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What do you want?' is too imprecise to produce a meaningful and actionable answer.

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Tim Ferriss
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: July 20
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Most people can do absolutely awe-inspiring things. Sometimes they just need a little nudge.
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Just a few words on time management: forget all about it.
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By 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.
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Short, sweet, and to the point. Clear writing, and therefore clear commands, comes from clear thinking. Think simple.
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