FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
#62: Your Brain in Flow - Steven Kotler
#62: Your Brain in Flow - Steven Kotler
#62: Your Brain in Flow - Steven Kotler
Tuesday 5th January 2021
Steven Kotler discusses the science of flow states and their impact on peak performance and wellbeing on The FitMind Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Unlocking Flow: Steven Kotler on Peak Performance and Wellbeing
We have way more flow triggers at our disposal now than our ancestors did. And you know Kahneman did this by measuring where income and happiness diverge in America. You get with more money, but you don't actually get happiness meaning wellbeing, overall life satisfaction or those kinds of things.
What if you could tap into a state of mind where everything just clicks, and you perform at your absolute best? In this episode of The FitMind Podcast, host Liam McClintock sits down with Steven Kotler, bestselling author and founder of the Flow Research Collective, to unravel the mysteries of flow states. Steven's work on human peak performance has been featured in over 70 publications, including The New York Times and National Geographic.
He brings his extensive knowledge to this conversation, diving into the neuroscience and psychology behind these elusive yet powerful states of consciousness. Steven begins by sharing his own journey, from extreme sports in the 90s to becoming a leading expert on flow. He describes flow as a state where you're fully immersed and focused on an activity, experiencing a sense of control and a loss of self-consciousness. It's like being 'in the zone', but scientifically backed.
He explains how triggers like curiosity, passion, and purpose can naturally lead us into flow, making it easier to achieve happiness and wellbeing. The discussion then shifts to the future of flow technology. Steven talks about how machine learning can identify flow states by analyzing biometric data, potentially creating high-flow learning environments. Imagine using Virtual Reality (VR) to train workers or soldiers more effectively by placing them in these optimal states of mind.
Steven shares fascinating insights from studies conducted by the Department of Defense, showing that soldiers in flow learn target acquisition skills faster than their non-flow counterparts. Steven also touches on the role of ambition and how transitioning into a flow state can help balance our drive for success with genuine happiness. By being sensitive to dopamine and norepinephrine, we can switch from relentless striving to a more fulfilling state of being.
Whether you're an athlete, a professional, or someone looking to improve your mental fitness, this episode offers valuable insights into achieving peak performance through the power of flow. Tune in and discover how you can unlock your own potential.