Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

The Tim Ferriss Show

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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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Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

#574: Arnold Schwarzenegger on Psychological Warfare (And Much More) (Repost) 25.02.2022

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...

#573: Margaret Atwood — A Living Legend on Creative Process, The Handmaid’s Tale, Being a Mercenary Child, Resisting Labels, the Poet Rug Exchange, Liminal Beings, Burning Questions, Practical Utopias, and More 23.02.2022

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 graphi...

#572: In Case You Missed It: January 2022 Recap of The Tim Ferriss Show 17.02.2022

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 ge...

#571: Boyd Varty — The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life 16.02.2022

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 o...

#570: 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 09.02.2022

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 supp...

#569: ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss 04.02.2022

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...

#568: Cal Newport — The Eternal Pursuit of Craftsmanship, the Deep Life, Slow Productivity, and a 30-Day Digital Minimalism Challenge 02.02.2022

Brought to you by  Magic Spoon  delicious low-carb cereal ,  Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating ,  and   Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement .  Cal Newport  ( calnewport.com ) is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University who previously earned his PhD from MIT. His schol...

#567: A Rare Podcast at 30 Below Zero — Sue Flood on Antarctica, Making Your Own Luck, Chasing David Attenborough, and Reinventing Yourself 28.01.2022

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...

#566: 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 26.01.2022

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, modula...

#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect” 19.01.2022

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...

#564: Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss 14.01.2022

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...

#563: Sarah Silverman — The Joy of Being Alone, Becoming Your Own Best Friend, Insights from Therapy, and More 13.01.2022

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  ( @Sar...

#562: Dr. Michio Kaku — Exploring Time Travel, the Beauty of Physics, Parallel Universes, the Mind of God, String Theory, Lessons from Einstein, and More 07.01.2022

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 Eins...

#561: Rich Roll — Reinventing Your Life at 30, 40, and Beyond 05.01.2022

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 himsel...

#560: Zen Master Henry Shukman — 20 Minutes of Calm, Plus the Strange and Powerful World of Koans 29.12.2021

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 mindful...

#559: Forget New Year’s Resolutions and Conduct a ‘Past Year Review’ Instead 27.12.2021

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...

#558: Ann Miura-Ko — The Path from Shyness to World-Class Debater and Investor (Repost) 23.12.2021

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 walke...

#557: 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 22.12.2021

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 P...

#556: The Incredible Kyle Maynard — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss 16.12.2021

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...

#555: The Liberation of Cosmic Insignificance Therapy — Oliver Burkeman 15.12.2021

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 an...

#554: Jerry Colonna — How to Reboot Yourself and Feel Unrushed in the New Year 14.12.2021

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?...

#553: Jessica Lahey on Parenting, Desirable Difficulties, The Gift of Failure, Self-Efficacy, and The Addiction Inoculation 09.12.2021

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 t...

#552: Aisha Tyler — How to Use Pain, Comedy, and Practice for Creativity (Repost) 07.12.2021

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...

#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss 02.12.2021

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...

#550: Andrew Chen — Metaverse, Metrics, and Meerkats 30.11.2021

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, inc...

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