Books Recommended by Tim Ferriss
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High Fidelity
Nick Hornby
Source: "After his girlfriend leaves him for another man, Rob embarks on a journey of self-discovery and evaluation by contacting ex-girlfriends to see what went wrong in each relationship." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
The Art of Asking
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
Amanda Palmer
Source: "I was so inspired by the book that I put it down to start asking people around me for all of the help that I'd been too ashamed or embarrassed to ask for." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Don't Shoot the Dog!
The New Art of Teaching and Training
Karen Pryor
Source: "There are principles in this that you can take away, even if you have no interest in training a dog, having a dog, or dogs in general." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
Dune (6 books)
Frank Herbert
Source: "Perhaps the most incredibly detailed and oddly believable fictional landscape I’ve ever encountered." - Tim Ferriss
Awareness
The Perils and Opportunities of Reality
Anthony De Mello
Source: "When I feel myself bleeding into overwhelm or feeling scattered, this is one of the first break-glass-in-case-of-emergency steps that I take." - Tim Ferriss
4 recommenders
Ender's Game
Ender Saga, Book 1
Orson Scott Card
Source: "Through Ender’s journey, you’ll learn how to capitalize on your strengths and those of your teammates, as well as exploit your adversaries’ weaknesses." - Tim Ferriss
3 recommenders
The Artist's Way
Morning Pages Journal
Julia Cameron
Source: "Nearly every morning, I sit down with a hot cocktail of turmeric, ginger, pu-erh tea, and green tea. Next, I crack open [this book]." - Tim Ferriss
3 recommenders
The Obstacle Is the Way
The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Ryan Holiday
Source: "It has helped me to turn problems upside-down, become the calm within the storm, and even uncover unique opportunities." - Tim Ferriss
Principles
Life and Work
Ray Dalio
Source: "I highly, highly recommend this book. It has already changed how I think about making decisions in my life and in my business." - Tim Ferriss
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Musashi
An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era
Eiji Yoshikawa
Source: "Teaches you about critical thinking, strategizing, and ultimately, that there is more to life than merely surviving." - Tim Ferriss
3 recommenders
Biography of the Dollar
How the Mighty Buck Conquered the World and Why It's Under Siege
Craig Karmin
Source: "After 50 pages, I was able to hold my own discussing currency trading with a vice president at JP Morgan Chase." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
The Moth Presents All These Wonders
True Stories About Facing the Unknown
Catherine Burns
Source: "Reading one short (2–5-page) story over tea or coffee in the morning is a nice jumpstart to the day." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World
An Entrepreneur's Odyssey to Educate the World's Children
John Wood
Source: "If you ever wonder what you can do to really change the world [...] this is a book you need to read." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Rework
David “DHH” Heinemeier Hansson
Source: "I encourage people to think of as an 'Elements of Style' for building profitable businesses in a web-savvy world." - Tim Ferriss
Save The Cat!
