Tim Ferriss

Last-minute pickup for virtual recording on road. Portable. Looks great on camera.

Zero PFAS forever chemicals. First nonstick with no coating. Lifetime durability.

Best frother tested. Rechargeable. Multiple speed settings. No backfire/spray issues.

Co-created with Exploding Kittens. Won Best Geeky Game 2025, Best Stocking Filler MadeForMums 2025.

Best sled ever used. Patented Mag-Force resistance. 3-wheeled. Works on turf/gravel.

Recommended by Nsima Inyang. Targets hips (TFL, glute medius, piriformis). Goldilocks density.

Head-to-toe coverage with blanket and pillow covers. Automatic head elevation for snoring.

Read 1-2 poems before bed. Groundbreaking new translations by Haleh Liza Gafori.

#76 on NYT's 100 Best Books of 21st Century. New find in 2025.

Used for virtual podcasting. Significantly improves video call experience.

Gifted 50+ times. Non-fiction. 184 pages. Deep personal transformation content.

Taught by Zen Master Henry Shukman. 10-20min daily. Reduced anxiety more than expected.

Creatine Chews: 1g per tablet, daily staple for strength and brain health.

Use before bed for sleep onset. 1 tbsp honey + 2 tbsp ACV in hot water accelerates sleep.

Daily go-to. No sugar, artificial ingredients, or coloring. For low-carb diet.

Notion replaced Evernote, Google Docs, and three other tools for me. One app to rule them all.

Non-negotiable. If you're reusing passwords, stop everything and set this up.

One cable from laptop to everything. Monitor, drives, mic, webcam — all through the CalDigit. Life changer.

A standing desk is the minimum investment in your work ergonomics. Alternate between sitting and standing.

The MX Keys is the best keyboard I've used for travel. The low profile and smart illumination make it perfect for dim environments.

Recording parents' stories and memories for future generations.

Audio-first format for recording parents' memories without writing.

Screen recording for video explanations. Uses multiple times per day.

Uses instead of Google 80% of time. No sponsored results. Instant access via Option+Spacebar.

World-class mind training program. 30-day intro course by Sam Harris.

For gratitude practice. 25+ years online. Alternative to news sites.

Stack includes: Whey Protein Isolate, Creatine Monohydrate, Magnesium Threonate. NSF and Informed Sport Certified.

Temperature regulation while sleeping. Tracks sleep time, stages, HRV, heart rate. Solves heat sleep issue.

Best sled for rucking. Uses standard Olympic plates. Micro-progressive 2.5-5lb increments.

3-6 sticks per day. 10g protein per stick. Cleanest, most nutrient-dense meat in North America.

For fueling longer hikes and workouts. Pairs with Maui Nui jerky for sustained protein.

2 capsules daily. Recommended by accomplished microbiologist. Improved digestion and skin tone.

Bar none, favorite brewing method. Affordable. Simple. Excellent coffee. Great for travel in carry-on.

Reusable stainless steel filter for AeroPress. Avoids paper filter waste.

Covers nutritional gaps. Multivitamin, multimineral, pre/probiotics, adaptogens, greens. $3/day. Recommended since The 4-Hour Body (2010).

Middle ground between MacBook internal camera and prosumer setup. 4K video at 30fps.

Crystal-clear video and audio. Records locally and in cloud.

One-click AI audio improvements. Pairs with Riverside for podcast post-production.

For walk-and-talk podcast episodes. Connects to phone via USB-C. Comfortable during outdoor recording.

Using since 2017. Best overall mattress of 2024 (Forbes, Wired, Fortune). Sleeps on Midnight Luxe model.

For low-back pain. Targets psoas muscle. Uses right before bed. Solves lumbar issues.

For mid-back pain. Recommended by Cirque du Soleil performer Andrii Bondarenko.

Recommended since 2008. Uses personally. No coding required.

5.00% APY (10x higher than bank savings). Earned 5-minute signup.

