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Most people misunderstand Success, but Tim Ferriss saw it differently. This collection isolates their contrarian insights, backed by full source attribution so you can verify the context. Whether you're questioning conventional wisdom or seeking a fresh perspective, these quotes challenge how you think about Success. Keep this archive close when you need to cut through groupthink and see clearly.
"You are the average of the five people you associate with most. Surround yourself with passionate people."
"Your results are a reflection of your priorities."
"It is far more lucrative and fun to leverage your strengths instead of attempting to fix all the chinks in your armor."
"If you win the rat race, you're still a rat. Choose a path that actually excites you instead."
"You are the average of the five people you associate with most. Choose your team wisely."
"What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do. Define your fears instead of your goals."
"I believe that 'luck' is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity."
"Excitement is the more practical synonym for happiness, and it is precisely what you should strive to chase."
"A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have."
"Productivity is for the birds. If you want to be successful, you need to be effective."
"The difference between the great and the mediocre is the level of their obsession."
"Being able to quit things that don't work is integral to being a winner."
"To do the impossible, you need to ignore the popular."
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