The One You Feed How to Unlock Peak Performance with Steven Kotler
May 3, 2024
Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author and expert on human performance, shares his transformative journey through illness that led to discovering the power of flow states. He discusses the critical role of attention, intrinsic motivation, and grit in achieving peak performance. Highlights include effective learning strategies and the psychological phenomenon of time dilation. Kotler emphasizes the importance of cultivating passions and the gradual development of skills, offering a blueprint for enhanced personal and professional growth.
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Surfing and Lyme Disease
- Steven Kotler recounts surfing while severely ill with Lyme disease.
- This led to quasi-mystical experiences, sparking his research into flow states.
Two Types of Impossible
- Kotler distinguishes between "capital I impossible" (never been done) and "small i impossible" (personal goals).
- He emphasizes that the principles of peak performance apply to both.
Biology Scales, Personality Doesn't
- Biology scales, meaning peak performance principles apply to everyone.
- However, personality does not scale, acknowledging individual differences.