tim
ferriss
five morning rituals; hit three and you’ve “won the morning”.
his own list of what he aims to do in the first 60–90 minutes of an ideal day.
- Wakeapprox.Make your bed
the first of his five morning rituals.
1 - +5 minapprox.Meditate
his show notes point to Transcendental, Vipassana and Headspace.
1 - +25 minapprox.Hang or brief exercise
a short hang from a bar; his notes link a pull-up rig and gravity boots.
1 - +30 minapprox.Loose-leaf tea
often pu’er with turmeric and ginger.
2 - +40 minapprox.Journal
usually the Five-Minute Journal, to clarify objectives and for gratitude.
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- make your bed.
- five minutes of meditation.
- write three things you’re grateful for and one priority.
our condensed read of the sourced steps below. not medical advice.
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Books Tim recommends
- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowGabrielle Zevin
A 2025 fiction find he gifted that holiday season. 3
View book → - Letters from a StoicSeneca
Among the books he has gifted most, for thriving under stress. 4
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Recommendations are linked to where they said it. Book links may be affiliate links.
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Sources (6)
- Tim Ferriss — 5 Morning Rituals That Help Me Win the Day (#105)
- Tim Ferriss — Morning Routines and Strategies transcript (#253)
- Awareness — where Tim recommends it
- Letters from a Stoic — where Tim recommends it
- The Tim Ferriss Show #826 — Q&A: Supplements I’m Taking
- Tim Ferriss — My favorite software, supplements, apps, tools and more (2024)
Last checked 15 Oct 2026.