5-Bullet Friday

Hi All!

Here is your weekly dose of 5-Bullet Friday, a list of what I’m pondering and exploring. I added an extra bullet for fun.

This edition is brought to you by ​The Way, the meditation app I typically use 1–2x per day. It’s my daily warm-up and warm bath for the mind. Be sure to see their offer in the P.S.

Derek Sivers wisdom I’m enjoying

“Well-rounded doesn’t cut” by Derek Sivers. Pair with “1,000 True Fans” by Kevin Kelly for a potent combo. These two philosophies will become even more valuable in the coming AI deluge of machine-created content. To surf above the tsunami, I suggest one human-scale win at a time. Think big first, and you’ll likely get lost, defeated by AIs instructed to do the same. Think small, and you’ll have a better chance of enduring… and snowballing into something big.

What I’m listening to

“Grasp” (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music) by Sevendust. This one has everything: dulcet tones, belting, funky riffs, and a few drops of the hammer. This oldie underscores a lot of what I love about Sevendust. If you have a chance to see them live, take it.

What I’m excited to share

​My appearance on To Dine For with Kate Sullivan. My first appearance on PBS! I grew up on PBS, and certain series, like Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth (video, audio), left an indelible mark. In To Dine For with Kate Sullivan, four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Kate Sullivan accompanies guests to their favorite restaurants and explores their lives and thinking. Kate kindly invited me last summer to join her in New York City. I picked Hearth, which was founded by Chef Marco Canora, whom many will recognize from his extensive appearances in The 4-Hour Chef as one of my main teachers. I had a blast. Thank you again for having me, Kate and team!

What I’m reading

“WTF? Marc Maron ends his podcast after 16 years” by Steve Bennett. This is a wonderfully warm closing of the curtain. Endings can be as beautiful as beginnings, and I think Marc’s words are worth savoring. His podcast was one of the handful in 2012–13 that inspired me to start my own.

Interview I really enjoyed

“Chatri Sityodtong, CEO of ONE Championship — From Dirt Poor to Top-10 Sports-Media Franchise, The $100M Breakfast, Dominating Social Media (30B+ Views/Year), Key Strategic Decisions, and The Moneyball of Fight Matchmaking.” ONE has become one of my favorite sports-watching experiences. To watch tonight’s fight live at 9 p.m. ET, if you’re in the US or Canada, just tune in to Amazon Prime. Live elsewhere? Just select your country here to see other viewing options. ONE’s YouTube channel also features fantastic highlights from past fights.

Book passage I’ve highlighted

“I was disappointed in myself for not being tough enough to take the flak, disappointed and ashamed. But as pilgrims must discover if they are to complete their quest, we are led to truth by our weaknesses as well as our strengths.”
​— Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer

You can complement this edition of 5-Bullet Friday with my interview with Kevin Kelly, author of Excellent Advice for Living and co-founder of WIRED magazine.
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And, as always, please give me feedback on X. Which bullet above is your favorite? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Please let me know. Just send a tweet to @tferriss and put #5BulletFriday at the end so I can find it.
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Have a wonderful weekend, all.
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Much love to you and yours,
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Tim

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