The School of Greatness 464 Dave Asprey: Train Your Brain for Peak Performance
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Mar 29, 2017 
In this session, expert biohacker Dave Asprey shares his wisdom on enhancing brain performance. He discusses the essential role of mitochondria in fueling both brain and body. Asprey delves into innovative biohacking techniques, emphasizing diet changes like cycling out gluten and sugar for better cognitive function. Learn about the impact of neurofeedback on mental clarity and the transformative effects of a cyclical ketosis diet. Asprey's insights on self-exploration and personal growth are also enlightening, shedding light on achieving true greatness.
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Primal Instincts
- Dave Asprey explains that all actions stem from three primal instincts: survival, eating, and reproduction.
- He challenges listeners to identify any shameful actions that don't originate from these drives.
Cold Exposure
- Incorporate temperature changes, like brief cold showers, to strengthen mitochondria and reduce inflammation.
- This brief stress toughens mitochondria, improves clarity, and boosts calorie burning.
Intense Exercise
- Exercise once or twice a week, including short, intense sprints followed by lying down.
- Lying down after sprinting improves heart rate variability and cardiac recovery.