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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The Most Reluctant Convert

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2022 · Max McLean · cslewismovie.com

The Most Reluctant Convert. I find C.S. Lewis, best known as author of The Chronicles of Narnia, endlessly fascinating. This film paints a rich picture of his life, and even though I don’t self-identify as religious and didn’t understand a few of the logical leaps, I was blown away by Max McLean’s (@MaxMcLeanNYC) performance. From the description: “Experience C.S. Lewis’ profound journey from vigorous debunker of Christianity to become, as he said, ‘the most reluctant convert in all England.’ Through Max McLean’s detailed and masterful performance, Lewis tells his story of grief, loss and rede— Tim Ferriss
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Black Market Marijuana

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2022 · amazon.com

“Black Market Marijuana” (Amazon, YouTube) on Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller (S2, E3). Description: “In 2016, California began a massive social experiment: legalized marijuana. But after four years, the black market is three times larger than the legal one. Mariana van Zeller(@MarianaVZ) sets off to find out what happened, who’s profiting, and which groups are racing to meet skyrocketing demands. Following an underground supply chain from growers to distributors, she journeys through the wild west of weed.” I was incredibly impressed by the investigative journalism, production value, and s— Tim Ferriss
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▶Road to Nowhere

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2022 · Ozzy Ozbourne · youtube.com

“Road to Nowhere” (YouTube, Spotify) by Ozzy Ozbourne (@OzzyOsbourne). Braveheart (Amazon, YouTube, Apple TV). I came across this on DirecTV at an Airbnb while writing this edition of 5-Bullet Friday. I still remember where and when I saw Braveheart for the first time. It never gets old.— Tim Ferriss
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The Young Pope

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2022 · amazon.com

The Young Pope (Amazon, HBO, Hulu), starring Jude Law. The writing in this blew me away, the direction and cinematography are gorgeous, and even the costume design will grab your attention, especially Jude’s “Ferraris.” Above all, perhaps, the whole series is very odd, which makes it extra mesmerizing. I found the first 5–6 episodes to be the strongest, and even if you have no intention of watching the whole shebang, the first two episodes are well worth the time. One has to imagine that Jude had the time of his life playing this character.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Aguanta

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2022 · Desta French · youtube.com

“Aguanta” (YouTube, Spotify) by Desta French (@destafrench). Huge thank you to SH for introducing me and my lithe, dance-prone gf to this one! Listen to just the audio before you watch any video. Some percentage of you will end up playing this on repeat over and over and over again…— Tim Ferriss
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Master of camouflage hunting

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2022 · instagram.com

“Master of camouflage hunting” and “When on course to take the #Moto2 championship lead in Misano, Fernandez suffered this dramatic crash!” Thanks to the Salsa Muppet for recommending these two.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Markus Eder’s The Ultimate Run - The Most Insane Ski Run Ever Imagined

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2022 · youtube.com

“Markus Eder’s The Ultimate Run - The Most Insane Ski Run Ever Imagined.” Thanks to JZ for the recommendation. From the description: “What if you could link every powder turn, every rail, every cliff drop, every comp run and every kicker nailed into one ultimate run? Well, Markus Eder [@markus1eder] did just that in ‘The Ultimate Run’! This is Markus’ Opus Magnum, a medley of face shots, massive tricks and even bigger drops, which was documented by Innsbruck based production company Legs of Steel over the past two years. Markus has been visualizing the ultimate run since 2015. It may look like— Tim Ferriss
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Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2022 · amazon.com

Cave of Forgotten Dreams (Amazon, Apple TV). Description: “Werner Herzog’s award-winning 2011 doc is a thrilling study of 32,000-year-old cave paintings recently discovered in Southern France.” It has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and you can watch the trailer here.— Tim Ferriss
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▶My friend Richard Feynman

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Leonard Susskind · youtube.com

