Tim Ferriss asks five thought leaders—Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and Debbie Millman—to share the one to three decisions that could dramatically simplify their lives in 2026. Popova emphasizes protecting her "cherish quotient" by only spending time with people she truly cherishes and refusing to apologize for her time choices. Housel advocates ultra‑simple investing (cash, index funds, and a single stock) and a news diet focused on history rather than forecasts. Newport reveals that saying "no" by default to most opportunities preserves the autonomy and low‑busyness he needs to produce deep work.
Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, appears on The Tim Ferriss Show to discuss his new book What to Make of a Life, which examines self‑renewal, life design, and how to maximize one’s return on luck. He shares personal...