5 Bullet Archive

Everything Tim Ferriss has recommended in 5-Bullet Friday — 2,134 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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An Honest Liar

DocumentariesTim featured this 2× · 2018–2024 · amazon.com

An Honest Liar. An Honest Liar is a documentary about James ‘The Amazing’ Randi, the world-famous magician, escape artist, and enemy of deception. Randi publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con artists with quasi-religious fervor. But when there is a shocking revelation in Randi’s personal life, it isn’t clear whether Randi is still the deceiver… or the deceived. Entertaining and informative, this is a real joy to watch. Special thanks to filmmaker Jon Favreau for first mentioning ‘The Amazing’ Randi to me.— Tim Ferriss
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Free Solo

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2018 · Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi · nationalgeographic.com

Free Solo, a new documentary in theaters now, should have been titled WHATTHEFUCKOHMYGODHOLYSHIT. I think everyone in the audience lost at least a pound through palm sweat alone. It chronicles free-solo climbing phenom Alex Honnold as he prepares for the ridiculous, the death-inviting, the absolutely impossible: climbing “El Capitan,” the legendary 3,000-foot monster in Yosemite National Park, without any ropes. Beautifully directed and produced by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, this is one movie that will not let your mind wander one iota. Go see it on the biggest screen you can fi— Tim Ferriss
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

BooksTim featured this 2× · 2020–2023 · Douglas Adams · audible.com

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, narrated by the one and only Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry makes this audiobook incredible. It’s one of the best voice performances I’ve ever heard. Like many people, I’d come across this book now and again for decades, but I was turned off by the goofy cover. Shame on me, but… perhaps it was perfect that I procrastinated until finding the audiobook, which has been great for laughs and smiles.— Tim Ferriss
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The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2022 · Boyd Varty · amazon.com

The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life by Boyd Varty (@boydvarty). This is a short and wonderful book. It found me at exactly the right time, and I read it in two afternoons. I’ve reread my highlights many times since. My favorite tracker maxim from its pages is from Renias Mhlongo: “I don’t know where we are going, but I know exactly how to get there.” I reread the book in preparation for my podcast interview with Boyd, which turned out better than I ever could have hoped. You can find the full interview here. If you want just one hilarious story, here’s a clip that won’t disappoint.— Tim Ferriss
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Naval

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

Naval by Naval Ravikant (@naval). The description is concise, like Naval himself: “Naval on wealth creation.” For more Naval, check out my wildly popular interview with him in 2015, which was nominated for “Podcast of the Year” and came in second place after voting. The winner was another episode with Jamie Foxx.— Tim Ferriss
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▶David Hockney: The Art of Seeing

DocumentariesTim featured this 3× · 2019–2024 · youtu.be

David Hockney: The Art of Seeing. David never ceases to amaze and inspire me. Here’s part of the doc description: “David Hockney, widely considered to be Britain’s best-loved living artist, has taken over the Royal Academy [RA] in London with his exhibition A Bigger Picture, made up of recent works depicting the landscape of his native Yorkshire. In this programme, Andrew Marr, a friend of Hockney’s and an amateur painter himself, is in conversation with the artist, both at his home in Bridlington and in the galleries of the RA.” Some quotes from the documentary: “The harder you look, the more— Tim Ferriss
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Subtract

ArticlesTim featured this 3× · 2019–2023 · Derek Sivers · sive.rs

“Subtract” by Derek Sivers (@sivers), my favorite musician-programmer-philosopher. For more Derek wisdom and hilarity, be sure to check out this and this.— Tim Ferriss
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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

DocumentariesTim featured this 2× · 2021–2025 · amazon.com

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville. I deeply appreciated the nuanced portrayal. The archival and outtake footage alone made it well worth watching. The official description: “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef who lived his life unabashedly became a world-renowned cultural icon.” Find the trailer here. There are certainly lessons to be learned from the light and the dark, and this film raises important questions for me. For example: How can you emulate certain chara— Tim Ferriss
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The Painter and the Thief

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2026 · primevideo.com

The Painter and the Thief. This doc never gets old. It’s stellar and was originally recommended by author and former rocket scientist Ozan Varol, who served on the operations team for the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers project. Here’s the official description of The Painter and the Thief: “Desperate for answers about the theft of her two paintings, a Czech artist seeks out and befriends the career criminal who stole them. After inviting her thief to sit for a portrait, the two form an improbable relationship and an inextricable bond that will forever link these lonely souls.” The two main protag— Tim Ferriss
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▶The Thinking Game

