The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
#188 Bryan Johnson: Five Habits for Longer Living
Feb 20, 2024
Bryan Johnson, the founder of Braintree and Blueprint, is known for his radical approach to health and longevity. In this conversation, he shares five essential habits for living longer, including insights from his meticulously monitored daily routine. Johnson discusses his controversial decision to give his father plasma and the online backlash he faces for his lifestyle choices. He reflects on the extreme measures he’s taken to achieve remarkable health metrics, reducing his biological age significantly, while offering a candid look at his journey through personal challenges.
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- Priority on sleep is essential for optimal health according to Brian Johnson.
- Building habits and setting goals drive behavioral change for long-term well-being.
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Blueprint for Optimal Health and Living
This podcast episode features Brian Johnson, the founder of BrainTree and the creator of blueprint, an algorithmic approach to optimal health and living. Johnson emphasizes the importance of focusing on sleep as the number one priority for overall health. He explains how he has built a daily routine around measured protocols, including specific sleep schedules, balanced nutrition, and exercise routines. By following these protocols, Johnson has achieved remarkable biomarkers, such as top-tier cardiovascular fitness and bone mineral density. He also discusses the concept of handing over decision-making to an algorithm and the potential implications for the future of augmented intelligence.
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