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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” —
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Attila
Attila (406–453), frequently called Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in March 453. He was also the leader of a tribal empire in Central and Eastern Europe consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, and Alans, among others.— Tim Ferriss
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Underwater weight training with the XPT gang.
“Underwater weight training with the XPT gang.”— Tim Ferriss
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Ukraine
Ukraine — I’d love to visit Lviv, which has been considered one of the cultural centers of Ukraine, and in particular, I’d love to check out the historic city centre, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What else should I see? Please let me know on Twitter (@tferriss) and use hashtag #ukrainetim. And which Ukrainians should I meet? I’ve only met a few in my life, but I’ve always been impressed by their friendliness. Case in point: Cirque du Soleil acrobat Andrii Bondarenko.— Tim Ferriss
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How to win the Tour de France, in one image
“How to win the Tour de France, in one image” (Fast Company). I was led to this piece by Dr. Peter Attia (@PeterAttiaMD), and here’s a short preview: “Practically speaking, the energy savings is the equivalent of pedaling 9.3 miles per hour while actually flying down the road at 33.5 miles per hour.”— Tim Ferriss
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“The supernatural is the natural not yet understood.” —
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David Gelb (@ThisIsDavidGelb
David Gelb (@ThisIsDavidGelb), bio on Twitter: “Creator of Jiro Dreams of Sushi and Chef's Table. Director of VR original doc series The Possible on @within.” Here’s a fun piece of trivia about the origin story of Jiro Dreams of Sushi: “I was watching the BBC documentary ‘Planet Earth’ and I got to thinking that somebody should make a ‘Planet Sushi’ using really cool cinematography to film sushi in an artistic way.” Quote I’m pondering, which may or may not conflict with Randi— Tim Ferriss
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Slow single leg deadlifts on an unstable surface or soft mat/cushion, holding a dumbbell in the hand opposite your supporting leg.
Slow single leg deadlifts on an unstable surface or soft mat/cushion, holding a dumbbell in the hand opposite your supporting leg. I use the AIREX balance pad, which does the job. Key point: at the bottom of each repetition (dumbbell closest to the ground), switch the weight to your other hand, then back to the original hand, then complete the rep. I perform 8-12 reps of on each side for one set, repeated for three total sets with one minute rest between sets. Start off very light (e.g., 5-10-pound dumbbell). Here is a sample video of the exercise, which you would do on a shifting surface.— Tim Ferriss
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Here’s one of my favorite rosé wines in the US, perfect for summer sipping: The Wölffer Estate Rosé
Here’s one of my favorite rosé wines in the US, perfect for summer sipping: The Wölffer Estate Rosé from Long Island.— Tim Ferriss
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“I should be suspicious of what I want.” —
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My podcast episode with Michael Pollan on the new science of psychedelics
My podcast episode with Michael Pollan on the new science of psychedelics. This might be the most important podcast episode I’ve put out in the last two years. It will surprise you, perhaps shock you, and definitely make you think differently.— Tim Ferriss
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Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī
Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī (c. 780 – c. 850), formerly Latinized as Algoritmi, was a Persian scholar who produced works in mathematics, astronomy, and geography under the patronage of the Caliph Al-Ma'mun of the Abbasid Caliphate. Around 820 AD he was appointed as the astronomer and head of the library of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad.— Tim Ferriss
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“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” —
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▶A Long Walk (A Touch Of Jazz Mix) by Jazzanova
A Long Walk (A Touch Of Jazz Mix) by Jazzanova. This remains one of my go-to tracks for relaxing.— Tim Ferriss
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Bozeman, Montana — In 2010, Outside magazine nominated
Bozeman, Montana — In 2010, Outside magazine nominated Bozeman as one of the best towns for skiing, and I couldn’t resist plucking this part from their description of the city: “Cradled by 10,000-foot peaks, hyaline streams, and ragged wilderness, the fastest-growing town in the state has a bustling college campus and brains to match: Residents may wear cowboy hats, but the Ph.D. rate is twice the national average. Free live music in city parks during summer and community sporting events like the spectacular 20-mile Bridger Ridge Run keep the blood flowing.” I’m considering doing a live podcas— Tim Ferriss
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The STEAGLE webcam cover
