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Dive deep into the flow state with the latest episode of our podcast, where we're thrilled to welcome the phenomenal Steven Kotler, a world-renowned expert on peak performance and the psychology of flow. Steven, an award-winning author, journalist, and co-founder of the Flow Research Collective, brings his groundbreaking insights into how we can tap into our ultimate potential and unleash unparalleled productivity and creativity.
In this captivating episode, Steven shares his personal journey of discovery, from the initial spark of curiosity that led him to explore the outer limits of human performance to the development of practical tools and strategies that empower individuals and organizations to achieve their best work. His work is not just about achieving more; it's about transforming the way we live, work, and play to create a richer, more fulfilling life.
We'll unpack the science behind flow, the elusive state where we feel our best and perform our best, and explore how understanding this state can radically alter our approach to challenges and opportunities. Steven will share real-world applications of his research, from enhancing productivity to fostering innovation and resilience in the face of adversity.
Listen as we discuss:
- How to Optimize for Flow
- What Peak Performance is
- Languishing vs Flourishing
- Cognitive Reserve
- Does Proficiency Matter
- Aging
- Protecting Your Time
- Neurochemical Cocktail of Flow
- 5 Things to Start You on the Path of Flow
- Who the Boss is
- Being in Charge of Your Fate
Find more information about Steve's wonderful work on www.flowresearchcollective.com/ and www.stevenkotler.com/ to continue the conversation.
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[@DavidDorianRoss]

I’ve read all of Stephen‘s books. And I’ve even taken his training course. I have enormous respect for Steven and I truly believe that he has genuine experience with the flow state on a personal level. However, I truly believe that the way that Stephen talks about flow and, the process of experiencing it is pointed to something that is not actually flow. It’s a valuable psychological state, of course, but it’s not flow.
Here’s an example: one of Stephen’s favorite phrases is “to get your biology to work for you instead of against you.” When you look closely at the Praxis of this inside of Flow research collective, this turns out to be a formula for stimulating the production of a cascade of neurochemicals because they are found when researching people who are experiencing flow. But the first rule of science is that correlation does not equal causation. The cascade of neurotransmitters and the flow state itself are epiphenomena of one another rather than The former being the cause of the latter. In yoga science, there’s a term for this as well called “mutually arising.“

[@shiannful]

This is soo educational there’s so much in there I need to take 📝 notes, or buy the books ☑️ it was amazing ❤

[@Appleloucious]

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Always forward, never ever backward!!
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[@raniavassiliou9909]

Brilliant !!! this should be presented in schools !!!

[@rickyeah31]

Thank you for this Mo, what a freakin good insight. Have just shared the 3 hour concept with my wife and we have made a plan.... Feel enriched and blessed to have learnt all this ❤

[@lisathomas6139]

What an amazing conversation ❤