“My friend Richard Feynman” by Leonard Susskind. Who is Leonard? This short paragraph from an interview in the Los Angeles Times gives you a feel: “I was going to engineering school but fell in love with physics. When I told my father I wanted to be a physicist, he said, ‘Hell no, you ain’t going to work in a drug store.’ I said, ‘No, not a pharmacist.’ I said, ‘Like Einstein.’ He poked me in the chest with a piece of plumbing pipe. ‘You ain’t going to be no engineer,’ he said. ‘You’re going to be Einstein.’”— Tim Ferriss
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Throwback to one of my favorites ‘Land of Cole’ from the ‘Touching Souls’ Studio sessions

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · instagram.com

“Throwback to one of my favorites ‘Land of Cole’ from the ‘Touching Souls’ Studio sessions” and “Jamming before our soundcheck with the one and only @paulbassoon 🎶” by Kabeção (@kabecaohandpan). You can find his music on Spotify, Bandcamp, and his YouTube channel, the last of which features handpan lessons and tips.— Tim Ferriss
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Grizzly Man

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Werner Herzog · amazon.com

Grizzly Man. This doc by Werner Herzog has been recommended to me for more than a decade. It’s a journey through the twilight mixture of beauty and madness. Not for the faint of heart. Description: “A devastating yet enlightening look at the grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among the endangered beasts in Alaska.” At a minimum, watch the trailer here.— Tim Ferriss
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Rush

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · amazon.com

Rush (Amazon, Apple TV, Netflix). My girlfriend recommended we watch this movie before F1 lands in Austin later this month. It exceeded all expectations. The characters are complex, the story is nearly unbelievable, and the cinematography is absolutely stunning. Here’s the description: “In the mid-1970s, charismatic English playboy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) share an intense rivalry in Formula 1 racing. Driving vehicles that are little more than gas-filled, rolling bombs, Hunt and Lauda burn up the track, all the while pushing themselves t— Tim Ferriss
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Language Lessons

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · rottentomatoes.com

Language Lessons. This is the first movie I’ve seen in theaters since COVID. It is (e)spectacular! The format is genius, the characters are gorgeously imperfect, and the emotions are exactly what I needed. Highest recommendation. Kudos to Natalie Morales ) (@nataliemorales), Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass), and the entire team. Pro tip: Don’t watch the trailer or read descriptions, as they contain too many possible spoilers. Enjoy the laughs and catharsis.— Tim Ferriss
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I think my cat is having a life crisis.

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · instagram.com

“I think my cat is having a life crisis.” Thank you to my amazing, cat-loving girlfriend for sending this to me. What a week.— Tim Ferriss
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Why I speak French

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · TJ · instagram.com

“Why I speak French” by TJ. I first saw Tanael “TJ” Joachim at the Gotham Comedy Club (@gothamcomedy) in New York City. He calmly captured the room, and while I was laughing, I realized how great he was at tackling “off-limits” topics. His comedy was really smart. People got very uncomfortable, and I loved every minute of it. His performance at Gotham a few weeks ago was tighter than most of his older clips online, like the sample above. If he continues to refine and has the right management, I think he could be big.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Do we see reality as it is?

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Donald Hoffman · youtube.com

“Do we see reality as it is?” by Donald Hoffman (@donalddhoffman), a professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Description: “Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman is trying to answer a big question: Do we experience the world as it really is... or as we need it to be? In this ever so slightly mind-blowing talk, he ponders how our minds construct reality for us.” For those who are in a rush, I suggest starting around 10:21 at “In my lab.…” Also pay close attention to what he’s researching, which is mentioned around 18:21.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Fox Calls

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · youtu.be

Fox Calls. I am doing some field identification in forests nearby, and I found this video quite helpful for distinguishing fox from coyote cubs and other creatures. Here is the description, slightly edited for clarity: “In this video, you will learn a few different fox calls and sounds and what they mean. Foxes can make more than 40 calls and sounds: contact calls, interaction calls, etc. Foxes are normally quiet animals, and their calls are mostly heard during the mating season when foxes are calling out to each other and fighting over territory. Fox cubs are very quiet and only make sounds w— Tim Ferriss
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Dreams from endangered cultures

