Tim Ferriss - 5-Bullet Friday — July 23, 2021

5-Bullet Friday

Hi All!

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

What I’m reading and sharing —
“In The Light Of Dying Stars” by David Alder. If you have any interest in psychedelics or the psychedelic ecosystem, I consider this story to be required reading. It’s an impressive combination of prose and illustration.

What I’m watching —
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (Apple TV, YouTube TV, CNNgo). This show is simply beautiful. Description: “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy is a six-part CNN Original Series that follows Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci [@stanleytucci] as he travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines. Follow along as Tucci explores how Italian cooking offers a glimpse into the country’s rich history and culture.” The series received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and it was renewed for a second season. Kudos to the executive producers (Adam Hawkins, Eve Kay, Stanley Tucci for RAW; Amy Entelis and Lyle Gamm for CNN Original Series) and the different directors (Satiyesh Manoharajah, Neil Ferguson, Chiara Messineo, Archie Powell, and Chloë Avery). Watch a short preview here.

Short story I’m listening to —
“Coming of Age in a Mausoleum” by George Dawes Green. This is one of many gems I found in The Moth Presents — All These Wonders: True Stories about Facing the Unknown, which has a permanent spot on my coffee table. Hat tip to The Moth (@TheMoth), Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself), Catherine Burns (@burnzieny), and all the amazing contributors involved.

Music I’m listening to —
“Sketches of the Mediterranean” by Jon Hassell with Paolo Fresu.

Poem I’m pondering —

“Be crumbled,
so wildflowers will come up
where you are.
You have been stony for too many years.
Try something different.
Surrender.”

— Rumi
[This is a portion of a longer poem, as found in the first bullet, “In The Light Of Dying Stars.”]

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

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