Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith

@itmebenjamin

10 Tweets 3 reads Feb 24, 2023
Eat Steak.
Lift Weights.
Sun Your Balls.
All great advice.
But if you want to level up your productivity like nothing else?
πŸ„ Psychedelic Mushrooms πŸ„
Here are 7 benefits to micro-dosing (and how to do it safely):
Btw, none of this is medical advice.
If you want to microdose, follow the Paul Stamets protocol:
- Microdose (0.1g) psilocybin for 4 days
- Take a break for 3 days
- Repeat once
Stamets is a mycologist and the authority on psilocybin mushrooms.
Now, onto the benefitsπŸ‘‡
1. Learn more from "heroic" psychedelic experiences
A "Heroic" experience = full dose
I use the Stamets protocol for 2 weeks after each quarterly heroic experience.
It eases the process of absorbing what I learn from those experiences.
2. It reduces anxiety and depression
A 2021 study found adults who microdosed reported:
- Better mental health
- Lower stress, anxiety, and depression
This is the largest microdosing study to date and one of the best benefits.
3. Increased Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the ability to open new pathways in your brain.
A 2021 review in Frontiers found microdosing increased:
- Dendritic complexity
- Brain-Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF)
- Expression of plasticity-related genes and proteins
4. Helps fight addiction
New research shows psilocybin may help with substance abuse.
A recent study from NYU Langone found:
- 2 doses of psilocybin reduced drinking by an average of 83% among heavy drinkers
- 48% of those people quit drinking within 8 months
5. Greater creativity
Studies show microdosing increases convergent and divergent thinking performance. This helps with:
- Fluent thinking
- Problem solving
- Generating new ideas
Musicians and writers love psychedelics for a reason.
6. Increased productivity
Tim Ferriss claims almost all the billionaires he knows use psychedelics.
See a pattern?
They make you more productive.
Microdosing slows your perception of time, speeds up thinking, and opens a flow state.
7. Improved mood
Psychedelics open your heart and your mind. Using them helps you:
- Be kind
- Have patience
- See the good in any situation
You'll be able to see the beauty of life everywhere.
Have you tried microdosing πŸ„?
If not, would you consider trying it?
Drop a comment to let me know your thoughts and RT to share the love.

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