#009: Maneesh Sethi Uses Pain to Break Bad Habits

“It’s surprisingly easy to break a bad habit.” –
ManeeshSethi


Maneesh Sethi is at his best when he can expresshimself
verbally to others. Once he starts talking, ideas juststart
pouring out. The extroverted tech entrepreneur has a widelist of
accomplishments; from creating viral blog posts and Youtube
videos, to writing software to create passiveincome businesses,
to winning a Tim Ferriss competition. He’s alsobecome a famous DJ
in Berlin as well as become RichardBranson’s guest on Neckar
Island. Even though Maneesh has thecreativity and energy to start
a lot of projects, one of hisbiggest problems is following
through.


Motivated to finally hack his inability to focus, execute,
andcomplete a project, Maneesh developed the Pavlok,
anelectro-shocking wristband that helps its bearers break bad
habits.Backed by several notable investors including Bolt, Dave
Asprey,and JJ Virgin, this highly promising project looks to be
the oneManeesh will stick with for a while.


In this high-octane episode, Maneesh shares
his frustrationwith his inability to break bad habits, how
he created Pavlok, whatpersonality types he works with best and
how aversion therapy canhelp you quit smoking or even get a
girlfriend.


HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EPISODE


How to receive a full-time salary with zero work (2:30)

Becoming a DJ in Berlin (5:00)

Getting slapped in the face to
become moreproductive (10:00)

How to successfully quit smoking (18:35)

Why self-administered punishment works (22:30)

Designing life according to your personality (32:00)

The magical recipe to be more focused (36:15)

Matching personality types (42:15)

How to get a girlfriend using the Pavlok (52:35)

The future of biohacking (55:00)



After listening to this episode, I am sure you will want to
tryout Pavlok for yourself. Go on pavlok.com/flowgrade and
usethe code FLOWGRADE for 15 % off! 


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