#212 - Steven Kotler: PUSHING PEAK PERFORMANCE LIMITS, Park Skiing Science Experiment, Weed Vs. Alcohol, Marriage Ultimatums, & Flow State

On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Steven Kotler and Zach discuss Steven's latest book, Gnar Country: Growing Old & Staying Rad, where he chronicles his experience of pushing his body past preconceived limits to achieve the impossible: learn to park ski past the age of fifty. Steven also discusses the crucial elements of peak human performance he's researched over the past three decades, the benefits of weed versus alcohol on the slopes, why Steven and his wife only made one unbreakable vow in their marriage, the best ways to enter and stay in flow state, and more. Guest bio: Steven Kotler is a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, founder of the Flow Research Collective, and the author of his latest book Gnar Country: Growing Old & Staying Rad

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