Remote podcasting mic. Can mail to guests. Best value found.

This is the most beautiful book about creativity I've ever read. And I don't say that lightly.

The iPad Pro + Pencil combo has replaced notebooks for me. I annotate books, journal, and brainstorm all on one device.

Drop everything and watch this. The best thing on Netflix right now.

I use these more than any other gadget I own. The noise cancellation is a productivity multiplier.

The Sony XM5 might have finally surpassed Bose for noise cancellation. Incredibly comfortable.

The single biggest improvement to my sleep quality. I set it to cool and my deep sleep scores went up 30%.

Between WHOOP and Oura, I get a very accurate picture of my sleep. Oura is better for temperature trends.

Momentous is the cleanest supplement company I've found. They test every batch independently.

Apigenin + magnesium threonate + L-theanine is my sleep stack. Taken 30-60 min before bed.

I switched from magnesium citrate to threonate and noticed a real difference in sleep depth.

The evidence for ashwagandha on cortisol reduction is genuinely compelling.

Descript is magic for non-editors. My team uses it to cut episodes in half the time of traditional DAWs.

If you're going to read one sci-fi novel, it should be this. The worldbuilding is unmatched.

Five grams a day. The evidence for cognitive benefits alone makes it a no-brainer.

I wear this 24/7. The recovery score alone has changed how I train.

We switched the entire podcast production to Riverside. The local recording quality is indistinguishable from in-person.

The grip on these is insane. My go-to for wet and rocky trails.

Lifesaver for noisy hotels. They don't play music — just masking sounds — and they work.

I switched from the Hypervolt to the Theragun PRO. The quiet motor and depth of percussion won me over.

I've been using AG1 for years now. It's my all-in-one nutritional insurance.

The Brio is the best webcam for podcasting at this price point. The 4K footage holds up even after heavy compression.

This is far deeper than a celebrity memoir. McConaughey is a genuine philosopher.

Naval is one of the smartest people I know. This distills decades of his thinking.

I've tried every sleep mask. This is the one. The eye cups mean zero pressure, total darkness.

Four minutes on the Echo Bike and I'm destroyed. Best conditioning tool per square foot.

This book helped me more than years of therapy on a very specific issue. Tara's gentleness makes hard truths landable.

The Sleep Stories alone are worth the subscription. Matthew McConaughey's voice will put you out in 3 minutes.

The GORUCK GR1 is built like a tank. I ruck with 30-45 lbs and it never fails.

The PSO-RITE is painful in the best way. My psoas was wrecked from sitting. This fixed years of tightness in weeks.

Game changer for recovery. I use it before and after every workout now.

Jordan's mentality is terrifying and inspiring in equal measure. Required viewing.

Loom cut my meeting load in half. Instead of scheduling a call, I record a 3-minute screen share with my thoughts.

This book destroyed my need for external validation in 200 pages. Might be the most underrated psychology book.

Get your levels tested. Most people are deficient and don't know it.

Red light therapy is one of those things that sounds too good to be true but has genuine clinical backing.

Brené's research on vulnerability applies to every conversation I've had on this show.

I bought copies of this for every startup founder I mentor. It explains why most products die in the gap.

Most probiotics don't survive the stomach. Seed solved the delivery problem. I've noticed measurable differences in digestion and energy.

This book explains why The 4-Hour Workweek could become a bestseller without a traditional publisher.

Weighted blankets sounded gimmicky until I tried one. Now I can't sleep without it.

I still prefer physical books at home, but for travel, the Kindle Paperwhite is unbeatable.

The most beautiful kitchen appliance I own. And it makes genuinely better coffee.

Ryan completes the trilogy. This one might be his best.

This book hit me like a freight train. If you liked Awareness by de Mello, read this next.

The OAT is how I maintain strength while traveling. No gym needed. Bodyweight + resistance in any hotel room.

For type-A people who want data on their meditation, this is it.

