Best of: The Neuroscience of Flow with Steven Kotler

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Srinivas Rao

Society & Culture

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 2 March 2018

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Dive into the captivating world of flow and neuroscience with renowned author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler, in this thought-provoking episode of Unmistakable Creative.

In this mind-expanding conversation, Steven Kotler takes us on a fascinating journey through the science of flow - a state of optimal human performance where time seems to vanish and individuals feel their best and most creative. Drawing from his extensive research, Steven unveils the neurological processes that underpin this elusive state, shedding light on how we can tap into flow more consistently and unlock our full potential.

Join us as we explore the key elements that trigger flow and how they can be harnessed to enhance creativity, productivity, and overall well-being. Steven shares practical tips and strategies for achieving flow in our daily lives, whether at work, in sports, or during moments of creative expression.

Throughout the episode, Steven Kotler's deep expertise and passion for the subject shine through, leaving listeners with a profound understanding of how flow can be a game-changer in achieving peak performance.

If you're curious about the neuroscience behind flow and eager to explore the possibilities of unlocking your full potential, this episode is a must-listen. Steven Kotler's compelling insights and practical guidance will inspire you to embark on a journey of heightened creativity, productivity, and fulfillment.

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0:00.0	Flow follows focus, right? The state can only show up when all of our attention is focused in the right here right now.
0:10.0	Evolution shaped what we now know of as 20. There are probably more but we know of 20 triggers. These are things that drive attention into the present moment and people who have extremely high flow lives, lots of flow in their life, the first
0:25.9	thing they've done is they've sort of built their lives around these triggers.
0:30.4	And the funny thing about them is, and I'll walk you through a bunch of them. The funny thing about them is, I'll walk you through a bunch of them.
0:34.1	Sure.
0:35.1	Funny thing about them is none of them are complicated.
0:38.1	None of them are super sexy.
0:39.6	I'm Srini Rao and this is the unmistakable Creative
0:45.3	Podcast where you get a window into the stories and insights of the most innovative
0:49.2	and creative minds who started movements, built thriving businesses, written best-selling books, and created
0:54.6	insanely interesting art.
0:56.1	For more, check out our 500 episode archive at unmistakable Creative.com. Come. on Uber and get 10% back in Uber credits to spend on your next train journey.
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1:25.0	Stephen, welcome to the unmistakable Creative. Thanks so much for taking the time to join us.
1:31.0	Great to be here. Yeah, so you know I... the time. We have been familiar with your work for quite some time.
1:37.6	We had you literally right back when we started the show when your other book Rise of Superman
1:41.2	came up and I am a big fan of all of your work.
1:45.1	But part of the reason I wanted to bring you back this time is people who are listening
1:49.4	know that we are in the midst of our own launch for our own book, Unestakeable Why Only is Better than Best, and you're one of the people that's actually featured in the book, specifically around the subject of flow.
2:00.0	And I wanted to do a very deep dive into flow, how we create it, what the impact of it is.
2:05.0	But before we get there, I want to ask you some stories about your, you know, questions about your personal story.
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