Tim Ferriss

108 Tim Ferriss Recommended Books

Tim Ferriss is an American author, investor, and podcaster. He is best known for his book, The 4-Hour Workweek, which has sold over 1. 3 million copies. He is also the host of the popular podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has over 400 million downloads.

108 Books recommended by Tim Ferriss

The Art of Asking

The Art of Asking

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help

Author :Amanda Palmer

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"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 [Source]

The E-Myth Revisited

The E-Myth Revisited

Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

Author :Michael E. Gerber

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"If you’re stuck in your own business, this book can help you get unstuck." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Poor Charlie's Almanack

Poor Charlie's Almanack

The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

Author :Charlie Munger

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Tim Ferriss mentioned this book on Twitter. [Source]

Getting Past No

Getting Past No

Negotiating in Difficult Situations

Author :William Ury

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"I think [this book and 'Getting to Yes'] go together really, really nicely." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Biocentrism

Biocentrism

How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe

Author :Robert Lanza

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Although I disagree with some of the things in the book, it’s an interesting read." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Solve for Happy

Solve for Happy

Engineer Your Path to Joy

Author :Mo Gawdat

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"This good/bad chapter is worth rereading." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Power of Habit

The Power of Habit

Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Author :Charles Duhigg

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"A very good book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Art of Spirited Away

The Art of Spirited Away

Author :Hayao Miyazaki

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"Awe-inspiring and shows the depth of world-creation that makes [the author] a legend." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Travels with Charley

Travels with Charley

In Search of America

Author :John Steinbeck

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Beautifully written, simply written, and hilarious." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Daily Rituals

Daily Rituals

How Artists Work

Author :Mason Currey

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"There were gems everywhere, and I underlined nearly every page." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Obstacle Is the Way

The Obstacle Is the Way

The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

Author :Ryan Holiday

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"It has helped me to turn problems upside-down, become the calm within the storm, and even uncover unique opportunities." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Zorba the Greek

Zorba the Greek

Author :Nikos Kazantzakis

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"Highly highly recommend." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

A Collaboration with Nature

A Collaboration with Nature

Author :Andy Goldsworthy

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"It’ll blow your mind." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Wild

Wild

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

Author :Cheryl Strayed

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"One of my favorites." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

How to Change Your Mind

How to Change Your Mind

What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence

Author :Michael Pollan

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"One of my favorite books of the last five years." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Lying

Lying

Author :Sam Harris

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A great book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Neverending Story

The Neverending Story

Author :Michael Ende

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"That was my favorite book growing up for three or four years in elementary school." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Author :Douglas Adams

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"If 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' and 'Star Wars' had a love-child, it would read something like this." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Author :Junot Díaz

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A fun read with lots of geek culture, great history, and oh, it also won the Pulitzer Prize." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Where Mountains Roar

Where Mountains Roar

A personal report from the Sinai and Negev Deserts

Author :Lesley Hazleton

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"I was given the excerpts by a tour guide while trekking through the Negev not long ago." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Letters to a Young Poet

Letters to a Young Poet

Author :Rainer Maria Rilke

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"Very powerful book that I recommend to everyone." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

Author :Dale Carnegie

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"Surprisingly sophisticated." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

On Grief and Grieving

On Grief and Grieving

Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss

Author :Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Very useful for preparing yourself for the inevitable losses that you will face." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Leaving Microsoft to Change the World

Leaving Microsoft to Change the World

An Entrepreneur's Odyssey to Educate the World's Children

Author :John Wood

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"If you ever wonder what you can do to really change the world [...] this is a book you need to read." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Little, Big

Little, Big

Author :John Crowley

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"One of the best novels I’ve ever read." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Rework

Rework

Author :David Heinemeier Hansson

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"I encourage people to think of as an 'Elements of Style' for building profitable businesses in a web-savvy world." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia

Author :Mohsin Hamid

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A fun novel." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

A TOON Graphic

Author :Neil Gaiman

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"[People] should read it before their kids read it." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Payoff

Payoff

The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations

Author :Dan Ariely

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"The real-world stories are heart wrenching and keep the pages turning." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Play It Away

Play It Away

A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety

Author :Charlie Hoehn

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"For all Type-A driven readers — especially those who struggle with the shut-off switch — this one is for you." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

One Simple Idea

One Simple Idea

Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work

Author :Stephen Key

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"An excellent book about licensing." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

High Fidelity

High Fidelity

Author :Nick Hornby

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"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 [Source]

The Prophet

The Prophet

Author :Kahlil Gibran

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A fantastic book. I would recommend people get the edition with the illustrations by the author." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods

Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

Author :Bill Bryson

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A great way to invigorate." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Exhalation

Exhalation

Stories

Author :Ted Chiang

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Just so damn good." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Emergency

