Book · 2016 · Technology & Engineering
Song of Increase
Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World
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And he started talking to me about the bees, and he told me the story of Jacqueline Freeman's Song of Increase. And The Song of Increase is just such a great Tim Ferriss story.
Seth Godin · The Tim Ferriss Show · May 2023 Listen at 35:01 Why people recommend it
Song of Increase by Jacqueline Freeman is an insightful book that explores the profound world of bees, beekeeping, and natural apiculture through a spiritual lens. On The Tim Ferriss Show episode #672: Seth Godin — The Pursuit of Meaning, The Life-Changing Power of Choosing Y, Seth Godin mentioned this specific book while sharing a fascinating personal anecdote about a beekeeper he met in Australia. Godin explained how his acquaintance began talking to him about bees and subsequently shared the narrative contained within Freeman's work. Describing the anecdote as a quintessential Tim Ferriss style story, Godin used the reference to highlight unexpected connections and passions. The book provides readers with a deeper understanding of bee colonies, encouraging a harmonious relationship with these vital insects rather than a purely utilitarian approach. By recounting how he came to learn about Freeman's work, Godin added a personal layer to his recommendations, demonstrating how everyday encounters can introduce people to transformative literature about nature. This inclusion on the podcast serves as a bridge between philosophical life choices and the grounded, often overlooked wisdom found in observing the natural world and its intricate, cooperative ecosystems.
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Seth Godin And he started talking to me about the bees, and he told me the story of Jacqueline Freeman's Song of Incre… 1
“And he started talking to me about the bees, and he told me the story of Jacqueline Freeman's Song of Increase. And The Song of Increase is just such a great Tim Ferriss story.”
