The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

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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.

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#857: How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and Debbie Millman

Mar 10, 2026

42 minutes 54 seconds

In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim discusses life simplification strategies with five guests, focusing on how to reduce complexity and decis...

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#857: How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and Debbie Millman

Mar 10, 2026

42 minutes 54 seconds

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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim discusses life simplification strategies with five guests, focusing on how ...

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#856: Jim Collins — What to Make of a Life and How to Maximize Your Return on Luck

Mar 5, 2026

2 hours 49 minutes 18 seconds

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Jim Collins returns to The Tim Ferriss Show to discuss his new book and the nature of self-renewal, exploring themes of ...

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#855: Tim Ferriss — How to Quiet the Ruminative Mind, Avoid Traps of Self-Help, and Focus in a World of Promiscuous Overcommitment

Feb 24, 2026

1 hour 18 minutes 21 seconds

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In this episode, Tim Ferriss is interviewed by Dan Harris, sharing insights on personal development, brain stimulation t...

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#854: Tish Rabe — 200+ Children's Books, Getting Picked for Dr. Seuss, Lessons from Early Sesame Street, How to Write 300+ Songs, and More

Feb 18, 2026

1 hour 27 minutes 22 seconds

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Tish Rabe shares her journey from aspiring opera singer to a renowned children's author known for her work with Sesame S...

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#853: Jordan Jonas, Champion of Alone — The Art of Survival, Lessons from Nomadic Tribes, Hardship as the Path to Peace, How to Handle Rogue Wolverines, and Why Not to Photograph Attacking Bears

Feb 11, 2026

2 hours 26 minutes 6 seconds

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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim talks with survival expert Jordan Jonas, who shares his experiences winning...

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