5 Bullet Archive

Everything Tim Ferriss has recommended in 5-Bullet Friday — 2,095 books, articles, quotes, films, products and more, gathered from 480 issues since 2015. Browse by category, sort by what the community values or how often Tim has returned to it, and spend your 25 votes on what matters most to you. Each item's note is quoted from Tim's own words in the newsletter.

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Consciousness Medicine: Indigenous Wisdom, Entheogens, and Expanded States of Consciousness for Healing and Growth

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2019 · amazon.com

Consciousness Medicine: Indigenous Wisdom, Entheogens, and Expanded States of Consciousness for Healing and Growth by Françoise Bourzat. This book is brand-new, but I’m already on my second read. I’ve been waiting a year for it to be published! Françoise is one of the world’s foremost experts in navigating “expanded states of consciousness,” and she has ~30 years of experience combining indigenous training with modern tools. As Michael Pollan recently posted on Twitter, “Françoise Bourzat has written an authoritative book on guided psychedelic therapy with important lessons for anyone thinking— Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2019

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott
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Dustin Yellin

PeopleTim featured this 1× · 2019 · instagram.com

Dustin Yellin (@dustinyellin). Dustin is a contemporary artist best known for sculptural paintings that use multiple layers of glass, each covered in detailed imagery, to create a single, intricate, three-dimensional collage. His work is notable both for its massive scale and its fantastic, dystopian themes. Yellin is the founder of Pioneer Works (@pioneerworks)—a not-for-profit cultural center in Red Hook, Brooklyn—where I originally discovered his work.— Tim Ferriss
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The King of Kong

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Steve Wiebe · amazon.com

The King of Kong. This doc was originally recommended to me by the world’s most interesting man, Kevin Kelly. I’ve watched it every year or two since. The movie is like a real-life Spinal Tap about becoming king of the nerds. Trust me; it’s well worth the watch. Here’s a shortened description: “In the early 1980s, legendary Billy Mitchell set a Donkey Kong record that stood for almost 25 years. This documentary follows the assault on the record by Steve Wiebe, an earnest teacher from Washington who took up the game while unemployed.”— Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2019

“What do you despise? By this are you truly known.” ― Frank Herbert, Dune )
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To Live and Die in LA

PodcastsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · podcasts.apple.com

To Live and Die in LA. Official description: “In Feb 2018, an aspiring actress vanished from her Hollywood apartment. Rolling Stone journalist Neil Strauss was asked to help the family get answers. Together, they found them...sometimes at great personal risk. For the first time in a serial podcast, go inside a gripping multi-state investigation as it unfolds from the moment of the disappearance to each twist and turn in the case.”— Tim Ferriss
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Bertrand Russell

PeopleTim featured this 1× · 2019 · en.wikipedia.org

Bertrand Russell, the British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, essayist, social critic, political activist, and Nobel laureate. In 1950, Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature “in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought.”— Tim Ferriss
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Why I Am a Bad Correspondent

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Neal Stephenson · nealstephenson.com

Why I Am a Bad Correspondent by Neal Stephenson (@nealstephenson), one of my favorite sci-fi writers. This short, anti-comms blog post contains gems like this: “The quality of my e-mails and public speaking is, in my view, nowhere near that of my novels. So for me it comes down to the following choice: I can distribute material of bad-to-mediocre quality to a small number of people, or I can distribute material of higher quality to more people. But I can’t do both; the first one obliterates the second.”— Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2019

“It is by logic that we prove, but by intuition that we discover.” ― Henri Poincaré, French mathematician, theoretical physicist, and engineer
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For the last five years or so, I've carried two reminder cards in my wallet: “Notice the best part” and “That which hinders your task...

