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
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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.