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2025 · youtube.com

The Thinking Game. I recently asked many of you for good documentaries, and you didn’t disappoint. The Thinking Game hooked me instantly. You can watch the entire documentary for free. A lot of the milestones were familiar to me, but the archival and behind-the-scenes footage is what makes it super special. >From the description: “The Thinking Game takes you on a journey into the heart of DeepMind, capturing a team striving to unravel the mysteries of intelligence and life itself. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind AlphaGo ), the documentary examines how Demis Hassabis’s e— Tim Ferriss
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2025 · Roald Dahl · audible.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, read by Douglas Hodge. After finishing When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, I needed a light palate cleanser. This is what I chose. Did you know that, in addition to selling something like 300 million copies of his children’s books worldwide, Roald Dahl was an intelligence officer and ace fighter pilot? But back to the book, it only struck me in the mountains of Montana two weeks ago, as friends and I were trying to remember the brat girl’s name from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Veruca Salt), that I was flying blind. I have watched a— Tim Ferriss
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Winnebago Man

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2023 · Ben Steinbauer · amazon.com

Winnebago Man (Amazon, YouTube, Apple TV). From Wikipedia: “Winnebago Man is a 2009 American documentary film directed by Ben Steinbauer. The film follows the Internet phenomenon created by a series of twenty-year-old outtakes from a Winnebago sales video featuring profane outbursts from a salesperson named Jack Rebney. Originally intended as an inside joke, the video spread across the globe—first on VHS and then via YouTube and other online video sites, earning the salesman the title of ‘The Angriest Man in the World.’ The documentary explores the story of the clips’ origins and how, two deca— Tim Ferriss
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Tim’s Vermeer

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2019 · Teller · amazon.com

Tim’s Vermeer. I first saw this film in 2014, and I decided it was worth a revisit, given my renewed interest in art. It’s absolutely marvelous. Here’s a description from Wikipedia: “Tim's Vermeer is a documentary film, directed by Teller, produced by his stage partner Penn Jillette and Farley Ziegler, about inventor Tim Jenison's efforts to duplicate the painting techniques of Johannes Vermeer, in order to test his theory that Vermeer painted with the help of optical devices.”— Tim Ferriss
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Icarus

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2017 · netflix.com

Icarus -- This documentary was strongly recommended to me by several world-class athletes. It’s one hell of a ride and worth the watch. If you’re interested in self-experimentation, performance-enhancing drugs, or state-sponsored doping, this is for you. The Financial Times named it "The Best Non-Fiction film of 2017.” Synopsis: “When Bryan Fogel (@bryanfogel) sets out to uncover the truth about doping in sports, a chance meeting with a Russian scientist transforms his story from a personal experiment into a geopolitical thriller involving dirty urine, unexplained death and Olympic Gold-exposi— Tim Ferriss
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▶Still Not Dead

MusicTim featured this 4× · 2017–2025 · Willie Nelson · youtube.com

“Still Not Dead” (YouTube, Spotify) by Willie Nelson. Pairs well with this image.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Indifférence

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2021–2026 · Les Doigts de l’Homme · youtube.com

“Indifférence” by Les Doigts de l’Homme. Give this one a few minutes, as it warms up and rips. Bonus points to anyone who can figure out the wordplay in this band’s name…— Tim Ferriss
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▶Tu Rumba

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2020–2025 · youtube.com

“Tu Rumba” (YouTube, Spotify) by iLe (@cabralu). Give this a chance. The vocals are pure caramel, and it takes 30–60 seconds to warm up. I highly suggest YouTube for both the video and the lyrics in the description. This is an excellent slow-mo song for studying Spanish, even if iLe/Ileana loves to eat her s’s. It’s part of her charm.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2017–2025 · Cage The Elephant · youtu.be

“Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” (YouTube, Spotify) by Cage The Elephant (@CageTheElephant).— Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 3× · 2022–2023

If I could sink my teeth into the whole earth And actually taste it, I’d be happier for a moment… But I don’t always want to be happy. To be unhappy now and then Is part of being natural. Not all days are sunny, And when rain is scarce, we pray for it. And so I take unhappiness with happiness Naturally, just as I don’t marvel That there are mountains and plains And that there are rocks and grass… What matters is to be natural and calm In happiness and in unhappiness, To feel as if feeling were seeing, To think as if thinking were walking, And to remember, when death comes, that each day dies, And the sunset is beautiful, and so is the night that remains… That’s how it is and how I want it to be… — Fernando Pessoa
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The Lessons of History