The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
Blake Snyder
Source: "A very helpful book as a starting point when thinking of screenwriting and also calls me on my own bullshit." - Tim Ferriss
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
Source: "If 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' and 'Star Wars' had a love-child, it would read something like this." - Tim Ferriss
On Writing Well
An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction
William Zinsser
Source: "I have read this book more than a dozen times, more often for thinking than for writing." - Tim Ferriss
4 recommenders
Getting Real
The Smarter, Faster, Easier Way to Build a Successful Web Application
37signals
Source: "It does have a software focus, but all of it can be applied to entrepreneurs in general." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Play It Away
A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety
Charlie Hoehn
Source: "For all Type-A driven readers — especially those who struggle with the shut-off switch — this one is for you." - Tim Ferriss
3 recommenders
In Other Words
The Science And Psychology Of Second-language Acquisition
Ellen Bialystok
Source: "Adults can learn languages much faster than children83 when constant 9–5 work is removed." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
The Things They Carried
Tim O'Brien
Source: "Be forewarned that it contains beautiful prose and graphic violence in equal measure." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
Vagabonding
An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
Rolf Potts
Source: "The book that got me to stop making excuses and pack for an extended hiatus trip overseas." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
The Neverending Story
Michael Ende
Source: "That was my favorite book growing up for three or four years in elementary school." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
Daily Rituals
How Artists Work
Mason Currey
Source: "There were gems everywhere, and I underlined nearly every page." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read
The Proven Way to Beat the "Pros" and Take Control of Your Financial Future
Daniel R. Solin
Source: "The title may not deliver but it is a smart investment book, at the very least." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran
Source: "A fantastic book. I would recommend people get the edition with the illustrations by the author." - Tim Ferriss
The Art of Spirited Away
Hayao Miyazaki
Source: "Awe-inspiring and shows the depth of world-creation that makes [the author] a legend." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Junot Díaz
Source: "A fun read with lots of geek culture, great history, and oh, it also won the Pulitzer Prize." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Payoff
The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations
Dan Ariely
Source: "The real-world stories are heart wrenching and keep the pages turning." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Where Mountains Roar
A personal report from the Sinai and Negev Deserts
Lesley Hazleton
Source: "I was given the excerpts by a tour guide while trekking through the Negev not long ago." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Letters from a Stoic
Lucius Seneca
Source: "[The author] is an outstanding thinker and this is, I think, one of his most accesible books." - Tim Ferriss
4 recommenders
Fahrenheit 451
A Novel
Ray Bradbury
Source: "If you wonder why some people take censorship so seriously, this book will give you the answer." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
One Blade of Grass
Finding the Old Road of the Heart, a Zen Memoir
Henry Shukman
Source: "I definitely recommend people check it out. [The author's] stories are insane." - Tim Ferriss
3 recommenders
The Magic of Thinking Big
David J. Schwartz
Source: "I still personally read the first two chapters of this book whenever doubt creeps in." - Tim Ferriss
I Wrote This Book Because I Love You
Essays
Tim Kreider
Source: "I’ve been eager to revisit [the author]'s work, and I’m now digging into [this book]." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Biocentrism
How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe
Robert Lanza
Source: "Although I disagree with some of the things in the book, it’s an interesting read." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Tribe
On Homecoming and Belonging
Sebastian Junger
Source: "I read in about a day and a half. I just ingested it rapid fire." - Tim Ferriss
4 recommenders
On Grief and Grieving
Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Source: "Very useful for preparing yourself for the inevitable losses that you will face." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
The Ride of a Lifetime
Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
Robert Iger
Source: "The negotiation stories with Steve Jobs alone make this book worth the read." - Tim Ferriss
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
Violate Them at Your Own Risk
Al Ries
Source: "I have reread this before every product launch that I have done." - Tim Ferriss
4 recommenders
Grit
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela Duckworth
Source: "Really about teaching your kids to focus on hard work and not intrinsic capability." - Tim Ferriss
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
Eric Jorgenson
Source: "Will give you a good taste of what that cocktail of bullets looks like in Naval’s head." - Tim Ferriss
Draft No. 4
John McPhee
Source: "One of the best books about non-fiction writing that I’ve ever read." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
The Art of Memoir
Mary Karr
Source: "Highly recommended if you work with the written word in any capacity." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Getting Past No
Negotiating in Difficult Situations
William Ury
Source: "I think [this book and 'Getting to Yes'] go together really, really nicely." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Jack Weatherford