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Wade Davis · ted.com

“Dreams from endangered cultures” by Wade Davis ) (@wadedavisofficial). Description: “With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the world’s indigenous cultures, which are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate.” Related discovery: While on the TED website, I realized that my most recent TED talk just crossed 10M views. Huge thanks to everyone who has watched it! For some, the tools described might help in combating anxiety related to the current doomsday news cycle.— Tim Ferriss
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We Will Find It

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · instagram.com

“We Will Find It” from Zoï Tatopoulos. The art direction, dancing, and cinematography in this video are outstanding. It’s very intense, and I debated whether to include it in 5BF. In the end, its sheer originality (e.g., the first-person-perspective flip partway through) compelled me to run the risk that many of you will conclude with some version of “What in the holy f--- did I just watch?” For those of you who are extra frisky, it’s a good idea to watch this one sober.— Tim Ferriss
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Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · goodhousekeeping.com

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (Apple TV, YouTube TV, CNNgo). This show is simply beautiful. Description: “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy is a six-part CNN Original Series that follows Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci [@stanleytucci] as he travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines. Follow along as Tucci explores how Italian cooking offers a glimpse into the country’s rich history and culture.” The series received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and it was renewed for a second season. Kudos to the executive producers (Adam Hawk— Tim Ferriss
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▶Roman Gonzalez vs Brian Viloria - Highlights (Explosive FIGHT & KNOCKOUT)

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · The Ring as the world’s best active boxer · youtu.be

“Roman Gonzalez vs Brian Viloria - Highlights (Explosive FIGHT & KNOCKOUT)” (via Ralphbert). This highlight video is absurd. Be sure to watch at least three minutes. It boggles my mind that anyone can throw nonstop power punches for so long with such precision. But who are we dealing with here? This machine in the blue shorts: “Román Alberto González Luna [@chocolatitobox] (born 16 June 1987), best known by his nickname ‘Chocolatito,’ is a Nicaraguan professional boxer. He is the first boxer from Nicaragua to win world titles in four weight classes, having surpassed his mentor, idol, and forme— Tim Ferriss
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Playing with shadows

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Vincent Bal · instagram.com

“Playing with shadows” by Vincent Bal, a “shadowologist.” Thanks to JZ for the recommendation.— Tim Ferriss
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Ben Goldacre: Battling Bad Science

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · ted.com

Ben Goldacre: Battling Bad Science. Description: “Every day there are news reports of new health advice, but how can you know if they’re right? Doctor and epidemiologist Ben Goldacre [@bengoldacre] shows us, at high speed, the ways evidence can be distorted, from the blindingly obvious nutrition claims to the very subtle tricks of the pharmaceutical industry.” I loved Ben’s book Bad Science so much that I put excerpts in the appendix of The 4-Hour Body with permission. If you’d like to further develop your critical thinking, see Dr. Peter Attia’s “Studying Studies” series.— Tim Ferriss
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▶V Shivapriya & BR Somashekar Jois | Konnakol Duet | MadRasana Unplugged Season 03 Episode 01

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Vidwan B C Manjunath · youtu.be

V Shivapriya & BR Somashekar Jois | Konnakol Duet | MadRasana Unplugged Season 03 Episode 01. From the description: “We begin Season 3 with the most traditional, classical & ancient vocal percussive art form of India; the mother of all percussive languages – Konnakkol. In this video, we present to you an exclusive ‘Konnakkol Duet’ by Vidwan B R Somashekar Jois and Kumari V Shivapriya. They will be reciting few exciting rhythmic phrases set to Mishrachaapu Tala followed by a special Mohara-Korvai composed by Vidwan B C Manjunath.” If you want extra credit, pair this video with a few of renowned— Tim Ferriss
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▶Doma India de Caballos en Argentina