BooksTim featured this 3× · 2018–2022 · Will and Ariel Durant · amazon.com

The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant. This short and powerful book was first recommended to me by investor Ray Dalio. At fewer than 150 pages, it can be digested in a few sittings and offers an impressive overview of human nature and the rise and fall of civilizations. The prose is also beautiful. Here’s the official book description: “A concise survey of the culture and civilization of mankind, The Lessons of History is the result of a lifetime of research from Pulitzer Prize–winning historians Will and Ariel Durant. With their accessible compendium of philosophy and social progres— Tim Ferriss
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Washington Irving

PeopleTim featured this 2× · 2019–2023 · amazon.com

Washington Irving. From Wikipedia: “Washington Irving is an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early nineteenth century. He is best known for his short stories ‘Rip Van Winkle’ (1819) and ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and George Washington as well as several histories of fifteenth-century Spain that deal with subjects such as Alhambra, Christopher Columbus, and the Moor— Tim Ferriss
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Wolfwalkers

FilmsTim featured this 2× · 2021–2023 · tv.apple.com

Wolfwalkers. I originally watched this with a friend’s family, several young kids included, and we all loved it. Short description: “A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night.” It has a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and you can find the trailer here.— Tim Ferriss
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Travels with Charley: In Search of America

BooksTim featured this 2× · 2018–2022 · John Steinbeck · amazon.com

Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck. This was originally given to me by my dear mom, who knows I’ve fantasized for ages about a countrywide road trip with my pooch, Molly. The book was published in 1962, the same year Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work. It’s beautiful and surprisingly hilarious at points. Here is a brief description: “With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way, he reflects on the Americ— Tim Ferriss
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Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself

FilmsTim featured this 2× · 2021–2022 · hulu.com

Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself (Hulu). Derek’s feats of magic are rivaled by his feats of social engineering, memory, and more. I found the entire show incredibly inventive. Even if you don’t have Hulu or won’t subscribe, the trailer here is worth watching. Description: “Storyteller and conceptual magician Derek DelGaudio (@derekdel) attempts to understand the illusory nature of identity and answer the deceptively simple question ‘Who am I?’” Quote I’m pondering, and the underlining for emphasis is mine — “One of the big traps we have in the West is our intelligence, because we want to know — Tim Ferriss
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Sour Grapes

DocumentariesTim featured this 2× · 2019–2020 · amazon.com

Sour Grapes (on Amazon, Netflix, and iTunes). This film scores ~95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and both the story and its cinematic telling are simply fantastic. Here’s the description: “Controversy erupts when an unassuming young man floods the American wine market with fake vintages valued in the millions, bamboozling the wine world elite, in this humorous and suspenseful tale of an ingenious con on the eve of the 2008 stock market crash.” This is a hilarious and nearly unbelievable case study in factors that make humans vulnerable to deceit, hubris, and more.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Productivity Mix, a deadmau5 compilation

MusicTim featured this 1× · 2026 · Haldor Asheim · youtube.com

“Productivity Mix, a deadmau5 compilation.” I listened to a deadmau5 continuous mix when I wrote The 4-Hour Body back in 2009, and not all mixes are created equal. This option from Haldor Asheim has been perfect for immersing myself in writing without distracting vocals.— Tim Ferriss
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Society of the Snow

FilmsTim featured this 1× · 2026 · netflix.com

Society of the Snow, a film from Juan Antonio Bayona about one of the most remarkable stories of the twentieth century. Society of the Snow was selected to represent Spain at the 2024 Oscars, where it was nominated for two Academy Awards. It won 12 Goya Awards (including Best Film and Best Director), was nominated for a BAFTA and a Golden Globe, and premiered as the closing film at the Venice Film Festival. Sometimes, I like to visit the brutal, so that I can better appreciate the everyday beauty I—and we—take for granted. This film, spectacularly cast and executed, fits that bill. Not for the— Tim Ferriss
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The Dark Wizard

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2026 · amazon.com

The Dark Wizard (Amazon, HBO, Hulu). I grew up fascinated with Dean Potter as a wild and near-mythical character. I kept a copy of Outside magazine with him on the cover. This four-part series will show you why. From the description: “The Dark Wizard chronicles the triumphs, tragedies, rivalries, romances, and near-death moments that shaped a brilliant yet tormented artist and athlete whose imagination and audacity redefined what the body and mind could do.” At the very least, watch the trailer here. Better than a cup of coffee for adrenaline. This series is a showcase of the razor’s edge betw— Tim Ferriss
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Waste Land

