How to Be More Productive | Tim Ferriss

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About Tim Ferriss:
Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 200 million downloads and been selected for “Best of iTunes” three years running.
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[@noahdollimount1398]

It would be cool if this guy created a book called " The four hour mind ", dealing with things like mindset, creativity, intelligence, memory, stuff like that.

[@noahdollimount1398]

If there are any good books like that please let me know

[@RsExtremeVids]

He did.. get Tools of Titans

[@gildazbog7419]

+RsExtremeVids great book

[@PolicarpioNicole]

tools of titans has that part

[@makoshark3352]

How is Tools of Titans? Thinking about throwing it on my list

[@shelseabalver7489]

I personally love when you do video form content rather than audio😊

[@TheRealSandorClegane]

so you can double click your mouse while you listen?

[@aaronvu3205]

You can just take the audio from the video. Kill 2 birds with one stone.

[@devam7768]

2 Keys to Productivity and Achievement 1. Meditate 2. Ask Great Questions.

[@GuppyPal]

Thanks, Tim. I was a serious competitive distance runner for about 10 years of my life and ran at a nationally competitive level for about 5 of those years. I can honestly say that running was one of the most beneficial things to my life in a number of ways and that it had a profound impact on my mind and "spirit." I definitely came to view it as meditation and attribute much of my success in life (work, relationships, personal goals, etc) to these meditative runs. I realize running is not everyone's thing, but I can strongly recommend running as a form of meditation and something that can be used alone or in conjunction with more conventional forms of meditation.

[@Swansong32]

Always like seeing you pop up on my KZbin feed. For me at least, I pay more attention to KZbin than Facebook.

[@scottk1525]

Here's my favorite trick for being productive. It's called doing it anyway. Just make a deal with yourself. From here on out, every time you think of a reason not to get something done, just do it anyway.

[@erikjohnson2324]

That's actually a great idea ! Fierce-Logic.com​ : Insight with an edge

[@tagaway6173]

Scott K what the hell? Is this a joke? I'm laughing at the fact I think this is an actual advice and not a joke, And since I'm going out anyways to do one emergency (the cats need food) I'll actually do things I was going to do tomorrow because I feel lazy - go to the laundromat - grocery shop for the house too - bank - do my eyebrows.

[@nath4le]

Por

[@danielvalleduarte]

This works well, except not at all if you are watching this video.

[@avidadolares]

This is the kind of advice you would come to expect from a youtube comment. Whats your next advice: "How to become a better listener": You just listen more.

[@BogdanovicMarija]

I love your educational you tube videos! You should do more of these! ❤

[@cloudevops]

God bless you, Tim. Thanks for sharing your good thoughts.

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

Morning meditation! LOVE IT! Starting off with how I want my day to go ALWAYS works. I do a little priming (Tony Robbins does it), too. The immediate hot-to-cold showers/baths are incredible, stimulates my immune system and wakes me up instantly. Cheers, Tim! Still reading your 4-hour work week book!

[@TheZGALa]

Thank you Tim! I appreciate all you do and share. You have helped me more than you can know.

[@mikemike8150]

Love these videos, Tim!! I find it much easier for myself to maintain focus at content if there is a visual anker. For example podcast are not so easy for me to listen to and maintain focus all the time.

[@MannanJavid]

Thanks for sharing this Tim! If you're planning on coming to D.C. During the inauguration time, let me show you some of the best afghani food places!

[@johncarton3023]

wow. really good. asking good questions seems like a part of thinking big / thinking outside the box.

[@WHEYJordan]

Great advice, thank you Tim.

[@scottfelt513]

Dude, you are amazing. I wish I could understand everything you do.

[@AK-ej2go]

You're very well spoken, thanks for uploading the videos that you do. I hope for tremendous success to come by your way!

[@relaxananda7056]

Thank you for these great tips!! Have been reading your books and you're a real inspiration for us. We hope that you will share more of your advice with us on KZbin.

