• Hardship will show you who your real friends are; don’t eat with people that you wouldn’t starve with
• On evolving: You do something for awhile, you do it at the highest possible level for you, and then at some point you pivot and start supporting the young talent that eventually emerges
• For certain individuals, high-THC cannabis can induce psychosis 
• The Jungian shadow is the unconscious part of the personality that holds repressed weaknesses, desires, and instincts
  • Integrating the shadow is essential for personal growth, as it involves acknowledging these hidden aspects to achieve a more balanced and complete self-awareness
• Being in a state of silence – either while sitting or walking – can help you to discover a better understanding of yourself and allow you to really tap into your unique gifts
• Nicotine is an interesting compound; it will raise blood pressure, and it is probably not safe for everybody 
• While Andrew does not recommend for people to use nicotine frequently, or at all – especially young people who are 25-years-old or younger – he will allow himself two pieces of Nicorette total, per week 
• Just because a compound is a pharmaceutical does not mean that it is “bad”
• On fostering meaningful relationships: Obviously pick the right partner, but also do the work on yourself 

Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist at Stanford and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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