If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr Peter Attia, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqPnptAtBJk 00:00 Intro 02:08 What's your mission? 05:58 Mind-Blowing Findings from Studying Hunter-Gatherers & Native Tribes 10:51 Challenges of Living in Dense Urban Environments & Big Offices 14:54 Impact of Noise on Productivity and Health 17:03 AI & Loneliness 20:14 The Self-Destructive Power of Alcohol 25:11 The Fascinating Science Behind Addiction 33:18 How Companies Foster Addiction to Their Products 37:41 The Constant Quest for Status 41:39 The Snacking Dilemma: Why We Can't Stop 48:23 Exploring Fasting and Scheduled Hunger Days 50:17 The Psychological Perspective and Its Limits on Our Potential 01:02:42 The Role of Exercise in Our Lives 01:05:48 Comparing Hunter-Gatherer Bodies to Modern Humans 01:16:23 The Prevalence of Back Pain: Why 80% of Us Suffer 01:19:59 How Embracing Discomfort Can Prevent Long-Term Pain 01:24:34 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to Achieve Your Goals 01:32:08 How The Lack of Resources Spark Creativity 01:36:27 Eye-Opening Stats on the World's Current Trajectory 01:39:34 Are Companies Exploiting Human Addictive Behaviours? 01:43:32 The Last Guest's Question You can purchase Michael’s most recent book, ‘Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough’, here: https://amzn.to/3MG5hef Follow Michael: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QGzEnd Twitter: https://bit.ly/40lW7JB My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Listen on: Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq-a57w-aPwyi3pW7XLiHw/join FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven/ Twitter: https://x.com/StevenBartlett?s=20 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/ Sponsor: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Shopify: https://shopify.com/bartlett Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/CEO