New Tim Ferriss to Vermilion

Vermilion is publishing a new book by US self-help author Tim Ferriss this December, Tools of Titans.

Ferriss, an author, entrepreneur, angel investor and public speaker, has written a number of books, including The 4-Hour Work Week (Vermilion), and is behind podcast “The Tim Ferriss Show” that, on the cusp of 100m downloads, was one of iTunes' “Best of 2015”.

Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers promises to be a "definitive guide" to living a better life, filled with insights from Ferriss’s most popular interviews with c.e.o.s, elite athletes, military strategists, artists, chess masters and scientists, among others.

Examples include tips from entrepreneur Seth Godin, self-help guru Tony Robbins, actor Edward Norton, American author Brené Brown and American obstacle racer Amelia Boone. Ferriss will analyse the habits of such high performers, across different fields, pulling together common themes and advice for readers to adapt towards reaching their own goals.

Richard Lennon, Vermilion editorial director, bought UK and Commonwealth rights from Anna Carmichael at Abner Stein on behalf of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the US, to publish on 8th December.

Lennon said: “People are eternally curious about the inner-workings of very successful people at the top of their game, and no one is better placed to reveal and reflect on this than the brilliant Tim Ferriss. Tim’s book The 4-Hour Work Week completely transformed the way people live and work, and we hope Tools of Titans has a similar effect for anyone looking to reach their greatest potential.”

Ferriss said: “Everything within these pages has been vetted, explored, and applied to my own life in some fashion. I’ve used dozens of the tactics and philosophies in high-stakes negotiations, high-risk environments, or large business dealings. The lessons have made me millions of dollars and saved me years of wasted effort and frustration. I created this book, the ultimate notebook of high-leverage tools, to help readers (and myself) ‘10x’ their per-hour output and get the absolute most out of life.”