Quote

I value self-discipline, but creating systems that make it next to impossible to misbehave is more reliable than self-control.

Tim Ferriss

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Tim Ferriss
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: July 20
Author
Businessperson
Investor
Podcaster
Technology Evangelist
Writer
East Hampton
New York
Tim Ferriss
Self
Systems
Make
Discipline
Creating
Value
Control
Impossible
Values
Misbehave
Next
Reliable

More quotes by Tim Ferriss

Image
Age doesn't matter. An open mind does.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Lacking 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 Ferriss
Image
The fishing is best where the fewest go and the collective insecurity of the world makes it easy for people to hit home runs while everyone is aiming for base hits.
Tim Ferriss
Image
There are certain things I will automate, but when it comes to quality control, I want to keep a very close eye.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Massive elimination is the most important step and the most neglected step for entrepreneurs.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Just because something has been a lot of work or consumed a lot of time doesn't make it productive or worthwhile.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Poisonous people do not deserve your time. To think otherwise is masochistic.
Tim Ferriss
Image
This is not my phrase, but if you're stuck in the past, then you're depressed. If you're stuck in the future, then you're anxious.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Becoming a member of the NR is not just about working smarter. It's about building a system to replace yourself.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Money is multiplied in practical value depending on the number of W's you control in your life: what you do, when you do it, where you do it, and with whom you do it.
Tim Ferriss
Image
To make a bestseller, there are more customers than just your customers: Selling to the end-user is just one piece of the puzzle. In my case, I needed to first sell myself to the publisher to get marketing support and national retail distribution.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Do 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 Ferriss
Image
One of the bigger misconceptions of learning is that many skills take a lifetime to get world-class at, or 10,000 hours to become world-class at.
Tim Ferriss
Image
For most people, life would be boring without meaningful work.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Most inputs are useless and time is wasted in proportion to the amount that is available.
Tim Ferriss
Image
I've seen the promised land, and there is good news. You can have it all.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Uncertainty and the prospect of failure can be very scary noises in the shadows. Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Focus on being productive instead of busy.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Lack of time is actually lack of priorities.
Tim Ferriss
Image
Most people are fast to stop you before you get started but hesitate to get in the way if you're moving.
Tim Ferriss