In the episode, Tim Ferriss explained that the title had underperformed, noting it was boycotted by many retailers because it was released through Amazon Publishing. He highlighted the distribution challenges rather than the content itself. The discussion was focused on the book's market reception rather than recommending it.
Episode: 647: Tim Ferriss - Chasing Your Curiosity, Interna...
Tim described the book as underperforming and boycotted by retailers because it was released through Amazon Publishing.
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My one book that really underperformed, to my expectation anyway, it was boycotted by a bunch of retailers because it was coming out through Amazon Publishing.