ecstatic. I pre-ordered this book in September.

I'm sad to say that I'm non-plussed, borderline disappointed.

On one hand, I love having a "totem" of something that has changed my life so profoundly. To that end, I am happy to own the book.

On the other hand, it does not deliver on its promise. This is supposedly a "recipe book" (according to page xvi in the Foreword).

It is no such thing.

If I want to bake an apple pie, I go to the Table of Contents, I look up apple pie, I turn to that page.

You cannot do that in this book.

Tim has amazing things to say about meditation. A few guests on his podcast have amazing things to say about meditation (Sam Harris, Naval Ravikant, Kevin Rose, etc.).

But there is no central place to which you can turn to find out the collected wisdom of the many guests who have delved into this topic.

The same goes for investing. The same goes for particular health hacks.

In fact, there's not even one central place in the book that gives a list of the commonalities between the guests. That's a HUGE missed opportunity.

THE ADVICE:

Make a second edition. Soon. It doesn't even have to add new content. Just tighten this up and make it so that you can read about certain topics in a centralized place. If there are parts that don't fit, maybe have an author section at the back... but, dang.

FINAL THOUGHT:
Millionaires become millionaires (in part) because they've learned to say "no." They have the discipline to turn down the good, so that they can pursue (and achieve) the great.

This book is just too too too much good. It doesn't tell you what is great. It will leave you chasing dozens upon dozens of random tactics and thoughts in a dozen different fields.

It might teach the tactics and routines and habits of world-class performers, but there's FAR TOO MUCH here to make it valuable in showing YOU how to achieve those heights. And, if there is ONE person that you could model to become like them in their field... there is FAR TOO LITTLE here to actually help you on your way.

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Thanks Tim

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2016

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This is the first Tim Ferriss book I've actually read, after listening to Tim Tim Talk Talk for about a year now. As I sit down to write this, I'm finding it quite difficult to express exactly how I feel about the book, and what Ferriss ultimately represents. I found his podcast at a very difficult time in my life, where I was searching for a way out of a seemingly hopeless situation. At about 3 am, I stumbled upon Tim Ferriss. Since then, my life has changed dramatically. The content in this book is incredibly helpful not only in terms of the actual information, but what the information represents. It proves to the reader that those Billionaires, Icons, and legends are just people. They all had difficult child hoods, periods of massive failure, and times where they felt hopeless. They made it from there to the top simply by doing what works, and ignoring what doesn't, day after day after day. If I could, I'd distribute this book to every person on earth. Not because each person needs a chillipad, or exogenous ketones or whatever, but because each person needs to realize that the future is malleable, and daily habits are the paint by which we create our destiny. There are no secrets, or hacks, or tactics reserved for the special elite. It's all right here, in this book. Its simply a matter of applying what will help you, ignoring what won't, and taking advice only from those who have a life you'd like to emulate.

So thanks Tim. Please continue with what you're doing. I have a suspicion that in twenty years, there will be a lot of people who will cite this book and podcast as the thing that turned their life around. Be happy about that. It all really does make a difference.

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Massacre of trees that were used to print this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2018

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Folks, I'm an admirer of Tim Ferriss and listen to his podcast with interest and really admire his style of conducting his conversations with his guests. However while a podcast a radio program or perhaps even tv/video program is good format for the kind of content that Tim Ferriss and his guests cover, that certainly is not content worthy of a book - particularly if at the back of it the author does not hesitate to call himself a published author. I have lot of respect for Tim Ferriss as a result of his podcasts and content he's covered there, but just to take transcripts of those chats and publish as a book doesn't suit this otherwise worthy/intelligent man.

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C.C. James

Really recommend to anyone who wants to gain a range of ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2018

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I have run my own business for 2 years. I have read hundreds of books, in that time, made loads of mistake, but thankfully grown to do well.

Had I had this book from the start, I would have been where I am now within a year, avoided half the mistakes and saved a lot of time. Really recommend to anyone who wants to gain a range of advice covering business, development and most importantly I think outlook on things.

