This book is an authorized biography that delves into the life of Elon Musk, from his tumultuous childhood in South Africa to his rise as a visionary entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Ashlee Vance captures Musk's journey through his various ventures, including PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. The book examines Musk's unique personality, his insatiable drive, and his ability to thrive through hardship. It also explores the broader context of American innovation and the challenges of global competition, positioning Musk as a contemporary amalgam of legendary inventors and industrialists like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs.
The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is a collection of recipes that reflect Deb Perelman's approach to home cooking. The book includes a variety of dishes, from breakfast to party snacks, all designed to be accessible and delicious. Perelman's recipes are known for using common ingredients and straightforward techniques, making them suitable for cooks of all skill levels. The book is praised for its beautiful photography and engaging writing style, which makes it a joy to read and cook from[2][4].
In 'Smarter Not Harder,' Dave Asprey exposes the surprising secrets of the body's operating system, or 'MeatOS,' which is naturally designed to be lazy. He shows how to hack this system to achieve optimum wellness by exercising and eating smarter, not harder, and utilizing the body's built-in laziness. The book is packed with practical information on better eating, smart workouts, and strategic therapies to reduce stress and boost resilience, aiming to upgrade metabolic, neurological, and epigenetic systems.
Today’s very special episode comes from inside Kimbal Musk’s kitchen, where I get a hands-on look at his passion for cooking, community, and regenerative farming. Kimbal Musk is a South African restaurateur, chef, entrepreneur and a board member at Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, companies led by his brother, Elon Musk.
Outside of the tech space, Kimbal is the force behind The Kitchen Restaurant Group and co-founder and chairman of Big Green, where he's pioneering outdoor classroom Learning Gardens in schools nationwide. Additionally, Kimbal co-founded Square Roots, an innovative urban farming venture utilizing hydroponic, climate-controlled shipping containers.
In our last interview at his newly opened restaurant, The Kitchen, we explored the intersection of technology, regenerative agriculture, and grass-fed cuisine. Today, we unpack Kimbal's passion for food and community. Seriously, we’re not just chatting about technology and longevity here—Kimbal teaches me how best to prepare, serve, and enjoy grass fed steak to perfection.
During this live tutorial, we talk about how the energy you put into preparing your food really does impact how it tastes, and his unique perspective on innovation and leadership, gained from working closely with his brother Elon and the teams at Tesla and SpaceX.
Then, we explore the highlights of his new cookbook, The Kitchen Cookbook: Cooking for Your Community, a treasure trove of real-food recipes accompanied by easy to follow video tutorials. It’s an incredibly valuable resource for anyone that’s interested in bringing more realness to their food prep and diet.
(00:02:14) Embracing Community Through Food
(00:18:33) Teaching Kids About Regenerative Farming With Big Green
(00:28:56) Try the Kitchen Cookbook for Better Family Meals
(00:38:52) Kimbal Musk on Psychedelics: In or Out?
(00:43:06) Cooking for Elon Musk
(00:47:27) Learn How To Prep & Cook a Beautiful Grass-Fed Steak Live
(00:59:22) Kitchen Thoughts on Longevity & Death
(01:04:12) Exploring the Link Between Quality Fats & Testosterone
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Resources
Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books
Organic Revolution: Kimbal Musk’s Mission to Take Down Big Food # 504
Big Green: biggreen.org
Read: The Kitchen Cookbook by Kimbal Musk
The Kitchen: thekitchen.com
Read: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
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