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Origin Story with David McIntosh Jr

#118 Steven Kotler - Fix Your Focus, Enter Peak Performance & Stop Procrastinating

Aug 12, 2024
01:04:49

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist, he has penned 12 bestsellers, including The Art of Impossible and Stealing Fire. He is a pioneer in the theory of “flow”. His groundbreaking work has been nominated for three Pulitzer Prizes and translated into over 40 languages, reaching audiences worldwide through major publications like Wired and TIME.


Expect to learn:


What is Flow? Steven defines flow and its essential role in enhancing performance across various aspects of life.


Neurobiology of Flow: Discover the brain processes and chemicals involved in flow, and learn how to identify your personal flow triggers.


Making it real: Steven shares actionable techniques to integrate flow into everyday activities and discusses the importance of active recovery.


Dark Side of Flow: Explore common misconceptions about flow and strategies to manage anxiety for better access to flow states.


Future Insights: Steven discusses the role of empathy in performance, the impact of technology on flow, and exciting directions for future research.


Check out the Flow Research Collective - https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/

Check out Steven's website - https://www.stevenkotler.com/


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