58: How to hack systems and bad habits with Maneesh Sethi

The epitome of what it means to be a life hacker, Maneesh Sethi
went to travel the world using hacked plane tickets shortly after
graduating from Stanford University. He created his website, Hack
the System, with the intention of showing his readers how to
achieve the lifestyle of their dreams (and teaching them how to
get free plane tickets). His latest project, Pavlok, is a little
magical haptic feedback wearable that helps train habits, improve
athletic performance, and train learning. Know more about Maneesh
and Pavlok here (pavlok.com).


I had a great time talking with Maneesh...the dude has done a
lot, to say the least. It's clear that his passion lies in
hacking well established systems that few people attempt to hack
themselves or even think of hacking. Education, credit cards,
music, fitness, habits...he seems to have a hack for it all.
Maneesh is definitely the epitome of an unconventional thinker
and doer...you'll also love his stories and experiences. Heck, I
looked up his youtube channel and there was a video of him and
Tim Ferriss slapping each other. Haha. 


We talk about:


Maneesh became a famous DJ in Berlin in 3 months

Hiring people from Craigslist to slap you when you get
distracted from your work

How to hack credit cards and get free miles

Maneesh creating the Pavlok shocking wristband that tracks
and eliminates bad habits.

Pharmaceutical system is in disrepair 

The philosophy of money and why Maneesh doesn't believe in
money

Resources

Pavlok.com - Maneesh's company

How to fly business class to Medellin, Colombia—for $77

Maneesh's YouTube channel

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari - I'm reading this now...it's
very good! 

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