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

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

Update: 2025-07-31
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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: 


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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 



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

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

Bryan Johnson