Dave Asprey is the founder and CEO of Bulletproof, a bestselling author, and an award winning podcaster. Today Forrest and Dr. Hanson talk with Dave about the power of biohacking, what truly motivates people to perform at the highest level, and the relationship between peak performance and well-being.

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Key Topics:

1:25: Why did you want to perform these experiments on yourself?

2:35: How can you spend so much money on optimizing your health?

5:30: The “scientific religion” and the progression of technology.

8:00: A “bio-hack” anyone can use.

10:20: How do we play at the cutting edge of health while avoiding snake oil?

15:30: Dave’s three most important pieces of advice.

19:55: Should we pursue performance or well-being?

23:00: Do you equate happiness to well-being?

25:00: The three big motivators.

27:40: Surprises from Game Changers.

31:00: Unlearning shame.

32:50: The relationship between body and mind.

36:15: Social hacking.

38:30: What would you say to a younger version of yourself?

41:30: Recap

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