New from Tim — Interview with Mark Manson, Author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" (Plus: Brian C. Muraresku with Dr. Mark Plotkin)

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The 5-Bullet Friday newsletter is coming on Friday, as always. ​ ​🎧 New podcast episode: ​[Mark Manson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — The Surprising Stories Behind 15+ Million Copies Sold, Crucial Decisions, The Art of Home Run Headlines, How to Build a Lean Team, Lessons from Will Smith, Personal Reinvention, and More](=) (Brought to you by [Peloton Row]( premium rower for an efficient workout, [Athletic Greens]() all-in-one supplement, and [Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover](=) sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating.) ​ 🎧 New podcast episode: ​[Brian C. Muraresku with Dr. Mark Plotkin — The Eleusinian Mysteries, Discovering the Divine, The Immortality Key, The Pagan Continuity Hypothesis, Lessons from Scholar Karen Armstrong, and Much More]() (Brought to you by [GiveWell.org]() charity research and effective giving.) ​ ✍️ New blog post: ​[The 30 Most Popular Episodes of The Tim Ferriss Show from 2022](=)​ ​ ​​​​Short descriptions are below. ​ Enjoy! ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​​ 🎧 New podcast episode: ​[Mark Manson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — The Surprising Stories Behind 15+ Million Copies Sold, Crucial Decisions, The Art of Home Run Headlines, How to Build a Lean Team, Lessons from Will Smith, Personal Reinvention, and More](=)​ ​ ​Mark Manson ([@IAmMarkManson](=)) is a three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of [The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck](=) as well as other titles. His books have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide and have reached number one in more than a dozen countries. Since 2008, he has written articles at [MarkManson.net](), one of the largest personal-development blogs in the world, with more than a million monthly readers. In 2023, a feature film about him and his work will be released in theaters by Universal Pictures. See [SubtleArtMovie.com]() for more details, and [click here](=) for the [trailer](=). Please enjoy! ​ ​Listen to the episode on [Apple Podcasts](=), [Spotify](, [Overcast](, [Podcast Addict](, [Pocket Casts](=), [Castbox](), [Google Podcasts](=), [Stitcher](), [Amazon Music](=), or on your favorite podcast platform. You can [watch the video on YouTube here](=). The transcript of this episode [can be found here](. Transcripts of all episodes [can be found here](=).​ ​ [video preview](=) ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​This episode is brought to you by [Eight Sleep](=)! 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That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens product. ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ This episode is also brought to you by [Peloton Row](! [Peloton Row]( brings personalized form features to rowing to help you learn and master your stroke. Form features like Form Assist indicate how to improve your stroke in class in real time, as well as a detailed post-class breakdown so you can hit the [Row]( harder next time. And with features that allow you to personalize your target metrics, you become an expert at the level and pace that feels good for you. You get all your cardio and strength in one shot, while protecting your joints and ligaments in a high-intensity, low-impact way. Fun fact: you work 86% of your muscles in only 15 minutes. Right now is the perfect time to get rowing with Peloton Row. Peloton Row offers a variety of classes for all levels plus game-changing features that help you get rowing or advance the rowing you can already do. [Explore Peloton Row at OnePeloton.com/Row.](​ ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ 🎧 New podcast episode: ​[Brian C. Muraresku with Dr. Mark Plotkin — The Eleusinian Mysteries, Discovering the Divine, The Immortality Key, The Pagan Continuity Hypothesis, Lessons from Scholar Karen Armstrong, and Much More]()​ Welcome to [The Tim Ferriss Show](), where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out their routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. This time around, we have a very special edition featuring Dr. Mark Plotkin and Brian C. Muraresku. Mark takes over my duties as host and interviews Brian for an episode of the [Plants of the Gods]( podcast. You, my dear listeners, are hearing the audio before anyone else, so this is a Tim Ferriss Show exclusive. I’ve previously featured some of