20 Minute Books Smarter Not Harder - Book Summary
Nov 11, 2025
Dive into biohacking with insights from Dave Asprey! Learn the concept of the "Meat Operating System" and why hacking your biology beats following trends. Discover how to audit your diet, prioritize key nutrients, and set five crucial biohacking goals. Get efficient strength and cardio training tips, plus methods to boost your metabolism and cognitive performance. Explore practices for stress reduction, recovery, and a spiritual reset through kindness and acceptance. Finally, find out how to measure your progress for personalized optimization.
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Meat OS Explains Energy Conservation
- Your body runs a 'meat OS' programmed to conserve energy and prioritize survival.
- Hacking this system means steering biological defaults to get big results with less effort.
Audit Diet And Use Targeted Supplements
- Audit your diet for anti-nutrients like phytic acid and reduce highly processed or factory-farmed meats.
- Supplement with fat-soluble vitamins and key minerals when diet alone isn't enough.
Five Core Goals Drive Broad Gains
- Focusing on five core goals yields broad health improvements: strength, heart, metabolism, cognition, and stress recovery.
- Improving one often pulls the others along, so prioritize based on your immediate needs.
