This week Adam and Andy talk "optimization-maxxing" – the practice of controlling your life and environment to make sure that you achieve all your goals, be they fitness, academic or career.

Is there neuroscience to back up this trend – and should Stephen Bartlett's omission about alcohol stop us as well?

Full Stephen Bartlett Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HgoTCKECHEM

Diary Of A CEO Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

00:50 - What is "optimization-maxxing"?

04:00 - Stephen Bartlett Clip & Reaction

07:00 - Make life worth living

09:18 - Should you sacrifice your 20s?

14:46 - Routines as a way of a controlling the world

21:16 - Extreme ends of the spectrum

26:09 - Consistency of Well-being is VITAL

29:40 - Accept uncertainty

33:13 - Notes from a reformed 'maxxer..'

37:21 - Outro (Inc. Spurs chat and donations!)

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