The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Can you really measure sleep stages with your wearable device, and is it something you should even focus on? In this episode of The BluePrint, we dig into the fascinating world of sleep tracking with Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a renowned neurologist and sleep expert. Dr. Goldstein, a Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center, shares her insights on the truth behind sleep data and how to interpret it for optimal health and performance.

Join us as we discuss the relevance of total sleep time, the importance of sleep consistency, and the potential pitfalls of focusing too much on sleep stages. Dr. Goldstein also sheds light on the impact of COVID-19 on sleep patterns and the role of sleep in managing chronic conditions.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The key health behaviors to pay attention to when tracking sleep.
• The truth about sleep stages and their relevance to your health.
• The potential of AI in improving sleep tracking accuracy.

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Quotable moments:

"Good sleep isn't about adding things. It's about taking the things away that we know interfere with our sleep." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"We're made to sleep. You don't need anything extra." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"Our body is made to sleep. It's just about leveraging the biological systems that let you sleep instead of interfering with them." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"I think sleep is such a well-suited field to apply AI for a few different reasons." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"Let's get into preventative medicine. Preventative medicine has still really been a far cry from what we do every day in clinic and in the hospital. And so I hope sleep's a big part of that." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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In a world where intensity often overshadows consistency, how can we build sustainable habits that lead to long-term success? In this episode of The BluePrint, we're joined by Jake Thompson, Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Everyday. Jake shares his unique perspective on transforming impossible goals into achievable moments, one small step at a time.

Jake likens the process to building with Lego blocks, where each small action, no matter how insignificant it may seem, contributes to a larger, more impressive structure. From squeezing in a quick workout to writing a few hundred words each day, Jake emphasizes the power of consistency in achieving our goals.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The importance of consistency over intensity.

• How small, daily actions can lead to significant results.

• The role of discomfort in personal growth.

• Why competing with yourself is more beneficial than comparing to others.

• How setting unique experiences can push you out of your comfort zone.

 

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Quotable moments:

"We eat an elephant the same way we do a donut. It's one bite at a time." - Jake Thompson

"If I can every day have that mentality that I'm really not in competition with them... I find that I just have a much happier life." - Jake Thompson

"I'm always looking for something from a workout standpoint, from a forcing myself to right standpoint run that gets me out of my comfort zone." - Jake Thompson

"I'm not up against anyone else. Like I need to be able to go to bed at night knowing I got better." - Jake Thompson

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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Is your health plan actually set up for success? In a world full of enticing marketing claims and quick fixes, it can be hard to choose a wellness program that delivers real results. This week on The Blueprint, functional medicine expert Dr. Kerri Masutto reveals her insider framework to cut through the noise and find health solutions that genuinely meet your needs. With over 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. Masutto has led medical teams at top digital health startups. Now, she’s sharing smart advice to protect you from getting ripped off and disappointed.

Dr. Masutto walks you through key questions for identifying your true health goals, including:

• What life impact are you trying to solve for?
• What can you do yourself before medical intervention?
• How quickly do you need a solution?
• What level of improvement would you be satisfied with?

She then covers the four investments you must evaluate before committing: time, energy, motivation, and money. Dr. Masutto explains why aligning a health plan with your actual willingness to engage is crucial.

Tune in to gain a framework to:

• Clarify your health objectives
• Research options appropriately
• Ask providers the right questions
• Pick a plan that fits your lifestyle
• Iterate continually until you see real change

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Quotable moments:

"Your health should support your life and not the other way around." - Dr. Kerri Masutto

"You can't make a wrong decision because you'll always get immediate feedback on whether this is working or not." - Dr. Kerri Masutto

“So the first question that you really wanna ask is, not just what is the problem you have, because this is what most people jump into. They're immediately like, I have this problem. I have low energy or I think I have low testosterone or a low libido or I have too much weight. That's the problem. What I want you to look at is what is the impact that problem actually has on your life that's prompting you to go seek health?” - Dr. Kerri Masutto

“And so what is that impact that you're actually trying to solve for? And that's important because that's usually the real motivator. And if the wellness plan or the medical protocol doesn't actually improve that impact, you're not going to be happy with the results.” - Dr. Kerri Masutto

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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Can you really measure sleep stages with your wearable device, and is it something you should even focus on? In this episode of The BluePrint, we dig into the fascinating world of sleep tracking with Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a renowned neurologist and sleep expert. Dr. Goldstein, a Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center, shares her insights on the truth behind sleep data and how to interpret it for optimal health and performance.

