237 ‒ Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment | Bill Perkins

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

January 9, 2023

Duration

1h 58m

Channel

Peter Attia MD

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Watch the full episode and view show notes here: http://bit.ly/3ik4aoE Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ Bill Perkins is one of the world’s most successful hedge fund managers and entrepreneurs, and the author of the bestseller, Die With Zero. In this episode, Bill unpacks the Die With Zero philosophy which challenges conventional thinking related to the balance between health, wealth, and time—the three variables important for fulfillment. Bill makes the case that we should strive for maximum net fulfillment rather than net worth (or even health). He argues that we need to optimize our life to have memorable experiences before it’s too late and that most people are over-saving and under-living. Bill also explains how one can apply the principles in Die With Zero to break out of “autopilot” and optimize their life to achieve maximum net fulfillment. We discuss: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:08 - Bill’s upbringing, background, and first job on Wall Street 0:13:52 - A missed experience and feeling of regret that shaped Bill’s thinking 0:17:34 - Thinking in terms of time, and the relationship between money, time, and health 0:29:22 - Solving for net fulfillment and allocating your time based on the seasons of life 0:38:56 - How Bill thinks about risk, opportunity costs, and the difference between fear and risk tolerance 0:46:22 - Optimizing for fulfillment, finding purpose outside of work, and more 0:55:55 - Thinking about the order of experiences you want to have based on seasons of life 1:01:26 - Bill’s unique perspective on philanthropy and a more impactful way to give money away 1:13:00 - Applying the principles in ‘Die With Zero’ to maximize fulfillment 1:25:27 - How to break out of living life on autopilot 1:29:51 - When should your net worth peak? 1:34:12 - Taking calculated risks 1:38:45 - Bill shares a lesson from his incredible birthday 1:49:24 - How Bill’s philosophy has evolved since writing Die With Zero -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a weekly, ultra-deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing health, longevity, critical thinking…and a few other things. With over 45 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including fasting, ketosis, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter is a physician focusing on the applied science of longevity. His practice deals extensively with nutritional interventions, exercise physiology, sleep physiology, emotional and mental health, and pharmacology to increase lifespan (delay the onset of chronic disease), while simultaneously improving healthspan (quality of life). Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies.

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Peter Attia

  host

  Physician and host of The Drive podcast focused on longevity and health optimization.

• Bill Perkins

  guest

  Energy trader and author of “Die With Zero,” focused on optimizing life experiences across time, health, and money.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Peter Attia MD, featuring Peter Attia and Bill Perkins, 237 ‒ Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment | Bill Perkins explores bill Perkins explains how to optimize life for net fulfillment Perkins traces his path from a slacker engineering grad to a commodities trader and describes how regret over skipping his roommate's backpacking trip, plus reading 'Your Money or Your Life,' shaped his thinking about trading life hours for money.

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