Penguin Random House UK Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

Still reading but it’s not wow, some practical advice from top notch American personalities. Divided in 3 parts, health, wealth and wisdom, good to read once.

I use it like a bible everyday. Reading one article per day is more than enough. Truly usefull💯💯.

Non pensò esista altro libro con un "servizio al cliente" attento come questo. Voglio dire, dal contenuto all'impaginazione ella struttura si sente in ogni singola pagina lo sforzo di dare qualcosa in più che due chiacchiere. Il libro è denso. Solitamente i libri di self help hanno un concetto centrale e poi il resto del libro è spesso un brodo tanto per raggiungere un minimo di pagine e capitoli. Questo libro si fa fatica a leggerlo più di tot pagine perché ognuna è zeppa e densa di informazioni nonché di link e rimandi ad altre informazioni. Bravo. Gran bel libro.

This massive book contains lots of actionable advice, grouped into sections first by person, then people-grouped by three categories: Healthy, Wealth, and Wise. They read like podcast interviews, with prompts followed by answers. Most interviews asked the same questions. The advice is actionable, unique, and grounded in reality. Just three problems: 1.) I didn't know most (> 90%) of the people. They received introductions but most seemed like regulars I wouldn't want to emulate. They are heavily Western (Silicon Valley) investor-centric, with very few Chinese/Japanese/Korean Asians, non-UK Europeans, and Australians. 2.) It's hard to find things you've read. Indexing is non-existent, so I have to highlight and transcribe key quotes. There is no glossary of terms, so once you've read something, you lose it. The Table of Contents is just a list of people. And unless you know the person, or have a visual of his or her face, then tough luck tracking down a quote in a 600-page behemoth without any indexing or grouping by topic. 3.) No images. The spiritual animals aren't consistent, as not all interviewees have them. Without faces or images to put to the names, I couldn't remember who said what, unless it was someone I already knew. As such, it felt like reading a short story anthology, where I'd have to annotate topics or quotes that interest me, so I have my own searchable compendium, then search for images or photographs of the people on the internet. Still a good book. Just not something to keep shelved, as it's impossible to reference after-the-fact. Annotate and condense with note-taking as you read, so you have your own collection of meaningful points after finishing the book.

*Tools of Titans* is a treasure trove of wisdom, insights, and practical strategies gathered from Tim Ferriss’s podcast interviews with some of the world’s most successful people. This book is packed with actionable advice from billionaires, athletes, artists, and other high achievers, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their personal and professional life. What makes this book so engaging is its format—each chapter offers bite-sized, easily digestible advice on topics ranging from productivity and health to mindset and habits. Ferriss curates the best tips from his diverse guests, allowing readers to learn from the best in various fields. The wide variety of perspectives ensures that there’s something for everyone, whether you're looking to optimize your fitness routine, improve your mental clarity, or develop a winning business strategy. The book’s structure is designed for quick reading, with each section focused on specific tactics, routines, and tools used by top performers. Whether you read it cover-to-cover or dip in and out of sections, *Tools of Titans* offers continuous inspiration and practical tools that you can immediately apply to your own life. Overall, *Tools of Titans* is an exceptional compilation of the habits and practices of some of the most extraordinary people in the world. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their performance, improve their routines, or simply get a glimpse into the mindset of the world’s most successful individuals. Highly recommended for entrepreneurs, achievers, and self-improvement enthusiasts!

I have put 5 stars because it is the most fascinating book I have read this year (and I read a lot). However, there plenty of things I don't completely agree with. Instead of dropping the score, I prefer to write detailed a review. First, it is a great thought-provoking book. If you're someone who consider yourself being incredibly result-oriented, who likes to push boundaries and challenge paradigms, well this book will be to you the equivalent of cocaine for a big spider (there are some very funny videos online about it). I personally loved it, and I am really taking my time to re-read it carefully. Basically, there are 3 sections: Health, Wealth and Wisdom/Happiness. I absolutely loved the 2 last one without a doubt (there are TONS of hidden gems) but I still have some reserves for the Health section. Although Tim and I seem to share a lot of points of view, I think the health section is way too narrow minded. I don't think you can summarize being healthy only by looking at body fat, and the ability to lift heavy weights. I also think it focuses too much on the Keto diet, which is most definitely interesting idea, but doesn't mention other diets that can be even healthier to you. What about the Paleo diet? What about reducing the level of inflammation or autoimmune response? Or maximizing the ratio of good versus bad bacteria in your gut? It is one of the biggest energy sapper you have nowadays. At the end of the day, we all want to be energetic and smart, not necessarily have 6 pack abs. Also the book talks about taking Hallucinogen for brain health. I am not too sure about that, but to say I'd say: "yeah, okay, maybe...". However, what else that makes the brain healthy? Playing a musical instrument and learning new languages are extremely beneficial for the brain. Also, it talks a lot about taking cold shower before going to bed. Maybe this tip is valid in California, however, while living in Canada in cold houses, this tip doesn't make any sense. You're cold all day and you end up being sick of it. However, I did experimented with temperature differences, and a very long hot shower before going to bed does improve sleep significantly. Tim, if you want to reach me to discuss few points, I'm easy to find. Cheers from Montreal Christopher A. Dion

Imaginez avoir accès à plus de 200 personnes, toutes professionnelles et au sommet dans leur champs respectifs. Imaginez aussi pouvoir les interroger sur ce qui les fascinent et quels sont les outils, routines et philosophies qu'ils utilisent. Il y a deux années que j'écoute quasiment tous les podcasts de Tim Ferriss avec des gens comme Tony Robbins, Laird Hamilton, des ex-Navy Seals, des généraux cinq étoiles de l'armée américaine, des chefs culinaires et d'autres génies dans leurs champs. Tools of Titans est la condensation de plus de 400 heures de conversation avec ces personnes, mais l'ouvrage va au delà du simple recueil. Tim recueille en trois parties (Santé, Richesses et Sagesses) ce que ces gens ont en commun, et fourni des techniques immédiatement applicables dans la vie de tous les jours. Il est dur de lire plus de 15 pages à la suite tellement le contenu est riche et profond, et regorge d'exercices pratiques à mettre en œuvre immédiatement. "Le succès, quel qu'en soit la définition que vous en avez, peut être obtenu si vous collectez et appliquez les certitudes et les routines correctes et qui ont fait leur preuves sur le terrain". Je recommande vivement cet ouvrage à toute personne qui souhaite améliorer, ou radicalement transformer, sa condition de vie.