The Dark Side of Fame, Money & High Performance With Dr. Mike Israetel

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 Connect:  X: https://x.com/bryan_johnson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanJohnson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bryanjohnson   TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@_bryan_johnson_ 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