The Betterment Experiment

Intermittent Fasting


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"I feel stronger about my ability to control my habits in every direction because I was able to control my appetite…if I can do this I can do anything" - Joe (8:14)

RECAP:
Listen to Rocketbook co-founders breakdown their weeklong experiment of Intermittent Fasting as a way to take their self-discipline to the next level. They found that not eating for at least 16 hours every day freed up time that had been previously spent preparing meals, eliminated the midday lethargy they typically felt, and improved their self-control in other aspects of their life. Jake explains why it’s the key to a minimalistic life and Joe offers a cautionary tale about Intermittent Fasting with a hangover.


 DEBATE:
“Successful people are generally more optimistic, and this is a way to build up gratitude and optimism in your life, so that will make you more successful.” - Jake (14:34)
 
 The best way to better yourself in any way is to first change the way your brain works. If you want to be more optimistic or more creative or more sympathetic, you have to first rewire your brain. Just like any other muscle in your body, changing your brain takes practice, and so in this episode, Joe and  Jake are pitching different brain exercises.    Listen in as Jake explains how Gratitude Journaling will boost optimism while Joe tells how he’s using 10 Ideas A Day to bolster creativity.  

VOTE | You decide which extreme life hack Joe and Jake will implement into their lives from this episode. Tune in for the next episode where they share their findings, struggles, and experiences.
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RELATED LINKS

Zero App - Fasting Tracker

James Altucher - 10 Ideas' Founder

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
(00:23) -- Intro
(00:46) -- Recap last episode's debate and winning experiment
(2:09) -- Share Findings
(8:51) -- Tips & modifications for Intermittent Fasting
(11:12) -- Listener-submitted question
(12:29) -- Break
(13:00) -- Intro to Debate: Change Your Brain
(13:22) -- "Gratitude Journaling" Pitch
(15:35) -- "10 Ideas A Day" Pitch
(19:52) -- Debate Wrap-Up
(20:15) -- Vote at podcast.GetRocketbook.com
(20:36) -- Subscribe, Rate, and Review
(21:21) -- Outro

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The Betterment ExperimentBy Rocketbook