LMNT solved my fasting headaches and travel fatigue completely. The science on sodium is more nuanced than the low-sodium dogma suggests.

100-200mg L-theanine with my morning coffee. Smooth focus without the jitters.

Ascent is the protein powder I actually trust. Zero artificial sweeteners or fillers, NSF certified.

I've switched to the Away carry-on for short trips. The built-in charger is clutch.

Ramit is one of the sharpest thinkers about money I know. This book eliminates the guilt around spending.

If you're just starting out, this is the mic. Don't overthink it.

This is the microphone I use for every episode. It's the broadcast standard for a reason.

One of the most original business books I've read in years. Safi is brilliant.

Jim's research methodology is the gold standard. Every founder should read this.

Waking up to gradual light instead of a blaring alarm is civilized. Can't go back.

Full body, low impact, measurable. The Concept2 is the best piece of cardio equipment you can own.

Thorne tests every batch and publishes the results. That's the bar I hold supplement companies to.

Audiobooks at 1.5x speed on walks is how I get through 50+ books a year.

The best party game I've found. Works for 4-20 people.

This book fundamentally changed how I think about saying no. Essential reading for anyone drowning in options.

My palms were sweating the entire time. This is what risk management and deep preparation look like.

Mushroom coffee sounds weird but the blend of lion's mane with coffee is genuinely good.

NAC is the most underrated immune supplement. I take it when I fly and whenever I feel run down. Glutathione precursor.

The research on lion's mane for neurogenesis is genuinely exciting.

Stio is the outdoor brand I keep coming back to. The quality is exceptional and it ships from Jackson Hole.

Nordic Naturals is the standard I measure other fish oils against. The triglyceride form absorbs better than ethyl ester.

Non-negotiable for any flight over 3 hours. The noise cancellation is absurd.

I re-read this every few months. Each time I find something new.

Laird's creamer is the first non-dairy creamer I actually enjoy.

The mental models in this book are worth 100x the cover price.

One of the best memoirs ever written. Period.

Michael made psychedelic research respectable overnight. This book is a landmark.

The best business memoir I've ever read. Not even close.

Iger's story is the best case study in big-company transformation I've heard. His acquisition instincts are impeccable.

The acupressure mat is the cheapest recovery tool I use regularly. 15 minutes and my back is completely loose.

Staying hydrated is the simplest performance hack that most people ignore.

Annie rewired how I think about failure. A bad outcome from a good decision is still a good decision.

The personalized mattress quiz actually works. I was skeptical but the Helix Midnight was the best sleep I'd had in years — until Eight Sleep.

Jocko's discipline is almost frightening. This book codifies what he's lived.

Wim's breathing technique is the most powerful free thing I've done for my mental state and immune resilience. Try it for 30 days.

I've had the same Manduka PRO for 6 years. It gets better with use.

I sent the same 11 questions to 130+ world-class performers. Their answers changed my life.

Ray's systematic approach to decision-making is unlike anything I've encountered.

Dan's story is the best entry point for people who think meditation is woo-woo.

If Meditations is the Stoic Bible, Letters from a Stoic is the practical handbook.

Kevin's frameworks for thinking about technology are operating-system level thinking. This book rewired my mental models.

Kevin's travel gear recommendations are the gold standard. The Nau jacket is everything — lightweight, packable, doesn't wrinkle.

GTD is the plumbing of my entire productivity system. I don't use it perfectly, but the framework is irreplaceable.

Pack a few resistance bands and you can train anywhere. No excuses.

I re-read this every few years. Each time it means something different.

This book scared the hell out of me — in the best way. I now prioritize sleep above almost everything.

I put these on 2 hours before bed. It's simple, cheap, and makes a noticeable difference.

If you can't swing an Eight Sleep, the ChiliPad is the budget option for temperature-controlled sleep.

Magnesium before bed is one of the simplest things that had the biggest impact on my sleep.

If you only read one book this year, make it this one.

