{"id":94284,"date":"2017-11-23T00:02:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-23T07:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/renewsblog\/?p=94284"},"modified":"2023-02-09T19:02:49","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T02:02:49","slug":"biggerpockets-podcast-254-tim-ferriss-real-estate-top-performer-his-tribe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/biggerpockets-podcast-254-tim-ferriss-real-estate-top-performer-his-tribe","title":{"rendered":"Tim Ferriss on Real Estate, Becoming a Top Performer and His Tribe of Mentors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today\u2019s guest needs no introduction, but this would look funny without one, so here we go! Today on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The BiggerPockets Podcast,<\/strong><\/a> we sit down with <strong>Tim Ferriss<\/strong>, author of #1 New York Times Bestseller\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jPF8ip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Four Hour Work Week<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and his newest title, <em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hL50Ys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tribe of Mentors<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and dive DEEP into the patterns that make high achievers accomplish so much. This show is unlike any other episode of our podcast, and we can\u2019t guarantee you\u2019ll be the same person when you finish. You\u2019ll also discover Tim\u2019s unique approach to real estate investing, as well as the books, apps, and routines that has made Tim one of the most influential thought leaders in our world today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/biggerpockets-podcast-real\/id594419649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to listen on iTunes.<\/p>\n<h2>Listen to the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=BIGPOC3325879849\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Podcast Here<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tim Ferriss on Real Estate, Becoming a Top Performer and His Tribe of Mentors | BP Podcast 254\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YA4KwJQHXQ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Help Us Out!<\/h2>\n<p>Help us reach new listeners on iTunes by leaving us a rating and review! It takes just 30 seconds and instructions can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\/25\/topics\/161423-do-you-listen-to-the-bp-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. Thanks! We really appreciate it!<\/p>\n<h2>This Show Sponsored By<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77567 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/simplisafe.png\" alt=\"simplisafe\" width=\"271\" height=\"58\" title=\"\">Check out <strong>SimpliSafe<\/strong> Security&#8217;s DIY home security systems; an affordable, wireless, cellular, and customizable system that doesn&#8217;t require a contract!<\/p>\n<p>Try it today with a discount:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/simplisafepockets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">simplisafepockets.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fire Round\u00a0Sponsor<\/h2>\n<p>We just wa<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-66280 no-display appear\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/RealtyShares.png\" alt=\"RealtyShares\" width=\"283\" height=\"60\" title=\"\">nted to give a shout out to our podcast sponsor\u00a0on today\u2019s show:<strong> RealtyShares<\/strong>. RealtyShares is a crowdfunding platform that allows you to invest in professionally managed properties without leaving your living room!<\/p>\n<p>Learn more by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtyshares.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealtyShares.com\/biggerpockets<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>In This Episode We Cover:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>How the gang connected with <strong>Tim<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Whether <strong>his mom<\/strong> would be impressed by his accomplishments<\/li>\n<li>Why he walks to the beat of <strong>his own drum<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>His recent <strong>&#8220;silent&#8221; retreat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The value of <strong>meditation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>What you should know about <strong>self-awareness training<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ins and outs of the book <strong><em>Tribe of Mentors<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Patterns that are common amongst <strong>high achievers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The importance of <strong>turning off distractions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Principles<\/strong> to live your life by<\/li>\n<li>How to be <strong>truly effective<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tips for using <strong>money to buy time<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>3 advantages<\/strong> that you can have in any type of investing<\/li>\n<li>How Tim Ferriss<strong> invests<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>What a <strong>good investment<\/strong> entails<\/li>\n<li>Indicators of a<strong> solid property<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>How Tim would <strong>analyze real estate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fundamental <strong>differences<\/strong> in real estate as an asset class<\/li>\n<li>The &#8220;<strong>worthlessness<\/strong>&#8221; of hard work<\/li>\n<li>How to <strong>balance<\/strong> ambition and being contented<\/li>\n<li><strong>And SO much more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Links from the Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/forums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Forums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BiggerPockets Bookstore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duolingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Duolingo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alibaba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alibaba<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/renewsblog\/bp-podcast-show-213investing-real-estate-landlord-noah-kagan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BP Podcast 213: Investing in Real Estate Without Being a Landlord with Noah Kagan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/renewsblog\/biggerpockets-podcast-245-creating-wealth-that-lasts-generations-with-author-ryan-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BP Podcast 245:\u00a0Creating Wealth that Lasts Generations with Bestselling Author Ryan Holiday<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summit.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Summit Conference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Headspace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2015\/09\/25\/jocko-willink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Ferriss Show: Jocko Willink&#8217;s Episode<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2015\/12\/06\/jamie-foxx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Ferriss Show: Jamie Foxx Episode<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nuzzel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nuzzel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inthemoment.