The STEAGLE webcam cover, found via Kevin Rose and Richard Reis. Long ago, my friend and expert hacker Samy Kamkar explained how easy it was for him to hijack and “own” a laptop camera for remote recording. I immediately started using Sticky notes, tape, and other makeshift means for covering my camera when not in use. This STEAGLE cover offers a much sturdier and more elegant solution. If you do anything in front of your laptop that you might not want recorded (likely), I suggest practicing safe Internet and wrapping it up. This is one option.— Tim Ferriss
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Project Nim
Project Nim. From the official description: “From the Oscar-winning team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who became the focus of a landmark 1970s experiment to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. But as Nim's natural instincts take over and the humans trusted with his well-being fail to protect him, Project Nim uncovers the unflinching and extraordinary journey of one animal thrust into human society.”— Tim Ferriss
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“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” —
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▶Save Me” by Damageplan
“Save Me” by Damageplan. Most of you will hate this, but I listen to this track before every keynote presentation I give. On a related note, if you’re interested in how I brainstorm, structure, and prep all of my public speaking, here is the framework.— Tim Ferriss
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Linus Pauling
Linus Pauling (February 28, 1901 – August 19, 1994) was an American chemist, biochemist, peace activist, author, educator, and husband of American human rights activist Ava Helen Pauling. He published more than 1,200 papers and books, of which about 850 dealt with scientific topics. New Scientist called him one of the 20 greatest scientists of all time, and as of 2000, he was rated the 16th most important scientist in history.— Tim Ferriss
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The Network Man: Reid Hoffman’s Big Idea
The Network Man: Reid Hoffman’s Big Idea (The New Yorker). I’m fond of the expression “your network is your net worth.” Few people represent this as well as Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman), the co-founder of LinkedIn. Check out this article to learn how Hoffman became an “ubernode” — one of the world’s most well-networked people. If you’d like to hear my podcast with Reid on his habits, strategic thinking, journaling, and more, here it is.— Tim Ferriss
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“What was once called the objective world is a sort of Rorschach inkblot, into which each culture, each system of science and religion, each type of personality, reads a meaning only remotely derived from the shape and color of the blot itself.” —
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Dara Khosrowshahi (@dkhos
Dara Khosrowshahi (@dkhos), bio on Twitter: “Uber CEO; travel and sci-fi geek; gamer who doesn't have enough time to play much.” Dara was previously the CEO of Expedia, has served on the board of The New York Times Company, and fun fact, his wife wore a Slayer t-shirt at their wedding. (“That tells you what kind of woman I’m lucky enough to be with.”)— Tim Ferriss
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Via Negativa – Improving by removing — “Via negativa can also be used to describe a similarly ‘negative’ way of improving one’s life; instead of concentrating on what you do, the focus turns to what you don’t do. This path has two main thrusts: stripping bad habits and situations out of your life, and avoiding bad habits/situations in the first place.” (Source: Art of Manliness.) Related: “The Not-To-Do List: 9 Habits to Stop Now.”
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The Entropic Brain paper by Robin Carhart-Harris (@RCarhartHarris
The Entropic Brain paper by Robin Carhart-Harris (@RCarhartHarris) - full PDF: "The Entropic Brain: A Theory of Conscious States Informed by Neuroimaging Research with Psychedelic Drugs").— Tim Ferriss
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“Every act of perception, is to some degree an act of creation, and every act of memory is to some degree an act of imagination.” —
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I have been enjoying the Brave browser
I have been enjoying the Brave browser, which, simply put, is a browser with “your interests at heart.” The main person behind it is Brendan Eich (@BrendanEich), the creator of the JavaScript programming language. Here is the official short pitch as to why you should consider switching to Brave: “Browse faster by blocking ads and trackers that violate your privacy and cost you time and money.” Also from the website: “The ‘private’ or ‘incognito’ browsing mode that others offer is not truly private. Those tabs mostly stop other people that use your device from seeing where you’ve been. Brave’s — Tim Ferriss
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Ptolemy
Ptolemy (c. AD 100 – c. 170) was a Greco-Roman mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet of a single epigram in the Greek Anthology.— Tim Ferriss
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UCO stormproof matches
UCO stormproof matches. Whether rain or sleet or snow or slush, these just work. Great and cheap firemaking option. Butane all-weather lighters certainly do the job, but these matches have a nice elegance to them.— Tim Ferriss
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The chords of the universe: It’s no surprise that mathematics has influenced music.
