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Master the Creative Process | Twyla Tharp — Whalespan

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Master the Creative Process | Twyla Tharp

Andrew Huberman2h 30m · 2025-12-08

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✓Well SupportedAG1 is a vitamin, mineral, probiotic drink with adaptogens designed to meet foundational nutritional needs and provide insurance for adequate fruit and vegetable intake.✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman dissolves one packet of Element in 16-32 ounces of water upon waking and during exercise for hydration and electrolyte intake.✓Well SupportedElement is an electrolyte drink containing sodium, magnesium, and potassium without sugar.✓Well SupportedAG1 supports the gut microbiome, which in turn supports the immune system and the gut-brain axis, impacting mood, energy, focus, and overall mental and physical health.Well Supported

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Brain and body temperature must drop by approximately 1 degree Celsius to fall asleep and stay asleep.

✓Well SupportedEight Sleep's Pod 5 features 'Auto Pilot' which adjusts bed temperature, elevates the head if snoring occurs, and optimizes sleep.

✓Well SupportedDaily intake of AG1 has been observed to improve digestion, enhance immune system robustness, and optimize mood and mental focus.

✓Well SupportedThe 8 Sleep Pod 4 Ultra offers improved cooling and heating capacity, higher fidelity sleep tracking, and snoring detection that can automatically adjust head elevation.

✕Not SupportedNon-stick pans can contain toxic compounds like PFAS, which are linked to hormone disruption, gut microbiome disruption, and fertility problems.

✓Well SupportedOur Place's Always Pan Pro is a non-stick pan made of pure titanium without chemicals or coatings, free from PFAS and other harmful chemicals.

✓Well SupportedAn increase in body temperature of 1-3 degrees Fahrenheit is necessary to wake up feeling refreshed and energized.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman drinks at least three cans of Matina's zero sugar cold brew yerbamate daily and uses their loose leaf yerbamate every morning.

✓Well SupportedAdequate daily hydration is a powerful tool for improving mental health, physical performance, and cognitive performance.

✓Well SupportedTwyla Tharp trained rigorously in a weight gym with competitive weightlifters for approximately 8-10 years, from her 50s until her mid-60s.

✓Well SupportedYerba Mate provides energy without jitters and may offer benefits such as blood sugar regulation, improved digestion, and mild appetite suppression.

◐Partially SupportedMotor neurons controlling proximal limb movement in humans are molecularly identical to those controlling fin movement in fish.

◐Partially SupportedCandles are a better light source than white light LEDs.

◐Partially SupportedBoxing training, including rope coordination, stamina, and power, is more extreme than a dancer's regimen.

✕Not SupportedEngaging in activities like boxing, where head impacts are frequent, may not be worth the risk for individuals not pursuing it professionally or for financial gain.

◐Partially SupportedShadow boxing is a highly effective training format.

◐Partially SupportedTwyla Tharp has taken up boxing in her 80s to maintain movement and reflexes.

◐Partially SupportedMovement in every aspect of life is crucial to combat nervous system atrophy and aging.

◐Partially SupportedBallet exercises like plié, tendu, and rond de jambe develop strength and control in the body.

◐Partially SupportedStarting a creative pursuit can be initiated by dedicating a specific amount of time daily.

◐Partially SupportedDirectly telling a child not to pursue a certain path can backfire and increase their desire to do so.

◐Partially SupportedThe ability to work effectively is contingent on working even when one does not feel motivated.

◐Partially SupportedWorking when unmotivated builds capacity to work when motivated.

◐Partially SupportedPheromones and odors from upset individuals can affect people around them.

◐Partially SupportedPublic health messaging on nutrition has historically shifted focus from fat, to protein, to meat as the primary dietary concern.

◐Partially SupportedPrioritizing the body and one's health is fundamental, as evidenced by the profound impact of health loss.

◐Partially SupportedPursuing a PhD teaches skills in working hard for delayed gratification.

