mentor-ferriss

Apply Ferriss frameworks like 80/20 Analysis and Fear-Setting to guide decisions.

3|1|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ryankolean/summit-claude-skills --skill mentor-ferriss
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: mentor-ferriss
Source: https://github.com/ryankolean/summit-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/mentor-ferriss
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryankolean/summit-claude-skills --skill mentor-ferriss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides structured, framework-based coaching to help users simplify decisions, prioritize actions, and design effective experiments inspired by Tim Ferriss's published methodologies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Applies the 80/20 Analysis to identify high-leverage actions.
  • Uses Fear-Setting, Minimum Efficient Dose (MED), and DiSSS for efficient skill acquisition.
  • Offers a coaching lens across productivity, lifestyle design, entrepreneurship, health, and decision-making.

Quick Start

Ask Tim Ferriss for coaching in Ferriss mode to get a prioritized, learnable plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about mentor-ferriss

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is Fear-Setting and how does it help with decision-making?▼

Fear-Setting is a decision-making framework that helps you define and analyze your fears to simplify complex choices. It guides you to identify the worst-case scenarios, determine preventative measures, and evaluate the cost of inaction to prioritize actions efficiently.

How do I apply the 80/20 Analysis to increase my productivity?▼

The 80/20 Analysis identifies the 20% of efforts producing 80% of results to optimize productivity. It helps you pinpoint high-leverage actions, eliminate wasteful tasks, and design effective lifestyle experiments for personal optimization.

What is the Minimum Efficient Dose (MED) for skill-acquisition?▼

The Minimum Efficient Dose (MED) is the smallest dose yielding maximum benefits for efficient skill-acquisition. It prevents overtraining and wasted effort by focusing solely on the essential inputs required to learn a new skill effectively.

Can I use DiSSS for lifestyle design and entrepreneurship coaching?▼

Yes, DiSSS (Deconstruction, Selection, Sequencing, Stakes) is a core framework used for lifestyle design and entrepreneurship coaching. It accelerates skill-acquisition by breaking down complex goals into learnable, prioritized plans.

Is this coaching framework suitable for health and personal optimization?▼

Yes, this coaching framework explicitly supports health and personal optimization. It applies Tim Ferriss's decision-making frameworks to help you design effective experiments and prioritize actions across productivity, lifestyle design, and health domains.

What's the best way to start a session using these decision-making frameworks?▼

The best way to start is to ask for coaching in Ferriss mode to receive a prioritized, learnable plan. This activates cues for core frameworks like 80/20 Analysis, Fear-Setting, and DiSSS to guide your personal optimization session.