“The chords of the universe: It’s no surprise that mathematics has influenced music. But did you know that the influence goes both ways?” via Sam McRoberts (@sams_antics). Thanks, Sam!— Tim Ferriss
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"The wound is the place where the light enters you." —
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3M Coban LF (latex-free) self-adhesive wrap
3M Coban LF (latex-free) self-adhesive wrap. This was a gift from famed performance coach Jim Loehr, who was featured in Tribe of Mentors. He uses this with many of his top athletes, and I also found it infinitely easier to use than ACE bandages and similar alternatives. If latex isn’t an issue for you, other versions of the 3M Coban tape will also do the job.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Aterciopelados
Aterciopelados (@aterciopelados). One of my favorite songs: “El Estuche.”— Tim Ferriss
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Ken Burns (@KenBurns
Ken Burns (@KenBurns), bio on Twitter: “Documentary filmmaker. Producing films for more than 30 years.” His documentaries have earned two Academy Award nominations (Brooklyn Bridge and Statue Of Liberty) and have won several Emmy Awards.— Tim Ferriss
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“It’s good to know who hates you, and it’s good to be hated by the right people.” —
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New Mexico — One of my favorite things to do at night is to stargaze after a nice sauna session, and I’d love to check out the Chaco Culture National Historical Park
New Mexico — One of my favorite things to do at night is to stargaze after a nice sauna session, and I’d love to check out the Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. It is considered one of the best places on earth to stargaze, and I would love to attend some of their night sky programs. Quote I’m pondering (found among 5-10 quotes in a friend’s email— Tim Ferriss
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Trauma Pak” with QuikClot
“Trauma Pak” with QuikClot. When in the middle of nowhere, it’s nice to have at least one of these on hand. QuikClot itself, originally used for combat applications, is fascinating (check out its Wikipedia page). Official description: “This Trauma Pak with QuikClot Advanced Clotting Sponge is designed to control bleeding at the scene so more advanced care can be sought later… Packed in a tough, waterproof, pocket-sized pouch, the Trauma Pak with QuikClot is easy to use: simply open, remove, and apply. Also included is an information pamphlet on treating injuries.”— Tim Ferriss
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Petzl TIKKA headlamp
Petzl TIKKA headlamp. There are a million headlamps out there, and there has been a creeping complexity. As filmmaker Morgan Spurlock once said in our podcast together, “Once you get fancy, fancy gets broken.” The TIKKA is the right blend of power and simplicity, with two light colors (white and red), and a single operating button. I recently returned from the rainforest, and this was my only source of light for nearly 10 days.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Love Me or Leave Me
“Love Me or Leave Me” by Billie Holiday.— Tim Ferriss
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Ideal Lifestyle Costing page and sample dreamlining spreadsheets on tim.blog
Ideal Lifestyle Costing page and sample dreamlining spreadsheets on tim.blog — This is a page and spreadsheet related to The 4-Hour Workweek and calculating the true cost of your ideal lifestyle. The numbers then determine your Target Monthly Income (TMI) or Target Daily Income (TDI), and results can be surprisingly achievable. The download link broke when I changed my domain name to tim.blog. Sorry it took so long to fix!— Tim Ferriss
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Charlotte’s Web “hemp extract” (CBD oil) capsules
Charlotte’s Web “hemp extract” (CBD oil) capsules. Cannabis has never been the plant for me. Nonetheless, after several nights of inexplicable insomnia, and after other fixes (melatonin, California poppy extract tea, etc.) failed, an elite athlete introduced me to this non-psychoactive extract and — BAM! — problem solved. I don’t use sleep aids on a daily basis, but this has become part of my toolkit, and I’ll be exploring other applications.— Tim Ferriss
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NYT Magazine - “My Adventures with the Trip Doctors
NYT Magazine - “My Adventures with the Trip Doctors” by Michael Pollan. I make a tiny cameo, but there are much more impressive people involved with the (finally public!) P.S.F.C. Big things soon....— Tim Ferriss
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Tyler Cowen (@tylercowen
Tyler Cowen (@tylercowen), bio on Twitter: “Professor of Economics, George Mason University, marginalrevolution.com, Bloomberg.” He is also the host of the “Conversations with Tyler” podcast and an accomplished author.— Tim Ferriss
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MyPurMist handheld steam inhaler
MyPurMist handheld steam inhaler. I recently began taking vocal lessons, and my teacher recommended using a steam inhaler for sinus congestion and throat soreness. It’s become a twice-daily habit at 20-30 deep breaths per session, usually just before breakfast and bedtime. I feel remarkably different afterward. Is it from the steam, deep breathing (part of the reason smokers have a hard time quitting), both, or neither? I’m not sure, but it does help me train (sing) more consistently and sleep more soundly. MyPurMist was the first unit I purchased and may not be the best, as the sensor for wat— Tim Ferriss
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Ecstasy as a Remedy for PTSD? You Probably Have Some Questions
“Ecstasy as a Remedy for PTSD? You Probably Have Some Questions.” (New York Times)— Tim Ferriss
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“Since the initial publication of the chart of the electromagnetic spectrum, humans have learned that what they can touch, smell, see, and hear is less than one-millionth of reality.” - , an American architect, systems theorist, author, designer, and inventor.
