TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon. https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview   ABOUT THE GUEST: Steven Kotler is an award-winning journalist, a New York Times bestselling author, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is recognized as one of the key figures in human performance worldwide. He is the author of fourteen books, of which 11 were bestsellers. In this episode, Steven shares an overview of his new book entitled, "Gnar Country - Growing Old, Staying Rad," and the groundbreaking research behind it. He also shares an insightful conversation with Vinny Vallarine about his journey to unveiling human potential through flow research; the triggers, states, and the neuroscience behind optimal performance; they also discussed about the chemistry of flow behind ageless peak performance; and so much more.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: 00:00 Intro 02:13 When Steven Began His Peak Performance Journey 09:05 Exploring Flow Triggers, Proneness, and Neurobiology 14:35 Multiple Paths to Flow and Creativity 27:36 Flow is Universal  31:45 Understanding the Spectrum of Optimal Experiences 38:44 Debunking the Cognitive Decline Myth   RESOURCES  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotler.steven/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler?lang=en   Flow Research Collective’s Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ ‍ Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.   Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow!

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon. https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview   ABOUT THE GUEST: Steven Kotler is an award-winning journalist, a New York Times bestselling author, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is recognized as one of the key figures in human performance worldwide. He is the author of fourteen books, of which 11 were bestsellers. In this episode, Steven shares an overview of his new book entitled, "Gnar Country - Growing Old, Staying Rad," and the groundbreaking research behind it. He also shares an insightful conversation with Ben Pakulski on how to identify flow as it happens, the steps of the flow cycle, factors that affect peak performance, the importance of recovery, and so much more.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: 0:00 Intro 5:13 Advancing Art, Science, and Animal Welfare 6:00 The Inspiration for Flow 10:37 Harnessing Flow for Success 15:46 Cracking the Code of Flow 19:18 The Four Stages of Flow 23:27 Overlooking The Importance of Recovery 25:43 Flow as a Sign of Mastery 28:12 Unpacking the Habits of High Performers 30:27 Cognitive Direction 33:35 Recreating the Impossible 35:16 Physical and Cognitive Factors in Peak Performance 37:26 Gnar Country and What It's All About 44:02 Creativity and Pattern Recognition 46:44 Embodied Learning: Flow State Skiing 49:22 Mindset Matters 57:07 Challenge Skills Balance: Key to Flow 58:23 Flow Coaching Program   RESOURCES  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotler.steven/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler?lang=en   Flow Research Collective’s Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ ‍ Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.   Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow!

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon. https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview   ABOUT THE GUEST: Steven Kotler is a world-famous expert on human performance and New York Times best-selling author. He is also the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. In this episode, Steven discusses how peak performance aging starts young and the ways to keep physical and mental skills from declining over time. He also talks about how engaging in action sports and dynamic activities can help preserve brain function and promote peak performance. Additionally, Steven shares that as we age, we gain access to whole new levels of intelligence, creativity, empathy, and wisdom by overcoming past traumas and negative emotions like anger and resentment. ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: 00:00 - Intro 03:03 - The Inspiration to Study Peak Performance 05:35 - Preserving Your Use It or Lose It Skills 16:15 - Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks 24:28 - Getting Over Internal Traumas 31:20 - Biology Of The Brain 38:56 - The Three Types of Thinking 42:10 - Interview Questions for People in their Fifties 46:42 - Importance of Leg Strength 48:38 - Embracing Authentic Learning 53:44 - Skillset Difference Between The Young And Old 56:15 - Illustrating Flow through Hospice Work 1:02:21 - How to get into Flow 1:03:54 - Steven's Secret to Profiting in Life   RESOURCES Steven Kotler  Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110 Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotler.steven/?hl=en   Flow Research Collective’s Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon. https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview ABOUT THE GUEST: Steven Kotler is the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective and a  world-renowned authority on human performance. He is also a New York Times best-selling author.  In this episode, Steven talks about his book “Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad” and his journey in flow and peak performance aging. He also talks about the importance of having a backup plan for getting into flow as one ages. Additionally, he discusses the concept of deliberate play versus deliberate practice in sports and how it can help individuals improve their skills. ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: 0:00 Intro 08:07 What GNAR Country is All About 11:49 Match Fit, Forgiveness, and Self-Forgiveness 14:55 The Old Idea Of Aging 17:05 Self-Forgiveness of Others 19:13 Incremental Improvements 22:27 The Deliberate Play Approach 27:15 How Stradivarius Inspired Steven To Write a Book 31:15 Conversations With The Godfather Of Flow 36:02 The Role of Flow as a Comedian 48:54 Steven's Philosophy on Nutrition       RESOURCES Steven Kotler  Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110 Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotler.steven/?hl=en     Flow Research Collective’s Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon. https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview   ABOUT THE GUEST: Steven Kotler is the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective and a  world-renowned authority on human performance. He is also a New York Times best-selling author. He has written several books on the topic of flow, a state of optimal performance where individuals experience increased productivity, creativity, and happiness. In this episode, Steven talks about flow triggers and how biology plays a bigger role in peak performance than personality. He also discusses the importance of setting high hard goals and breaking them down to achievable parts which provides a significant boost to motivation.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: 00:00 Intro 01:05 The Habit of Inferiority 2:47 The First High Performance Philosopher 06:27 How Nietzsche Defined "superman" 11:41 The Art of Impossible 15:47 Personality Scale vs. Biology Scale 28:26 High Hard Goal 38:44 Writing Tips for Beginners 44:06 Formative Years of Steven Kotler 52:29 Avoid Calcification of Imagination 57:44 Disaggreing to Agree 01:02:29 Craziest Performances Seen 01:07:26 Creativity Hacks   RESOURCES Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110 Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotler.steven/?hl=en   Flow Research Collective’s Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ ‍ Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.   Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow!