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Tim Ferriss, born on July 20, 1977 in East Hampton, New York, United States, is a writer, podcaster and technology evangelist. That puts Tim Ferriss at 49 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Princeton University. Notable works include The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body and The 4-Hour Chef.
My Take
Tim Ferriss is a fascinating contradiction, and that's why I keep paying attention. He upended American work culture with The 4-Hour Workweek, yet a Princeton man who hates conventional wisdom was never going to stand still. What I respect most is that he has publicly reconsidered his old optimization-everything gospel rather than defending it forever. His support for psychedelic research and his genuinely curious, attentive interviewing on his podcast show someone wrestling with how people should actually live, not just hustle. He's far more thoughtful than the self-help label suggests, and intellectual honesty like that is rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Ferriss
- Name (Japanese)
- ティモシー・フェリス
- Reading
- てぃもしー・ふぇりす
- Born
- July 20, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
- Origin
- East Hampton, New York, United States
- Occupation
- writer / podcaster / technology evangelist / businessperson / investor
2. Background
- University
- Princeton University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The 4-Hour Workweek | — | |
| Notable work | The 4-Hour Body | — | |
| Notable work | The 4-Hour Chef | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://tim.blog/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/timferriss/
- Xhttps://x.com/tferriss
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim%20Ferriss
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q563672
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tim Ferriss born?
Born July 20, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Tim Ferriss from?
Tim Ferriss is from East Hampton, New York, United States.
What does Tim Ferriss do?
Tim Ferriss works as writer, podcaster, technology evangelist, businessperson, investor.
What is Tim Ferriss known for?
Notable works include The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef.
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