The Best Smart Drugs and Nootropics for Creative Production | Derek Murphy

I'm excited about changes in culture that have allowed self-improvement through chemistry and lifestyle choices to become more open and accessible (after decades of repressive anti-drug ideology). I see this in the rise of "smart drug" culture as well as a shift towards huge new supplement companies selling "god pills" that aim to enhance creative production and improve daily output. In this video I talk a little bit about the subject, some of the supplements or pharmaceuticals being used (and their effects) and also some things you really need to watch out for if you're experimenting with nootropics.
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[@ShamanZaZa]

I find that Reishi helps to calm to brain but not silence the thoughts.

[@ShamanZaZa]

I have issues moving faster than I can apply either to paper or Typing. Often times losing the words that were (perspective) golden. Then I lose interest often not ever going back.

[@Stratocaster893]

Very interesting. I've experimented with some nootropics before with mixed results. For me it seemed too much effort for too little reward. At least at the time. There were basic things like improving my diet and exercise routines that had more of an effect. But now that I've made those changes I'll probably give those things another look.

[@Jester2415]

For creativity/mood/alertness-Adrafinil, works like Modafinil but over the counterFor productivity and focus-nothing beats Adderall, though it quiets your thoughts too muchLemon Balm tea is a great sedative for starters anxietyL-theanine, Gaba, and L-tyrosine make a good comb for a light calm focusAniracetam gave me a headache, no better than saint John's wort in anti anxiety helpPhenibut felt like alcoholKava kava felt similar to coffee but without the jitters

[@humansinc2631]

This guy's videos would be way better if he cut out the waffle. There's 3 mins of good info max in this.

[@ericcampbell6370]

I just want something that will get me there every time. Be great at will and never suck.

[@delyseonduty]

Semax gave me acute anxiety at the end of the day, but it did help me to step back and look at every piece of a story as a whole.

[@jasonstrange1490]

Are you on Nootropics in this video..you seemed hyped up! Oh wait I'm watching you on 1.25x speed :) Peace brother. Keep up the great content!

[@DerekMurphycreativindie]

Jason Strange two espressos and a Coke Zero.

[@omniufo7350]

Very cool. Thank you.

[@jasonstrange1490]

Derek, is this weird? Energy drinks more often than not make me tired. Last night I drank 2 monsters (250mg caffeine total combined) and I was out cold within an hour. Do you think it's due to the sugar level spike? I run ads for a Chiropractor and he hooks me up with his own proprietary product called Nitroburn. This seems to work well, no crash, no jitters. If I'm tired nothing can keep me awake...my body just takes over. Any recommendations?

[@DerekMurphycreativindie]

Jason Strange yeah me too, for sure. Too much weird crap in those.

[@humansinc2631]

Jason Strange Sleep better

[@HighFrequencyGuru]

You over did it

[@infamousdon82]

Just get the point.....The list damn! 🙄😂

[@DerekMurphycreativindie]

sorry I'm probably high AF

[@GenerationX1984]

Those drugs won't work if I'm feeling lazy or discouraged. What I need is more motivation. Like candy. Or girls. Or coffee. Or girls. Or seeing a new movie I wanted to see... with a girl.

[@DerekMurphycreativindie]

Chris Nilsson right, and more energy is useless unless you're doing the right work. There are habit-based productivity hacks that work better, like setting a timer or working towards an enjoyable reward,