The One You Feed The Neuroscience Behind Achieving Your Goals with Steven Kotler
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Dec 22, 2023 
Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author and human performance expert, shares his transformative journey with flow states born from personal health challenges. He discusses how to unlock peak potential, emphasizing the importance of passion, grit, and effective learning strategies. The conversation touches on how embracing discomfort can drive growth and how curiosity fuels deep learning. With insights into decision-making and resilience, Kotler illustrates the power of incremental steps in achieving personal goals, showcasing the remarkable potential within all of us.
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Surfing and Lyme Disease
- Steven Kotler describes surfing while recovering from Lyme disease.
- He had quasi-mystical experiences where time slowed and he felt clear-headed.
Two Types of Impossibility
- Steven Kotler's book addresses two types of impossibility: capital 'I' (never been done) and lowercase 'i' (personal limitations).
- He uses the principles learned from achieving capital 'I' impossibilities to help others overcome personal ones.
Flow States
- Flow states are optimal states of consciousness where we perform our best.
- Everyone is hardwired for flow, and it amplifies motivation, learning, creativity, and more.