Very good. If Tony Robbins was the King, Tim Ferriss has become a very able prince.

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Paul

Really wasn’t for me too scattered

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2019

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First Tim Ferris book that I’ve read and I’m honestly struggling to get into it. Very unstructured with him telling you go to page 344 for this and then page 522 to complete it. If you are into trying a new coffee mixed with 9 minutes of breathing techniques followed by stretches and mantras in the morning this is your book. Thought this book would be gold but it doesn’t let you delve into it enough when you find someone or chapter you like. It really is just highlights of the podcast. Also it is rather contradictive between people on what they do/opinions but I suppose it’s to let you compare and try for yourself.

Was looking forward to reading more about Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony Robbins etc but it doesn’t go deep enough into it. Save your money and just focus on the podcasts involving such people that does interest you.

Gave up on this book half way through due to the nature of it. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Going to try the 4 hour Work Week as it’s his biggest title but surely can’t be worse than this book.

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Garvit

this book is not like you can read continuously in a week or so

Reviewed in India on July 8, 2017

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I am a huge fan of Tim Ferris and I really waited for this book to launch in India and the wait is worth it. if you really wanna learn about the mindset of successful people then you must read this.
This book not only tells you how to be successful by financial side but it tells you how to be rich in knowledge and health. you can see some personal recommendations by the persons who are at the top level in this field.
this book is different from all the other books, this book is not like you can read continuously in a week or so, this book contains podcasts summaries which you can read each day/week and it has sections divided in it. you can read something of where you are a lack in.
the best thing I love about this book that it contains personal book recommendation from the peoples whose podcasts are written there.
in the end, i just want to say definitely buy and read this book and trust me you gonna love it.

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Dr.Amrita Basu

Must read if you have the guts to dream big and follow through

Reviewed in India on January 29, 2018

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I loved this book.But this is not a book for you if you don't like learning from other people's mistakes.Its one of those books where you love the disclaimer, forward, index and 600 plus pages of everything.
In the disclaimer, Tim Ferris tells you to consult a common sense specialist and not to blindly follow the book.While many topics may be controversial and the advice borderline, what cannot be ignored is the unique nature of the book.There is 111 famous men and women in the book sharing their experience with health, wealth and wisdom.A good chance of standing on the shoulders of giants.
Must read if you have plans to make a billion or two(no harm dreaming)!

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SIMON HARMAN

Frighteningly good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2017

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I would describe this as the best book I have ever read if asked for one sentence. That is perhaps harsh on Dickens et al, so perhaps I should narrow it down to best book I have ever read about how to live your life. Almost every page has an "ahah" moment. Countless anecdotes induced tears. Just stunning. Thank you; I am now one of the 1,000!

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I thank him a lot and all who was willing to share their knowledge after their experience

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2019

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Top book I recommend it to everyone is the kind of book which you must have a powerful good present and which will have good advice , I mention I am not a fan of Tim ferris he thinks too much offen he invented the hot water Evan the cold water :) in everything sometimes give really bad advices which he didn't applied for him at least as if he really done them he knew better to write or to speak about them people who done the can see the lies very easy overall he knows a lot but he has the impression he know all better than God I believe which is not fair for the readers and to promote this kind of behavior he has a lot of followers and I expect more from him not only much more modesty and reality instead of bs
But this book raise the standards I learned new tricks which work and what is his value is his value and I need to admit he done a really good job he have the material do it better ? Yes but he wrote most about his interests which is not bad cause he can write another one like this after few years if he thinks different people are interested in different stuff than him and it will be completed .
Overall very smart book I thank him a lot and all his friends who was honest and so giving and willing to share their knowledge after their experience at highest level

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Striver

"Your Network is your Net worth"

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2017

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Your Network is your Net worth.

Tim is blessed with the depth of his connections and I am sure has worked incredibly hard to cultivate and develop them. This book introduces you to an amazing and eclectic group of people. I have been reading it like a menu - dive in randomly and go deeper independently with the people that resonate with you. The diversity of achievements of so many people in Tim's book is a great motivator to go after what interests you.

