Tim Ferriss - 5-Bullet Friday — April 29, 2022

Hi All!

Here is your weekly dose of 5-Bullet Friday, a list of what I’m pondering and exploring.

Twitter thread I’m enjoying

“No one knows how to actually learn a foreign language. I have been aggressively studying Spanish over the next month before I fly to Spain. Wanted to share a breakdown of what I’ve been doing, and how it differs from school...” by Jack Raines. For those who would like to explore language learning further, these posts will give you new tools and tricks for faster acquisition.

What I’m prepping to cook

​Hot Rock Steak and Chimichurri Sauce by Remi Warren.

What I’m listening to

“My Friend” (YouTube, Spotify) by Groove Armada (@GrooveArmada).

Series I’m watching

​Old Enough!. This is a Scooby Snack for all the Japanophiles out there. These 10–15-minute episodes are perfect as emergency pick-me-ups. Here’s the description: “Children go on errands all by themselves for the very first time as a camera crew follows along in this beloved, long-running reality show from Japan.” Hat tip to JZ for this gem. いつもお世話になっております, JZ-kun!

Quote I’m pondering

“The mind should be kept independent of any thoughts that arise within it. If the mind depends upon anything, it has no sure haven.”
​— The Diamond Sutra​
​

​
And, as always, please give me feedback on Twitter. 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.
​
Have a wonderful weekend, all.
​
Much love to you and yours,
​
Tim

P.S. Deal of the Week — UCAN!

Energy management is much more important than time management; it’s the foundation of nearly everything. Sugary energy bars and drinks provide brief boosts but inevitably lead to a crash that leaves you feeling unfocused and unmotivated. Several years ago, my friend Peter Attia, MD, introduced me to UCAN for sustained energy and performance. UCAN is a breakthrough, plant-based energy alternative that unlocks your natural ability to stay focused and calm—no more getting “hangry”—while providing the energy you need to meet your daily challenges.
​
Their products have a unique time-release profile, delivering long-lasting energy without the blood-sugar highs and lows of typical “energy” products. Controlling your blood sugar promotes numerous health and performance benefits, such as better cognitive function and sleep, hunger control, improved athletic performance, and overall enhanced well-being.
​
​UCAN is one of my go-to solutions for lasting energy and focus. Many readers and listeners have already found that it helps them reach their goals at home, at work, in the gym, and wherever else they want to be at their best. For a limited time, UCAN is offering 30% off your first order when you use code TIMUCAN at checkout. If you’re looking for a place to start, check out UCAN.co/Tim to see some of my favorite products and learn more.