Stories about Steven Kotler

Steven Kotler is a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective.  He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. He's the author of eleven books, including The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, Bold, Abundance and The Rise of Superman.  Steven Kotler is a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. He's the author of eleven books, including The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, Bold, Abundance and The Rise of Superman. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including The New York Times Magazine, Atlantic Monthly, Time, Wired, and Forbes. He is also the cofounder of the Rancho de Chihuahua dog sanctuary.
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98 stories about Steven Kotler
The Habit of Ferocity

"An incredible leap in my development and with a realization that is particularly important for me here and now"

Review to the quest: ups and downs and ups I went into the quest with a certain amount of tension, worried about whether I would be able to complete it, as drained as I felt consistently. I soon realized that it was good for me, that I was doing well and that my energy was growing. The fi...
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Anna Bürgler

Health Coach

Vienna, Austria

The Habit of Ferocity

"This is the first time in my life, I've actually considered making such significant changes with real intention"

The Habit of Ferocity helped me build a framework around how to structure my day with clear goals, that are linked to High Hard Goals, which are linked to my Massively Transformative Purpose. At 33 years old, I've finally identified my MTP in life and I am now on the journey to pursuing it...
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Fadi Dawood

Senior Relationship Manager

Toronto, Canada

Steven Kotler

“It’s a reminder of the infinite possibilities for doing good when we tap into our own empathy and wisdom”

At a moment when our world faces multiple crises and is awash in pessimism, Abundance redirects the conversation, spotlighting scientific innovators working to improve people’s lives around the world. The result is more than a portrait of brilliant minds – it’s a reminder of the infini...
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Arianna Huffington

CEO, Huffington Post

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Steven Kotler

"The result is nothing less than the most transformative and thrilling period in human history”

Diamandis and Kotler challenge us all to solve humanity’s grand challenges....
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Timothy Ferriss

Investor and #1 NY Times Bestselling Author of The 4-Hour Workweek

The Habit of Ferocity

"I had the most incredible outcome winning the World Cup and qualifying for Tokyo 2020"

The most important thing from the quest for me is not that I was able to reach the goal, but that I found purpose in my life sportwise and personally; regardless of the outcome of the race. This liberated me from the attachment to the final result and was able to race more freely..
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Demita Vega De Lille

Olympic Athlete

Cozumel, Mexico

The Habit of Ferocity

"This is the kind of Quest that you will be revisiting for years to come as you evolve in to your life's purpose"

This is an awesome Quest! it is not for the faint hearted, but for those who are ready to get serious about what they have to offer the world, it is a game changer. I haven't come across a course of any kind so far that goes into as much depth into finding out your purpose and passion as...
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Steve Allen

Personal Transformation Coach / Community Manager

Sheffield, United Kingdom

The Habit of Ferocity

"I approach things now with a different mindset"

Since skill can be acquired through grit and practice, one of the most significant learnings for me on this quest, means that I can ultimately experience that sense of flow in areas I feel anxiety towards. And for me, that means starting to vulnerably put myself out there.
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Rob Hough

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I am able to bring myself in a state of full immersion, motivation and heightened mental sensitivity and stay focused on my tasks longer"

Seeing that ferocity and high performance are achieved by applying these highly spiritual activities proved to me, once again that I am on the right path. Ferocity teaches me to love myself and there is no better way to serve and love the world than loving yourself first.
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Carmen Badan

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I flew from Brisbane, Australia to Toulouse, France to do a TED talk...'64 and Fearless"

My determination to wake up the women over 60 and say "I know being born in the 50s meant you probably didn't get the opportunity to live your best life, but you still can, it's not too late" grew. If we have the courage and desire to be the best we can be, everything is possible.
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Founder After60.com.au

Southport, Australia

Steven Kotler

"Abundance provides proof that the proper combination of technology, people and capital can meet any grand challenge."

