Peter Thiel Habits for Longevity and Unconventional Success
Habit Pyramid
Filters & Legend
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Level
Foundation
Booster
Keystone
Pinnacle
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Medium
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Categories
Foundation Habits
4
ME
Morning Exercise Routine
5
SW
Structured Wake Time
Booster Habits
1
FP
Follow Paleo Diet
6
SA
Sugar Avoidance
7
FR
Futurist Reading
15
PD
Polymath Development
16
TS
Trend Skepticism
18
CP
Chess Practice
19
IF
Intermittent Fasting
Keystone Habits
8
AW
Anti-Schedule Workflow
9
DL
Daily Learning Commitment
10
SC
Structured Conversations
13
CA
Competition Avoidance
14
CQ
Contrarian Questioning
17
SF
Self-Optimization Focus
20
LN
Low-Effort Networking
Pinnacle Habits
2
TH
Take HGH Supplements
3
MR
Metformin Regimen
11
BI
Biotech Investing
12
CP
Cryogenic Planning
Follow Paleo Diet
Impact:
Effort:
Booster
#Health
Emphasizes unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables and lean meats while avoiding grains, dairy and processed sugars. Focuses on plant-based carbs and protein-rich meals.
Take HGH Supplements
Impact:
Effort:
Pinnacle
#Health
Daily human growth hormone supplementation to maintain muscle mass and reduce age-related joint deterioration, despite potential cancer risks.
Metformin Regimen
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Effort:
Pinnacle
#Health
Uses diabetes medication off-label for potential anti-aging benefits including cellular repair and telomere preservation, despite side effects like reduced testosterone.
Morning Exercise Routine
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Effort:
Foundation
#Health
Daily weight training and cardio sessions supervised by personal trainers before breakfast, prioritizing compound movements.
Structured Wake Time
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Effort:
Foundation
#Health
Wakes at 6:30AM daily without alarms to maintain circadian rhythm consistency, even when traveling.
Sugar Avoidance
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Effort:
Booster
#Health
Strict elimination of refined sugars except occasional red wine, avoiding all desserts and sweetened beverages.
Futurist Reading
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Effort:
Booster
#Growth
Daily reading of speculative fiction and philosophical works about technological evolution, favoring authors like Francis Bacon.
Anti-Schedule Workflow
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Effort:
Keystone
#Productivity
Avoids rigid daily planning, instead focusing on goal-oriented deep work sessions with team updates.
Daily Learning Commitment
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Effort:
Keystone
#Growth
Mandates learning one new concept daily through conversations or research, avoiding intellectual stagnation.
Structured Conversations
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Effort:
Keystone
#Growth
Daily 1:1 discussions with domain experts to pressure-test ideas and gain new perspectives.
Biotech Investing
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Pinnacle
#Resources
Allocates significant capital to longevity startups like Stem CentRx and Modern Meadow for cellular regeneration research.
Cryogenic Planning
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Effort:
Pinnacle
#Resources
Maintains cryopreservation arrangements for potential future revival, including New Zealand bunker preparations.
Competition Avoidance
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Keystone
#Productivity
Consciously avoids crowded markets and trend-chasing, seeking uncontested niche opportunities.
Contrarian Questioning
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Keystone
#Growth
Regularly asks 'What important truth do few people agree with me on?' to identify overlooked opportunities.
Polymath Development
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Booster
#Growth
Cultivates broad expertise across philosophy, tech and economics rather than hyperspecialization.
Trend Skepticism
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Effort:
Booster
#Growth
Systematically questions popular narratives around diets, tech and social norms through first-principles analysis.
Self-Optimization Focus
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Keystone
#Productivity
Tracks biometrics and cognitive performance metrics for continuous improvement.
Chess Practice
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Effort:
Booster
#Growth
Regularly plays chess to maintain strategic thinking, despite periodically deleting apps to prevent overuse.
Intermittent Fasting
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Effort:
Booster
#Health
Limits eating window to 8 hours daily, often skipping breakfast for cognitive focus.
Low-Effort Networking
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Effort:
Keystone
#Connections
Leverages existing relationships for curated introductions rather than active networking.
