#2001
Mentioned in 24 episodes
Stealing fire
How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work
Book • 2017
This book explores the revolution in high performance driven by four accelerating forces: psychology, neurobiology, technology, and pharmacology.
It delves into how trailblazers like Eric Schmidt, Elon Musk, Navy SEALs, and maverick scientists are harnessing rare and controversial states of consciousness to solve critical challenges and enhance their lives.
The authors, Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal, spent four years investigating these leading edges, from Silicon Valley to the Navy SEALs, and present a provocative examination of what is possible and how to radically upgrade one's life.
It delves into how trailblazers like Eric Schmidt, Elon Musk, Navy SEALs, and maverick scientists are harnessing rare and controversial states of consciousness to solve critical challenges and enhance their lives.
The authors, Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal, spent four years investigating these leading edges, from Silicon Valley to the Navy SEALs, and present a provocative examination of what is possible and how to radically upgrade one's life.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 24 episodes
498 snips
Achieve Peak Creativity: Merging Flow States with AI Technology w/ Steven Kotler | EP #151
Mentioned by 
Tom Bilyeu as a book he reread for an interview with Jamie Wheal, focusing on microdosing.
Tom Bilyeu as a book he reread for an interview with Jamie Wheal, focusing on microdosing.
36 snips
Trapped in a Broken System: How to Take Control When Culture Is Working Against You | Tom Bilyeu Q&A (Fan Fav)
Mentioned by 
Steven Kotler as one of his books where he discusses flow and altered states of consciousness.
Steven Kotler as one of his books where he discusses flow and altered states of consciousness.
29 snips
#305 - Steven Kotler - A Complete Recipe For Peak Performance
Mentioned by 
Vishen Lakhiani as the author of a book about altered states being a trillion-dollar industry.
Vishen Lakhiani as the author of a book about altered states being a trillion-dollar industry.
23 snips
2206 | Vishen Lakhiani: “Your Life is About Everyone You Touch.”
Recommended by 
Chris Voss as a book about human performance and the thinking and actions of high-achievers.
Chris Voss as a book about human performance and the thinking and actions of high-achievers.
21 snips
E67 - Chris Voss: How to be a killer communicator
Mentioned by Zach Leary as an expert on peak performance and leadership, and author of Stealing Fire.
14 snips
Episode 72 - Jamie Wheal: Psychedelics and Human Optimization
Mentioned by 
Tom Bilyeu during a discussion about his book review process and the challenges of reviewing fiction for the first time.
Tom Bilyeu during a discussion about his book review process and the challenges of reviewing fiction for the first time. Q&A on Working with a Team and How Tom Created His Morning Routine (Replay)