Join us as we discuss the relevance of total sleep time, the importance of sleep consistency, and the potential pitfalls of focusing too much on sleep stages. Dr. Goldstein also sheds light on the impact of COVID-19 on sleep patterns and the role of sleep in managing chronic conditions.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The key health behaviors to pay attention to when tracking sleep.
• The truth about sleep stages and their relevance to your health.
• The potential of AI in improving sleep tracking accuracy.

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Quotable moments:

"These devices are pretty good at determining if you're awake or asleep and you can really use them to benchmark your consistency and improve upon that." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"We're taking EEG defined sleep and try to estimate it based on heart rate and motion. We are literally talking about completely different physiological characteristics." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"We have something really valuable that we're tracking here. We're tracking the autonomic functions of sleep." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"It's very easy to get somebody to wear this device every night to sleep and to have them review all their data, but it's really difficult to get somebody to turn off their backlit screens and set a regular wake time, which are the things that we know would actually help." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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On this enlightening episode of The Blueprint, I'm joined by Jake Thompson, the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day. Jake's goal is to inspire people and organizations to develop the focus, habits, and culture needed for growth. In our conversation, Jake shares his insights on self-encouragement, the power of concentrating on others, and the importance of recognizing and abiding by core values.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The role of self-talk and affirmations in progress.
• The effect of concentrating on others for personal joy.
• The value of identifying and living by your core values.
• The power of pattern-matching to individuals we admire.
• Jake's unique approach to encouraging and motivating others.

 

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Jake Thompson, and learn how to take your game to the next level by mastering the art of self-encouragement.

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Quotable moments:

"When we shift our focus into others, it helps us." - Jake Thompson

"Perfection isn't necessarily attainable but constant progress is." - Jake Thompson

"Nobody talks to you on a daily basis more than you do." - Jake Thompson

"Over time, you start to develop that skill to the level of the person you're aspiring to be like." - Jake Thompson

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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In this episode of The Blueprint, we're joined by Brad Kearns, a New York Times bestselling author, former professional triathlete, and elite masters track & field high jumper. Brad brings his wealth of knowledge on diet, fitness, peak performance, personal growth, and longevity to our discussion. He shares his insights on the importance of integrating fitness into our daily lives, the benefits of micro workouts, and the role of sleep in our overall health and performance.

Brad's unique approach to fitness includes a scalable morning routine that can help any busy person start their day with a win. He also offers a refreshing perspective on achieving peak performance. His main message is to pursue peak performance with passion throughout life and smile along the way.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to integrate fitness into your daily lifestyle.
• The benefits of micro workouts and how to incorporate them into your day.
• The importance of sleep in achieving peak performance.
• Brad's unique morning routine and how it contributes to his overall fitness.
• The role of cold plunges in building focus, discipline, and a natural hormonal boost.
• The impact of diet on our performance and longevity.
• The importance of authenticity and truth in our fitness journey.
• Brad's experience as a professional athlete and how it has shaped his approach to fitness.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brad Kearns, and learn how to make fitness a natural part of your everyday life.

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Quotable moments:

"Any diet will work extremely well, if it's a departure from this unfettered access to indulgent foods that characterizes most people's lives, plus minimal activity." - Brad Kearns

"The effectiveness of diets like that involve fasting or carb restriction or restriction of anything are because they prompt a stress response in the body." - Brad Kearns

"I want to minimize the overall stress scoreboard in my life. And when it comes to directing my energy to something, I wanna perform athletically and recover and perform and recover." - Brad Kearns

"If you consume an optimal amount of nutritious food, that is going to promote a stress-balanced high-energy lifestyle." - Brad Kearns

"Nothing beats general everyday movement as a fitness boost." - Brad Kearns

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

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In this riveting episode of The BluePrint, we're joined by Dr. Anupam B. Jena, a renowned economist, physician, and the host of the Freakonomics, MD podcast. Dr. Jena shares his unique perspective on the intersection of economics, healthcare, and policy, and how these fields can influence our everyday lives.

Dr. Jena's work revolves around the concept of natural experiments in healthcare, the economics of physician behavior, medical malpractice, and the economics of medical innovation. In our conversation, we delve into the importance of asking the right questions, the impact of stress on world leaders, and the intriguing concept of natural experiments.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The difference between seeing and looking in healthcare.
• How to cultivate the skill of asking interesting questions.
• The concept of natural experiments and how they can reveal hidden truths.
• The impact of stress on the lifespan of world leaders.
• The importance of creating space for innovation and creativity.