Life HacksTim featured this 1× · 2019

For the last five years or so, I've carried two reminder cards in my wallet: “Notice the best part” and “That which hinders your task... is your task.” What reminders or other important items do you carry with you or put where you’ll see them often? Let me know on Twitter (@tferriss) and use hashtag #5BulletFriday so I can find them.— Tim Ferriss
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SHIFTPOD2

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · store.advancedsheltersystemsinc.com

SHIFTPOD2. I first saw a SHIFTPOD at Burning Man, where the 60-second set-up blew me away (here’s a video example of a first-time set-up). The reflective material allows you to sleep comfortably in hot environments, and while too heavy for backpacking (best guess is 60 pounds), it’s perfect for packing into the desert or wilderness via car or horse. It comfortably sleeps 4-6 people. I’ve been testing the SHIFTPOD2 in forest environments, and it’s been fantastic thus far. Here’s a description (source): “Shiftpods are the best heavy-duty, pop-up shelter system on this planet — great for festival— Tim Ferriss
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Coders’ Primal Urge to Kill Inefficiency—Everywhere

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Clive Thompson · wired.com

Coders’ Primal Urge to Kill Inefficiency—Everywhere by Clive Thompson (WIRED). Sample quote: “Larry Wall, who created the Perl programming language, and several co-authors wrote that one of the key virtues of a programmer is ‘laziness’—of the variety where your unwillingness to perform rote actions inspires you to do the work to automate them.” Also see Clive’s guest post on my blog about learning to code.— Tim Ferriss
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A fan-engaged option for the podcast

PodcastsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · tim.blog

A fan-engaged option for the podcast. From June – Dec., 2019, I’m removing ads and sponsors from the podcast for a six-month experiment. It’s a big deal for me and might end sooner if it doesn’t work at all. The podcast will continue to be 100% free for everyone. Then, there is a new upgraded option: for people who would like to contribute a few dollars (or more) per month to support the podcast and everything else I do, I will offer a live video Q&A each month... just for this much smaller group of supporters. You can ask me anything. The first one will be on July 1st. I think it will be a lo— Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2019

“To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.” — Henri Poincaré
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Stranger in a Strange Land

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Robert A · amazon.com

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein. Ever feel like you don’t quite fit in? Don’t want to follow society’s silly rules? Then you’ll probably relate to human-born and Martian-raised Valentine Michael Smith. In this controversial 1960’s cult classic, Heinlein questions long-held assumptions on religion, government, and sexuality (free Martian love for all!). It’s also where the term “grok” originates.— Tim Ferriss
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Spectrogram Pro

Apps & SoftwareTim featured this 1× · 2019 · itunes.apple.com

Spectrogram Pro. A vocal teacher adept at overtone singing showed me this tool, and it’s my first introduction to visual representation of sound outside of simple waveforms. I’ve been making more progress with singing since being introduced to this, as I now have another “peg” for feedback: visual signatures. Are there better tools for this? Please let me know on Twitter (@tferriss), if so.— Tim Ferriss
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David Yarrow

PeopleTim featured this 1× · 2019 · davidyarrow.photography

David Yarrow (@David_Yarrow). David Yarrow is a British fine-art photographer, financier, conservationist, and author. I recommend checking out the wildlife category on his website. I was recently gifted a copy of his Wild Encounters deluxe edition book (scroll down to see), and it might be the most beautiful book I’ve ever seen. It’s ENORMOUS, the craftsmanship is incredible, and the price tag is suitably high (~£1,500!). If you love his art but prefer something smaller and less car-down-payment, I recommend checking out the non-deluxe option at the top of that same page.— Tim Ferriss
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The Amazonian Travels of Richard Evans Schultes

MiscTim featured this 1× · 2019 · banrepcultural.org

The Amazonian Travels of Richard Evans Schultes. This is exceptionally cool, and it captures the adventures of a real-life Indiana Jones in interactive form. I’m hoping I won’t immediately break their website. Here’s the description: “In this interactive map, explore the magical landscapes and indigenous cultures of the Colombian Amazon through the travels of the legendary ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes.”— Tim Ferriss
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The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Mary Karr · amazon.com

