Ninety-nine percent of people believe they can't do great things, so they aim for mediocrity.
Tim FerrissWhich 20% of sources are causing 80% of my problems and unhappiness? Which 20% of sources are resulting in 80% of my desired outcomes and happiness?
Tim FerrissWorld barista champions use the AeroPress to make coffee on the folding tray tables of airplanes.
Tim FerrissEffectiveness is doing the things that get you closer to your goals. Efficiency is performing a given task (whether important or not) in the most economical manner possible. Being efficient without regard to effectiveness is the default mode of the universe.
Tim FerrissTo have an uncommon lifestyle, you need to develop the uncommon habit of making decisions, both for yourself and for others.
Tim FerrissOnline I see people committing 'social media suicide' all the time by one of two ways. Firstly by responding to all criticism, meaning you're never going to find time to complete important milestones of your own, and by responding to things that don't warrant a response. This lends more credibility by driving traffic.
Tim Ferriss