EFR 709: The Neurobiology of Flow State & How to Achieve Peak Performance at Any Age with Steven Kotler
Steven Kotler breaks down powerful insights from his newest book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, which dissects the neurobiology of flow state, peak performance, and aging. Steven shares research-backed hacks for staying rad as you age, from using fear as a compass to building leg strength to feel more confident. Steven Kotler is the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, the world’s leader in neuroscience-based peak performance research and training. He’s the author of several NYT best-selling books, including The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer. Follow Steven Kotler @stevenkotler Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Flow states have 26 known triggers and “flow follows focus”. What does that mean biologically? How to find the challenge/skill sweet spot. How can we get into a flow state more easily? The Biology of Aging: “Getting our biology to work for us, rather than against us” The hidden ways we are ego-driven & How to calm your ego. How our brain chemistry impacts learning, memory, flow, and performance. What shocked Steven the most about the Gnar Country experiment. Why he researched park skiing in relation to flow state. Activities that increase strength, stamina, agility, balance, and flexibility for peak performance aging. Hacks for tapping into flow state to overcome fear. What role does creativity play in growing old and staying rad? Episode resources: Save 10% on MitoPure with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.TimelineNutrition.com Get a FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward Save 10% on "bottled flow state" Ketone-IQ with code CHASE at https://www.HVMN.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/b1SgbL_sGo4 The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler Gnar Country by Steven Kotler Flow in Sports by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Susan A. Jackson Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday EFR 678: Lessons From the World's Longest Study of Happiness with Dr. Marc Schulz The Immortality Key by Brian C. Muraresku Recapture the Rapture by Jamie Wheal