Had I protected my body and brain, I’d be wealthier and more successful today. Culture is lying to you — you do not need to martyr yourself to be successful. Here’s how you can avoid making the same mistake I did.

Study Links: 

Burnout + Heart Attack Risk 

Hours Worked + Heart Disease

Sleep Deprivation in CEOs

Sleep Deprivation in Judges

Hosts:

Bryan Johnson: Blueprint Founder

Kate Tolo: Blueprint Co-Founder

Dr. Mike Mallin: Lead Physician for Bryan Johnson

Connect: 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanJohnson

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bryanjohnson  

TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@_bryan_johnson_

Chapters: 

00:00 - Introduction 

03:11 - Martyring Yourself for Success 

15:50 - Study: ‘Overwork Will Kill You’ 

20:04 - Sleep + Decision Making (Studies) 

25:54 - Physical Fitness + Diet (Studies) 

28:24 - Treating Health Like Religion

33:30 - Tips for Balancing Work and Health 

43:58 - Resting Heart Rate Before Bed 

47:06 - Protecting Your Agency