[@Wanderlust]

legend

[@pavanprakash3030]

1. do morning meditation - start small and increase gradually 2.asking great questions why can't you achieve your 10 year goals in 6 months how to getbetter ? 1.study great interviews

[@lanceawatt]

Delete your social media and throw your tv out the window. Then make lists every day and habitually ask yourself "what is my next action"? Then perform those actions without fail.

[@CamKnoppMusic]

I still have my social media accounts, but I deleted the apps off my phone and its pretty crazy to realize just how much time I used to spend mindlessly scrolling through them.

[@LukeSly91]

He is amazingly well spoken.

[@Tommytoday]

Yes! Love these videos, keep em coming!!

[@jgfraser]

Please keep this up, wonderful format and fantastic to see you speak!

[@sivareddy8572]

Thank You.

[@mcpro21]

Love the new content coming out. Keep it up!

[@conzer87]

Tim - thanks for the video. What did you do when studying interviewers? Has there been any particular practice that has worked for you? Thanks!

[@Mindsaw]

Hey tim, Great idea with the morning meditation! awesome video

[@sowhatsupeirik]

Looking great, Tim!

[@shawarmageddonit]

"It's not being egotistical or egocentric, I think -- it's being human." Boom. Gold, right there, in a remark of secondary relevance to the topic. Just like in his books.

[@esobeegarage]

Very helpful video, Tim. Thanks!

[@mauiswift6391]

Thanks Tim!

[@AineSherman]

Quality Questions 💫

[@ShallExplore]

The use of words is so profound.

[@katknip865]

Great advice, thanks

[@KarinaMirzalievaMaxy]

Thank you very much 😊☕ I like thinking more

[@bjornbaumann9575]

Awesome, please more vids like this Tim

[@k14pc]

really cool. i've kind of abandoned formal meditation recently and hearing somebody say it really is helpful in a concrete way is useful.

[@Ace1973ish]

Thank you

[@mr.g4272]

When I first heard of the 4 hr work week...I was like, "No way somebody figured that out". I felt depressed working 40 hr weeks during the holidays at my job, knowing that. And tim you got great info man. I need to get the newest book.

[@aspiretoinspireothers6363]

Hi Tim, thank you for generously sharing your insights... appreciated! :) Hope you can have a series on structured guide, video or book on effective learning, coaching. Goal plus a do-able action plan. Ex. On learning Japanese language: key mindset to develop and a detailed guide or routine...step by step to do it. With your research & actual experience on these... many can benefit from your video/workbook. Happy to subscribe with notification as I take you as my mentor from this day onward. :) Thank you! - AHA moment - 11/25/18

[@evrettej]

This was very helpful

[@hannesmonaghan8905]

Nice one Timbo. Seneca bust in the background?

[@CamKnoppMusic]

Definitely agree with meditation. It's made such a huge difference for me in every aspect of my life.

[@AlexCio]

Great video, nice advice! Already motivated! :)

[@kingofsouth19]

keep the videos coming!!

[@jordanjackson7171]

love the videos tim

[@JayKitamura4K]

As I take my million dollar income journey, I am realizing that without the tips on productivity I have learned from you, it would never be possible. Thanks Tim!

[@ycrtsource7070]

Great tips Tim!

[@junkjunk2493]

thanks tim, good stuff

[@cervgiovanni]

would it be ok if I use this video as meditation? I will analyze it very much and be reminded so much very great tools thank you

[@arunbulchandani]

Meditation (daily) and asking great questions (to people and yourself): ✓

[@HubertCumbadale02]

Good vid.. Well I just do very simple meditation in the morning and at night (15 min). Mainly just counting my breaths to start with and within a few minutes Bamm! I'm in a meditative state. I think people can make meditation complicated when really it can be very simple.

[@i3e5l4]

tim, why don't you have more subscribers? what propelled you to create more content for your channel? thank you for this.

