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Mentioned in 25 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.

Mentioned by

Peter Diamandis

Peter Diamandis

Vishen Lakhiani

Scott Barry Kaufman

Devon Lévesque

Brian Pantravera

Mentioned in 25 episodes

Mentioned by

Peter Diamandis

as one of

Steven Kotler

's books.

Achieve Peak Creativity: Merging Flow States with AI Technology w/ Steven Kotler | EP #151

Mentioned by

Steven Kotler

in the context of a discussion about the habit of inferiority.

Why 90% of People Accept Mediocrity: The Hidden Reason You’re Not Successful Yet | Steven Kotler (Fan Fav)

Recommended by

Chris Voss

as a helpful book about human performance and thinking.

Chris Voss: The FBI’s #1 Negotiator on Winning Without Saying a Word

Mentioned by

Peter Diamandis

as one of

Steven Kotler

's books.

Flow vs. the Machine: AI, Creativity & the Next Human Renaissance

Mentioned by

Devon Lévesque

when discussing his approach to life and wellness.

119. Devon Lévesque: What Facing Death on Everest Taught Me about Living

Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

as a book he reread for an interview with Jamie Wheal, focusing on microdosing.

Trapped in a Broken System: How to Take Control When Culture Is Working Against You | Tom Bilyeu Q&A (Fan Fav)

Mentioned by

Jim Kwik

as a favorite book.

Jim Kwik's Memory Brain Hack (Replay)

Mentioned by

Jamie Wheal

as the book he co-authored that explores altered states of consciousness.

How to Save Humanity From Collapse, Cults, and Collective Rage | Jamie Wheal (Fan Fav)

Referenced by

Rían Doris

when discussing the importance of not trusting dopamine.

Less Motivation Leads To Insane Results (3-Step Detox Protocol) | Ep 30

Mentioned by

Brian Pantravera

in relation to flow states and the entropic brain hypothesis.

Warrior Philosophers: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges with Sam Alaimo

Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

as a book he is rereading; focuses on the flow state and human potential.

Tom Bilyeu Q&A: Secrets to Overcoming Toxic Work Culture and Setting Goals (Replay)

Mentioned by

Steven Kotler

as one of his books where he discusses flow and altered states of consciousness.

#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.

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.

E67 - Chris Voss: How to be a killer communicator

Mentioned by

Steven Kotler

as a book he wrote about flow state and peak performance.

Get Your Biology to Work for You, Not Against You | Steven Kotler

Mentioned by

Zach Leary

as an expert on peak performance and leadership, and author of Stealing Fire.

Episode 72 - Jamie Wheal: Psychedelics and Human Optimization

Mentioned by

Chris Reynolds

, who learned about

Ryan Begelman

and Summit Series from it.

Ep.474 ~ The Story of Summit Series & Buying a $40 Million Mountain ~ Ryan Begelman

Mentioned by

Scott Barry Kaufman

as one of

Steven Kotler

's nine bestsellers.

Steven Kotler || The Art of Impossible

Mentioned by

Hala Taha

as someone she interviewed early on her podcast, leveraging initial guests to attract more reputable guests.

Hala Taha: How I Turned My Side Hustle into a Multi-Million-Dollar Media Business | Entrepreneurship | 7 Years of YAP

Mentioned by

Jason Silva

in relation to flow states and the 'monkey mind'.

451: Jason Silva | Origins of a Performance Philosopher

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