Excellence Creates Distance

Rob Dyrdek shares his perspective on pursuing excellence and optimization, acknowledging that while it may make him less relatable, he sees it as a path to achieving extraordinary results and true happiness. His journey towards optimization spans business, health, and personal life, creating what he calls "heaven on earth."

Key Points:

• Path to Unrelatable Excellence:

  • Acknowledges reaching an "unrelatable unattainable place" similar to Kobe Bryant or Tom Brady
  • Released a podcast called "the most unrelatable podcast part 1 and 2" to share his methods
  • Believes in showing proof that extreme optimization is possible

• Vision of Perfect Existence:

  • Aims to reach a state where you "never get angry, never have a negative thought"
  • Seeks "complete harmonious and balanced relationships"
  • Goals include being "happy and filled with gratitude 7 days a week, even under unexpected duress"

• Current Achievement Level:

  • Works only 40 hours per week while managing multiple ventures
  • Maintains 100% discipline across health metrics for extended periods
  • Hasn't missed a day of:
    • Getting up at 5 AM
    • Going to the gym
    • Meditating
    • Clean eating
    • Taking supplements

• Philosophy on Sharing:

  • Wants to be "proof that you can get to a place" of complete optimization
  • Plans to build products, services, and tools to help others achieve similar results
  • Describes his current state as "heaven on earth" and "true happiness"

• Perspective on Relatability:

  • Understands his level of discipline may seem impossible to others
  • Previously viewed extreme discipline as "unattainable"
  • Now embraces being potentially unrelatable in pursuit of excellence

• End Goal:

  • Aims to help others achieve similar levels of optimization
  • Believes this state of existence is achievable for everyone
  • Views optimization as a path to consistent joy and happiness