The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#188 Bryan Johnson: Five Habits for Longer Living

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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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INSIGHT

Biographies for Understanding Reality

  • Bryan Johnson uses biographies to understand reality from diverse perspectives.
  • He finds them more useful than other approaches like quantitative analysis or psychology.
ANECDOTE

Depression Onset

  • Bryan Johnson experienced depression onset after his first child's birth.
  • Multiple stressors like a colicky baby, startup pressures, and religious turmoil contributed.
ADVICE

Overcoming Depression

  • Prioritize sleep, even building your life around it, to combat depression.
  • Start with small positive actions like walks and healthy food choices after improving sleep.
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