The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr. I’ve long been fascinated by Mary Karr (@marykarrlit), and I finally picked up her book on the craft of memoir writing after a recommendation by Michael Pollan. It applies to much of life, and I’d consider it a philosophical guide in many respects, replete with the dead serious (e.g., how to communicate past abuse) and spit-up-your-coffee funny (e.g., catshit sandwich metaphors). Highly recommended if you work with the written word in any capacity.— Tim Ferriss
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Pressure Cooker

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · amazon.com

Pressure Cooker. This is a real tearjerker, a life-affirming story of a teacher in Philadelphia who trains at-risk high school students to win full scholarships to culinary school. She epitomizes the kind of tough love that I think we need more of in this country, *especially* in these infantilizing times. Official description: “Infamously blunt, Wilma Stephenson runs a ‘boot camp’ teaching Culinary Arts at Frankford High, disciplining her students into capable chefs and responsible students. But behind her tough exterior is a teacher who cares passionately about getting the best out of her ki— Tim Ferriss
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“I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain.” ― James Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son
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San Miguel de Allende

MiscTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

San Miguel de Allende. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel has been ranked “2018 Best Small City in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler (@CNTraveler). If you need convincing, check out this slideshow from Travel + Leisure. Where else should I go in Mexico? Let me know on Twitter (@tferriss) with hashtag #TimInMexico— Tim Ferriss
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Beats Antique

MusicTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Beats Antique. I find their instrumental tracks fantastic for writing flow. Pair with Gramatik’s upbeat instrumentals, and you’re set.— Tim Ferriss
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The Art of Spirited Away

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Hayao Miyazaki · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

The Art of Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki. Spirited Away—as mentioned in my chat with Adam Savage—is my favorite movie of all time. This book is awe-inspiring and shows the depth of world-creation that makes Miyazaki a legend.— Tim Ferriss
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One Strange Rock

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Will Smith · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

One Strange Rock (“Gasp” episode, specifically). This series is truly incredible. Executive produced by the acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (director of Black Swan, producer of The Wrestler, and much more) and hosted by Will Smith (@willsmith), it is unlike any documentary series I’ve ever seen. If interested in digging deeper into Darren’s creative process, you can listen to my interview with him: "Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky — Exploring Creativity, Ignoring Critics, and Making Art.”— Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2019

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” ― Pablo Picasso
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Katharine McCormick

PeopleTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Katharine McCormick. Katharine McCormick (August 27, 1875 – December 28, 1967) was a U.S. suffragist, philanthropist, and, after her husband's death, heir to a substantial part of the McCormick family fortune. She graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1904, earning a BSc in biology. She funded most of the research necessary to develop the first birth control pill, which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sale of in 1957 for menstrual disorders and added contraception to its indications in 1960. In sum, she provided roughly $2 million ($23 million today) o— Tim Ferriss
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Macho Duck (1979)

MusicTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Macho Duck (1979). This was my hands-down favorite song when I was 2–3 years old, which I somehow found on YouTube. Back in the day, I had it on a tiny LP and played it over and over and over again, ad nauseam. My poor mom probably needed a straightjacket.— Tim Ferriss
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The Structure of Stand-Up Comedy

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

The Structure of Stand-Up Comedy. Visually explores and dissects Ali Wong’s Baby Cobra stand-up comedy special.— Tim Ferriss
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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Anne Lamott · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (@ANNELAMOTT). If you plan on any creative undertaking, whether business, writing, or art, I strongly recommend this book. If you spend a lot of time working alone and get trapped in your head, it’s required reading. It saved my sanity and has done the same for several friends who’ve gone from “I want to quit” to New York Times bestsellers.— Tim Ferriss
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It’s been a very big and busy week for me and the world of psychedelic science.