my favorite episodes from that podcast at [tim.blog/plantsofthegods](). These episodes cover a lot of fascinating ground. So, who is [Dr. Mark Plotkin]()? Mark ([@DocMarkPlotkin](=)) is an ethnobotanist who serves as president of the [Amazon Conservation Team](, which has partnered with ~80 tribes to map and improve management and protection of ~100 million acres of ancestral rainforests. He is best known to the general public as the author of the book [Tales of a Shaman’s Apprentice](), one of the most popular books ever written about the rainforest. His most recent book is [The Amazon: What Everyone Needs to Know](. You can find my interview with Mark at [tim.blog/markplotkin](). And the guest today is [Brian C. Muraresku](). Who is Brian? Brian ([@BrianMuraresku](=)) graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University with a degree in Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit. [The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name]() is Brian’s debut book. In 2020, it became a New York Times bestseller, and Audible named it “Best of 2020” in the History category. His website is [brianmuraresku.com](). You can also find him on Instagram [@brian_muraresku](. This is a tightly packed 55-minute interview. Mark and Brian cover [the Eleusinian Mysteries](), the pagan continuity hypothesis, early Christianity, lessons from famed religious scholar Karen Armstrong, overlooked aspects of influential philosopher William James’s career, ancient wine and ancient beer, experiencing the divine within us, the importance of “[tikkun olam]()”—repairing and improving the world as we go—and much, much more. Please enjoy! Listen to the episode on [Apple Podcasts](=), [Spotify](, [Overcast](, [Podcast Addict](, [Pocket Casts](=), [Castbox](), [Google Podcasts](=), [Stitcher](), [Amazon Music](=), or on your favorite podcast platform. The transcript of this episode [can be found here](=). Transcripts of all episodes [can be found here](=). ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​This episode is brought to you by [GiveWell.org](=)! For over ten years, [GiveWell.org](=) has helped donors find the charities and projects that save and improve lives most per dollar. GiveWell spends over 30,000 hours each year researching charitable organizations and only recommends a few of the highest-impact, evidence-backed charities they’ve found. In total, more than 100,000 people have used GiveWell to donate as effectively as possible. This year, support the charities that save and improve lives most, with [GiveWell](=). Any of my listeners who become new GiveWell donors will have their first donation [matched up to $100](=) when you go to [GiveWell.org](=) and select “PODCAST” and “Tim Ferriss Show” at checkout. ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️ New blog post: ​[The 30 Most Popular Episodes of The Tim Ferriss Show from 2022](=)​ Happy New Year! ​[The Tim Ferriss Show](=) crossed 900 million downloads this year, and it’s fast approaching one billion downloads. Doing the podcast has been one of my emotional life rafts and saving graces amidst the madness of 2022, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening. In case you want to dig in, below are the most popular episodes of the year. We used an imperfect methodology—number of downloads one week after publication—but it’s good enough to surface episodes that got people really excited and that quickly spread via word of mouth. 2023 is going to be very big. If you haven’t already, you can subscribe to the podcast on [Apple Podcasts](=), [Spotify](=), or wherever you find your audio morsels. With sincerest thanks, Tim Below is the list, in descending order of downloads (i.e., #1 had the most downloads one week after publication). #1: [Morgan Housel — The Psychology of Money, Picking the Right Game, and The $6 Million Janitor]( (Episode #576) #2: [Mark Zuckerberg on Long-Term Strategy, Business and Parenting Principles, Personal Energy Management, Building the Metaverse, Seeking Awe, The Role of Religion, Solving Deep Technical Challenges (e.g., AR), and More]() (Episode #582) #3: [New Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert]( (Episode #599) #4: [Rich Roll — Reinventing Your Life at 30, 40, and Beyond]() (Episode 561) #5: [Cal Newport — The Eternal Pursuit of Craftsmanship, The Deep Life, Slow Productivity, and a 30-Day Digital Minimalism Challenge](=) (Episode #568) ​[CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING...](=)   Forwarded this message? [Sign up here](). Join millions of monthly readers. 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