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This blog post is a very special holiday edition of 5-Bullet Friday<\/a>,<\/em> my very own email newsletter! <\/p>\n

It features 12 things I love, all of which make great holiday gifts. I also reached out to some of my favorite brands to get special deals for subscribers. I use all of these products on a daily or weekly basis. Each sponsored bullet is indicated with a star at the end of it, just like this sentence.* <\/p>\n

Everything in this post is literally in my home, minus the last gift for mom. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

I dislike shopping, but I do love finding the perfect gift. Finding that gift, though, gets harder with time. So\u2026 If you\u2019re having trouble thinking up great options, here\u2019s a list of goodies that deliver.<\/p>\n

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Outstanding game that I\u2019m playing with friends and family<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u200b\u200b<\/strong><\/u><\/a>\u200b<\/strong>Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> You can learn how to play in less than a minute. The game is fast, fun, addictive, hilarious, and suitable for all ages. It scrambles brains to the delight of all. It\u2019s also a simple deck of cards that travels easily. Hat tip to game Jedi Elan Lee<\/a> (@elanlee<\/a>) for introducing me to this gem!<\/p>\n

Book I\u2019m rereading and gifting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u200bThe Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by Rosamund Stone Zander<\/a> and Benjamin Zander<\/a>. I have read this book many times. It\u2019s a wonderful and short reboot for possibility, excellent for all students of life and those who want to overcome self-imposed limitations. Here\u2019s a snippet from the description: \u201cPresenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility<\/em> combines Benjamin Zander\u2019s experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander\u2019s genius for designing innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sleep technology I\u2019m using nightly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u200b<\/strong>Pod 3 Cover by Eight Sleep<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>Temperature is one of the main causes of poor sleep, and heat is my nemesis. I\u2019ve suffered for decades, tossing and turning, throwing blankets off, pulling them back on, and repeating ad nauseam. The Pod 3 Cover has been a game changer for the quality of my sleep and the quality of my life. It pairs dynamic cooling and heating with biometric tracking to offer the most advanced (and user-friendly) solution on the market. I\u2019ve been using Eight Sleep for more than three years. Just in time for the holidays, add the <\/strong>Pod 3 Cover<\/strong><\/a> to your current mattress and start sleeping as cool as 55\u00b0F or as hot as 110\u00b0F.<\/strong> It also splits your bed in half, so your partner can choose a totally different temp. No more fighting over the A\/C! The Pod technology adjusts the temperature of each side of the bed based on your sleep stages, biometrics, and bedroom temperature, reacting intelligently to create the optimal sleeping environment. For a limited time, Eight Sleep is offering subscribers of 5-Bullet Friday<\/em> $350 off(!) of the Pod 3 Cover<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>Click here<\/a> to get the exclusive holiday savings until November 30th.*<\/p>\n

\u200b\u200bEye mask I swear by<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u200bWAOAW Sleep Mask<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> This is my favorite sleep mask, and I\u2019ve tried a lot. The WAOAW is a contoured mask that removes all pressure from the eyes, and it\u2019s been added to my list of \u201cthings I didn\u2019t know I needed.\u201d The design also blocks much more light than conventional masks.<\/p>\n

Two tools that save my low back<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u200bAs I type this on an international flight, both of the below are in my luggage. You are about as
old as your back feels, and these help me go, go, go without the ow, ow, ow.<\/p>\n

PSO-RITE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> If you have low-back pain, there\u2019s a good chance your psoas muscle is involved. This was recommended by multiple people in this Twitter thread<\/a> on self-release, and I use it right before bed.

<\/strong>Fisher Traction\u2019s Low Back Device<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> This was first recommended to me by a martial-arts teacher who, in his mid-60s, can still outperform most 20-somethings. It\u2019s a simple, portable way to use traction at home or on the road. I do 3\u20134 reps of five minutes with 60 seconds in between, and it makes a world of difference. One fine-tuning point: rather than pull on the \u201crelease strap\u201d for the 60-second rest, I simply take the belt off of my hips and lie on the floor.<\/p>\n

Electrolytes I depend on<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LMNT<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> I\u2019ve enjoyed LMNT<\/a> for years now. I typically use 1\u20132 packs per day to add electrolytes, which helps me maintain both focus and energy levels. I add electrolytes for many reasons: because I over-hydrate compulsively while stuck at a laptop (which dilutes electrolytes and leads me to feel tired); because I\u2019m typically on a low-carb diet; and because I\u2019ve lost electrolytes through exercise, dry winter climates, sauna, etc. It\u2019s convenient hydration insurance that tastes great. Each serving of LMNT<\/a> delivers a meaningful dose of electrolytes without the garbage\u2014no sugar, no artificial ingredients, no coloring, no junk. My favorite flavor is Citrus Salt, which, as a side note, you can use to make a kick-ass, no-sugar margarita. For the colder months, I\u2019ve also been enjoying their chocolate flavors to mix into my favorite hot beverages. Find your favorite flavor with a free LMNT Sample Pack, included with any purchase<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> And if you don\u2019t love your purchase for any reason, my friends at LMNT offer a no-questions-asked refund policy. This special offer is available at DrinkLMNT.com\/Tim<\/a>.*<\/p>\n

What I\u2019ll be wearing while skiing and snowboarding this winter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/strong>ORTOVOX Merino Thermovent Hoody<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>I wore this for the end of last season, and it is the best combination of warmth and breathability I\u2019ve ever found. <\/strong>From the description: \u201cThe HOODY is made of 99% fine merino wool. Thanks to the mesh structure in the torso and arm areas, this super-lightweight base layer wicks moisture away perfectly and provides ventilation. And the air pockets in the special structure make it particularly warm. Merino wool is naturally temperature- and moisture-regulating. A small pack size and ideal weight-to-warmth ratio will delight all tourers who value comfort and low weight.\u201d<\/p>\n