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Egg boxing with Bo Boswell
Egg boxing with Bo Boswell. This is an outgrowth of Dr. Peter Attia’s introduction to egg boxing, which might make sense to watch first. If you watch it, watch the entire thing for a full appreciation of Peter’s OCD. For his less ridiculous exploits, this podcast is a good start.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Hybrid - Last Man Standing
Hybrid - Last Man Standing. Good for many things, including writing, email processing, anything repetitive, and journaling on big ideas. It’s like an exploratory soundtrack with a side dose of aural hypnotism and EDM.— Tim Ferriss
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How I Lost 10 kg [22 pounds] Eating at 7-Eleven” by Donny Kimball
“How I Lost 10 kg [22 pounds] Eating at 7-Eleven” by Donny Kimball. This is a detailed and really fun piece on how Donny lost 22 pounds eating mostly food from convenience stores…in Japan! His tips and strategies can be applied anywhere and in any restaurant, and the “Raising the Stakes” section is particularly ingenious (StickK bet, private Instagram account gambit, etc.). If you’re looking to get leaner and want to lose the excuses, this article is time well spent.— Tim Ferriss
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“Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment.” - , 13th-century Persian poet.
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Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain by Oliver Sacks. I’m diving deeply into music, and this book combines that new interest with neuroscience, mostly through the lens of unusual (and often spectacular) pathologies. Here’s the short description from Amazon: “With the same trademark compassion and erudition he brought to The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks explores the place music occupies in the brain and how it affects the human condition. In Musicophilia, he shows us a variety of what he calls ‘musical misalignments.’ Among them: a man struck by lightning who suddenly — Tim Ferriss
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▶Malemolência by Céu
Malemolência by Céu (@ceumusic). This has been one of my favorite songs for 2-3 years, and the entire album is stellar (Lenda is another standout for me). The sexiness of the vocals is otherworldly. The album cover pic ain’t so bad, either. Oh, and her videos, too.— Tim Ferriss
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Hu Kitchen cashew butter and pure vanilla dark chocolate bar
Hu Kitchen cashew butter and pure vanilla dark chocolate bar. Be forewarned that you will eat entire bars at a time. If that’s sold out, I also love the Qrispy dark chocolate.— Tim Ferriss
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Eliza Ivanova’s Raw Material Volume 1
Eliza Ivanova’s Raw Material Volume 1. Eliza is an incredible artist and animator at Pixar. She was also one of the first artists I followed on Instagram (@eleeza). I watch her time-lapse videos to think more deeply about drawing. This book is a collection of her work. I got the custom cover edition (you get an original drawing of hers like this, and here is mine), but the regular hardcover is also amazing.— Tim Ferriss
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“Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real.” - , physicist who made foundational contributions to the understanding of atomic structure and quantum theory, for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1922.
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▶Asheville Percussion Festival 2017 with David Kuckhermann on Handpan
Asheville Percussion Festival 2017 with David Kuckhermann on Handpan (Hat tip to @SoniaHendrix!) David is amazing, as are his compositions. I’d love to meet him sometime. I know very little about music, so I’m taking a stab at learning the basic vocabulary. This video is aspirational, as I gravitate to percussion. For another impressive, but very different, species of drummer, check out Dave Elitch. Dave, I need more lessons! I’m a bad student! #moreslowly #doitagain— Tim Ferriss
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The Salt Lick BBQ garlic dry rub
The Salt Lick BBQ garlic dry rub— Tim Ferriss
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Cooperation over Competition: Statement on Open Science for Psychedelic Medicines and Practices
Cooperation over Competition: Statement on Open Science for Psychedelic Medicines and Practices. This is incredibly important, as there are rumors (credible, based on my sources) that at least one for-profit startup is using exclusive manufacturing agreements to prevent academic, non-profit researchers from furthering studies and phase 3 trials with psilocybin. Don’t miss the signatures at the end of the article.— Tim Ferriss
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“There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence .... (and that is) activism and overwork. The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many demands, to commit oneself to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to violence. The frenzy of our activism neutralizes our work for peace. It destroys our own inner capacity for peace. It destroys the fruitfulness of our own work, because it kills the root of inner