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · youtube.com

Doma India de Caballos en Argentina. Horse yoga? Why not? For more history and context, here is a fun slideshow. Thanks to Jason Nemer for the link.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Remy: Dogecoin Rap

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · youtube.com

Remy: Dogecoin Rap. I don’t own any doge, except for Molly pup, but I do love this video. Be sure to watch at least 60 seconds.— Tim Ferriss
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Michael Levin: The electrical blueprints that orchestrate life

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · ted.com

Michael Levin: The electrical blueprints that orchestrate life. Think DNA is the code of life? It seems that DNA might just be the starting point… Give this video 5–10 minutes to warm up.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Mollii helps Kevin who suffers Parkinsonism/idiopathic tremor

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · youtube.com

Mollii helps Kevin who suffers Parkinsonism/idiopathic tremor. This video is just as magical as the above, but it’s a hard science problem. Nonetheless, it’s difficult for me to wrap my head around how it works so well. Has anyone reading this had firsthand experience with such a suit? If so, please let me know @tferriss on Twitter with #parkinsons so I can find you. Here’s the technical description: “[Mollii is] a comfortable jacket and trousers with built-in electro-stimulation for adults and children living with motor function and other disabilities. Each suit delivers individually programm— Tim Ferriss
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Princess Mononoke

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · amazon.com

Princess Mononoke (Amazon: English, Japanese; iTunes). This animated film, from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli, has thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon and elsewhere. I was in Tokyo for its opening weekend in 1997, and I recall being astonished by the neverending lines of theatergoers bending around city blocks, eagerly awaiting the first showings. It dramatically outearned The Lost World: Jurassic Park at the box office, which opened the same weekend. Even if you don’t watch the entire film, the original Japanese traileris worth watching. Of course, I prefer the Japan— Tim Ferriss
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▶Penn and Teller: Fool Us | Mahdi Gilbert Performs Sleight of Hand without Hands

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · youtube.com

Penn and Teller: Fool Us | Mahdi Gilbert Performs Sleight of Hand without Hands. I discovered Mahdi through this video, which he shared in a comment on the blog and wrote that “everyone needs hope during this long and dark winter.” For more magic, check out my interviews with Penn Jillette and Richard Turner.— Tim Ferriss
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The first episode of Season 3 of Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · vicetv.com

The first episode of Season 3 of Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia (VICE TV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV). I love this series. Hamilton is a legitimate biochemist and also happens to be excellent at film/TV editing (trivia: his father is Errol Morris of The Fog of War fame). Here’s the short description: “Traveling the globe to correct a mistake from his past and experience a euphoria that can create or destroy life on Earth, Hamilton Morris [@HamiltonMorris] explores the anthropological history and science of Meth, LSD, Bufotenine, 5-MeO-DMT, Ibogaine, and Xenon.” Here is the season’s trailer, and you can w— Tim Ferriss
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World Chase Tag

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · worldchasetag.com

World Chase Tag (@worldchasetag). Who knew parkour could be combined with tag to make a professional sport? This video has nearly 40 million views and gives you a taste of the action. I chanced upon World Chase Tag on NBCSN (@nbcsports). It makes you wonder what other disparate games and skills could be combined to make something amazing. Salsa curling competitions? Skeet falconry? Handstand hopscotch fingerpainting? So many options...— Tim Ferriss
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▶Don Emilio & His Little Doctors (1982) by Luis Eduardo Luna [Complete Film]

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · youtube.com

Don Emilio & His Little Doctors (1982) by Luis Eduardo Luna [Complete Film]. If you’ve ever been interested in how ayahuasca is brewed in much of the Amazon, this captures the process. 99.9% of the remaining footage will be nonsensical to 99.9% of you, and therein lies the charm.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · youtu.be

Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory. This clip will amaze you. Watch the whole thing, as the post-music conversation towards the end is the most mind-blowing.— Tim Ferriss
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How we can face the future without fear, together

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks · ted.com

How we can face the future without fear, together by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. Rabbi Sacks was an incredible man, and he sadly passed away last Saturday. I’m sure he’s already helping those in need on the other side. To feel his brilliance and warmth of spirit, you might also enjoy this conversation between Rabbi Sacks and David Brooks or my long-form podcast with him, recorded just a few months ago. May he rest in peace, and my sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.— Tim Ferriss
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▶The Skin Deep

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · youtube.com

The Skin Deep. (YouTube, Instagram). “Explore human connection — one conversation at a time.” The Skin Deep delivers on that promise. Consider “Hard Questions for a Mother to Answer” or, for something lighter, try “Are First Impressions Spot On?” The Skin Deep is an Emmy award-winning creative studio exploring human emotion, intimacy, and connection in the digital age, and if you want to go a step further, check out their question card decks for friends, couples, long-term couples, families, and more. Hat tip to my lovely girlfriend for introducing me to this gem.— Tim Ferriss
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Speed bag magic

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · instagram.com

Speed bag magic. This was sent to me by a former world-championship-level kickboxer.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Single-arm kettlebell swings. Here is a great two-minute tutorial on this exercise

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · youtube.com

Single-arm kettlebell swings. Here is a great two-minute tutorial on this exercise from Karen Smith, Master SFG. If kettlebell (KB) swings are totally foreign to you, I suggest starting with this two-handed swing tutorial. I also suggest starting with light weight. This exercise forces you to do counter-rotational work and is incredible for the core and posterior chain. Put more simply, KB swings hit just about everything besides your pectorals. Add some pushups to your routine (more aggressive for pushups: add a weight vest or Rucksack, or perform ring turn-out (RTO) pushups), and you’ve chec— Tim Ferriss
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From Productivity to Psychedelics: Tim Ferriss Has Changed His Mind About Success

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · gq.com

“From Productivity to Psychedelics: Tim Ferriss Has Changed His Mind About Success” in GQ (@GQMagazine). It might seem strange that I’m reading an interview with myself, but it’s only 90% narcissism. I seldom do interviews these days, and I was very curious to see how this one would turn out. Why? There are rare times when I feel “on,” and this conversation with Clay Skipper (@SkipperClay) was one of them. In the end product, we discuss rethinking productivity, my quarantine philosophy, why not everything that is meaningful can be measured, and how the success I set out to find 13 years ago lo— Tim Ferriss
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▶The Fountain

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · youtube.com

The Fountain (YouTube, Amazon, Google Play). Thanks to Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran for reminding me to revisit this gem. Here is the description: “Through time and space, one man embarks on a bold 1,000-year odyssey to defeat humankind’s most indomitable foe: Death. Hugh Jackman plays that man, devoted to one woman (Rachel Weisz) and determined to protect her from forces that threaten her existence. His quest leads him to a Tree of Life… and to an adventure into eternity. Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream) directs, continuing his string of imaginative, involving filmmaking with a tale ali— Tim Ferriss
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The Man Bigger Than The Meme

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · facebook.com

The Man Bigger Than The Meme. Most of you have seen dozens of pictures of Wardy Joubert III… but you never knew his name. This VICE video provides a heartwarming send-off to a meme that provided millions with a few smiles amidst the fear and uncertainty of COVID-19.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Hakuho Shō “The Best Sumo of All Time” HD Yokozuna Highlights

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · youtube.com

Hakuho Shō “The Best Sumo of All Time” HD Yokozuna Highlights and Chiyonofuji Mitsugu (千代の富士 貢) 53-match win streak. I lived in Japan as an exchange student between 1992 and 1993. It was in Tokyo that I became obsessed with the ancient art and sport of sumo wrestling. Can you spot Waldo here? These two highlight videos show very different styles at the highest levels. Chiyonofuji, nicknamed “The Wolf,” was light for a competitor and suffered dual shoulder dislocations early in his career. He rebuilt himself with astonishing muscularity and changed his strategies and techniques to become the “e— Tim Ferriss
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▶How MDMA is being used to treat PTSD