Unconventional in its format, but that is its charm.

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Christopher Ross

I appreciate this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2018

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I highly recommend this book to anyone who is fascinated by the pursuit of self-improvement - what drives people to do what they do and how they ended up where they are. This book is about no ordinary people however, but provides information directly from professionals, leaders and celebrities from all over the world and from all sorts of backgrounds and fields. It's a book that you can pickup and read for minutes at a time but often keeps you enticed for much longer due to the simple layout and easy-to-digest information.

I'm a huge fan of Tim Ferris and would also highly recommend 'Tribe of Mentors' for anyone who finds this book interesting.

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D. Sutton

An absolute goldmine of useful information

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2017

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Can't rate this book highly enough - it is broke into sections for health, wealth and wisdom and has troves of helpful nuggets, insights and fresh perspectives from some of the most hardy, successful and intelligent people on the planet- also helpfully presented by the author in a way that enables you to dip in and out of various sections in skip parts that may have less current topical interest, an absolutely valuable addition to any library of the aspiring and curious.

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Janinah

Can see why it's a best seller as a lot of thought provoking insights are ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2017

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Fab book. Can see why it's a best seller as a lot of thought provoking insights are shared and helpful + motivational advice. Tim obviously put a lot of time and effort into the book. My only gripe is that some of the people mentioned in the book have their answers featured more than others. I was looking forward to reading some interviews by certain people and was disappointed by the lack of content given. Also as a marketer I would have loved to get more insight from some of the top marketers featured in the book e.g Ryan Holiday and Noah Kagan.

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Gianni Davico

Read. Reflect. Act!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2017

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The first time I read it, I was in a hurry to complete so to restart reading it again.

Honestly, I cannot think of a more useful and dense book – maybe "tool" is a more precise word, in this case – for the person who would like to became more "healthy, wealthy and wise", as Tim – quoting Ben Franklin – loves to say.

I have been following Tim Ferriss for ten years now, and his writings had and have a profound impact on me, on my approach to life, on my daily schedule, on my professional path, on my health and on my body.

There are parts of "Tools of Titans" that I don't appreciate much, but they can be skipped easily, as the format is easy to digest. In my opinion, the best method to obtain the most from the book is to read it quickly once, just to have a general idea of the contents, and then to read it calmly and slowly in order to fully understand the meaning. Then, the next step is mandatory: to act. That's because this book is an excellent reading, but it's useful only if the lessons contained in it are applied to your life. And Tim is a master in driving you to put in practice what you read. This is the point: to interiorize the lessons, to make them part of your daily routine, of your life – physical, mental and spiritual.

In short, this book is not the panacea for your weaknesses, but is an extremely useful tool to work on yourself, act intelligently and improve the overall quality of your life.

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Sam Holland

The verdict?...Incredible!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2018

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I've wanted this book since it came out but after reading reviews wasn't sure whether to buy. I read parts of it from a friend who owns it so decided to buy it. The verdict?...Incredible!! I now own all of Tim Ferris's books after reading his first book 'The Four Hour Work Week'. I recommend all of his books to all of my friends because his writing style is first class and easy to follow as well as being humorous. He also offers practical and insightful advice. Well done again, Tim. Thank you.

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Mike burton

Good book for self improvement

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2019

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Very interesting book - but very long (600+ pages). Although interesting to get everyone’s perspectives and ideas, I think a collation of the ideas and summary of them would have made a better book I.e general consensus on time management etc. I would recommend it to people who are interested in general self improvement, but set aside a fair amount of time to get through it.

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tom allen

Unbelievable! Get this book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2019

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This book is great for so many reasons. So good to get a breakdown of different people with different backgrounds who have made their own way to success. Could write forever on why to get this book. Arguably best book of 2019 so far. Would highly recommend. Thanks Tim for taking the time to put this together, really appreciate it.

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