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Tim Ferriss

The routine · 5 steps · 1 min read

Tim Ferriss’s daily routine

His own list of what he aims to do in the first 60–90 minutes of an ideal day.

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The day ring

No ring for this one: Tim describes the order of steps, not clock times, and we don’t guess.

At a glance
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Books they recommend

Awareness · Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow · Gold · Letters from a Stoic · Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! See all

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The day, step by step

Morning
  1. Mind

    Make your bed

    Under 3 minutes; “visual tidiness, not Four Seasons.”

    Why: One thing you’ve controlled, even on a bad day.

    1
  2. Mind

    Meditate

    10–20 minutes; guided apps are fine.

    1
    What they use
    Meditation app subscriptionGuided sessions.
    Free or cheap: free guided sessions online.
    See it in What they use
  3. Training

    Hang or brief exercise

    A short hang from a bar to decompress.

    1
    What they use
    Doorway pull-up barFor hanging.
    Free or cheap: a sturdy playground bar.
    See it in What they use
  4. Nutrition

    Loose-leaf tea

    Often pu-erh with turmeric and ginger.

    2
  5. Mind

    Journal

    Morning Pages for getting unstuck, or the 5-Minute Journal for priorities and gratitude.

    1
    What they use
    5-Minute JournalPrompted gratitude journal.
    Free or cheap: three lines in any notebook.
    See it in What they use
In a later episode he described a cold plunge or shower first thing; routines vary week to week by his own account.
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The core, in 3 steps

  1. MindMake your bed.
  2. MindFive minutes of meditation.
  3. MindWrite three things you’re grateful for and one priority.

Every step, in one list

WhenStepSource
WakeMake your bed
Mind
1
+5 minMeditate
Mind
1
+25 minHang or brief exercise
Training
1
+30 minLoose-leaf tea
Nutrition
2
+40 minJournal
Mind
1

Times marked “approx.” in the timeline are our reading of the source.

What they use

Only things Tim has named. Some links may be affiliate links.

Supplements

Supplements

  • Alpha-lipoic acid
  • N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
  • Green tea extract
  • Garlic extract
  • Collagen with vitamin C
  • Whey protein
  • Fish oil
  • Magnesium threonate
  • Maca
  • AREDS 2 eye formula
5 Sep 2025

His show is sponsored by supplement companies, including AG1 and Momentous. We don’t link them. Prescription drugs and peptides he mentions are left out; he was recovering from surgery at the time.

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Books Tim recommends

Recommendations are linked to where they said it. Book links may be affiliate links.

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Sources (5)
  1. Tim Ferriss — 5 Morning Rituals That Help Me Win the Day (#105)
  2. Tim Ferriss — Morning Routines and Strategies transcript (#253)
  3. Awareness — where Tim recommends it
  4. Letters from a Stoic — where Tim recommends it
  5. The Tim Ferriss Show #826 — Q&A: Supplements I’m Taking

Last checked 15 Oct 2026.

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