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The Neuroscience Behind Achieving Your Goals with Steven Kotler
The Neuroscience Behind Achieving Your Goals with Steven Kotler
The Neuroscience Behind Achieving Your Goals with Steven Kotler
Friday 22nd December 2023
Join Steven Kotler on The One You Feed as he explores the science of flow states and their impact on peak performance and learning.
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Episode Overview
- The brain is designed to go where you put your attention, highlighting the significance of flow states and focus
- Kotler shares his personal experience with Lyme disease and how surfing led to mystical experiences that significantly improved his health
- Insights into the neurobiology of flow, emphasizing universal principles and practical application for achieving peak performance
- The importance of curiosity and its role in developing passion and purpose, along with practical strategies for enhancing learning
- Acceptance of the 'crawl, walk, run' process in achieving peak performance, emphasizing the significance of emotional wows and gradual growth
The brain is designed to go where you put your attention. Flow significantly boosts motivation, productivity, creativity, learning, and empathy.
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to effortlessly achieve their goals while others struggle? In this captivating episode of The One You Feed, host Eric Zimmer sits down with Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author and the executive director of the Flow Research Collective. Steven’s journey into understanding effective learning strategies began unexpectedly during a challenging period of illness.
His personal battle with Lyme disease led him to explore the concept of flow states, revealing their incredible potential to transform our lives. Steven explains the neurobiology behind flow, a state where we are fully immersed and focused, leading to heightened productivity, creativity, and learning. He shares how surfing became a pivotal activity in his recovery, providing mystical experiences that significantly boosted his health and well-being.
Throughout the conversation, Steven emphasizes that anyone can tap into flow states by cultivating curiosity and passion, which are essential for developing purpose and achieving success. Listeners will find practical advice on harnessing attention and motivation, as well as the five steps to mastering any new skill. Steven’s insights into the 'crawl, walk, run' approach remind us that gradual progress is key to reaching peak performance.
Whether you're looking to boost your professional life or enhance personal growth, this episode offers valuable guidance on unlocking your full potential through the power of flow.