Cognitive Performance

Do you regularly feel stressed? Or do you struggle to stay focussed either at work or even when trying to relax?

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 227 of the podcast with Dr Andrew Huberman, a professor of neuroscience at Stanford University School of Medicine. In this clip, he shares some powerful tools to reduce stress and anxiety and improve our focus and performance.

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Mark Effinger, a seasoned entrepreneur and Chief Product Officer for Newtopia, joined us to share his extensive journey in entrepreneurship and the crucial role of health and nootropics in sustaining high performance. With a rich background of founding 18 companies, Mark brings a wealth of experience in business development, health, and personal optimization.

We explored the intersections of entrepreneurship, health, and biohacking. Mark emphasized, “If I wasn't healthy, I couldn't perform the duties of a CEO... my creativity would go to shit.” His insights into maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health as an entrepreneur provided a unique perspective on sustainable success. We delved into the importance of nootropics in enhancing cognitive functions, particularly for high-performance individuals like athletes and company founders.

Mark recounted his fascinating journey from a curious, science-loving child to a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience. His story of transforming health challenges into a thriving business in Newtopia is particularly inspiring. He stated, “We grew the company 600% just in those two years,” showcasing his ability to adapt and succeed in various ventures.

Moreover, Mark stressed the significance of sleep and wellness routines for entrepreneurs. He shared personal strategies and products from Newtopia designed to optimize sleep and cognitive performance, such as Sleep Breakthrough and Dream Optimizer. His approach to entrepreneurship as a holistic lifestyle, not just a career, resonated throughout the discussion.

One of the key takeaways from our conversation was the concept of building a ‘fault-tolerant physiology’ for entrepreneurs. Mark compared this to backup power supplies in computers, emphasizing the need for entrepreneurs to be resilient and quickly recover from setbacks.

Finally, Mark shared his experiences with various business growth tools and methodologies, such as the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which helped scale his company significantly. He concluded with the idea of leveraging a positive mindset and mentorship to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

For entrepreneurs seeking insights on balancing health, business growth, and personal optimization, this episode with Mark Effinger offers invaluable lessons and strategies. Tune in to learn how to navigate the entrepreneurial journey with resilience, adaptability, and a focus on holistic wellness.

A new study by researchers at Oxford University has linked better exam results at school with being breastfed as a baby. But how much faith can we put in the findings? Tim Harford speaks to Emily Oster, professor of economics at Brown University in the US and the author of three books about pregnancy and parenting.

What price do we pay for the constant interruptions we get from our phones and computers? And is there a better way to handle distraction? In this week's Radio Replay we bring you a favorite conversation with the computer scientist Cal Newport. Plus, Shankar gets electrodes strapped to his head to test a high-tech solution to interruptions.

People who sleep better earn more money. Now all we have to do is teach everyone to sleep better.