The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Dave Asprey Shares All Things “Smarter Not Harder” – Interviewed by Rich Diviney : 1024

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Feb 23, 2023

Rich Diviney, a retired Navy SEAL commander and leadership expert, interviews Dave Asprey about his new book, exploring the concept of biohacking for mind and body optimization. They discuss practical strategies for managing energy, including the value of intense, brief workouts and the importance of minerals in diet. Rich highlights the idea of equanimity in high-pressure situations, promoting resilience and emotional well-being. The conversation encourages listeners to rethink laziness as a tool for energy conservation, ultimately redefining health and productivity.

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ANECDOTE

Biohacking Origins

Dave Asprey coined "biohacking" while on Mount Kailash in Tibet.
He sought to combine anti-aging, cognitive enhancement, and elite performance knowledge.

INSIGHT

Empathy and Compassion as Tools

Empathy and compassion are not just states or traits but tools for managing your state.
They are technologies for accessing specific states quickly.

ADVICE

The Laziness Principle

Accept your body's inherent laziness; it's designed for energy conservation.
Motivate yourself by framing actions as time or effort saved, appealing to this laziness.

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IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... to celebrate the imminent release of the new book, we’re doing something different than what you're used to. Dave is getting interviewed on his own podcast to give you a preview of his book, Smarter Not Harder.

In the interviewer's seat is retired Navy SEAL commander, author, expert in leadership and human performance, Rich Diviney. When Rich was a guest on the show previously (check out episode #937), he talked about mindset, optimism, resilience, and stress. This time, the script gets flipped.

This interview intends to educate and inform about the new book and install some new capabilities in your operating systems. The goal is that even if you don't read the book, you will still walk away from this interview with a brain that works better.

Smarter Not Harder: The Biohacker's Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want is about helping you to become the best version of yourself by embracing laziness while increasing your energy and optimizing your biology. Rich is the perfect person to dive deeply into how the big ideas in this book work and give you an even greater reason to get the mind and body you want.

Dave packed “Smarter Not Harder” with practical, accessible information based on the latest research so you can achieve lasting health in less time. It’s biohacking fully applied. You can pick up a copy of Smarter Not Harder: The Biohacker's Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want at your favorite place to buy books.

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Dave Asprey’s NEW Book! “Smarter Not Harder: The Biohacker's Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want” launches Feb. 28, 2023. Pre-order yours today: IndieBound / Barnes & Noble / Apple Books / Amazon

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