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

It’s been a very big and busy week for me and the world of psychedelic science. I’m going to cheat here and add a few sub-bullets, the first of which has been in the works for a very long time: ***Imperial College London just launched the world’s first Centre for Psychedelics Research. This is a very big deal. Never before has such a center (centre = British spelling) existed in the world, and I am one of the five founding funders backing it. Psychedelic medicine is experiencing a renaissance of scientific interest, and this first-ever center has the potential to be the tip of the spear. These— Tim Ferriss
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Psychiatry’s Incurable Hubris: The biology of mental illness is still a mystery, but practitioners don’t want to admit it.

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Gary Greenberg · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Psychiatry’s Incurable Hubris: The biology of mental illness is still a mystery, but practitioners don’t want to admit it. (@TheAtlantic) by Gary Greenberg. This quick read came highly recommended, and it didn’t disappoint. The article describes important blindspots and “inconvenient truths” in psychiatry, which often apply to broader medicine. That said, I do find the headline overly sweeping, as I know all-star psychiatrists who are both extremely effective and well aware of the limitations of their tools. Let us not forget: ALL tools have limitations. It’s a matter of knowing what they are — Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2019

“If we can forgive what's been done to us... If we can forgive what we've done to others... If we can leave our stories behind. Our being victims and villains. Only then can we maybe rescue the world.” — Chuck Palahniuk
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Kumare

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Kumare. This is one of my favorite documentaries of the last five years. The tagline says it all: “The True Story of a False Prophet.” It blends reality and illusion into an amazing narrative, providing many practical philosophies along the way. Here’s the official description: “A provocative social experiment-turned-documentary, KUMARE follows American filmmaker Vikram Gandhi as he transforms himself into a wise Indian guru, hoping to prove the absurdity of blind faith.”— Tim Ferriss
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Michelin restaurants and fabulous wines: Inside the secret team dinners that have built the Spurs' dynasty

PodcastsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Michelin restaurants and fabulous wines: Inside the secret team dinners that have built the Spurs' dynasty (@espn). This piece is FANTASTIC. It is wonderfully written and full of takeaways, if you read carefully. Hat tip to @bakerlink for the recommendation. Here’s a short teaser from the beginning: “As much as [Coach] Popovich knows about hoops, he really knows food and wine. ‘I don't know that he doesn't know more about wine than he does about basketball,’ former Spurs assistant coach P.J. Carlesimo says. Popovich scouts restaurants and wine lists as obsessively as he might any opponent. Bef— Tim Ferriss
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Measuring the effects of acetyl-L-carnitine on various aspects of cognitive performance.

Supplements & HealthTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Measuring the effects of acetyl-L-carnitine on various aspects of cognitive performance. Alas, after multiple consecutive nights of vivid nightmares (which I rarely have), I wondered if ALC might play a role. I only experienced this when taking ALC in the later afternoon or evening, and daily total consumption never exceeded 1,500mg. After finding a few reports like this, I decided to call it quits with my protocol. Thus far, I have found ALC to produce unpleasantly vivid dreams to a much greater extent than, say, galantamine or huperzine-A, which enhance vividness but don’t seem to create the— Tim Ferriss
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Keep Your Identity Small

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Paul Graham · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

"Keep Your Identity Small" by Paul Graham (@paulg). This piece just becomes more and more important. One of the key lines: “The more labels you have for yourself, the dumber they make you.”— Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2019

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” — Bene Gesserit, Litany Against Fear (from the novel Dune)
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“50% of the Internet = people doing nothing saying...”
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Quickposes

Apps & SoftwareTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Quickposes. This is an online tool for practicing gesture drawing, among other things. I’ve been using the “Timed practice” function, nude/semi-nude, at 60 seconds per image. The goal is to quickly sketch the gist of an image with proportion and placement. Be forewarned: some options on the website are definitely NSFW.— Tim Ferriss
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Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Johann Hari · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong, a TED talk by Johann Hari (@johannhari101). If you know anyone who has struggled with depression, addiction, or feeling isolated, this video offers some surprising and actionable insights. Here’s the official description: ”What really causes addiction -- to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to wonder why we treat addicts the way we do -- and if there might be a better way.— Tim Ferriss
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The Bell Curve: What happens when patients find out how good their doctors really are?

