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Tim Ferriss - Biography

Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, early-stage technology investor, and podcaster known for his bestselling '4-Hour' book series, including The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef. He hosts The Tim Ferriss Show, a long-running interview podcast that has exceeded one billion downloads.

Tim Ferriss graduated from Princeton University where he studied East Asian Studies. After graduation, he founded BrainQUICKEN, an online nutritional supplements business. Ferriss published The 4-Hour Workweek in 2007, which became a New York Times bestseller and popularized the concept of 'lifestyle design'. In 2014, he launched The Tim Ferriss Show, a podcast that has been downloaded over one billion times. He is also an early-stage angel investor with investments in companies such as Uber, Facebook, and Shopify. Over time, Ferriss broadened his activities to include support for scientific research, notably into psychedelics and mental health treatments.

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Cover image for "How to Ask Better Questions (Tim Ferriss Framework)" - Get Mentors Blog
4 min read
April 13, 2026

How to Ask Better Questions (Tim Ferriss Framework)

Most people get weak answers because they ask weak questions. Use Tim Ferriss's question frameworks to get clearer, faster, more actionable answers.

Cover image for "The Mirror Method: Tim Ferriss's Simple System for Deep Self-Reflection" - Get Mentors Blog
5 min read
September 3, 2025

The Mirror Method: Tim Ferriss's Simple System for Deep Self-Reflection

Transform your self-awareness with this powerful 15-minute daily practice. Combines Tim Ferriss's journaling techniques with Brené Brown's vulnerability research for deeper personal growth.

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