Podcasting Made Simple The Science Behind Achieving What Seems Impossible with Steven Kotler
Jan 12, 2021
Steven Kotler shares the science behind achieving the impossible as discussed in his book, The Art of Impossible. Topics include pursuing impossible goals, motivation and performance, embracing growth and pursuing dreams, achieving flow, and shifting mindset.
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Intrinsic Motivation for Flow
- Start with intrinsic motivation, like curiosity, passion, and purpose, to fuel your focus.
- Align these motivators with autonomy and mastery to achieve flow, boosting productivity and creativity.
The Illusion of Impossible
- Impossible feats seem more daunting from the outside than from the inside.
- We are all capable of extraordinary things; consistent effort reveals our true potential.
Crawl, Walk, Run
- Peak performers embrace the "crawl, walk, run" approach, avoiding shortcuts.
- They accept initial struggles as part of the process.