Emergency

This Book Will Save Your Life

Author :Neil Strauss

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"I find the topics endlessly fascinating." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

In Praise of Shadows

In Praise of Shadows

Author :Junichiro Tanizaki

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"A weird little book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Of Wolves and Men

Of Wolves and Men

Author :Barry Holstun Lopez

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"Incredible book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Art of Memoir

The Art of Memoir

Author :Mary Karr

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"Highly recommended if you work with the written word in any capacity." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Healing Journey

The Healing Journey

Pioneering Approaches to Psychedelic Therapy

Author :Claudio Naranjo

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"The introduction alone is worth the price of admission with the book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Open

Open

An Autobiography

Author :Andre Agassi

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"Such a fantastic book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

Violate Them at Your Own Risk

Author :Al Ries

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"I have reread this before every product launch that I have done." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

A Novel

Author :Ray Bradbury

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"If you wonder why some people take censorship so seriously, this book will give you the answer." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Plants of the Gods

Plants of the Gods

Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers

Author :Richard Evans Schultes

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A fantastic book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

An American Life

Author :Walter Isaacson

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"I’ve recommended [this book] to thousands and thousands of people." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Secrets of Power Negotiating

Secrets of Power Negotiating

Inside Secrets from a Master Negotiator

Author :Roger Dawson

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"I would suggest getting the audio if you can." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Liar's Poker

Liar's Poker

Author :Michael Lewis

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"A very exciting book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Four Thousand Weeks

Four Thousand Weeks

Time Management for Mortals

Author :Oliver Burkeman

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"Quite unlike anything I’ve ever read." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Radical Acceptance

Radical Acceptance

Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha

Author :Tara Brach

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"It exceeded all expectations." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Consciousness Medicine

Consciousness Medicine

Indigenous Wisdom, Entheogens, and Expanded States of Consciousness for Healing and Growth

Author :Françoise Bourzat

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Brand-new, but I’m already on my second read." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Letters from a Stoic

Letters from a Stoic

Author :Lucius Seneca

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"[The author] is an outstanding thinker and this is, I think, one of his most accesible books." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Grit

Grit

The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Author :Angela Duckworth

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"Really about teaching your kids to focus on hard work and not intrinsic capability." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Six Thinking Hats

Six Thinking Hats

Author :Edward de Bono

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"I found helpful." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Artist's Way

The Artist's Way

Morning Pages Journal

Author :Julia Cameron

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"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 [Source]

In Other Words

In Other Words

The Science And Psychology Of Second-language Acquisition

Author :Ellen Bialystok

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"Adults can learn languages much faster than children83 when constant 9–5 work is removed." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Motherless Brooklyn

Motherless Brooklyn

Author :Jonathan Lethem

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"One of my absolute favorites." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Getting Real

Getting Real

The Smarter, Faster, Easier Way to Build a Successful Web Application

Author :37signals

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"It does have a software focus, but all of it can be applied to entrepreneurs in general." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Getting to Yes

Getting to Yes

Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

Author :Roger Fisher

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A really important concept to grasp." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Magic of Thinking Big

The Magic of Thinking Big

Author :David J. Schwartz

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"I still personally read the first two chapters of this book whenever doubt creeps in." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

We Learn Nothing

We Learn Nothing

Essays

Author :Tim Kreider

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"[A] dazzling collection of humor and insight." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Joy on Demand

Joy on Demand

The Art of Discovering the Happiness Within

Author :Chade-Meng Tan

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Fantastic." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Author :Jack Weatherford

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Has been recommended to me by several billionaires." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Stories of Your Life and Others

Stories of Your Life and Others

Author :Ted Chiang

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"Incredible collection of short stories." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"

"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"

Adventures of a Curious Character

Author :Richard P. Feynman

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"One of my favorite books." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

On Writing Well

On Writing Well

An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

Author :William Zinsser

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"I have read this book more than a dozen times, more often for thinking than for writing." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Night Sky with Exit Wounds

Night Sky with Exit Wounds

Author :Ocean Vuong

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Fantastic." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

A Guide to Wealth and Happiness

Author :Eric Jorgenson

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Will give you a good taste of what that cocktail of bullets looks like in Naval’s head." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Graveyard Book

The Graveyard Book

Author :Neil Gaiman

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"The best audiobook I've ever heard." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Tribe

Tribe

On Homecoming and Belonging

Author :Sebastian Junger

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"I read in about a day and a half. I just ingested it rapid fire." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Biography of the Dollar

Biography of the Dollar

How the Mighty Buck Conquered the World and Why It's Under Siege

Author :Craig Karmin

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"After 50 pages, I was able to hold my own discussing currency trading with a vice president at JP Morgan Chase." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Blue Ocean Strategy

Blue Ocean Strategy

How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant

Author :W. Chan Kim

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Study [this book]." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Book of Laughter and Forgetting

The Book of Laughter and Forgetting

Author :Milan Kundera

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A tremendous work." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Lessons of History

The Lessons of History

Author :Will & Ariel Durant

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"It’s excellent." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

COAN The Man, The Myth, The Method

COAN The Man, The Myth, The Method

The Life, Times & Training of The Greatest Powerlifter of All-Time

Author :Marty Gallagher

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A fucking great book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Save The Cat!