[@itsryanwilkes]

Great advice Tim! Might have to take the plunge and try TM. Headspace hasn't worked for me. But also might try Sam Harris' guided sessions. Thanks for all that you do!

[@i3e5l4]

is TM an abbreviation for something?

[@AAPS7]

Transcendental Meditation

[@SomersetDrumLessons]

Check out the Muse headband I found that really helpful

[@zazen69]

Sam Harris' guided meditations are great and free as well. Check out his book Waking Up too, he talks a lot about meditation in it.

[@theycallmedip]

OMM its an app called one moment meditation it sets you up for a one min meditation at a time. sometimes its best to crawl before we walk. this is a great way to establish the habit of daily meditation, even if just for a moment at a time. Good luck:)

[@ScrappyCoco11111]

Hey Tim, thanks for this info! Do you have any links to specific videos with Tony Robbins asking questions as you described? I am very intrigued by this concept and would love to look into it further through your path.

[@jbdasilva89]

Look up for the "I'm not your guru" documentary available in netflix. You'll get some exemples of it from a Tony Robbins live event.

[@ScrappyCoco11111]

Thank you!

[@maya2346567]

I have always wondered how to learn the skill of asking good questions. Once again you gifted us with something amazing. Thank you, Tim!

[@keyorempi]

Skills to master to be more productive. -Morning Mindfulness Meditation; 10-20mins. -Asking questions; Study Interviews.

[@Experiencetheedit]

Being productive is about setting priorities. Mindfulness and meditation encourages setting priorities.

[@CreateGreg]

just awesome!

[@jasoncurtis4416]

Great advice! Thank you

[@thewellnesstheory]

Hi Jason, you can also check our video on “Beat Procrastination & Stay On Track” at kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWXCdIerq8ufmNU In this episode, we uncover 5 of the most common challenges and solutions when it comes to procrastination. Diving deep into how it affects motivation, identity, clarity, and responsibility. Hope you find this video helpful.

[@Wil_Dasovich]

100

[@Kat.111]

Thank you Tim! So on point. You always inspire me. ps. its PopOva : )

[@fiddlewheelx]

Wish I could talk with this man.

[@arunkutube]

great tips

[@upendrasairamk6231]

I liked this

[@anothrdude]

this is a smart person

[@elguallaayounes4851]

I love it

[@justinblock8662]

Tim have you ever performed Vishan Lakhiani's 6 phase guided meditation on the Omvana app it's probably the best meditation practice I have ever used, try it sometime and let me know your thoughts. Thanks for the great content by the way.

[@paulrugarber3170]

A concept!

[@demonhead]

Can asking questions in youtube comments improve my question improving skills?

[@akihenrik7689]

Gold

[@williamatkinson1907]

I exercise almost daily now,I utilise the same songs :)

[@robbytheyogi990]

The running with only one song for an extended period of time really grabbed my attention; Does anyone think they could explain the reasoning behind why it essentially serves the same purpose as meditation? Thanks!

[@ThePasindu]

Hey dude, don't know whether you see this. But, I'll nevertheless will leave a reply. In Buddhism(I'm a Buddhist writing) meditation is not just focusing on your breath. Meditation can be focusing on anything. I do a few, loving kindness, death nature of humans, breath and even my workout. Doing something with a single focus itself is a meditation. There are 42 postures to be exact as said In Buddhist texts that I said we can use to meditate. The Buddha himself used walking as a meditation everyday. Likewise anything is possible to take as an meditation and is very beneficial. Music is also one great to let mind be focused over hearing the same songs everyday or during a certain activity. Every morning after a workout, I take a shower while listening to same 4 songs everyday. And then, I write for an hour. When our brain realise the patterns it has less difficulty in getting ourselves focused. That's one reason habits can make or break us. Hope you or any other reading this found this valuable. For any further clarifications please let me know, I'll reply below. Thank you and have a great day ♥️

[@stevenlopes3549]

where did you get that wall plant art behind you! I need more green in my home! --your channel is awesome thank you

[@sokotheman]

Poor question

[@johnbais-linedesign5938]

Are there any books you would recommend for learning to ask better questions?

