The Art & Science Of Staying In Flow

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Aug 7, 2023

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Kute Blackson

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Steven Kotler

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INSIGHT

Flow Drives Adult Development

The quality of life in the second half depends on accessing flow states frequently.
Flow acts as the engine driving adult development and peak performance aging.

ANECDOTE

Park Skiing in 50s Success

Steven Kotler learned park skiing in his 50s using a science-based learning protocol.
His learning speed surpassed expectations and even exceeded that of a younger former pro skier.

ADVICE

Flow Learning Protocol Advice

To access flow in learning risky physical skills, start slow and master simple movements first.
Build gradually with one small new motion at a time to stay in the flow's challenge-skill sweet spot.

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TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview ABOUT THE GUEST: Steven Kotler, the renowned New York Times bestselling author, distinguished journalist, and Executive Director of the esteemed Flow Research Collective, teams up with the charismatic visionary and transformative teacher, Kute Blackson, the acclaimed author of the national bestselling book "You.Are.The.One," which has touched and inspired countless lives. In this episode, Steven Kotler discusses the importance of challenging activities for successful aging. He challenges traditional beliefs and emphasizes the "use it or lose it" principle for maintaining cognitive abilities. Kotler shares his personal experiment learning to park ski in his 50s and its impressive results, along with a study involving older adults. Flow state, its neurobiology, triggers, and trainability are explored, along with the benefits of social engagement and leg strength in aging. ABOUT THE EPISODE: In this episode, you will learn about: (00:00) Intro (02:59) The Engine That Drives Us (06:03) What Comes Online Beyond 40's? (12:39) Flow is Trainable (27:26) The Key to Maximum Learning and Retention (34:17) Balancing Effortlessness and Energetic Focus (38:33) Active Recovery Techniques for Peak Performance (45:54) The Surprising Mind-Body Connection (54:13) The Secrets to Thrive in the Second Half of Life RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kute-blackson-35755519/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/kuteblackson/?_rdc=1&_rdr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackson/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuteblackson Flow Research Collective’s Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-research-collective-radio/id1520229508Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A 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!