What Stress, Burnout, and Hustle Culture Do To Your Body

Had I protected my body and brain, I’d be wealthier and more successful today. Culture is lying to you — you do not need to martyr yourself to be successful. Here’s how you can avoid making the same mistake I did. Study Links: Burnout + Heart Attack Risk Hours Worked + Heart Disease Sleep Deprivation in CEOs Sleep Deprivation in Judges Hosts: Bryan Johnson: Blueprint Founder Kate Tolo: Blueprint Co-Founder Dr. Mike Mallin: Lead Physician for Bryan Johnson 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: 00:00 - Introduction 03:11 - Martyring Yourself for Success 15:50 - Study: ‘Overwork Will Kill You’ 20:04 - Sleep + Decision Making (Studies) 25:54 - Physical Fitness + Diet (Studies) 28:24 - Treating Health Like Religion 33:30 - Tips for Balancing Work and Health 43:58 - Resting Heart Rate Before Bed 47:06 - Protecting Your Agency