At its core, I don't view Facebook as a social network. I think it could become the driver's license of the Internet. And beyond that, it can become the pipes and the plumbing upon what most of the Internet is built. I think it's very well positioned.
Tim FerrissDo not expect work to fill a void that non-work relationships and activities should Work is not all of life. Your co-workers shouldn't be your only friends. Schedule life and defend it just as you would an important business meeting. Never tell yourself "I'll just get it done this weekend."
Tim FerrissChanging the world doesn't require much money. Again, think in terms of empowerment and not charity. How much were Gandhi's teachers paid? How much did it cost to give Dr. Martin Luther King the books that catalyzed his mind and actions?
Tim FerrissI think about willpower almost never. I realize for myself, trying to be more disciplined is pretty nebulous and it's often a slippery target. For me, I've just thought about incentives.
Tim FerrissLacking an external focus, the mind turns inward on itself and creates problems to solve, even if the problems are undefined or unimportant. If you find a focus, an ambitious goal that seems impossible and forces you to grow, these doubts disappear.
Tim FerrissThe way we measure productivity is flawed. People checking their BlackBerry over dinner is not the measure of productivity.
Tim FerrissThere is an infinite selection of things that I could test in life, so I generally will look for a critical mass of word that comes back to me. At this point I have hundreds of friends who are the best at what they do, arguably number one in the country or in the world. I will oftentimes just kind of throw a volley out to people, ask them what they're obsessing on or what they find interesting that's on the fringe. If the same answer comes back a few times, I'm like, "Okay."
Tim FerrissNinety-nine percent of people believe they can't do great things, so they aim for mediocrity.
Tim FerrissI have scary eyes. I look like the guy in 'American History X,' yes. I remember coming home from school and asking my mum if I could get an eye transplant, and of course she declined.
Tim FerrissSlow down and remember this: Most things make no difference. Being busy is a form of mental laziness-lazy thinking and indiscriminate action.
Tim FerrissDo not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.
Tim FerrissAwareness, even at a subconscious level, beats fancy checklists without it, track or you will fail.
Tim FerrissAt least three time per day at scheduled times, he had to ask himself the following question: Am I being productive or just active? Charney captured the essence of this with less-abstract wording: Am I inventing things to do to avoid the important? He eliminated all of the activities he used as crutches and began to focus on demonstrating results instead of showing dedication. Dedication is often just meaningless work in disguise. Be ruthless and cut the fat.
Tim FerrissExcitement is the more practical synonym for happiness, and it is precisely what you should strive to chase. It is the cure-all.
Tim FerrissA goal without real consequences is wishful thinking. Good follow-through doesn't depend on the right intentions. It depends on the right incentives.
Tim FerrissDreamlining is so named because it applies timelines to what most would consider dreams.
Tim FerrissI didn't even like white wine. Then I tasted it and bought a case. It was the first case of any wine I'd ever bought.
Tim FerrissThe best way to counter-attack a hater is to make it blatantly obvious that their attack has had no impact on you.
Tim FerrissWhat we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do. As I have heard said, a person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have. Resolve to do one thing every day that you fear. I got into this habit by attempting to contact celebrities and famous businesspeople for advice.
Tim FerrissIf only I had more money is the easiest way to postpone the intense self-examination and decision-making necessary to create a life of enjoyment - now and not later.
Tim FerrissPeople feel personally slighted if you don't respond to them in 30 seconds and treat email as instant messenger.
Tim FerrissWhat I don't like is snark for snark's sake. If you are going to make fun of me, at least be witty while doing it.
Tim FerrissI'm not averse to making a lot of money. But where does that end? I hang out with people with hundreds of millions of dollars. Is that the standard by which I should measure myself? Where does that take you if you're in my business? I think it takes you to pretty dark, corrupt places.
Tim FerrissFor all of the most important things, the timing always sucks. Waiting for a good time to quit your job? The stars will never align and the traffic lights of life will never all be green at the same time. The universe doesn't conspire against you, but it doesn't go out of its way to line up the pins either. Conditions are never perfect. "Someday" is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you. Pro and con lists are just as bad. If it's important to you and you want to do it "eventually," just do it and correct course along the way.
Tim FerrissBy working only when you are most effective, life is both more productive and more enjoyable. It's the perfect example of having your cake and eating it, too.
Tim FerrissNever check email first thing in the morning. Instead, complete your most important task before 11:00 A.M. to avoid using lunch or reading email as a postponement excuse.
Tim FerrissI think time management as a label encourages people to view each 24-hour period as a slot in which they should pack as much as possible.
Tim Ferriss$1,000,000 in the bank isn't the fantasy. The fantasy is the lifestyle of complete freedom it supposedly allows.
Tim FerrissThe start of the day is often the best time to get things done. This is somewhat related to willpower.
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