✕Not SupportedExposure to air fresheners in cars can cause headaches and a general feeling of unwellness.

◐Partially SupportedComparing animal nervous systems and movement patterns can reveal evolutionary principles regarding forebrain size and cerebellar development.

◐Partially SupportedBallet bar work strengthens the body's structure to improve jumps, increase height, and support weight, particularly in the legs and torso.

◐Partially SupportedNames can shape self-perception and how others perceive us, potentially leading individuals to live into those perceptions.

◐Partially SupportedThe optimal approach to guiding someone towards a demanding profession is to emphasize the extreme difficulty and encourage them to find alternatives, thereby testing their true commitment.

◐Partially SupportedIntentionally isolating oneself can facilitate operating from a truthful place in a creative process.

◐Partially SupportedThe development of the prefrontal cortex may have come at the cost of more fundamental intuition.

◐Partially SupportedA diet excluding carbohydrates and sugar is manageable and allows for better control over weight and body composition.

◐Partially SupportedCarbohydrates and sugar are often the primary dietary problem for most people.

◐Partially SupportedShowing up consistently, even for short periods, is essential for developing a writing habit and potentially becoming a writer.

◐Partially SupportedThe amount of gestural movement people do declines with age, starting around age 40.

◐Partially SupportedIn a competitive weightlifting gym environment, performing bodyweight bench presses three times was a minimum requirement to be recognized.

◐Partially SupportedThere is a greater emphasis on mental and physical health in contemporary environments compared to the past.

◐Partially SupportedThe better a performer is, the more intense their pre-performance nerves tend to be.

✕Not SupportedPracticing for future limitations, like a child practicing blindness when they can see, is counterproductive and unnecessary, as one should instead meet existing friction points.

◐Partially SupportedSocial media's immediate feedback loop can disrupt the balance between practice, mastery, and feedback, potentially leading to adaptation to shorter reinforcement schedules.

◐Partially SupportedThe body has a frequency map from the center outwards, with faster movement capabilities originating from the extremities compared to the core.

◐Partially SupportedPerforming for extrinsic rewards can contaminate core motivation and lead to choosing easier paths.

◐Partially SupportedIf movement stops, the nervous system atrophies, with neurons controlling extremities losing strength before the trunk.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker eats meat and vegetables raw or with minimal cooking and avoids sauces.

◐Partially SupportedA policy encouraging every young person to engage in a form of movement that includes varied tempos, jumping, rolling, and stretching could counteract early sports specialization and prevent discouragement.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker previously worked 100-102 hour weeks but realized this pace was unsustainable.

◐Partially SupportedA creative idea can be energized by the writer, or the act of writing itself can generate momentum and lead to habit formation.

◐Partially SupportedThere is a frequency map for movement control in the body, with the center being harder to move at high frequencies and distal parts like fingers being easier to move rapidly.

◐Partially SupportedSecond position in ballet bar work requires higher muscular engagement supported by the torso and leg muscles.

◐Partially SupportedMovement is the fundamental basis of organismal function, particularly for mammals.

◐Partially SupportedSpeed bag work and its required visual coordination can improve the brain without the risk of head impact.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming carbohydrates for energy and strength in the past led to weight gain and potentially some increase in power.

✕Not SupportedWorking 100-102 hour weeks is not sustainable.

◐Partially SupportedRitual is performed for a purpose or to accomplish an end, distinguishing it from practice, which is a consistent ongoing activity, and habit, which is done because one is accustomed to it.

◐Partially SupportedMutual contribution and collaboration, where individuals bring their unique skills and combine them, can lead to outcomes greater than the sum of their individual parts.

◐Partially SupportedPhysical capabilities change significantly after age 40, with more pronounced decline and restriction in the 50s and beyond.

◐Partially SupportedHabit is dangerous because it requires doing things the same way, whereas practice allows for flexibility in execution as long as the job gets done.

◐Partially SupportedThe body possesses an innate intelligence that guides movement and development.