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Unlock Peak Performance & Get More Flow In Your Life with Steven Kotler

The Science of Success

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Peak Performers Understand That the Journey Is Not a Light Switch

Most people think flow is a light switch. It's actually a four stage process and new stage is underpinned by different changes in neurobiology. You got to move through all four stages to get into flow and repeatedly get into flow. Most average or underperformers don't understand that. They think they can go straight into running or jogging, etc. We call that skips of Frania or mania. That's not healthy. When you get best in the world, it still sucks. The emotions don't change. But once you know, oh, this unpleasant experience means I'm moving in the right direction because you have to take your brain to the point of almost overloaded

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