Tools of Titans
Here is a collection of notable quotes from Tim Ferriss's Tools of Titans, organized by theme.
On Mindset and Self-Perception
“The superheroes you have in your mind (idols, icons, titans, billionaires, etc.) are nearly all walking flaws who’ve maximized 1 or 2 strengths.”
“Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.”
“Creativity is an infinite resource. The more you spend, the more you have.”
On Action, Productivity, and Priorities
“Email is the mind-killer.” — Part of Ferriss's 8-step process for maximizing efficacy
“If this were the only thing I accomplished today, would I be satisfied with my day?” — A key question to ask when prioritizing tasks
“Productivity is for robots. What humans are going to be really good at is asking questions, being creative, and experiences.” — Kevin Kelly
“I always advise young people to become good public speakers (top 25%). Anyone can do it with practice. If you add that talent to any other, suddenly you’re the boss of the people who have only one skill.”
On Growth and Adversity
“We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training.” — Archilochus
“Give vulnerability a shot. Give discomfort its due. Because I think he or she who is willing to be the most uncomfortable is not only the bravest, but rises the fastest.”
“If you want to be tougher mentally, it is simple: Be tougher. Don’t meditate on it.” — Jocko Willink
On Learning and Self-Investment
“Investing in yourself is the most important investment you’ll ever make in your life. . . . There’s no financial investment that’ll ever match it.” — Warren Buffett
“If you let your learning lead to knowledge, you become a fool. If you let your learning lead to action, you become wealthy.” — Jim Rohn
“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.”
On Thinking Big and Long-Term
“If you have a 10-year plan of how to get [somewhere], you should ask: Why can’t you do this in 6 months?” — Peter Thiel
“The more absurd, the more 'impossible' the question, the more profound the answers.”
Quotes from Titans Featured in the Book
Naval Ravikant on what he looks for in founders: “Number one, intelligence... Energy, because being a founder is brutally difficult... And finally is integrity. Because if you have someone who is high intelligence and high energy but they’re low integrity, what you’ve got is a hard working, smart crook.”
Matt Mullenweg on honesty: “I find the smartest guys in the world, and when you get to the very top echelon, they have perfect B.S. detectors. It’s much better to say 'I don’t know' than to try to make up an answer to something you don’t actually know.”
Amanda Palmer on the creative process: “The best art is about economy... It was the ability to pare down to the impactful detail.”
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