Steven Kotler: The Psychology of Aging Well and Why Your Best Years May Still Be Ahead of You | Health and Wellness | YAPClassic

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

YAP Media Network | Hala Taha

Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2026

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Steven Kotler once believed physical and mental health decline was an inevitable part of aging, until peak performance science challenged his assumption. To test the research, he learned to park ski at 53 and discovered that the right training and mindset can dramatically improve brain health, creativity, and performance well beyond midlife. In this episode, Steven unpacks the science behind cognitive decline and shares how entrepreneurs can stay sharp, motivated, and high-performing at any age. In this episode, Hala and Steven will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) The Myth of Aging Decline (07:08) How Movement Keeps You Sharp (14:26) Breaking the “Too Old” Mindset (22:39) Letting Go of Old Shame (29:26) Protecting Brain Performance After 40 (37:12) How Age Improves Thinking (42:03) What to Look for After 50 (44:58) Why You Should Never Skip Leg Day (46:57) How Authentic Learning Boosts Motivation (52:00) Skills Older People Are Actually Better At (54:32) Blue Zones and Healthy Aging Steven Kotler is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. He is the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, where he studies the neurobiology of flow, creativity, and peak performance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 40 languages, and has helped people understand how to train their brains and bodies to perform at their best at any age. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Cash App - If you’ve been curious about bitcoin but haven’t made the jump yet, Cash App makes it easy. Sign up at https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qmgmlraz For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Just use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and—don’t forget this part—send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. brand. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast Resources Mentioned: Steven's Website: stevenkotler.com Steven's Book, Gnar Country: bit.ly/SK-GnarC Flow Research Collective: flowresearchcollective.com Successful Aging by Daniel Levitin: bit.ly/DL-SuccessAging YAP E138 with Steven Kotler: youngandprofiting.co/E138 YAP E32 with Steven Kotler: youngandprofiting.co/E32 Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Biohacking, Manifestation, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Some follow the noise.
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