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2026 · Lucy Walker · amazon.com

Waste Land (Amazon, Apple). This Oscar-nominated 2010 documentary, directed by Lucy Walker ), follows famous Brazilian-born artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn back to his native Brazil and Jardim Gramacho, then the world’s largest garbage dump. Can a great artist help turn despair into something else through his craft? It’s a riveting watch. At the least, take a minute and watch the short trailer here.— Tim Ferriss
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Queen of Chess

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2026 · netflix.com

Queen of Chess. From the description: “Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgár challenges champion Garry Kasparov [Tim note: Garry had an unmatched 20-year dominance as world #1] and her controlling father over 15 years … to become the greatest female player ever.” Watch the trailer here. For a deep dive into the educational philosophy and methods of Judit’s father, László Polgár, who trained all three of his daughters to be chess grandmasters, check out Scott Alexander’s Slate Star Codex review of László’s book Raise A Genius!, which Scott had translated into English. Thanks to Ricardo for the r— Tim Ferriss
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John Candy: I Like Me

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2025 · amazon.com

John Candy: I Like Me. As someone whose childhood was saturated with love for John Candy, this doc hit the mark. The first ~15 minutes start slow, and then it quickly ramps up. From the description: “From director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds comes John Candy: I Like Me. Those who knew John best [e.g., Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Catherine O’Hara] share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews. It’s a documentary of the life, career, and loss of one of the most beloved actors of all time.” You can watch the trailer here.— Tim Ferriss
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Wick is Pain

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2025 · amazon.com

Wick is Pain. This is the ultimate story of beating the odds, and it’s a miracle they captured all of the behind-the-scenes footage from the earliest beginnings. What a doc. From the official description: “Wick is Pain is the true story behind the John Wick phenomenon, starring Keanu Reeves—from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.” Check out the trailer here and you’ll likely be hooked. Plus, there are quite a few true stories (cue early puppy scenes) that made me laugh until I cried. Huge kudos to Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, Keanu Reeves, and the entire team involved.— Tim Ferriss
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MobLand

FilmsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · Ronan Bennett · amazon.com

MobLand (Amazon, Paramount+). This is my favorite series in quite a while. From the description: “Power is up for grabs as the Harrigans and Stevensons, two warring London crime families, clash in a kill-or-be-killed battle that threatens to topple empires and ruin lives. Caught in the crossfire is Harry Da Souza, a street-smart fixer as dangerous as he is handsome, who knows all too well where loyalties lie when opposing forces collide. As kingdom goes up against kingdom, lines will be crossed—and the only saving grace is a bet-your-life guarantee: family above everything.” The series was cre— Tim Ferriss
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2025 · Gabrielle Zevin · amazon.com

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. I could not stop reading this book. It’s a page-turner in the most addictive sense and was not only a New York Times bestseller, but it also placed #76 on the NYT’s list of The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. The less you know about this book before you read it, the better, in my opinion, but if you must get a tease, here’s a snippet of the description: “Sam and Sadie—two college friends, often in love, but never lovers—become creative partners in a dazzling and intricately imagined world of video game design, where success brings th— Tim Ferriss
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My 2018 interview with George Raveling

PodcastsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · tim.blog

My 2018 interview with George Raveling. If you missed my first interview with legendary coach George Raveling, it’s one of the podcast’s greatest hits, according to listeners. We covered a lot, including how he came to possess the original copy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, how his practice team ended up beating the 1984 US Olympic Dream Team in basketball, his pivotal role in getting Michael Jordan signed to Nike (instead of Adidas), and much more. Also, huge congratulations to George on his new book (with a Michael Jordan preface!): What You’re Made For: Powerful L— Tim Ferriss
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The 4-Hour Workweek Real-World Stories and Case Studies

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2024 · tim.blog

The 4-Hour Workweek Real-World Stories and Case Studies. Do you have any stories about how you’ve applied The 4-Hour Workweek to your life (building a business, lifestyle design [e.g., more time with family], mini-retirements, geo-arbitrage, and/or otherwise)? If so, I’m soliciting real-world stories for a new experiment. Building something big isn’t necessary; the book just needs to have had a large impact on your life. If you have a story, please go to tim.blog/casestudy to share it with me! I look forward to reading all of them.— Tim Ferriss
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The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World

