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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QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

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]

People Mentioned

Posted on: September 22, 2017.

Please check out Tools of Titans, my latest book, which shares the tactics, routines, and habits of billionaires, icons, and world-class performers. It was distilled from more than 10,000 pages of notes, and everything has been vetted and tested in my own life in some fashion. The tips and tricks in Tools of Titans changed my life, and I hope the same for you. Click here for sample chapters, full details, and a Foreword from Arnold Schwarzenegger.