Tim Ferriss: Smart Drugs, Insect Protein, Sex, and His 3 Top Tips for a SUCCESSFUL Life

What if the keys to an extraordinary life lie in choices most people wouldn’t dare to make? 

In this iconic, unearthed episode, best-selling author and performance pioneer Tim Ferriss joins Dave Asprey to spill the unfiltered truth on smart drugs, insect protein, and the surprising links between sex, creativity, and high performance. 

They dig into cutting-edge topics still sparking curiosity today: the calculated risks and rewards of smart drugs, the future-forward benefits of insect protein, and how unconventional habits fuel creativity and peak performance. Tim candidly shares his personal protocols, from routine blood testing to strategic supplementation, all rooted in his philosophy that “the dose makes the poison.” 

As a powerful wrap-up, Tim lays out his top three life principles for real success: choosing high-caliber people, focusing on those who “get it,” and setting audacious, even wild, goals. Whether you’re biohacking or simply intrigued, this episode delivers timeless insights and bold ideas for anyone ready to unlock a high-performance life. 

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Resources: 

• Tim Ferriss’ Website – https://tim.blog 

• Tim Ferriss’ Book Club – http://fourhourbook.club/ 

• Tim Ferriss’ Podcast – https://tim.blog/podcast/ 

• Dave Asprey’s Website – https://daveasprey.com 

• Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harder – https://daveasprey.com/books 

• Danger Coffee – https://dangercoffee.com 

• Danger Coffee Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/ 

• Dave Asprey’s Linktree – https://linktr.ee/daveasprey 

• Upgrade Collective: Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live – https://www.ourupgradecollective.com 

• Own an Upgrade Labs – https://ownanupgradelabs.com 

• Upgrade Labs – https://upgradelabs.com 

• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback training for advanced cognitive enhancement – https://40yearsofzen.com 

Timestamps 

• 00:00 Introduction to Early Episodes 

• 00:57 The Human Upgrade with Tim Ferriss 

• 01:58 Smart Drugs and Their Effects 

• 05:09 Experimenting with Health and Performance 

• 13:53 The Role of Creativity and Writing 

• 17:05 Exploring Nutrition and Insect Protein 

• 21:01 Handling Criticism and Audience Responsibility 

• 30:04 Sex, Performance, and Longevity 

• 33:21 Tim Ferriss’ Top Three Life Tips 

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