This chapter delves into the speaker's personal journey with caffeine addiction and overconsumption, leading to a health scare with irregular heartbeats and atrial fibrillation due to excessive caffeine intake. It explores the speaker's realization of the negative effects of over-relying on coffee for energy and the subsequent exploration of alternatives like green tea with L-theanine for enhanced productivity and stress reduction.
James Beshara is a startup founder and investor in San Francisco, CA. After developing a heart condition in 2013 from excess caffeine consumption, James became fascinated by the science and research backing up alternatives to caffeine for energy, productivity, and focus. His new book is 'Beyond Coffee: A Sustainable Guide to Nootropics, Adaptogens, and Mushrooms'.
In this conversation Erik and James talk about James past relationship with caffeine, decreasIng stress and improving productivity.
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