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Best of 2023: Steven Kotler | Aging and Peak Performance: How Flow Can Help You Thrive at Any Age

Dec 14, 2023
01:00:26
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Steven Kotler, peak performance expert and best-selling author, discusses the neurobiology of peak performance and the power of flow. He emphasizes the role of curiosity, passion, and purpose in achieving success. Steven explains the four stages of the flow cycle and how understanding them can help individuals achieve more flow in their lives. He also explores the concept of peak performance aging and how a playful approach to learning is important for progress. Tune in to hear more about peak performance and the power of the human mind.
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Quick takeaways

  • Aligning passion, purpose, and flow is essential for peak performance aging.
  • Engaging in challenging physical activities unlocks various developmental intelligences and enhances overall productivity.

Deep dives

Learning to Park Ski as an Expert Skier

The podcast episode discusses the speaker's personal experience of learning how to park ski at the age of 53, despite already being an expert skier. The goal was to creatively interpret terrain features and have more entrances into flow. The speaker learned to move their body in new ways and use the entire mountain as a slope style course, which increased creativity and provided safer flow triggers. The importance of aligning passion, purpose, and flow in peak performance aging is emphasized.

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