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This app can help readers easily traverse the 130+ expert profiles showcased in Tim Ferriss' book Tribe Of Mentors, browse their bios, read their answers to Tim's infamous 11 questions, and even check links to their favourite books and gadgets.

I can listen to Tim just fine, but I had similar problem with Andrew Warner of Mixergy.

If you'd like a cliffs-notes version of the podcast, that is what most of Tim's books.

I.e. Tools of Titans are very much this and I heard Tribe of Mentors is similar in this regard.

- Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio
- Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

~10 SQL Server/DW/BI books (not just on the desk but scattered everywhere)

I had never bought his books before until I got Tribe of Mentors last month. Pretty good, and the chapters are short and self contained.

The book that I have got the most from in this genre this year has been a Jiddu Krishnamurti collection. Jiddu Krishnamurti is probably best when in conversation with someone who draws him out, especially the interviews with physicist David Bohm on YouTube.

- Mindset by Carol Dweck. Taught me a lot about just grinding/practicing.

- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson. It's helping me focus only on the things I really want.

- Deep Work by Cal Newport. I have almost no social media now, and I value uninterrupted time greatly.

- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. Quite sobering honestly. I realize I'm spoiled AF.

- Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink. I'm more conscientious of my (and my close friends') plans and I try to help them as much as possible. No excuses. Also the military discipline/mindset is really inspiring.

- Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss. I haven't finished it but this is what I read before sleeping, I can just flip the page anywhere and I read something cool

I recently joined a gym ( industrialstrengthgym.com/ ). It has an emphasis on having a welcoming atmosphere and community.

When they asked me during orientation what my goals were, I said "Show up three times a week. I need to grow up, it is time to work out."

And that really is how I feel about the matter.

If you listen to Tim Ferriss' interviews and read his interview books ( Tribe of Mentors, Tools of Titans ), you will notice a pattern: MANY of these highly effective people MAKE time to have intense work-out sessions.

All of the research and knowledge we currently have about human health and successful aging points to regular weight training and cardio training as the secret sauce for having a healthy mind and body as you age.

Going to the gym and working out isn't about having a hobby or enjoying it. It's about being an adult and taking care of yourself.

So grow up. Get to the gym.

Disclosure: I am a member of the gym I mentioned above but have no other affiliation with the gym.

Theres an interview (iirc) with him in Tim Ferris's Tribe of Mentors. He said something that stuck with me, that made me think slightly less of him.

I'm trying to recall from memory here since the book isn't in front of me.

He's talking about selling his first company, its all about making hard choices and such. The company is dying so he had two options either sell the company now (for a smaller amount) or fire most of the staff and sell later. He mentions how he had to let go of the staff but later sold it for a larger amount of money. He then says something to the degree of considering it a "win".

I don't know that I consider laying off a ton of people for a greater exit a win. I consider it a move to get more money, but I doubt anyone chasing money is going to "fix the internet".