The Instant Pot makes slow-carb meal prep trivial. Dump ingredients, press a button, come back to a feast.

Start the Incerto series here. Fooled by Randomness is the most personal and readable entry.

I've read it probably 100 times. It's the book I go back to more than any other.

Antifragile is the book that changed how I think about building businesses. Fragile breaks. Robust resists. Antifragile improves.

I re-read Meditations every year. I have three different translations. It's the closest thing I have to a Bible.

ACV before meals reduces post-meal glucose spikes. It tastes terrible. It works. Simple trade-off.

This book contains the distilled tools, tactics, and morning routines of 200+ world-class performers.

Legitimately changed how I make decisions about the future.

I tried dozens of travel pillows. This is the only one I'll actually use. The clasp that holds it closed is the key feature.

Weighs almost nothing, fits in any bag, and you can get a full workout anywhere with a door.

Exploding Kittens is the perfect party game. Simple enough for anyone, deep enough to keep playing. I have 3 copies.

This book will make you question every decision you've ever made. In a good way.

Ryan wrote the book I needed at the exact moment I was letting ego poison my decisions.

Before Taleb, I had a naive view of risk. The Black Swan is required reading for anyone making bets on the future.

Under $30, microwavable, and it's saved me from countless muscle knots.

The best board game ever made. I've played hundreds of games and it never gets old.

Derek is one of the wisest people I know. This tiny book contains more usable wisdom per page than any other business book.

Cold-weather alternative. Fit jacket pocket. Snow and ice modification for normal shoes.

Favorite rose in US. Warm-weather sipping. Multiple vintages good.

Zen Etch-a-Sketch. Paint with water. Image fades in 30-60 seconds.

Great for airports. Zero-drop soles. Semi-casual suitable. All uses from business to canyon hiking.

Best bang-for-buck USB mic. Used for all phone interviews on show.

Carry-on luggage fit. Pushups, planche leans, L-sits for time. Can make DIY version from PVC.

24 cans travel staple. Morning ritual: drizzle oil over dog kibble, eat fish. Recommended by Dom D'Agostino.

Nightly hot baths at home. 4-8 cups per bath. Muscular relaxation and recovery.

Super portable. Small backpack fit. Durable for price. Dips, muscle-up progressions.

Best foam roller tested. Travel-portable. 10x more aggressive than smooth rollers. WARNING: Intense.

The most important sleep tool I own costs $6. Mack's moldable earplugs. Hotels, airplanes, everywhere.

I've carried this titanium spork everywhere for years. Weighs nothing, lasts forever.

Under $5 and solves 10 problems. Hang your bag anywhere, clip bottles to your pack.

Best purchase under $100 I've ever made. I've used it almost every single day for years.

Packing cubes changed how I travel. I can live out of a carry-on for 3 weeks now.

My go-to for one-bag travel. Maximum volume that still counts as a carry-on.

Merino wool t-shirts are the ultimate travel hack. Pack 2 shirts for a 2-week trip. No smell, no wrinkles.

Ryan is the modern gateway to Stoicism. Start here.

This is in my top-5 books of all time, period.

Buy it once, use it for decades. The Vitamix is bulletproof.

Kelly's book is the single best reference for fixing your movement. Period.

I keep one in my bag at all times. Two minutes on your hip flexor changes everything.

The first time you use it, you'll hate me. The second time, you'll thank me.

When I want caffeine without the coffee crash, yerba mate is my go-to. Smooth energy.

Pu-erh tea is my go-to. Less caffeine than coffee, more complex flavor, and the ritual of brewing is meditative.

If you want to understand obsessive mastery and what it looks like to be the best in the world at one thing, watch this.

Everyone in business should read this before they do anything else.

Pavel taught me the kettlebell swing and Turkish get-up. My strength-to-weight ratio changed dramatically.

I've traveled to 30+ countries with this. Best coffee on a budget, anywhere.