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · youtube.com

“How MDMA is being used to treat PTSD” from The Economist. This seven-minute video is beautifully done, and I highly recommend a quick watch. Here’s a portion of the description, edited for length: “The FDA has labeled MDMA a breakthrough treatment…. In a recent study, more than 60% of patients no longer met the clinical criteria for PTSD after MDMA treatment. For Jonathan, a suicidal veteran, conventional treatments hadn’t worked. He saw this trial as his last hope, and for him, the treatment was a revelation.”— Tim Ferriss
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▶What Representing Men in Divorce Taught Me about Fatherhood (TEDxUniversityofNevada)

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · youtube.com

What Representing Men in Divorce Taught Me about Fatherhood (TEDxUniversityofNevada) by attorney Marilyn York (@themarilynyork), who owns a men’s rights, family law firm in Nevada, established in 2001. This opened my eyes quite a bit. If you find it heavy, this video and the next bullet correct for that...— Tim Ferriss
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The (virtual) Universe in Verse 2020

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · Maria Popova · vimeo.com

The (virtual) Universe in Verse 2020, hosted by Maria Popova (@brainpicker). You can find more information about the event here, and the start time is 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT. I will make a little cameo.— Tim Ferriss
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▶There’s a Horse in the Hospital

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · John Mulaney · youtube.com

There’s a Horse in the Hospital by John Mulaney (@johnmulaney).— Tim Ferriss
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Fast Grants

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · John Collison · fastgrants.org

Fast Grants. This launched just days ago, and it appears to offer the fastest science grants in modern history. From the website: “If you are a scientist at an academic institution currently working on a COVID-19 related project and in need of funding, we invite you to apply for a Fast Grant. Fast Grants are $10k to $500k, and decisions are made in under 48 hours.” Please forward this to any scientists who might be interested. The grants are currently supported by John Collison (@collision), Patrick Collison (@patrickc), Paul Graham (@paulg), Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman), Fiona McKean (@FionaMc— Tim Ferriss
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · amazon.com

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I’m late to the party on this one, but… this series is sweet as. My girlfriend and I have been watching Mrs. Maisel before bed, and it’s the perfect nightcap for a challenging day. Or for an afternoon of reading too much about coronaviruses. The writing is hilarious, and the cinematography is simply luscious. I’ve never used “luscious” to describe a TV series before, but the colors are so gorgeous and saturated that it’s hard to pull your eyes away. The visual feel is reminiscent of the beauty in Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water.— Tim Ferriss
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▶174 LBS: #3 Michael Kemerer (Iowa) vs. #1 Mark Hall (Penn State) | 2020 B1G Wrestling

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · youtube.com

174 LBS: #3 Michael Kemerer (Iowa) vs. #1 Mark Hall (Penn State) | 2020 B1G Wrestling. This is an absolutely beautiful wrestling match, full of technical mastery and physical savagery. Even though I never reached a high level in collegiate wrestling, nothing I’ve done since can compare in terms of pure exhaustion. This was a great reminder of how nonstop the action can be.— Tim Ferriss
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Crazy, Stupid, Love

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2020 · amazon.com

Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), starring Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and others. I watched this with my girlfriend, who has seen Crazy, Stupid, Love four times. She almost never watches movies more than once, and it’s hard for me to remember a film that made me laugh so hard and so often. Here’s a summary from IMDb: “A middle-aged husband’s [Carell] life changes dramatically when his wife [Moore] asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob [Gosling], learning to pick up girls at bars.” Huge kudos to the whole team— Tim Ferriss
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Amazing Uzbek Food in Samarkand - GIANT 21 METER Kebab Grill + Ancient Uzbekistan!

