Meditation doesn’t have to take years. In fact, according to Dave Asprey, you can reach the same meditative brain states in a fraction of the time — if you understand the right switches to flip.
Dave Asprey, the godfather of biohacking and founder of the Danger Coffee movement, says it straight: you don’t need to suffer through hours of meditation or chase longevity in all the wrong ways. Instead, stack smart habits, avoid the “kryptonite” foods draining your mitochondria, and tap into powerful altered states — from breathwork to neurofeedback to even conscious intimacy.
In this episode, Dave unpacks the reality behind sleep, food, and real energy; why meditation can be a waste of time (unless you do it right); and the surprising benefits of brief, intentional pain (yep, like cold plunges and chili peppers). Plus, he reveals the truth about coffee, detox, and how to train your brain to thrive — not just survive.
"Meditation is a huge waste of time. Now, I'm sorry to say that exercise is also a huge waste of time. However, they're both necessary. It's just how are you gonna do it?" ~ Dave Asprey