Steven Kotler Books
Steven Kotler is an award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder and director of research for the Flow Genome Project, an organization dedicated to uncovering the “blueprint” for flow.
The Rise of Superman
What's The Rise of Superman about?
The Rise of Superman examines the top performers in extreme sports in order to gain insight into how they use flow, i.e., the transcendental experience of being in “the zone,” to accomplish their amazing feats and connects the dots between the experience of flow and the neurology behind it.
Who should read The Rise of Superman?
- Anyone interested in achieving optimal performance
- Anyone involved in extreme sports
- Anyone interested in neuroscience and the mind
What's The Art of Impossible about?
The Art of Impossible (2021) is a science-driven guide to reaching your maximum potential. By developing four key skills – motivation, learning, creativity, and flow – you’ll gain the power to smash whatever goals you set. With enough time, you may even achieve the impossible.
Who should read The Art of Impossible?
- Aspiring movers and shakers
- Go-getters driven to achieve their maximum potential
- Anyone who wants to boost their performance and be at their peak
Stealing Fire
What's Stealing Fire about?
Stealing Fire (2017) explores the controversial and exciting pursuit of altered states of consciousness. From tech entrepreneurs to BASE jumpers, meditators to festival-goers, it takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the revolutionary nonconformists trying to change the way they experience the world.
Who should read Stealing Fire?
- Burning Man enthusiasts
- Entrepreneurs curious about performance hacks
- Psychology buffs interested in alternative therapies
West of Jesus
What's West of Jesus about?
West of Jesus by Steven Kotler explores the intersection of extreme sports, neuroscience, and spirituality. Through his own experiences as a surfer and scientific research, Kotler delves into the phenomenon of transcendent states achieved through physical activity. He challenges traditional beliefs and offers a new perspective on the connection between mind, body, and the pursuit of peak performance.
Who should read West of Jesus?
Individuals seeking a unique blend of adventure, spirituality, and neuroscience
Surfing enthusiasts curious about the sport's deeper connections to the mind and body
Readers interested in exploring the intersection of science and mysticism