What Got You There with Sean DeLaney #229 Steven Kotler- Achieving Peak Performance & Taking on The Impossible
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Jan 17, 2021 
Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author and peak performance expert, shares insights from his book, The Art of Impossible. He explores how to decode motivation, creativity, and flow—skills once deemed unteachable. Kotler discusses personal growth through challenges, the importance of intrinsic motivation, and mastering the flow state for optimal performance. He emphasizes the balance between skills and challenges while encouraging the exploration of diverse interests. His insights aim to help unleash human potential and achieve seemingly impossible goals.
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Magic Inspiration
- At nine years old, Steven Kotler's brother showed him a magic trick, sparking his interest in the impossible.
- This led him to pursue magic for a decade and learn from mentors like Joe Leffler.
Finding Purpose
- Find your purpose by identifying the intersection of your curiosities and coupling them with a cause greater than yourself.
- This leads to focus, a key component of flow and peak performance.
Flow and Recovery
- Flow isn't a binary state; it's a four-stage cycle requiring active recovery.
- Peak performers prioritize recovery to avoid burnout and maintain high flow states.