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Quotable moments:

"We're trained to solve problems, but we're not trained to create or come up with the most interesting problems." - Dr. Anupam B. Jena

"One idea once in a while that is really interesting and that's enough to do a lot with." - Dr. Anupam B. Jena

"If this is something that I could talk to a total stranger about who's not at all in my field, would they get it, and would they wanna know more? And if so, that's a good starting point for me." - Dr. Anupam B. Jena

"Winners of elections, national elections, they have about a two and a half year shorter life than runners up in those same elections who did not win." - Dr. Anupam B. Jena

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

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In the high-stakes world of performance, the pressure can be overwhelming. But what if you could turn that pressure into your greatest ally? In this episode of The BluePrint, we're joined by Dr. Alex Auerbach, the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. Dr. Auerbach shares his expert advice on how to perform under pressure, drawing from his extensive experience in sports and performance psychology.

 

In this candid conversation with Erik, Dr. Auerbach provides practical strategies to handle stress, enhance performance, and leverage stress as a tool for success. This conversation centers around coaching Alex provided Erik as he was preparing for a pitching spree to investors for AIM7. This is as raw as it gets!

 

Whether you're preparing for a major presentation, a sports competition, or any high-pressure situation, this episode is a must-listen.

 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How exposure and variability can enhance your performance.

• The importance of reframing your mindset towards stress.

• Why practicing under varied conditions can create a richer mental model.

• The role of faith and prayer in managing stress.

• How to interpret physiological signals from your body.

• Insights into the world of professional sports psychology.

 

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Quotable moments:

"The more you do something that makes you nervous, the less nervous you start to be about doing that thing." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"One of the keys to actually getting something automatic is to do it under varied conditions." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"Tap into this stress...this is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." - Dr. Alex Auerbach

"I put myself in very stressful situations and when I got there, it was like I had been there." - Dr. Erik Korem

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

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In this new series of episode, we delve into the fascinating world of sleep debt with Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a renowned neurologist and sleep expert from the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center. As a busy parent or professional, have you ever wondered about the concept of "sleep debt" and if it's something you can pay back?

Dr. Goldstein unravels this intriguing concept, explaining why it's not as simple as catching up on lost sleep during the weekends. She also discusses the impact of sleep deprivation on our health and productivity and the phenomenon of "social jet lag." Tune in to learn about the importance of consistent sleep and how strategic napping can boost your physical and cognitive performance.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What is sleep debt, and can it be repaid?

• The impact of sleep deprivation on health and productivity.

• The concept of "social jet lag."

• How to leverage naps for better performance.

• The importance of consistent sleep.

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Quotable moments:

"Sleep is not just this kind of linear, simple process. It's a more dynamic process." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"When you cut your sleep short for this whole idea of you don't have time because you're so busy, you're really losing time because you're not as efficient." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"Consistency really is key here because we know that these drastic changes in sleep duration and sleep timing really are not good for your health." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

"Naps have been well demonstrated to bring that cognitive and physical performance back up to baseline in the face of sleep deprivation." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

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In this episode, we are joined by Kelly McGonigal, a renowned health psychologist and Stanford University lecturer, as we delve into the fascinating world of willpower.

In our conversation, we explore the intricacies of willpower, its role in our lives, and how we can harness it to achieve our goals. Kelly shares her unique perspective on the conflicting impulses within us all and provides actionable advice on how to navigate these internal battles.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to identify and leverage your willpower strengths.
• The three forces of willpower: "I will," "I won't," and "I want."
• The importance of not depriving yourself of your favorite foods when dieting.
• How to train your willpower and make choices that align with your goals.
• The role of mindfulness in enhancing willpower.

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Quotable moments:

1. "Willpower is the ability to make choices that are consistent with your goals, your values, and the vision that you have for your life, even when it's hard, even when you're tired, even when some part of you doesn't want to." - Kelly McGonigal
2. "All humans want immediate gratification, and also we have the ability to delay gratification and invest in the future." - Kelly McGonigal
3. "We are a set of conflicting impulses. So willpower is just about the ability to be like, all right, I'm both of those things, they're both me. So how do I help the self, who is going to invest in the future and, and create the change that I want?" - Kelly McGonigal
4. "If you actually want the kind of transformation that allows you to do things with less effort, more ease, more enjoyment, like it's a real part of you. That's why willpower matters." - Kelly McGonigal

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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