Recode Decode: Tim Ferriss, author, "Tools of Titans"

Decoder with Nilay Patel

Vox Media Podcast Network

Technology, Business

4.3 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2017

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

"The 4-Hour Workweek" and "Tools of Titans" author Tim Ferriss talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about his newest book, which compiles the life advice of the "titans" from tech, business and entertainment Ferriss has interviewed on his podcast, "The Tim Ferriss Show." He explains how forays into education, neuroscience, tech entrepreneurship and dietary supplements led him to become a self-help author, and what everyday people can learn from winners like investor Chris Sacca, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and actor BJ Novak. Ferriss also talks about why "voluntary suffering" is underrated and how ditching social media may make you happier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:45.0	Recode Radio presents Recode D-code hosted by Cara Swisher, powered by digital media.
0:51.8	Hi, I'm Cara Swisher, executive editor of Recode.
0:54.6	You may know me as the inventor of the 400-hour work week,
0:57.8	but in my spare time I talk tech and you're listening to Recode D-code,
1:01.0	a podcast about tech and media's key players, big ideas, and how they're changing the world we live in.
1:05.8	You can subscribe to Recode D-code at iTunes.com slash Recode D-code, and while you're there, leave us a review.
1:12.2	Today in the Red Chair is Tim Ferris, an entrepreneur and writer, best known for books like the 4-hour work week and the 4-hour chef.
1:20.0	He has a new book out where he tackles tech a little bit, where he calls tools of the titans,
1:24.3	the tactics, routines, and habits of billionaires, icons, and world-class performers.
1:29.3	He's also an angel investor and the host of a very popular podcast I'm going to be on, called the Tim Ferris Show.
1:35.3	But for the next 45 minutes or an hour or so, he's stuck on the other side of the table since this is my show.
1:40.4	Tim, welcome to Recode D-code.
1:42.1	Thank you for having me.
1:43.1	So you are like a Tomaton. You just produce like crazy.
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