A delicious little indulgence for cheat day or any day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u200bBig Island Coffee Sea Salt Espresso Bites<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> Thanks to Jake Muise<\/a> for bringing these goodies to Austin! Here\u2019s a delicious one-liner from the website: \u201cA little salty, a little sweet, and decadently wild, this espresso bite is made with 100% Maui coffee and sprinkled with mineral-rich sea salt from Molokai.\u201d Outside of cheat day, a single square right before podcast recording also gives me just the right cognitive boost without any jitters.<\/p>\n

Coffee gadgets I and my friends adore<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/strong>AeroPress Original<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>(Cost: <$40). This is an incredible and affordable beauty. As I wrote in The 4-Hour Chef<\/em><\/a> in 2012: \u201cThis is now, bar none, my favorite brewing method. Remember the Aerobie, the amazing UFO-like disc that you could throw farther than a football field, 20 times farther than a standard Frisbee? Alan Adler, a mechanical engineer and Stanford University lecturer, created it. After conquering the 1980s toy market, he began to obsess over coffee. The result was the AeroPress, which debuted in 2006. Quickly adopted by the specialty coffee community, it offers a simple way to prepare a small amount of excellent coffee, and it\u2019s great for travel. Armed with an AeroPress and a tiny manual hand grinder like the Hario MSS-1B Mini Mill<\/a> [or the more recently recommended Comandante<\/a>], you can even make world-class coffee on an airplane meal tray! No mess and no fuss.\u201d If you want to use a beefier and automated burr grinder at home, I now use the Baratza Encore<\/a>.

\u200b<\/strong>Jura ENA 4<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>(Cost: $999). Going up quite a few notches in fancy, the Jura ENA 4 was gifted to me by my friend Brad L. He is a die-hard coffee nerd and swore it was the best cup of coffee you could have without a professional barista. Just feed it whole beans, and it handles the rest. This attractive machine also imbues the coffee with a creamy texture that is hard to describe. There are multiple models to choose from with different features.<\/p>\n

Health supplements I\u2019m loving for sleep and performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Momentous<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> Momentous offers high-quality supplements and products across a broad spectrum of categories, and I\u2019ve been testing their products for months. I\u2019ve recently focused on their Magnesium Threonate<\/a>, Apigenin<\/a>, and L-Theanine<\/a>, which I use before bed. In combination, they have really helped me improve the onset, quality, and duration of my sleep. Momentous Sleep<\/a> conveniently delivers all three in one single blend to help prime your body for sleep and help you build a powerful nighttime routine. I\u2019ve also been using Momentous Creatine<\/a>, and while it certainly helps physical performance, including poundage or wattage in sports, I use it primarily for mental performance (short-term memory, general podcasting, etc.). Their products are third-party tested (Informed Sport and\/or NSF-certified), so you can trust that what is on the label is in the bottle\u2026 and nothing else. Until November 28th, Momentous is offering subscribers of 5-Bullet Friday<\/em> <\/strong>exclusive early access to a 25% discount<\/strong><\/a> on all products, including my personal favorites, Sleep and Creatine.<\/strong> Click here<\/a> to access these holiday savings. Momentous also ships internationally.*<\/p>\n

Delicious meat I\u2019m devouring this holiday season (and every season)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Maui Nui Venison<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>This is the most delicious, nutrient-dense, and environmentally conscious red meat you can bring to your table. Many of my close friends have made this their go-to clean meat, and it\u2019s helped me get into the best shape I\u2019ve been in in years. Maui Nui<\/a> is on a mission to restore balance to Hawai\u2018i\u2019s ecosystems. The only operation of its kind, Maui Nui\u2019s 100% wild-harvest process helps manage Maui\u2019s invasive Axis deer populations while producing stress-free, incredibly tender and delicious protein, delivered right to your door. Enjoy clean-tasting venison (no gaminess at all) with the highest density of protein per calorie in a variety of cuts, jerky sticks, and bone broth. I love this company and their products so much that I ended up investing in them, as did Dr. Peter Attia. For a quick 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, I eat three of their pepper jerky sticks<\/a> nearly every morning. Supplies are limited, which is why I\u2019m excited to offer 5-Bullet Friday<\/em> subscribers<\/strong> 20% off site-wide, including your first purchase of their remaining subscription boxes. Visit <\/strong>MauiNuiVenison.com\/Tim<\/strong><\/a> to take advantage of this limited-time offer and get 20% off.<\/strong>*<\/p>\n

A device that most moms (or parents) will love<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Skylight Digital Picture Frame<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> I gave this to my mom roughly a year ago, and it\u2019s gotten more use than perhaps any other gift. The gist is simple: a nice digital display that rotates through photos. It runs 24\/7 in my parents\u2019 house, and it\u2019s now loaded with family and childhood pics taken over decades. This one definitely exceeded all expectations.<\/p>\n

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And there you go! Twelve of my favorite things that make great holiday gifts. I love them all and hope you do, too.
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Have a wonderful weekend and wonderful holiday season, everyone!
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Much love to you and yours,
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Tim<\/p>\n

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The Tim Ferriss Show<\/strong><\/a> <\/em>is one <\/span>of the most popular podcasts in the world with more than 900 million downloads. It has been selected for “Best of Apple Podcasts” three times, it is often the #1 interview podcast across all of Apple Podcasts, and it’s been ranked #1 out of 400,000+ podcasts on many occasions. To listen to any of the past episodes for free, check out this page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n