Favorite Books, Supplements, Simple Technologies, and More

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In this episode, I answer the most up-voted questions from subscribers to 5-Bullet Friday, the free newsletter I send out every week.


In this Q&A, I reveal:



My 3-5 favorite books of the past year.
Technologies and apps that have made my life easier.
How to build a new network from scratch.
My top five supplements for longevity and well-being.
The exercises and self-talk I use for avoiding (or minimizing) depression.

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Scroll below for links and show notes…



Selected Links from the Episode

Subscribe to 5-Bullet Friday: tim.blog/friday
How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time
Clif Energy Bars
Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
Some Practical Thoughts on Suicide
My recent TED Talk: Fear-Setting: The Most Valuable Exercise I Do Every Month
Utilize the “Steel Man” Tactic to Argue More Effectively by Eric Ravenscraft, Lifehacker
Think Twice: Harnessing the Power of Counterintuition by Michael J. Mauboussin
Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger by Peter Bevelin
Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger by Charles T. Munger and Peter D. Kaufman
The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss
The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life by Timothy Ferriss
stickK
BJ Fogg’s Behavior Model
Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater
Joule — “The world’s smallest, smartest, and sexiest sous vide tool.”
Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Timothy Ferriss
Spinal Tap — “These Go to Eleven…”
“Productivity” Tricks for the Neurotic, Manic-Depressive, and Crazy (Like Me)
Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Timothy Ferriss
Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution by Terence McKenna
Tara Brach on Meditation and Overcoming FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Momentum extension for Chrome
A simple countdown timer: E.gg Timer
How to Get Everything Done in Just 4 Hours, Even in a Coworking Space by Emma Hinchliffe, Mashable
WeWork
Wait But Why
Miele Futura Classic Plus Dishwasher with Cutlery Tray for Silverware
Ascent Protein
The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Stoic Philosophy as Rational and Cognitive Psychotherapy by Donald Robertson
The Tao of Seneca: Practical Letters from a Stoic Master
The 30-Day Challenge: No Booze, No Masturbating (NOBNOM)
My Life Extension Pilgrimage to Easter Island
Berberine
Resveratrol
Metformin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects
Rapamycin
Dom D’Agostino on Disease Prevention, Cancer, and Living Longer
Dom D’Agostino on Fasting, Ketosis, and the End of Cancer
Should We All Take a Bit of Lithium? by Anna Fels, The New York Times
Bragg USDA Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
Bedtime Honey Improves Sleep “1000%. Crazy Good Tip” by Seth Roberts, Seth’s Blog

Show Notes

How do you find great, like-minded people when you’re new in town? [05:02]
What am I most proud of? [07:22]
What processes do I use to break a bad habit or convert it into a positive habit? [12:33]
Simple chef secrets for changing good food to great food. [14:05]
When is my next book coming out? (Actually, it’s out now!) [17:36]
What self-talk keeps me from the precipice of suicidal thoughts and depression now? [18:41]
Top books I’ve read this year. [24:14]
Why is worldly success apparently so important to me? [26:26]
What recent apps/technologies have made my life easier? [29:24]
If I could only ask one question of my guests on this podcast, what would that question be? [31:01]
What advice would I give a 24-year-old male struggling to control his sex drive? [32:22]
If I were only able to take five supplements for longevity and well-being, what would they be? [36:08]

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