May 22, 2023

The Flow Approach to Longevity

1 hour 4 minutes

TODAY'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE

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ABOUT THE GUEST:

Steven Kotler is an award-winning journalist, a New York Times bestselling author, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is recognized as one of the key figures in human performance worldwide. He is the author of fourteen books, of which 11 were bestsellers.

In this episode, Steven shares an overview of his new book entitled, "Gnar Country - Growing Old, Staying Rad," and the groundbreaking research behind it. He also shares an insightful conversation with Ben Pakulski on how to identify flow as it happens, the steps of the flow cycle, factors that affect peak performance, the importance of recovery, and so much more.

ABOUT THE EPISODE:

In this episode, you will learn about:

0:00 Intro

5:13 Advancing Art, Science, and Animal Welfare

6:00 The Inspiration for Flow

10:37 Harnessing Flow for Success

15:46 Cracking the Code of Flow

19:18 The Four Stages of Flow

23:27 Overlooking The Importance of Recovery

25:43 Flow as a Sign of Mastery

28:12 Unpacking the Habits of High Performers

30:27 Cognitive Direction

33:35 Recreating the Impossible

35:16 Physical and Cognitive Factors in Peak Performance

37:26 Gnar Country and What It's All About

44:02 Creativity and Pattern Recognition

46:44 Embodied Learning: Flow State Skiing

49:22 Mindset Matters

57:07 Challenge Skills Balance: Key to Flow

58:23 Flow Coaching Program

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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!

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