The Flow State Formula: Peak Performance, Passion & Purpose w/ Steven Kotler #343

I was stoked when I got the chance to speak to human performance expert, Steven Kotler, about discovering purpose by accessing a flow state, and unleashing passions from your vision board out into the real world. Being “inflow” is a somewhat vague term frequently dropped in wellness circles that often lack the concrete tools to get you into that state or explain why it’s good for you. However, Steven’s performance principles, grounded in neuroscience, rigorous research, and real-life examples (myself being one of them), demonstrate how a flow state of mind can alter your daily routine and even your life’s trajectory. We dig into some of Steven’s core principles from his most recent book, The Art of the Impossible, and dissect the best ways to approach your dreaded to-do list so that you can squeeze more juice – with a dash of Dopamine – out of your everyday life. 12:02 — What Do We Mean by Peak Performance? Motivation, learning, creativity, and flow Why his work is relevant to these times How The Flow Research Collective has evolved during the Covid-19 crisis 24:18 — Reinventing Yourself Stabilizing your nervous system Gratitude, mindfulness, and exercise The Passion Recipe Cherishing hard work 41:00 —How to Get into a Flow State The power of memories Using history as a resource Finding your personal strength 49:44 — The “No Pressure, No Diamonds” Principle Taking what you want from the world Rising to the challenge Dealing with procrastination Doing the hard thing first Dopamine rewards The path of mastery 1:05:15 — The To-do List The difference between high hard goals and clear goals Hand motion and memory Getting into flow as a writer More about this episode. Watch it on YouTube . JOIN MY NEW ONLINE EMF HOME SAFETY MASTERCLASS! Visit lukestorey.com/emfmasterclass to join. Only $149! 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