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moment App<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-dn.appspot.com\/rescuetime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rescue Time App<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freedom.to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freedom Time App<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiverr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fiverr<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tim.blog\/2016\/04\/14\/bj-miller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Ferriss: BJ Miller&#8217;s Episode<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">99Designs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/imgoon.com\/hashtag\/duodie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Duodie on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Books Mentioned in this Show<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/set-for-life-ultimate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Set for Life<\/em><\/a> by Scott Trench<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/rental-investing-physical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Book on Rental Property Investing<\/em><\/a> by Brandon Turner<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/the-book-on-tax-strategies-for-the-savvy-real-estate-investor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor<\/em><\/a> by Amanda Han<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/flipping-physical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Book on Flipping Houses<\/em><\/a> by J. Scott<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\/finding-and-funding-ultimate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Finding and Funding Great Deals<\/em><\/a> by Anson Young<\/li>\n<li><i><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jPF8ip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 4-Hour Work Week<\/a>\u00a0<\/i>by Timothy Ferriss<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mSs257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The 4 Hour Body<\/em><\/a> by Timothy Ferriss<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2A1MX8N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The 4-Hour Chef<\/em><\/a> by Timothy Ferriss<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2iI6wvx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Tools of Titans<\/em><\/a> by Timothy Ferriss<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hL50Ys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Tribe of Mentors<\/em><\/a> by Timothy Ferriss<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2A0MLZp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Young Millionaires<\/em><\/a> by\u00a0Rieva Lesonsky<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2A4cAps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Man&#8217;s Search for Meaning<\/em><\/a> by Viktor Frankl<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2iHXQ8i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Poor Charlie&#8217;s Almanack<\/em><\/a> by Charles T. Munger<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zcl1he\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Better Angels of our Nature<\/em><\/a> by Steven Pinker<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zd0Akk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Principles<\/em><\/a> by Ray Dalio<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jfAC9i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Warren Buffett Speaks<\/em><\/a> by Janet Lowe<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hVC1VR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Richest Man in Babylon<\/em><\/a> by<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zcwxt7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Radical Acceptance<\/em><\/a> by\u00a0 Tara Brock<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zd6JwO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zfZt3h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>More Money Than God<\/em><\/a> by Sebastian Mallaby<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zcGxT8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Liar&#8217;s Poker<\/em><\/a> by Michael Lewis<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2Bfe5Bz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lifeonaire<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>by Steve Cook<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/richdadpoordad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Rich Dad Poor Dad<\/em><\/a> by Robert Kiyosaki<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tweetable Topics:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;I don&#8217;t like having my sanity depend on luck.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22I%20don&#039;t%20like%20having%20my%20sanity%20depend%20on%20luck.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20254%20biggerpockets.com\/show254%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;When you&#8217;re not thinking of the past, you&#8217;re not thinking of the future.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22When%20you&#039;re%20not%20thinking%20of%20the%20past,%20you&#039;re%20not%20thinking%20of%20the%20future.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20254%20biggerpockets.com\/show254%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;It&#8217;s not that you don&#8217;t have time, it&#8217;s you don&#8217;t have priorities.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22It&#039;s%20not%20that%20you%20don&#039;t%20have%20time,%20it&#039;s%20you%20don&#039;t%20have%20priorities.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20254%20biggerpockets.com\/show254%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;It&#8217;s not how you do things, it&#8217;s what you do.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22It&#039;s%20not%20how%20you%20do%20things,%20it&#039;s%20what%20you%20do.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20254%20biggerpockets.com\/show254%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Effectiveness over efficiency on all things.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22Effectiveness%20over%20efficiency%20on%20all%20things.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20254%20biggerpockets.com\/show254%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Thinking is actually asking questions and answering them in your own head.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22Thinking%20is%20actually%20asking%20questions%20and%20answering%20them%20in%20your%20own%20head.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20254%20biggerpockets.com\/show254%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;There&#8217;s no problem with hard work, as long as it applies to the right things.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22There&#039;s%20no%20problem%20with%20hard%20work,%20as%20long%20as%20it%20applies%20to%20the%20right%20things.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20254%20biggerpockets.com\/show254%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;In the end, success is sleeping well.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22In%20the%20end,%20success%20is%20sleeping%20well.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20254%20biggerpockets.com\/show254%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Worrying is praying for what you don&#8217;t want.&#8221;\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=%22Worrying%20is%20praying%20for%20what%20you%20don&#039;t%20want.%22%20BP%20Podcast%20254%20biggerpockets.com\/show254%20%40biggerpockets\" target=\"_blank\">Tweet This!<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;It&#8217;s very hard to fail completely.&#8221; 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