[@lives5418]

John Bais-Line Design I have similar questions or may be some sample questions to get an idea

[@wilfred909]

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[@ColtonLoberg]

I desire this mans calm cool collective manor 🧖🏼‍♂️

[@DarkXacreD]

Meditation and asking questions

[@katytallon1]

I think the best question to ask (once you've really listened)...is 'really?'

[@ricardoruiz127]

Wow.

[@stevoblevo]

"Why can't I achieve my 10 year goals in the next 6 months?" -- I don't know if you're quoting Thiel wrong or if that's how he originally said it. Either way it's slightly off. The better question is "How could I do this in 6 months, instead of 10 years?" the subtle difference being your brain will instantly begin to answer *how* it can be done, instead of the reasons *why* it isn't possible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp-vhqOlipxkaq8m5s

[@danielfernandez0058]

great :)

[@SigKappel]

good.

[@DavidRiosTV]

Does this work if you have kids?

[@axvle]

2:42- Wow, did he perhaps mean minutes, not miles? I run 10 miles for workouts, but that's pretty straining (I'm in decent shape). Keeping up a meditative state for that long is hard enough.

[@haynesrobert2830]

Becoming a screenwriter for two or three hours in the morning after a little meditation and body warmups

[@TonyRosenberg]

at 2:43 Tim says "Running for 10,20,30 miles and listening to the same song" is a form of mindfulness, can someone please elaborate on how that might be a similar mindfulness effect to meditation?

[@Geo408]

*Listen to Tim Ferriss #smartguy

[@boonhocklian7408]

What I learnt 1) meditation in any form couple minutes of your time a day is important as it is important to be have success and feel the success(feel like you are winning) 2) ask right questions. An excellent question is like how are you able to achieve your 10-year goals in 6 months. This is crucial as the better questions you ask others, the better questions you contemplate yourself and your thinking will be improved as a result.

[@tejaswikhanna8461]

And meditation makes you feel grounded... Art of Asking... cool

[@jjcorbin7434]

Tim h is cool

[@janicemorris6085]

I would never replace my now 25 year practice of TM with any other practice called meditation. TM has a cumulative effect over time. Running or listening to another is contemplation not meditation, at least not as I have experienced it.

[@WillChousThoughts]

He always say "80+%" but that's just a rough estimate. I challenge him to actually tabulate this. I don't want this to be one of those horrendous generalizations where it's actually only 13%.

[@slickdanger_]

Listen to his 200+ podcast interviews and you will understand why he says 80+%

[@rubthemtogether]

It's too hard to quantify when you count things outside of meditation

[@Jujubel879]

Find external constraints.

[@HEOEvgeny]

Mind awareness All better questions not this you n can Google or broad ones. Be specific and relevant to person you n ask questions. 🤠

[@rmesvp]

Soooo true !!...Thks @_#

[@davidm6361]

He should really where a shirt for these videos.

[@ashfordlarynx9967]

Did you misspell wear or was that part of a pun?

[@davidm6361]

I don't see what's wrong.

[@Maslacak1985]

or where is wrong :) heheh

[@davidm6361]

I don't SEE what is wrong. Wear the shirt?

[@Maslacak1985]

:) it's just a tipfeler , you wrote : " where a shirt for " instead of wear, but it was funny :) sorry mate

[@TimmacTR]

KETO BUTTER OF COURSE xDD

[@mylesdrake4518]

Bicep veins!

[@assotjena]

What is a good question to think about?

[@fifty5712]

It's interesting that one of the basic disciplines of a healthy Christian Life is daily "meditation" on God's word. Christians have believed that for centuries