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Why Tim Ferriss Wants to Be the Dumbest Guy in the Room The author sat down with Entrepreneur Editor-in-Chief Jason Feifer to discuss his new book 'Tools of Titans.'

By Dan Bova

In a long-ranging discussion about his insightful new book, Tools of Titans, Tim Ferriss and Entrepreneur magazine's editor in chief Jason Feifer went live on Facebook to discuss some of the most useful tips Ferris has learned from great innovators and leaders over the years. Some topics they touched on include:

  • The dangers of working in a bubble
  • How to conquer fear
  • How to test advice and figure out what's good for you
  • How to get your energy up during grueling workweeks
  • What Ferriss eats to make sure he feels good and focused
  • What Ferriss doesn't track about himself, and the importance of not over-examining your life

Watch the full video above, and check out Ferriss's Tools of Titans.

Dan Bova

Entrepreneur Staff

VP of Special Projects

Dan Bova is the VP of Special Projects at Entrepreneur.com. He previously worked at Jimmy Kimmel Live, Maxim, and Spy magazine. His latest books for kids include This Day in History, Car and Driver's Trivia ZoneRoad & Track Crew's Big & Fast Cars, The Big Little Book of Awesome Stuff, and Wendell the Werewolf

Read his humor column This Should Be Fun if you want to feel better about yourself.

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