I've given away more copies of this than almost any other book. It's 160 pages that will change your creative life.

Every kitchen needs one. Mine is 10 years old and cooks better than the day I bought it.

Josh taught me chess from scratch and it rewired how I think about learning.

Josh is the single best learner I have ever met, and this book explains his process.

In-person interviews. 2-4 person interviews easier than H4n. New batteries for every important interview.

Stage mics for in-person podcasting. Introduced by Bryan Callen. Indestructible.

Travel-friendly manual grinder option.

Cone-shaped ceramic pour-over dripper for manual brewing.

Coffee brewing. Portable grinder for travel.

Premium coffee equipment.

Created by Alan Adler (Stanford engineer, Aerobie inventor). Specialty coffee community standard.

Gooseneck drip kettle for precision pour-over.

Specialty coffee equipment.

The minimum effective dose applied to body transformation. Slow-carb diet, cold exposure, and more.

The book that changed how a generation thinks about work, time, and freedom

Meta-learning through cooking — how to master any skill rapidly

One of the most consistently recommended books for mindset shifts

Why most small businesses fail — and what to do about it

Best book on mastering a craft and the loneliness of the artistic journey

Transformative guide for reframing problems and opening up possibilities

A compressed Stoic manual — read it alongside Meditations and Letters from a Stoic

One of the most powerful pieces of American literature — not for the faint of heart

One of my favorite fiction books — addictive and brilliantly written

Brian K. Vaughan's graphic novel series — space opera meets family drama at its best

Applicable far beyond dog training — to teaching, parenting, self-improvement

Foundational rules for building brands that withstand competitive pressure

A parable about building a life — not just a career

The definitive account of Jeff Bezos and Amazon — essential for business ruthlessness and vision

Low-dose lithium orotate 5mg for mood stabilization and neuroprotection

28g protein, 150 calories, 0g sugar — highest protein-to-calorie ratio bar I've found

Triple toxin-screened tea with maximum polyphenol retention — code TIM20

Nitric oxide boost for endurance and improved blood flow pre-workout

Monarch Money for comprehensive personal finance tracking — code TIM for 50% off

AI-powered cable machine that replaces an entire weight room — code TIM for discount

Cinema-grade image quality in a compact form factor

Built for books and complex writing projects — I've used Scrivener for years

Under $20 travel essential I never leave home without — great neck support

I brew coffee multiple times daily — the Jura automates the process beautifully

Entry-level burr grinder that punches above its weight — baseline for fresh-ground coffee

Premium manual grinder for travel — cafe-quality grind anywhere

Three fiber types in one for digestive health and blood sugar management

For capturing podcast phone interviews on Mac — separate audio tracks automatically

High-protein cereal that tastes like childhood favorites — 13g protein, 0g sugar

Therapeutic ketones for fast mental clarity and energy without full dietary ketosis

John Crowley's epic fantasy — immersive and unlike anything else in fiction

Scott Lynch's Lies of Locke Lamora — addictive storytelling and clever plotting

Ted Chiang's short stories — some of the finest science fiction writing ever produced

Most inspiring documentary about mentorship, determination, and chess excellence

AI presentations tool that creates beautiful decks from a prompt

The breathing protocol for cold adaptation, stress resilience, and inflammation reduction

Apple Watch for health tracking across heart rate, sleep, and activity

Low-carb, high-fat snack ideal for ketogenic and slow-carb diets — code TIM20

Float tanks have given me some of my most important insights — highly recommended

A single kettlebell can replace an entire gym for functional fitness

Wealthfront for automated investing and tax-loss harvesting

ShipStation for streamlined e-commerce shipping management

FreshBooks for freelancer and small business invoicing and expense tracking

D3 + K2 together — K2 directs calcium to bones and away from arteries

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for recovery and cellular regeneration

Podcast tracking app to catalog and aggregate product mentions across episodes

MCT oil in coffee or smoothies for ketogenic energy and cognitive performance

High-quality bone broth for gut health, joint support, and missing minerals

Dark chocolate 85%+ for antioxidants, mood, and cognitive function — a science-backed guilty pleasure

