Semini Kavindya

The FitMind Podcast: Mental Health, Neuroscience & Mindfulness Meditation

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  • #62: Steven Kotler - Your Brain in Flow

#62: Steven Kotler - Your Brain in Flow

Tuesday 5th January 2021

Steven Kotler explains the neuroscience of flow states and peak performance on The FitMind Podcast. Learn how to unlock your potential.
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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Health, Neuroscience & Mindfulness Meditation
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Unlocking Peak Performance: Steven Kotler on Flow States and Motivation

Flow is a huge turbo boost, much bigger than you're going to get from standard personal development tools or anything else like that.
Imagine being so immersed in an activity that everything else fades away. That's what Steven Kotler, bestselling author and founder of the Flow Research Collective, dives into in this episode of The FitMind Podcast. Hosted by Liam McClintock, the conversation revolves around the fascinating science of flow states and their potential to transform your life. Kotler, an expert on human peak performance, breaks down the neuroscience and psychology behind these states of complete immersion.
He also explores the future of flow technology with machine learning, aiming to create a biophysical flow detector that could change how we work and live. Intrinsic motivation versus extrinsic rewards is another key topic, as Kotler explains why doing something for its own sake is far more powerful. He also touches on the links between depression and peak performance, offering insights into how aligning our biology can make a huge difference.
Whether you're looking to boost your personal development or simply curious about the science of being 'in the zone', this episode offers valuable takeaways from one of the leading minds in the field.