This weblog submit is a really particular version of 5-Bullet Friday, my very personal electronic mail e-newsletter!
The official finish of the summer season is a number of days away, and to kick off the autumn, I’ve put collectively a smorgasbord of my favourite instruments, dietary supplements, apps, software program, and extra. For the previous few weeks, I’ve been utilizing the overwhelming majority of those each single day.
I additionally reached out to a few of my favourite firms to get particular offers for you all. Every sponsored bullet has a star on the finish, identical to this sentence.* I’m not shilling something right here. I take advantage of practically all of those on a every day or weekly foundation, and I’m capable of check every little thing underneath the solar, in order that’s saying one thing.
Take pleasure in!
Providers I’m loving for household bonding
Storyworth and Remento for recording my mother and father’ tales and recollections for future generations. Each let you seize cherished moments into stunning books. I selected Storyworth’s written format for my dad, and it supplies prompts from a library of 100+ questions. I picked Remento for my mother, which is audio-first and requires no writing on her half. I examined them each after your responses to my query on one of the best merchandise for preserving mother and father’ recollections! They labored higher, and delivered extra, than I ever might have hoped. A+ funding.
Software program I’m leveraging for all times and work
In the event you’re nonetheless hammering out textual content to elucidate issues to tech assist, your boss, your workers, or your mom, Loom eliminates the frustration of describing what you want by letting you present it. I usually use Loom a number of instances a day to save lots of time.
With display screen recording and picture-in-picture video, I can get my message throughout in 1 / 4 of the time it could take to kind an electronic mail, whereas virtually guaranteeing nothing will get misplaced in translation. Take heed to my podcast with Ranges CEO Sam Corcos to listen to how he makes use of (and now, how my workforce makes use of) Loom and video seize to coach digital assistants and new hires. It’s lifeless easy, and this method creates a library of movies you should utilize repeatedly, as an alternative of one-off coaching that you must repeat.
ChatGPT desktop app. ChatGPT for desktop will get me into the app with out all of the login rigamarole and lets me ask ChatGPT questions. I take advantage of it instead of Google not less than 80% of the time, as there are not any sponsored outcomes and I can open it immediately with the Mac keyboard shortcut Possibility + Spacebar. Scroll by way of the demos to see what I’m speaking about.
What I’m utilizing for meditation and every day gratitude
The Waking Up app, created by famend creator and neuroscientist Sam Harris. This can be a world-class program for thoughts coaching, and my favourite side might be the oldie-but-goodie *development* of a number of expertise in Sam’s personal 30-day intro course, which I’ve finished a number of instances. For gratitude particularly, hearken to his “The Final Time” meditation to get a style. I additionally use DailyZen.com for checking wi-fi connections, as information websites and social media are usually on my not-to-visit checklist. It has supplied nice quotes and Zen-inspired choices for greater than 25 years.
What I take advantage of to remain sharp, mentally and bodily
The Momentous Efficiency Stack. Momentous gives a broad spectrum of high-quality dietary supplements and merchandise, and my cupboard is stuffed with them. I’ve been testing all of it for months whereas coaching and touring. Not too long ago, I collaborated with their workforce to bundle my favorites, and you’re the first to have the prospect to strive it. My Efficiency Stack contains Whey Protein Isolate, Creatine Monohydrate, and Magnesium Threonate. I selected these core merchandise particularly for his or her psychological, bodily, and sleep advantages, focusing on every little thing you want for higher all-around efficiency. Momentous sources high quality (e.g., Creapure), and all of their merchandise are NSF and Knowledgeable Sport Licensed, which is the gold commonplace in third-party testing. For a restricted time, Momentous is providing 5-Bullet Friday subscribers a free customized shaker along with your buy to have a good time the launch of my Efficiency Stack. Click on right here to get this unique provide and take a look at it for your self.*
Sleep expertise I’m utilizing each evening
Eight Sleep Pod 4 Extremely. Temperature is without doubt one of the important causes of poor sleep, and warmth is my private nemesis. A number of years in the past, I began utilizing the Pod Cowl, and it has remodeled my sleep. Eight Sleep has simply launched their latest technology of the Pod: Pod 4 Extremely. With one of the best temperature efficiency to this point, Pod 4 Extremely ensures you and your companion keep cool when it’s scorching and cozy-warm when it’s chilly. It additionally robotically tracks your sleep time, sleep phases, HRV, and coronary heart charge. And with the all-new adjustable base that matches between your mattress and body, you’ll be able to alter your mattress for the last word sleeping place. If it detects loud night breathing, it is going to robotically elevate your head to a greater place. And now, subscribers to 5-Bullet Friday can get $350 off of the Pod 4 Extremely for a restricted time. Click on right here to say this deal and unlock your full potential by way of optimum sleep.*
How I’m coaching for alpine outside journeys (and basic health)
Outdoorsmans Atlas Coach Body System. In need of filling a pack with rocks and sandbags, I at all times had a tough time discovering a great way to progressively and simply ruck with heavy masses. Mounted customized plates could be a trouble, you desire a respectable waist harness, loading and unloading is a ache within the ass, and so forth.