BooksTim featured this 1× · 2022 · Wade Davis · amazon.com

The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis ). Huge thanks to Maryanna Saenko (🙌), Steve Jurvetson (@FutureJurvetson), and the team from Future Ventures (@FutureVenturesVC) for this one. From the description: “In Polynesia we set sail with navigators whose ancestors settled the Pacific ten centuries before Christ. In the Amazon we meet the descendants of a true Lost Civilization, the people of the Anaconda. In the Andes we discover that the Earth really is alive, while in the far reaches of Australia we experience Dreamtime, the all-embracing philosophy of the— Tim Ferriss
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The Alpinist

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · amazon.com

The Alpinist (Amazon, Netflix, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play). If you want an incredible infusion of wonder and adrenaline, this doc delivers. It’s stunning. Description: “Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, far from the limelight. On remote alpine faces, the free-spirited 23-year-old Canadian makes some of the boldest solo ascents in history. Yet, he draws scant attention. With no cameras, no rope, and no margin for error, Leclerc’s approach is the essence of solo adventure. Nomadic and publicity shy, he doesn’t own a phone or car and is reluctant to let a film crew in on his pure vision of cli— Tim Ferriss
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Dealt

DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2018 · Luke Korem · amazon.com

Dealt documentary (Amazon, other options) directed by Luke Korem. This absolutely blew my mind, and I don’t want to spoil it with description. Trust me and watch the short trailer here. Truly amazing. I can’t remember the last time I finished a documentary, only to want to immediately watch it again. I also can’t remember a doc that made me as emotional as this did, pushing me from laughter to tears. It’s a masterful visual biography.— Tim Ferriss
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Print your own set of the Coyote card game! Coyote is the card game

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 4× · 2025–2026 · amazon.com

Print your own set of the Coyote card game! Coyote is the card game that I co-created with Exploding Kittens. It won the Pop Insider “Best Geeky Game” of 2025 and also “Best Stocking Filler” in the MadeForMums Toy Awards 2025 (UK). The game is available at Amazon, Target, Walmart, Exploding Kittens, and more, but I wanted to make it available for free to those who can’t afford it, or who can’t buy it in their countries. Here’s how to print out the deck: 1. Click here to download the print-to-play PDF file and click here to download the instructions. 2. You will need a total of 67 standard-size— Tim Ferriss
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▶Zitarrosa

MusicTim featured this 4× · 2020–2025 · Bajofondo · youtu.be

“Zitarrosa” (YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music) by Bajofondo. Ideal for a summer weekend, this track is great for cooking, writing, dancing, or simply calming yourself. It does it all. I first found Bajofondo when I lived in Buenos Aires and traveled through Uruguay many lifetimes ago. From Wikipedia: “Bajofondo is a Río de la Plata-based music band consisting of eight musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, which aims to create a more contemporary version of tango and other musical styles of the Río de la Plata region.”— Tim Ferriss
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▶To Know You Is to Love You

MusicTim featured this 4× · 2018–2024 · Greyboy · youtube.com

“To Know You Is to Love You” by Greyboy (@im_greyboy) featuring Bart Davenport (@BARTDAVENPORT).— Tim Ferriss
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Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity

BooksTim featured this 4× · 2017–2023 · David Lynch · amazon.com

Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity by David Lynch. Filmmaker David Lynch describes his personal methods of capturing and working with ideas and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation. This book has been recommended to me by many high-caliber creatives, including drummer Dave Elitch.— Tim Ferriss
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QuotesTim featured this 3× · 2021–2026

“A writer—and, I believe, generally all persons—must think that whatever happens to him or her is a resource. All things have been given to us for a purpose, and an artist must feel this more intensely. All that happens to us, including our humiliations, our misfortunes, our embarrassments, all is given to us as raw material, as clay, so that we may shape our art.” — Jorge Luis Borges
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▶Hi Ren

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2024–2026 · Ren · youtube.com

“Hi Ren” by Ren. This is f*cking incredible. I remember when I first watched it, enraptured. It’s a wild cocktail of talent, craziness, philosophy, meaning, and relief. The lyrics are pure genius. Watch the whole thing—trust me. If you want to dig deeper, you can find the song’s origin story here. Thanks again to Ivy Ankles for sending this to me.— Tim Ferriss
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▶La Descarria