Sous vide for precise temperature control — restaurant-quality results at home

ExpressVPN for secure internet access and content access while traveling

Low-dose melatonin (0.5-3mg) for sleep timing on travel — lower doses are more physiological

Body Back Buddy — reaches trigger points in the back you can't reach yourself

Ab wheel — one of the most effective core exercises when done with correct form

Enneagram app for deep personal development and self-awareness — code TIM50 for 50% off

AI image creation tool for generating professional visual content

Josh Waitzkin film — essential viewing on the psychology of mastery

Documentary on Arnold at the 1975 Mr. Olympia — competitive psychology at its finest

Exposes the industrial food system and motivates real dietary change

Start with the miniseries — complex storytelling and philosophical themes throughout

Chris Voss — tactical empathy and practical negotiation frameworks from the FBI

The most honest book about the emotional reality of founding and leading a startup

Peter Thiel's contrarian guide to startup thinking — compact and essential

One of the books I've given away most frequently — Charlie Munger's mental models

A comprehensive self-education in business without the expensive degree

Philippe Petit's illegal Twin Towers wire walk — masterclass in audacious goal-setting

Understanding corporate decision-making and suppressed innovation

Nick Cave documentary — most profound exploration of artistic process on film

Grass-fed, pasture-raised beef — foundational protein source with better omega-3 profile

High-quality extra-virgin olive oil as a daily fat source — cornerstone of clean eating

Sun Tzu's ancient strategy treatise — foundational for competitive thinking in business and life

Robert Greene's guide to power dynamics — understand how power actually works

Donella Meadows on systems thinking — essential for understanding complex problems

Will Durant distilling thousands of years of human patterns into a slim volume

Four Sigmatic reishi for stress reduction, immune support, and evening wind-down

Theragun Gen 4 made percussive massage mainstream — quiet motor, great OLED screen

Visual companion to the 4-Hour framework — rapid skill acquisition across domains

Coconut oil as a cooking fat and MCT source for slow-carb and keto cooking

Julia Cameron's 12-week creative recovery course — Morning Pages are transformative

James Clear's framework for behavior change — widely recommended across this community

Cal Newport on focused work — essential reading for knowledge workers who want to do their best thinking

Eckhart Tolle on present-moment awareness — breaks anxious future-oriented thinking

Sebastian Junger on belonging and purpose — short and powerful book on human connection

Bruce Lipton on how thoughts and beliefs affect cellular biology

Compact, high-capacity portable charger — never get stranded on the road

Portable water filter for travel and outdoor adventures — critical piece of kit

Battle ropes for high-intensity full-body conditioning work

Jump rope — highest return per minute of any cardio tool, portable and cheap

Crucial Conversations — guide to high-stakes dialogue without damaging relationships

Atul Gawande's argument for checklists — eliminating costly errors in high-stakes domains

Jared Diamond on why civilizations rise and fall — foundational for competitive advantage thinking

Eric Ries' build-measure-learn loop — essential methodology for modern entrepreneurship

John Doerr on OKRs — the goal-setting framework used at Google

Four Sigmatic lion's mane coffee — cognitive support built into your morning brew

Garmin GPS watch for tracking training runs and zone-based fitness work

Foam rolling for daily tissue quality maintenance and injury prevention

Doorframe pull-up bar — enables bodyweight training anywhere with no gym required

Cold brew for smoother, less acidic coffee — a simple overnight ritual

Contoured sleep mask for total light blocking during travel and naps

Proper buckwheat meditation cushion — hip elevation reduces back strain during long sits

White noise machine for blocking environmental sounds and consistent sleep conditions

Compression packing cubes — dramatically reduce bag volume while keeping clothes organized

Portable Bluetooth speaker for travel — UE Boom and JBL Flip for durability and sound