The Atlas Coach solves all of that. It makes use of commonplace Olympic-sized barbell plates, so that you simply micro-progress in 2.5-lb or 5-lb increments. In the event you do something with a barbell, it’s possible you have already got the appropriate plates.
As one reviewer put it, “The strapping guides the load to my hips, and there’s no strain in any respect on my shoulders. I really feel educated in my legs, hip adductors, and decrease abs after every session.” And that’s precisely the place you wish to really feel educated to stroll for miles with heavy gear. If it’s out of inventory, click on “Notify me” on this web page.
Electrolytes I’m utilizing every day
LMNT, my every day go-to electrolyte drink combine. I add electrolytes for a lot of causes: as a result of I drink water compulsively whereas sitting at a laptop computer (which dilutes electrolytes and leads me to really feel drained); as a result of I’m usually on a low-carb food plan; and since I’ve misplaced electrolytes by way of train, sauna, and so forth. Every serving of LMNT delivers a significant dose of electrolytes with out the rubbish—no sugar, no synthetic components, no coloring, no junk—and it tastes nice. I’m additionally loving the brand-new LMNT glowing water, which I’ve stocked in my fridge. Discover your favourite taste with a free LMNT Pattern Pack, included with any buy.*
What I take advantage of for protein and endurance
Maui Nui sugar-free pepper venison jerky sticks. I eat 3–6 of those per day. Finally, I ended up investing in Maui Nui as a result of (1) they produce scrumptious merchandise like these jerky sticks, constructed from the cleanest and most nutrient-dense meat you should purchase in North America, and (2) they’re stabilizing Maui’s invasive axis deer inhabitants within the course of. At 10 grams of protein per stick, I can shortly and simply hit my purpose of 30 grams of high quality protein inside half-hour of waking up. For fueling up throughout longer hikes and exercises, I add in UCAN’s chocolate fudge vitality bars.
Probiotics I’m utilizing
Seed DS-01® Day by day Synbiotic. I’m extremely skeptical of most probiotics (most are shipped lifeless or don’t make it by way of your abdomen, and so forth.), however Seed’s DS-01 was advisable to me by an completed microbiologist. I began utilizing Seed effectively earlier than they ever reached out to my workforce. After incorporating two capsules into my routine within the morning, I observed improved temper, digestion, and pores and skin tone. Primarily based on some stories, I’m hoping it is going to additionally impact my lipid profile, however that’s TBD. DS-01 is without doubt one of the most stable, science-based, and rigorously evidence-backed synbiotics available on the market, engineered in a patented supply system for optimum survivability and formulated for optimum digestion, gut-immune perform, gut-barrier integrity, and even gut-skin-axis advantages like clearer pores and skin. DS-01 has shortly develop into a staple in my every day routine, and I’ve labored with Seed to supply my readers 25% off your first month of DS-01 with code TIM25. Begin at this time and also you’ll additionally obtain a free journey vial in your Welcome Equipment. Click on right here to get began.*
Espresso devices I and my buddies adore
AeroPress Authentic. That is an unbelievable, and reasonably priced, little gem. As I wrote in The 4-Hour Chef: “That is now, bar none, my favourite brewing technique. Keep in mind the Aerobie, the superb UFO-like disc that you could possibly throw farther than a soccer subject, 20 instances farther than a regular Frisbee? Alan Adler, a mechanical engineer and Stanford College lecturer, created it. After conquering the Nineteen Eighties toy market, he started to obsess over espresso. The end result was the AeroPress, which debuted in 2006. Rapidly adopted by the specialty espresso neighborhood, it gives a easy solution to put together a small quantity of wonderful espresso, and it’s nice for journey.” I additionally use the Ready Brewing “DISK,” a reusable chrome steel filter for the AeroPress. This avoids the waste of disposable paper filters. It could all simply slot in your carry-on baggage for the street, too.