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Mark Wiens · el2.convertkit-mail.com

Amazing Uzbek Food in Samarkand - GIANT 21 METER Kebab Grill + Ancient Uzbekistan! by Mark Wiens. This wonderful video was sent to me by the real “most interesting man in the world,” Kevin Kelly. He and I traveled through Uzbekistan in 2017 (Plov! Plov! Plov!). In fact, we even recorded a short podcast in the back of a taxi as we wound our way through the mountains. Side note: if you like “5-Bullet Friday,” you might enjoy Kevin’s newsletter, Recomendo.— Tim Ferriss
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On 60 Minutes this past week, Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Sarah Koch · el2.convertkit-mail.com

On 60 Minutes this past week, Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) presented a wonderful and powerful segment produced by Sarah Koch, in which he meets with patients who’ve undergone psychedelic treatments. The description is “Study participants at some of the country’s leading medical research centers are going through intense therapy and six-hour psychedelic journeys deep into their minds to do things like quit smoking and worry less.” It’s definitely worth a watch and does an excellent job of providing balanced perspectives. Kudos to all the researchers featured, including Dr. Roland Griffiths— Tim Ferriss
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This could be why you’re depressed or anxious

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

This could be why you’re depressed or anxious (TED Talk) by Johann Hari (@johannhari101). I’ve become more and more interested in the work and life experiences of Johann since a friend gifted me his book Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions. In this new talk, he shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world as well as his personal experiences and emerging solutions. As Johann puts it, “If you’re depressed or anxious, you’re not weak and you’re not crazy—you’re a human being with unmet needs.” Thi— Tim Ferriss
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Remember Shakti: Bell'Alla prt 2

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

Remember Shakti: Bell'Alla prt 2. I’ve developed a keen interest in hand percussion, and this video is one hell of a showcase. As one professional drummer friend put it, “They’re both heavy, heavy cats. Total masters. I’ve watched that clip dozens of times. No joke.” Zakir Hussain’s facial expressions when he’s shredding (in the blue shirt) are priceless. If you’d like a cool overview of the tabla, plus another ripping solo, check this out.— Tim Ferriss
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Spirited Away in Minecraft Tour

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

Spirited Away in Minecraft Tour. This is a nerd double whammy. Spirited Away is my all-time favorite movie, but it’s historically been hard to find on streaming services. This video scratches the itch and showcases two things: (1) the bathhouse of the gods (and much more) from the movie, and (2) the absolutely mind-numbing amount of work required to recreate it at this level of detail in Minecraft. Alan Becker, you’re an animal. Alan has created many other Studio Ghibli fantasyscapes here.— Tim Ferriss
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Dream Sequence | DREAM CORP LLC | adult swim

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Dream Corp's absent-minded professor · el2.convertkit-mail.com

Dream Sequence | DREAM CORP LLC | adult swim. For long-term readers or listeners, it should be clear within seconds why I like this video. Here’s the series description: “DREAM CORP LLC is an absurd comedy set in a neglected dream therapy facility. Each week desperate patients have their dreams recorded and analyzed by Dream Corp's absent-minded professor, Dr Roberts (Jon Gries), and his team of unremarkable scientists.” (Rotten Tomatoes)— Tim Ferriss
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The Game (Amazon

Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2019 · amazon.com

The Game (Amazon, iTunes, and Vudu). This film was recommended to me by the maverick Adam Robinson. The Game is intense, idea-catalyzing, and… did I mention intense? If you think you, perhaps, just sometimes, take yourself too seriously (and who doesn’t?), this is good medicine. Here’s the description: “Nicholas Van Orton [played by Michael Douglas] is a very wealthy San Francisco banker, but he is an absolute loner, even spending his birthday alone. In the year of his 48th birthday (the age his father committed suicide) his brother Conrad, who has gone long ago and surrendered to addictions o— Tim Ferriss