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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37 stories about Steven Kotler
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

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

"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

"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

"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

The Habit of Ferocity

"I am looking forward to leveling up my commitment and organizing my rituals for maximum performance..."

After owning and running luxury restaurants inManhattan, I have switched gears to real estate. It’s a totally different day and is challenging in that I work alone. I am looking forward to leveling up my commitment and organizing my rituals for maximum performance. It’s now me training me...
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Suzanne Latspie

Luxury Real Estate Advisor

NYC, United States

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The Habit of Ferocity

"I have been able to organize myself and quite my inner fears"

Before this program I often experienced what I like to call brain fog. With the help of this program I have been able to organize myself and quite my inner fears. One of my favorite tasks in which has helped me is planning my next day tasks at the end of my day while writing my gratitude...
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Tralyece Wright

Manager/ Doctoral Student

Riverside, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I manifested a new magazine and published 2 issues"

Steven Kottler taught us about Flow, finding our Flow profile as part of this. At the end, I'd manifested a new magazine, published 2 issues, and identified in a potent where ( and how) I choose to focus in order to make the difference I am called to make. I love my work, I love my life and..,
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Zola De Firmian

Business owner- Business coach consultant for new paradigm change-makers

Creston, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"Thanks to the program, many pieces have started to fall into place and the bigger picture is becoming clearer"

If I were asked to name the most valuable things I have received in taking this course, I would have to say : The permission to include all parts of self in the journey to Greatness, the realisation that I am the Journey and the Greatness, the joy...
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Brigitte Emma Marie Rondeau

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

“I am very impressed with our Quest“

I feel like I'm getting to more and more delicate, vulnerable, sensitive places in myself. It started with goals, which required a deep intimate meeting with myself (what interests me, what I want, what I desire), and now in the last week a meeting with fears (how to work with them, how to work o...
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Gosia Dudzińska

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

“This course has given me the courage to truly realize the value of the pursuit of my purposes”

As a result this course has also given me the courage to truly realize the value of the pursuit of my purposes both in personal ways and actively getting my MTP’s out into the world. While my daily life has changed and become more structured now I also feel more purpose and satisfaction,
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Nina Ross

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

“Stages of transformation”

I can and should .. .. keep my word to myself. I think it’s the first time in my life, when I daily cross off all of the 6-8 tasks for the day. .. keep my mouth shut about goals; .. fight against “I need that attention” feeling. Tricky television = an illusion of rest (I felt it, but I wasn’t sure).
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Mikhail Samsonov

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"For me, the Habit of Ferocity has truly been a unique experience"

In early 2019, I happened upon MindValley’s Habit of Ferocity quest. As a big fan of Steven Kotler’s writing and research at the Flow Genome Project, I decided to dig deeper into what this quest was all about. I’d barely skimmed the syllabus before concluding it was not only a unique and in...
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Mike Andler

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

“What an inspirational journey”

have taken many courses on and offline, and this one is truly outstanding. I just wanted to share what I learned, how far I got and what it does for me in a big scheme of things.Working through the quest really taught me how to intrinsically motivate myself which will tremendously help me...
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Maria Shenkman

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"Because of this program, I was able to refine my WHY by identifying my area of curiosity"

Before this program, I thought I was working at my best because I had a daily plan and focused on completing my list daily. But I lacked consistency. There were moments when I would fall off from my routine for a few days or weeks because I was unaware of what was wrong. But, because of t...
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Leon George

Health Care Manager

New York, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I'm at the top of my game!"

Imagine this: you're watching youtube, playing Minecraft, and procrastinating to your heart's discontent on things that are irrelevant. This is not that hard to imagine. It is the norm nowadays to hear this in student life. We've come to expect it. Well, what if we expected somet...
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Avi Pilato

Student

Kingsley, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I am now equipped with the habits that I will use in my daily life"

I'm truly grateful for this program because it serves as a road map in my life long journey. I am know equipped with the habits that i will use on my daily life.
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Zaldy Valenzuela

Storekeeper

Las Vegas, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I am very grateful to complete my 35 days and begin my lifetime of Ferocity work for the world"

Before the program - I had a very common sense of direction and confidence to be a consultant in my business. I have years of experience, a solid skill set, a clear direction and a solid motivation. However, I felt stuck and common, which frustrates me. It left me susceptible to diversi...
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Ryan Mainey

Irving, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I now have a roadmap for my own peak performance and an end destination"

Before this Program, I felt utterly confused about what I am trying to create in life, what I am all about and even doubting that I know what I am passionate about. After The Habit Of Ferocity, I emerged with a crystal clear view of what my Massively Transformative Purpose is and having the ...
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Zen Crousore

Finance Executive and World Adventurer

Los Angeles, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"Steven speaks of how you have to get all your motivators into a proper stack to focus, and combine it with Grit and Flow"

I was not living up to my full potential... and I knew it ... “Personal development will only take you to the starting line.” ~ Said Steven; which made sense since I was feeling like I had done a lot of personal development but then wasn't moving forward anymore. Over the years I’ve taken a...
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Vanessa Hart

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I can feel the changes happening in my life, and I know the next life chapter is just around the corner"

The thing that has surprised me the most about doing this course is that I have this amazingly extra energy! I'm getting a lot more things done, and yet, I feel it's with less effort. I can take on a lot more tasks, and instead of whining about extra or unexpected changes instead of whining...
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Petros Giatrakos

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

“I would definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to live their best life”

I randomly came across the Habit of Ferocity while perusing various leadership websites. I watched the initial interview with Steven Kotler and my immediate reaction was, I need to do this course. I am the type of person who is committed to living my best life.
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Marie Robinson

United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"It has helped me develop a mindset of curiosity"

Such a great quest it has helped me develop a mindset of curiosity and grit that has helped me get through challenging moments with my spouse as she recovers from a brain surgery making me a better caregiver and husband…. Thank you!!!
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Fabian Chavez

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Phoenix, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I am ready to create the person I am meant to become"

I am starting this journey, deeply curious about Ferocity & the flow state. I believe learning more about myself & my goals is what I need most in my life right now. I am ready creating the person I am meant to become so that I can help the world & it's inhabitants any & everyway possible...
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Melissa Caldwell

Sales Consultant

Rockwall, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I have been able to apply new skills and leverage to make some positive gains in my life"

Before this program I've been good about stepping up my learning through various courses, programs and learning. Some new skills are in the areas of stock investments, real estate, and using coaches online to leverage my learning. I have been able to apply new skills and leverage to make...
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Rob Matson

Airline Pilot/ Captain

Denver, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I have now come to learn that it's okay for me to have a passion for what I truly enjoyed doing"

Before the program I didn't really understand what this course was about. I have now come to learn that it's okay for me to have passion for what I truly enjoying doing. Which is learning. I am curious about what makes people tick, why they react to certain things the way they do. Which I...
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JOANNA G CABALSE

Retired

Las Vegas, United States

The Habit of Ferocity

"I am ready for levelling up and getting more out of myself!"

I already have pretty good habits, but they can be better and more consistent. I am ready for leveling up and getting more out of myself!
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Suzannelatapie

Real Estate

New York, United States

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