The Flow Approach to Longevity

May 22, 2023

Steven Kotler, an award-winning journalist and expert on human peak performance, joins Ben Pakulski, host of the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. They dive into the fascinating world of flow, discussing its neurobiology and its role in achieving mastery. Kotler shares insights from his new book, exploring how aging can enhance skills and creativity. They emphasize the essential nature of sleep for peak performance, and reveal practical strategies for harnessing flow to boost productivity and achieve personal goals.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Unlocking the Flow State

01:49 • 21min

The Crucial Role of Sleep in Peak Performance

22:52 • 3min

Understanding Flow as a Sign of Mastery

25:36 • 2min

Breaking Down Complexity: The Art of Understanding and Application

28:06 • 3min

Unlocking Peak Performance through Flow

31:31 • 7min

Embracing Aging: Skills in Gnar Country

38:38 • 21min

Unlocking Flow States

59:52 • 4min

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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

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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!