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2023–2026 · Corina Lawrence · youtube.com

“La Descarria” (YouTube, Spotify) by Corina Lawrence feat. Miss Bolivia (Uji Remix).— Tim Ferriss
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▶Canopée

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2021–2026 · youtube.com

“Canopée” (YouTube, Spotify) by Polo & Pan (@poloandpan).— Tim Ferriss
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The Big Sick

FilmsTim featured this 3× · 2021–2026 · amazon.com

The Big Sick. If you’re looking for a very funny and smart movie, this is what the doctor ordered (pun intended). It scores 98% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer. Here’s the description: “The Big Sick is based on the real-life courtship between Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon, who fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family’s expectations, and his true feelings.” I found this movie while looking for the best comedy screenplays online, which took me to this — Tim Ferriss
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▶Granada

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2020–2026 · Lebanese composer · open.spotify.com

“Granada” (Spotify, YouTube) by Lebanese composer, oud master, and singer Marcel Khalife. This is two songs in one. The first half is totally unlike the second half. It’s a long one and worth the time.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Colors

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2020–2025 · Black Pumas · youtu.be

“Colors” by Black Pumas (@blackpumas). I could not think of a better song to kick off the weekend. It’s a beauty on so many levels. Lyrics, vocals, instrumentals… it’s got it all.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Soldier of Love

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2021–2025 · Sade · youtube.com

“Soldier of Love” (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music) by Sade (@sade).— Tim Ferriss
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▶Syria

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2020–2025 · Unders · youtube.com

“Syria” (YouTube, Spotify) by Unders (@undersmusic).— Tim Ferriss
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▶Sabelo

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2020–2024 · Bajofondo · youtube.com

“Sabelo” (Spotify, YouTube) by Bajofondo. Another gem from Bajofondo—truly one of the widest-ranging bands on the planet—is Zitarrosa (Spotify, YouTube). Be sure to listen until the guitar sets in (~1:23).— Tim Ferriss
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The Biggest Little Farm

Misc VideosTim featured this 3× · 2019–2024 · amazon.com

The Biggest Little Farm. This film first caught my eye with its beautiful trailer. It has a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and here’s the shortened description: “The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature’s conflicts, the Chesters unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm.” Their story made me reflect on life and “problems” di— Tim Ferriss
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▶Tres Deseos - Sesiones de Estudio (En Vivo)

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2021–2024 · Churupaca · youtube.com

“Tres Deseos - Sesiones de Estudio (En Vivo)” by Churupaca. If you listen to this a few times, it will get stuck in your head, and that’s a good thing. Find the lyrics in the video description. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Podcast episode I’m studying related to cognitive enhancement and Alzheimer’s disease ----------------------------------------------------------------- “A breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease: the promising potential of klotho for brain health, cognitive decline, and as a therapeutic tool for Alzheimer’s disease.” From the description: “De— Tim Ferriss
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▶Panamericana

MusicTim featured this 3× · 2018–2024 · Federico Aubele · open.spotify.com

Panamericana by Federico Aubele. I wrote much of The 4-Hour Body to this album, and I still listen to it often, especially when winding down after a long day or full week.— Tim Ferriss
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Tate’s Bake Shop Ginger Zinger Cookies

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 3× · 2018–2023 · amazon.com

Tate’s Bake Shop Ginger Zinger Cookies. I can easily finish an entire bag of these chewy beauties on cheat day. They are gluten-free, which I only learned after the fact. Tate’s Chocolate Chip Cookies are also fantastic, but the Ginger Zingers are my hands-down fave. In between butter cookies and gingerbread men, I’ll have a few of these around Christmas to convince myself I’m behaving.— Tim Ferriss
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A Pickpocket’s Tale: The spectacular thefts of Apollo Robbins

ArticlesTim featured this 3× · 2019–2023 · Adam Green · newyorker.com

“A Pickpocket’s Tale: The spectacular thefts of Apollo Robbins” by Adam Green (The New Yorker). This was sent to me by Jeffrey Zurofsky (“JZ” from The 4-Hour Chef). Here’s one paragraph to give you a taste: When Robbins hits his stride, it starts to seem as if the only possible explanation is an ability to start and stop time. At the Rio, a man’s cell phone disappeared from his jacket and was replaced by a piece of fried chicken; the cigarettes from a pack in one man’s breast pocket materialized loose in the side pocket of another; a woman’s engagement ring vanished and reappeared attached to — Tim Ferriss