Save The Cat!

The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need

Author :Blake Snyder

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A very helpful book as a starting point when thinking of screenwriting and also calls me on my own bullshit." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Musashi

Musashi

An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era

Author :Eiji Yoshikawa

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Teaches you about critical thinking, strategizing, and ultimately, that there is more to life than merely surviving." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Things They Carried

The Things They Carried

Author :Tim O'Brien

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"Be forewarned that it contains beautiful prose and graphic violence in equal measure." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Don't Shoot the Dog!

Don't Shoot the Dog!

The New Art of Teaching and Training

Author :Karen Pryor

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"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 [Source]

Simple & Direct

Simple & Direct

Author :Jacques Barzun

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Great book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

How to Make Millions with Your Ideas

How to Make Millions with Your Ideas

An Entrepreneur's Guide

Author :Dan S. Kennedy

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Like steroids for your entrepreneurial cortex." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Ride of a Lifetime

The Ride of a Lifetime

Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company

Author :Robert Iger

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"The negotiation stories with Steve Jobs alone make this book worth the read." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read

The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read

The Proven Way to Beat the "Pros" and Take Control of Your Financial Future

Author :Daniel R. Solin

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"The title may not deliver but it is a smart investment book, at the very least." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

One Blade of Grass

One Blade of Grass

Finding the Old Road of the Heart, a Zen Memoir

Author :Henry Shukman

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"I definitely recommend people check it out. [The author's] stories are insane." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

I Wrote This Book Because I Love You

I Wrote This Book Because I Love You

Essays

Author :Tim Kreider

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"I’ve been eager to revisit [the author]'s work, and I’m now digging into [this book]." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Bird by Bird

Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Author :Anne Lamott

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Fantastic book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Delivering Happiness

Delivering Happiness

A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose

Author :Tony Hsieh

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"What I also enjoyed is that it's entirely in Tony's voice." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

More Money Than God

More Money Than God

Hedge Funds and the Making of a New Elite

Author :Sebastian Mallaby

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A fantastic book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Vagabonding

Vagabonding

An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel

Author :Rolf Potts

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"The book that got me to stop making excuses and pack for an extended hiatus trip overseas." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Awareness

Awareness

The Perils and Opportunities of Reality

Author :Anthony De Mello

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"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 [Source]

The Moth Presents All These Wonders

The Moth Presents All These Wonders

True Stories About Facing the Unknown

Author :Catherine Burns

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Reading one short (2–5-page) story over tea or coffee in the morning is a nice jumpstart to the day." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Levels of the Game

Levels of the Game

Author :John McPhee

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"About one epic tennis match." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Writing Down the Bones

Writing Down the Bones

Freeing the Writer Within

Author :Natalie Goldberg

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"A great book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Draft No. 4

Draft No. 4

Author :John McPhee

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"One of the best books about non-fiction writing that I’ve ever read." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Ender's Game

Ender's Game

Ender Saga, Book 1

Author :Orson Scott Card

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"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 [Source]

Suggestible You

Suggestible You

The Curious Science of Your Brain's Ability to Deceive, Transform, and Heal

Author :Erik Vance

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"An excellent book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Stranger in a Strange Land

Stranger in a Strange Land

Author :Robert A. Heinlein

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"Incredible." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Extreme Ownership

Extreme Ownership

How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

Author :Jocko Willink

Tim Ferriss- Tim Ferriss

"I am really enjoying this book." - Tim Ferriss [Source]

Happy Money

Happy Money

The Science of Happier Spending

Author :Elizabeth Dunn

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"It answers the question 'can money buy happiness?'" - Tim Ferriss [Source]

FAQs

Q1: What types of books does Tim Ferriss recommend?

Tim Ferriss recommends books across many different genres, including biographies, self-help, entrepreneurial, and business books.

Lists of books recommended by Tim Ferriss can be found on his website, or through book recommendation sites such as ours i.e readupnext.com.

Yes, he recommends several books specifically for entrepreneurs, including Principle by Ray Dalio, How to Fail at Almost Everything and still Win Big by Scott Adams, and Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss himself.

Yes, he recommends several self-help books, such as The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra, The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, and The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday.

Yes, he recommends several books specifically for business professionals, such as Good to Great by Jim Collins, The Lean Startup by Eric Ries, and The Entrepreneurial Operating System by Gino Wickman.