Episode
#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
1:16:06
Published: Wed Jun 10 2020
Description
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show! It will showcase some of my favorite advice and profiles from the audiobook of Tools of Titans. Thousands of you have asked for years for the audiobook versions of Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors, and they are now available. Go to audible.com/ferriss for more details or to download. Today’s episode will focus on Tools of Titans and features the introduction of the book, as well as the profiles of Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer.Just a few notes on the audiobook's format: I recorded the introduction and selected three fantastic, top-ranked narrators to handle the rest, along with some surprise appearances from friends. The short bios, which you will hear at the beginning of each profile, are read by Kaleo Griffith. Ray Porter reads the bulk of each profile including all of my own words. Ray actually narrated my first book, The 4-Hour Workweek, and did an incredible job. Quotations from female guests are read by the wonderful Thérèse Plummer.The audiobook of Tools of Titans contains the distilled tools and routines I’ve gathered after interviewing hundreds of world-class performers. Everything has been vetted and applied to my own life in some fashion. The techniques, strategies, and philosophies in Tools of Titans have made me more effective, saved me years of wasted effort and frustration, and helped me navigate many periods of darkness and uncertainty. The advice has truly made me a happier, healthier person and changed my life. I hope that they help change yours as well. Please enjoy this episode, and if you’d like to listen to the other 100-plus profiles and chapters from Tools of Titans, just head to audible.com/ferriss.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
In this episode, Tim Ferris shares some of his favorite advice and profiles from the audiobook of Tools of Titans which covers the breadth of expertise and highlights profiles of Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Coach Christopher Sommer.
00:00 - 01:05 (01:05)
Summary
In this episode, Tim Ferris shares some of his favorite advice and profiles from the audiobook of Tools of Titans which covers the breadth of expertise and highlights profiles of Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Coach Christopher Sommer.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this introduction to his audiobook, Tools of Titans, Tim Ferriss explains how he used the advice gathered from hundreds of world-class performers to become a healthier, more effective person himself.
01:05 - 07:06 (06:00)
Summary
In this introduction to his audiobook, Tools of Titans, Tim Ferriss explains how he used the advice gathered from hundreds of world-class performers to become a healthier, more effective person himself. He also introduces the narrators and offers a special offer for listeners to check out a free offer of Athletic Greens.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tools of Titans compiled by Tim Ferriss is a guidebook that features interviews with world-class performers from various fields, revealing their habits, routines, and recommendations.
07:06 - 19:10 (12:04)
Summary
Tools of Titans compiled by Tim Ferriss is a guidebook that features interviews with world-class performers from various fields, revealing their habits, routines, and recommendations. It is a treasure trove of performance-enhancing details that can be added to any training regimen for immediate returns.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons and World-Class Performers
Tools of Titans is a compilation of quotes from world-class performers provided in three sections- healthy, wealthy, and wise.
19:10 - 25:14 (06:04)
Summary
Tools of Titans is a compilation of quotes from world-class performers provided in three sections- healthy, wealthy, and wise. The author aims to provide readers with the key meta skill of thinking like a world-class performer to achieve success.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss is a guide to the habits, routines, and tactics of the billionaires, icons, and world-class performers interviewed on his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show.
25:16 - 30:39 (05:22)
Summary
The Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss is a guide to the habits, routines, and tactics of the billionaires, icons, and world-class performers interviewed on his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. The book provides insights and actionable advice for achieving success in all areas of life.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Derek Sivers, an entrepreneur, author and one of the most insightful thinkers, shares his valuable insights on topics such as success, thinking, and career-building.
30:41 - 37:31 (06:49)
Summary
Derek Sivers, an entrepreneur, author and one of the most insightful thinkers, shares his valuable insights on topics such as success, thinking, and career-building. Sivers has distilled his life lessons into one-line rules, including "be expensive", "expect disaster", and "own as little as possible", which provide invaluable wisdom to his followers.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the Buridan's Ass Paradox is used as a metaphor for how indecisiveness can stop you from making progress in any direction.
37:31 - 44:05 (06:34)
Summary
In this podcast, the Buridan's Ass Paradox is used as a metaphor for how indecisiveness can stop you from making progress in any direction. The solution is to think long term and realize that you can pursue multiple interests in sequence rather than simultaneously.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Derrick Sivers shares insights on treating life as a series of experiments and testing assumptions.
44:05 - 51:55 (07:49)
Summary
Derrick Sivers shares insights on treating life as a series of experiments and testing assumptions. He highlights the importance of challenging the status quo, even in business, illustrated by his success with CD baby's personalized order emails.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Palliative care physician BJ Miller, who has guided or been involved with approximately 1,000 deaths and is a triple amputee himself, shares insights on improving our own lives through small changes, such as stargazing as therapy and delighting in perishability.
51:55 - 59:04 (07:08)
Summary
Palliative care physician BJ Miller, who has guided or been involved with approximately 1,000 deaths and is a triple amputee himself, shares insights on improving our own lives through small changes, such as stargazing as therapy and delighting in perishability.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Former U.S national team gymnastics coach, Christopher Sommer, shares his training techniques and exercise system for both high level and beginner athletes in gymnastics strength training.
59:04 - 1:09:48 (10:44)
Summary
Former U.S national team gymnastics coach, Christopher Sommer, shares his training techniques and exercise system for both high level and beginner athletes in gymnastics strength training. Sommer emphasizes the importance of assessing your biggest weaknesses and working on your mobility and active flexibility.
Episode#439: Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast explores advanced strength and conditioning techniques for non-gymnast adults.
1:09:48 - 1:15:57 (06:09)
Summary
The podcast explores advanced strength and conditioning techniques for non-gymnast adults. The discussion ranges from exercise movements that everyone can practice to using a 50/50 pulley system to reduce body weight resistance in half, and it even delves into the healing benefits of the Hitachi magic wand.