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Flow Research Collective Radio is a podcast dedicated to helping you unlock the upper edge of your potential. Join New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler and Co-Founders of the Flow Research Collective, Rian Doris and Conor Murphy, as they attempt to decode the science of peak performance and flow with world-leading experts on the topic. Kotler is the author of thirteen bestselling books including Bold, Abundance, Rise of Superman, and Stealing Fire. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired and TIME. The Flow Research Collective is focused on researching the neuroscience of flow states and training individuals and organizations to harness the power of flow so they can achieve more, faster. Research partners include institutions like USC, Imperial College London and Stanford University and clients include organizations like Accenture, Google and JP Morgan.
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Monday May 22, 2023
The Flow Approach to Longevity
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
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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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