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Atul Gawande · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

“The Bell Curve: What happens when patients find out how good their doctors really are?” by Atul Gawande (@atul_gawande) (New Yorker). This oldie but goodie was recommended to me by the incomparable Adam Robinson. It will give you a new perspective on the medical world. Furthermore, it provides a lot of food for thought that applies outside of medicine. Example: “We are used to thinking that a doctor’s ability depends mainly on science and skill. The lesson from Minneapolis is that these may be the easiest parts of care. Even doctors with great knowledge and technical skill can have mediocre r— Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2019

“Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies.” — Frank Gelett Burgess
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Sucette Grenache 2016

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Richard Betts · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Sucette Grenache 2016. I was sent this bottle by Richard Betts, the ninth person in history to pass the Master Sommelier test on his first attempt (my interview with him here). It’s a beauty.— Tim Ferriss
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The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Ishmael Beah · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown. Here’s the description: “Celebrating the 20th anniversary of storytelling phenomenon The Moth, 45 unforgettable true stories about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn from the best ever told on their stages.” I’ve only read 50 or so pages, but one of my favorites thus far is Unusual Normality (YouTube option here if any loading issues) by Ishmael Beah (@ishmaelbeah). Reading one short (2–5-page) story over tea or coffee in the morning is a nice jumpstart to the day.— Tim Ferriss
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The Best Way to Bake a Sweet Potato

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

The Best Way to Bake a Sweet Potato (Cook’s Illustrated [@TestKitchen]). One of the short answers? “Microwaving the potatoes to 200 degrees and then baking them for another hour [at 425 degrees] causes their cell walls to break down and their starches to gelatinize, yielding a smooth, plush texture. Much of their moisture also evaporates during that time, so their flavor concentrates.” TF: I also found 425F for one hour, followed by 275F for one hour, to work well.— Tim Ferriss
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The Madness of Steve Jobs, Told by Steve Wozniak

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Steve Wozniak · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

The Madness of Steve Jobs, Told by Steve Wozniak. I strongly dislike the clickbait title of the video, which isn’t the focus at all, but Steve Wozniak’s wide-ranging stories and observations are simply fantastic.— Tim Ferriss
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SuperFat pocket-size nut butters

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

SuperFat pocket-size nut butters (plus caffeine, MCT, protein, etc., depending on the version). Each packet contains 200–300 calories. Don’t forget to tear the top off for the last 10% of the niblets.— Tim Ferriss
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>From Bubble to Bubble

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Sahil Lavingia · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

>From Bubble to Bubble by Sahil Lavingia. This is a wonderful article about moving from tech and hyper-liberal San Francisco to conservative-heavy Provo, Utah, and the lessons learned along the way. Sahil’s very humanizing perspective reflects a lot of reasons I moved from SF to Texas.— Tim Ferriss
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Dyson Hot + Cool

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Dyson Hot + Cool. This sleek device can quickly heat or cool a room, and the two-in-one design is ingenious. It’s most useful when pointed directly at one or two people from close range, and I’ll often use one or two of them while recording podcasts. These Dyson units are far quieter than an HVAC kicking on and off. The design is both intuitive and… very expensive. I have found it worth it, but not everyone will. For thermoregulation at non-Bugatti prices, check out The Wirecutter, a review site acquired by the New York Times, which has vetted the best bang-for-the-buck floor heaters (see here— Tim Ferriss
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Neil Gaiman on The Tim Ferriss Show

