The Dark Side of Fame, Money & High Performance With Dr. Mike Israetel | Bryan Johnson Podcast #08

Dr. Mike Israetel is back. We’re talking about deep work, sharing a brain with AI, strategies for creativity, and how money and fame changed our lives, for better and worse.

About Dr. Mike: 

Dr. Mike Israetel is an expert in the field of fitness and performance. He’s served as a professor at Lehman College, Temple University, and the University of Central Missouri, teaching exercise science courses focusing on nutrition, strength, and hypertrophy. Learn more at: http://rpstrength.com/mike

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Chapters

0:00:00 - Deep Work

0:01:22 - Why Bryan Quit Flying

0:03:36 - Flow States

0:06:03 - ChatGPT & Edibles

0:08:49 - Dr. Mike’s Creative Process

0:14:36 - Everyone’s Creative Triggers 

0:20:09 - Messaging Overload

0:25:28 - Fame & Money

0:34:00 - Does Money Make You Happier?

0:39:01 - Fame vs Fortune

0:50:23 - Cancel Culture

0:57:02 - Gratitude, & Identity

1:03:02 - Friendship & Fame