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I question his ability to build strong long-term personal relationships - it seems his obsession with the self & improvement would likely impede the development

I question his ability to build strong long-term personal relationships - it seems his obsession with the self & improvement would likely impede the development of meaningful friendships.

nickcharlton 18y ago
Quite possibly. However he does seem to have a good friendship with Kevin Rose - albeit, one that is possibly centered around his interest rather than Rose's. From their recent "podcast demo" (http://vimeo.com/3934635 http://vimeo.com/3934635) they did appear to be close.
GHFigs 18y ago
I understand that I am responding to a sockpuppet troll, but if anyone else would like to explain how you come to that conclusion, I'd like to hear it.
- afronautica 18y ago
  Well, I know a number of people like Tim in real life, and while they are great people, they can't hold long term relationships or be "close friends", because they are so focused on self-improvement/fulfillment that they just don't have the time for other people. They end up being more "James is in town - we should definitely head to the pub" friends more so than "James - I'm having a really tough time and I just need someone to talk too" friend. I'm sorry you guys think this is trolling - but seriously, how does one dedicate their life to learning a new skill for three months straight when they have a family or close friends who depend on them? Its honestly something I struggle with when looking for guidance from guys like Tim.
  - mjfern 18y ago
    I think you're making an interesting point. I wonder how many individuals that have achieved a high level of success in their careers (CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies, entrepreneurs of fast growth companies, etc.) have balanced that career success with a high level of achievement in their personal life (family and friendships). Can you manage to devote enough energy/time to work and life to achieve a high level of success in both? Is anyone aware of any role models?
  - kristiandupont 18y ago
    Your premise seems to be that you cannot focus on yourself as well as on relationships at the same time or something like that. I don't find that to be the case. Some of the most interesting people I know are ones who have extremely busy lives and who are quite focused on personal development, among other things.
  - GHFigs 18y ago
    FYI, having the first and only comment on your account be an ad hominem looks like trolling. This post does not. Keep it up.
ramit 18y ago
Really? From watching a few videos and some blog posts? Tim is a friend of mine. It's hilarious how many people take public blog posts, video presentations, etc and assign all these deep meanings to them (i.e., he can't "build strong long-term personal relationships").
- discojesus 18y ago
  I don't know if there's a "deep meaning" to Tim Ferriss, but on the surface he certainly seems like a douche geyser.

I question his ability to build strong long-term personal relationships - it seems his obsession with the self & improvement would likely impede the development of meaningful friendships.

nickcharlton 18y ago

Quite possibly. However he does seem to have a good friendship with Kevin Rose - albeit, one that is possibly centered around his interest rather than Rose's. From their recent "podcast demo" (http://vimeo.com/3934635 http://vimeo.com/3934635) they did appear to be close.

GHFigs 18y ago

I understand that I am responding to a sockpuppet troll, but if anyone else would like to explain how you come to that conclusion, I'd like to hear it.

afronautica 18y ago
Well, I know a number of people like Tim in real life, and while they are great people, they can't hold long term relationships or be "close friends", because they are so focused on self-improvement/fulfillment that they just don't have the time for other people. They end up being more "James is in town - we should definitely head to the pub" friends more so than "James - I'm having a really tough time and I just need someone to talk too" friend. I'm sorry you guys think this is trolling - but seriously, how does one dedicate their life to learning a new skill for three months straight when they have a family or close friends who depend on them? Its honestly something I struggle with when looking for guidance from guys like Tim.
- mjfern 18y ago
  I think you're making an interesting point. I wonder how many individuals that have achieved a high level of success in their careers (CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies, entrepreneurs of fast growth companies, etc.) have balanced that career success with a high level of achievement in their personal life (family and friendships). Can you manage to devote enough energy/time to work and life to achieve a high level of success in both? Is anyone aware of any role models?
- kristiandupont 18y ago
  Your premise seems to be that you cannot focus on yourself as well as on relationships at the same time or something like that. I don't find that to be the case. Some of the most interesting people I know are ones who have extremely busy lives and who are quite focused on personal development, among other things.
- GHFigs 18y ago
  FYI, having the first and only comment on your account be an ad hominem looks like trolling. This post does not. Keep it up.

ramit 18y ago

Really? From watching a few videos and some blog posts? Tim is a friend of mine. It's hilarious how many people take public blog posts, video presentations, etc and assign all these deep meanings to them (i.e., he can't "build strong long-term personal relationships").

discojesus 18y ago
I don't know if there's a "deep meaning" to Tim Ferriss, but on the surface he certainly seems like a douche geyser.