James Beshara (https://beyondcoffeebook.com) is a startup founder and investor in San Francisco, CA. After developing a heart condition in 2013 from excess caffeine consumption, James became fascinated by the science and research backing up alternatives to caffeine for energy, productivity, and focus. His new book is 'Beyond Coffee: A Sustainable Guide to Nootropics, Adaptogens, and Mushrooms' (https://amzn.to/37zSnY2).
In this conversation Erik and James talk about James past relationship with caffeine, decreasIng stress and improving productivity.
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