What I’m utilizing for dietary insurance coverage
AG1 all-in-one dietary complement. I concentrate on nutrient-dense meals, after all, however AG1 additional covers the dietary gaps in my food plan. With AG1, you get a high-quality multivitamin and multimineral, pre- and probiotics, adaptogens, greens, and extra, offering you a cost-efficient solution to consolidate your complement stack into one product for lower than $3.00 per day. I first advisable AG1 in The 4-Hour Physique in 2010(!). 5-Bullet Friday readers get a free 1-year provide of liquid vitamin D + 5 journey packs with a subscription.*
What I’m utilizing for podcasting
Logitech Brio 4K Webcam. Moderately than use my inner MacBook Professional cam or a prosumer video setup, I went with this middle-ground choice, and I couldn’t be happier. For recording digital conversations, I take advantage of Riverside for crystal-clear video and audio recorded domestically and within the cloud. Pair it with Descript’s editor, which gives unbelievable one-click AI audio enhancements that can blow your thoughts. For the walk-and-talk episodes I’ve finished with company Jerry Colonna, Seth Godin, and Greg McKeown, I’ve used this AudioTechnica headset.
What I’m sleeping on
Helix Sleep premium mattresses. I began sleeping on a Helix mattress in 2017, and I’m nonetheless sleeping on one at this time. They have been named finest general mattress of 2024 by Forbes, Wired, Fortune, and plenty of others. My sleep has actually improved, and I do know that as a result of I observe my sleep well being (HRV, coronary heart charge, temperature, and so forth). In the event you’d like to enhance your personal sleep, think about taking Helix’s two-minute sleep quiz. Primarily based in your physique kind and the way you sleep, their algorithm will determine your ultimate mattress. As a subscriber to 5-Bullet Friday, you’ll be able to obtain a limited-time provide of 25% off any mattress (I sleep on the Midnight Luxe), plus two free pillows.*
Device that has saved my decrease again
PSO-RITE. In case you have low-back ache, there’s an excellent probability your psoas muscle is concerned. This was advisable by a number of folks in this Twitter thread on self-release, and I take advantage of it proper earlier than mattress. If the mid-back is your subject, check out the Nayoya acupressure mat or considered one of its imitators. The Nayoya mat was launched to me by Cirque du Soleil phenom Andrii Bondarenko.
Favourite e-commerce platform
Shopify. My followers first advisable Shopify to me in 2008 as one of the best e-commerce platform, and it’s solely improved since. I take advantage of it personally, and Shopify is designed for anybody to promote wherever, giving entrepreneurs the assets as soon as reserved for giant enterprise. Very quickly flat, you’ll be able to have a great-looking on-line retailer that brings your concepts to life, and you may have the instruments to handle your day-to-day and drive gross sales. No coding or design expertise required. Go to Shopify.com/Tim to enroll in a one-dollar-per-month trial interval. It’s an awesome deal for an awesome service, so test it out. Take what you are promoting to the following degree at this time by visiting Shopify.com/Tim.*
My most well-liked money financial savings account
Wealthfront. Wealthfront is an app that helps you handle and make investments your cash. Proper now, you’ll be able to earn 5.00% APY—that’s the Annual Share Yield—with the Wealthfront Money Account by way of its community of companion banks. That’s greater than ten instances extra curiosity than a financial savings account at a financial institution, in accordance with FDIC.gov. It takes just some minutes to enroll, and then you definitely’ll instantly begin incomes 5.00% APY curiosity in your short-term money till you’re prepared to speculate. And while you open an account at this time, you’ll be able to get an additional fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of 5 hundred {dollars} or extra. Phrases apply. Go to Wealthfront.com/Tim to get began. I obtain money compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage LLC for promoting, and I maintain a non-controlling fairness curiosity within the company mum or dad of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures right here.*
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The Tim Ferriss Present is one of the most well-liked podcasts on the planet with a couple of billion downloads. It has been chosen for “Better of Apple Podcasts” thrice, it’s usually the #1 interview podcast throughout all of Apple Podcasts, and it has been ranked #1 out of 400,000+ podcasts on many events. To hearken to any of the previous episodes totally free, take a look at this web page.