Abundance provides proof that the proper combination of technology, people and capital can meet any grand challenge.
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Sir Richard Branson

Chairman of the Virgin Group

On the book Abundance

Steven Kotler

"A masterful job of explaining why we are at the start of a new era"

Diamandis and Kotler do a masterful job of explaining why we are at the start of a new era of radically increasing standards of living...
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Elon Musk

Founder of SpaceX and Tesla

On the book Abundance

Steven Kotler

"A visionary roadmap for people"

Bold is a visionary roadmap for people who believe they can change the world - and offers invaluable advice about bringing together the partners and technologies to help them do it.
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Bill Clinton

42nd U.S. President

On the book Bold

Steven Kotler

"He’s a gifted journalist, and his enthusiasm for his subjects is infectious"

Kotler is a generous and wise tour guide...
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Re/Code

Steven Kotler

“It’s difficult to think of a writer more invigorating and tuned-in than Kotler"

It’s difficult to think of a writer more invigorating...
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Howard Bloom

Neuroscientist, Author of the Lucifer Principle and Global Brain

United States

Steven Kotler

“Kotler does a good job of explaining that science”

Flow is rooted in the brain...
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The Washington Post

Steven Kotler

"Steven shows us the systems we can go through to get into Flow, to sustain Flow, to recover from Flow."

Steven shows us the systems we can go through to get into Flow, to sustain Flow, to recover from Flow. He also gave us the low-down and dirty on how to be a creative professionally. The systems and routines you should implement in your life to be successful. [...]...
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Charles D Lightfoot

Firefighter & CEO of Firebrand Media Group

United States

Steven Kotler

"When you get into Flow you’re more creative, you draw more conclusions between things."

"When you get into Flow you’re more creative, you draw more conclusions between things, you see patterns that you wouldn’t otherwise see. To be able to harness that and to be able to do it reliably and predictably around the writing of a book, which is a major endeavour. He [Steven] has basic...
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Nichol Bradford,

Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Transformative Lab & Conference

United States

Steven Kotler

"Kotler is more than just a brilliant writer"

Kotler is more than just a brilliant writer—he’s...
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Jason Silva

Futurist, Host of National Geographic’s Brain Games

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"Doing this quest, brought back my creativity"

I enrolled in this quest, because I wanted to handle...... well my life better. I lost my motivation and things I once enjoyed doing, lost their spark. Doing this quest, brought back my creativity and I now know how to handle fear so much better. It won't paralyse me anymore. I am mor...
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Ingrid Hoogteijling

Elementary School Teacher

The Hague, Netherlands

The Habit of Ferocity

"We learn how to stack and align powerful motivators to fuel our actions, automatize grit and risk-taking"

The Habit of Ferocity is a powerful lifelong experience! Before I signed up for this Quest, I was looking for ways to upgrade my life, starting with my routine and habits. I knew I could perform better and do more with my time, but I wasn't sure how. Fortunately, I came across Steven...
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Ivan Garcia

Civil Engineer | Educator

Lisbon, Portugal

The Habit of Ferocity

"Now I want to push to achieve 3-5 things I know I will do daily"

I become interested in this program because I wanted to know how I can be a peak performer. I love listened to Steven and what he said makes sense. Before this program I didn't understand what a high hard goal was. Now I want to push to achieve 3-5 things I know I will do daily. Ferocity...
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Myra Cornwell

Makeup Artist

Phoenixville, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I have more strength now to tackle things"

Thanks so much for this awesome course... Before this course I didn’t have the knowledge how to create a habit of ferocity... I was looking forward every day to learn the next step. Great instructions! And perfect timing for what I’m going through at the moment. Thanks so much! I’m m...
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Monique Carroll

Yoga/fitness instructor and artist

Governors Harbour Eleuthera, Bahamas

The Habit of Ferocity

"Thanks to this program I'm writing actively again after a long period of inactivity"

I know I can be a ferocious writer and the right habits to make this real, and the best thing is that I can use music and dancing like a flow hack for better performance. Thanks, Steven Kotler and Mindvalley for making me believe in my purpose again and giving me tools for taking action.
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Laura Stefany Gutierrez Perez

Innovation Analyst, Grupo SURA | Ferocious writer

Medellín, Colombia

The Habit of Ferocity

"It helped me to acquire determination, focus and discipline that had previously been illusive"

This was my first Mindvalley class. I was hesitant and skeptical, but I took the plunge and purchased the Habit of Ferocity. I am so very glad that I did. It helped me to acquire determination, focus and discipline that had previously been illusive. I highly recommend the Habit of Ferocit...
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Jay Slovick

Director and CEO

Denver, United States

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