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1 – Tim Ferriss – 5-Bullet Friday

This is where I got the motivation to start my own newsletter. I’m in no way trying to create something as great as Tim Ferriss’s, but I wanted to challenge myself to write something every week in the hopes it will be useful, entertaining, motivating, or at least thought-provoking for someone else.
I’ve been following Tim Ferriss for over 15 years, starting with his book The 4-Hour Workweek. I was immediately drawn in by his willingness to try anything and everything to expand and optimize his life. Tim is a New York Times bestselling author, hosts a hugely popular podcast, and sends out his newsletter each week. He simply shares five things he finds interesting or cool, giving his followers a peek into his life. I’ve picked up book recommendations, fitness tips, music recs, and more—just from spending a few minutes reading it.

Tim Ferris 5 Bullet Friday

2 – Jesse Itzler – Free Swim: Short Stories from Jesse Itzler

I discovered Jesse Itzler after hearing his episode on Joe Rogan in 2018. I later read his book Living With a SEAL, and now he constantly pops up across every social media platform I use. Jesse is a billionaire entrepreneur, NYT bestselling author, part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and a motivational speaker. He’s an incredible storyteller, and that’s exactly what his newsletter delivers. The energy Jesse radiates makes this a must-follow for me. It provides a quick hit of motivation that instantly improves my day.

Free Swim – Jesse Itzler

3 – An Excellent Wknd – Chasing Excellence (Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings)

I found these two through the CrossFit community, where they host a podcast called Chasing Excellence. They give a lot of good fitness advice, but they also provide a lot of great general life advice. They are the duo who introduced the framework that a healthy lifestyle should center around how you train, eat, sleep, think, and connect. Their newsletter gives you a bite-sized dose of each pillar. It’s just enough to get me reflecting on how to be more intentional in each area of my life.

An Excellent Wknd – Chasing Excellence

And you’re out. Have a great week

Josh