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Neil Gaiman on The Tim Ferriss Show. Neil has been one of my favorite authors for more than 20 years. I first became fascinated by his imagination with The Sandman comics in the ‘90s—so much so, in fact, that I imported Sandman from different countries to help me learn foreign languages. My love for his work grew from there. From Anansi Boys to The Graveyard Book (my favorite audiobook of all time) to Neverwhere, I’ve never been disappointed. Neil has won just about every award in every genre he’s tackled, including Nebula and Hugo awards, and his voice is radio-perfect hypnotic. Since my very— Tim Ferriss
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J.K. Rowling’s 2008 commencement speech at Harvard University

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

J.K. Rowling’s 2008 commencement speech at Harvard University. J.K. Rowling’s (@jk_rowling) life and work have fascinated me for decades. Beyond getting tens of millions of kids to love reading and the 500M+ books sold, I’ve always been curious about her underlying philosophies and beliefs. This short talk includes nausea, laughs, sobering stories, and even a Seneca quote at the end. Pair J.K.’s speech with Neil Gaiman’s “Make Good Art” commencement address, and you’ll be well calibrated for creating art like a wizard. And speaking of Neil Gaiman...— Tim Ferriss
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Tsundoku.

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Tsundoku. Japanese has wonderfully short words that can replace paragraphs in English. Tsundoku is one such example. Here’s part of the Wikipedia entry: Tsundoku (積ん読) is acquiring reading materials but letting them pile up in one's home without reading them. The term originated in the Meiji era (1868–1912) as Japanese slang. It combines elements of tsunde-oku (積んでおく, to pile things up ready for later and leave) and dokusho (読書, reading books). It is also used to refer to books ready for reading later when they are on a bookshelf. As currently written, the word combines the characters for "pil— Tim Ferriss
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Ten Lessons I Learned While Teaching Myself to Code

ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Clive Thompson · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

“Ten Lessons I Learned While Teaching Myself to Code” by Clive Thompson, an outstanding author and long-form journalist. I particularly enjoyed his section on automation. Here’s a teaser: “‘Don’t learn to code, learn to automate,’ writes the coder Erik Dietrich. This is bang on. Nearly every white-collar job on the planet involves tons of work that can be done more efficiently if you know a bit of coding.”— Tim Ferriss
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Nebula Mars II

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Nebula Mars II. For the last two years, I’ve gotten rid of all TVs at home and experimented with various projectors. The Nebula Mars II was recommended to me by rockstar hotelier and entrepreneur Liz Lambert. The design is beautiful, and some of the features are fantastic: 1) You can point it at a wall from nearly any angle or distance, and it will autocorrect the aspect ratio and focus; 2) It holds its charge for four hours, so you can use it without an outlet, even outside (or, as I do, on a coffee table); 3) It has excellent built-in speakers; and 4) No cabled laptop required, as it has dir— Tim Ferriss
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Wapisa Malbec (2016)

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Wapisa Malbec (2016). I’m a sucker for South American red wine, especially Malbec and Carménère, and this bottle truly punched above its weight class (and price range). Even my friends who don’t like wine liked this one.— Tim Ferriss
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David Hockney

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

David Hockney (hockney.com). David is a legendary English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer. He is widely considered one of the most influential British artists of the twentieth century. I first learned of him in a wonderful documentary titled Tim’s Vermeer, in which his intellect impressed me as much as his art. David beautifully combines the analytical powers of a scientist with the aesthetic powers of an artist, which I’ve rarely encountered.— Tim Ferriss
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Trip of Compassion

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · el2.convertkit-mail2.com

Trip of Compassion. I first watched Trip of Compassion about six months ago, when I was sent a link to a private video. This documentary affected me so deeply (and immediately) that I flew to Tel Aviv, met the filmmakers, and offered to help launch the film digitally worldwide, which I just did this week on this page. Everything I am doing for this film is 100% pro bono, and all proceeds go to the filmmakers. Why would I do this? This quote from an actual patient in the film might give you an idea: “I felt like I went through 15 years of psychological therapy in one night.” Trip of Compassion — Tim Ferriss