Source: "Has been recommended to me by several billionaires." - Tim Ferriss
The Healing Journey
Pioneering Approaches to Psychedelic Therapy
Claudio Naranjo
Source: "The introduction alone is worth the price of admission with the book." - Tim Ferriss
3 recommenders
Benjamin Franklin
An American Life
Walter Isaacson
Source: "I’ve recommended [this book] to thousands and thousands of people." - Tim Ferriss
Consciousness Medicine
Indigenous Wisdom, Entheogens, and Expanded States of Consciousness for Healing and Growth
Françoise Bourzat
Source: "Brand-new, but I’m already on my second read." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
The E-Myth Revisited
Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Michael E. Gerber
Source: "If you’re stuck in your own business, this book can help you get unstuck." - Tim Ferriss
Letters to a Young Poet
Rainer Maria Rilke
Source: "Very powerful book that I recommend to everyone." - Tim Ferriss
4 recommenders
Delivering Happiness
A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
Tony Hsieh
Source: "What I also enjoyed is that it's entirely in Tony's voice." - Tim Ferriss
How to Make Millions with Your Ideas
An Entrepreneur's Guide
Dan S. Kennedy
Source: "Like steroids for your entrepreneurial cortex." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Happy Money
The Science of Happier Spending
Elizabeth Dunn
Source: "It answers the question 'can money buy happiness?'" - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Hansel and Gretel
A TOON Graphic
Neil Gaiman
Source: "[People] should read it before their kids read it." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
How to Change Your Mind
What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
Michael Pollan
Source: "One of my favorite books of the last five years." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Four Thousand Weeks
Time Management for Mortals
Oliver Burkeman
Source: "Quite unlike anything I’ve ever read." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Travels with Charley
In Search of America
John Steinbeck
Source: "Beautifully written, simply written, and hilarious." - Tim Ferriss
3 recommenders
Getting to Yes
Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
Roger Fisher
Source: "A really important concept to grasp." - Tim Ferriss
Solve for Happy
Engineer Your Path to Joy
Mo Gawdat
Source: "This good/bad chapter is worth rereading." - Tim Ferriss
3 recommenders
2 recommenders
Secrets of Power Negotiating
Inside Secrets from a Master Negotiator
Roger Dawson
Source: "I would suggest getting the audio if you can." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
We Learn Nothing
Essays
Tim Kreider
Source: "[A] dazzling collection of humor and insight." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Emergency
This Book Will Save Your Life
Neil Strauss
Source: "I find the topics endlessly fascinating." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
Extreme Ownership
How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
Jocko Willink
Source: "I am really enjoying this book." - Tim Ferriss
Stories of Your Life and Others
Ted Chiang
Source: "Incredible collection of short stories." - Tim Ferriss
4 recommenders
One Simple Idea
Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work
Stephen Key
Source: "An excellent book about licensing." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
4 recommenders
A Walk in the Woods
Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Bill Bryson
Source: "A great way to invigorate." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
1 recommender
Radical Acceptance
Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha
Tara Brach
Source: "It exceeded all expectations." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"
Adventures of a Curious Character
Richard P. Feynman
Source: "One of my favorite books." - Tim Ferriss
Poor Charlie's Almanack
The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger
Charlie Munger
Source: Tim Ferriss mentioned this book on Twitter.
Wild
From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Cheryl Strayed
Source: "One of my favorites." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
2 recommenders
COAN The Man, The Myth, The Method
The Life, Times & Training of The Greatest Powerlifter of All-Time
Marty Gallagher
Source: "A fucking great book." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
4 recommenders
Suggestible You
The Curious Science of Your Brain's Ability to Deceive, Transform, and Heal
Erik Vance
Source: "An excellent book." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
4 recommenders
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Dale Carnegie
Source: "Surprisingly sophisticated." - Tim Ferriss
3 recommenders
1 recommender
2 recommenders
The Power of Habit
Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Charles Duhigg
Source: "A very good book." - Tim Ferriss
More Money Than God
Hedge Funds and the Making of a New Elite
Sebastian Mallaby
Source: "A fantastic book." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
2 recommenders
Plants of the Gods
Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers
Richard Evans Schultes
Source: "A fantastic book." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Writing Down the Bones
Freeing the Writer Within
Natalie Goldberg
Source: "A great book." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
Ben Horowitz
Source: "A great book." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
Bird by Bird
Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Anne Lamott
Source: "Fantastic book." - Tim Ferriss
1 recommender
1 recommender
4 recommenders
Joy on Demand
The Art of Discovering the Happiness Within
Chade-Meng Tan
Source: "Fantastic." - Tim Ferriss
2 recommenders
2 recommenders
Blue Ocean Strategy
How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant
W. Chan Kim
Source: "Study [this book]." - Tim Ferriss
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