The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer

New York Times Bestseller

Bestselling author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of those elite performers--athletes, artists, scientists, CEOs and more--who have changed our definition of the possible, teaching us how we too can stretch far beyond our capabilities, making impossible dreams much more attainable for all of us.


What does it take to accomplish the impossible? What does it take to shatter our limitations, exceed our expectations, and turn our biggest dreams into our most recent achievements?

We are capable of so much more than we know--that's the message at the core of The Art of Impossible. Building upon cutting-edge neuroscience and over twenty years of research, bestselling author, peak performance expert and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, Steven Kotler lays out a blueprint for extreme performance improvement. If you want to aim high, here is the playbook to make it happen!

Inspirational and aspirational, pragmatic and accessible, The Art of Impossible is a life-changing experience disguised as a how-to manual for peak performance that anyone can use to shoot for the stars . . . space-suit, not included.

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336 pages

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Darksmilejester
Apr 11, 2023
"The Art of Impossible" by Steven Kotler is a fascinating and compelling book that offers practical insights and tools on how to achieve peak human performance. The book is full of actionable and science-based advice to help readers unlock their full potential and realize their most challenging aspirations. Kotler examines the latest research and insights into the neuroscience behind human performance, outlining the specific techniques and strategies that some of the world’s most elite athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs have used to achieve their goals. In the book, Kotler presents the concept of "flow" which provides crucial insights into the neuroscience and psychology of optimal performance. Readers are presented with a roadmap to achieving maximal focus on tasks, allowing for states of peak productivity, creativity, and fulfillment in their lives. Overall, "The Art of Impossible" is an incredibly insightful book that offers practical guidance on accessing our peak performance potential. The book provides an eye-opening look into the science and technology behind top-tier performance while providing the reader with actionable advice on how to build personal, meaningful wins. It's a must-read for anyone interested in unleashing their full potential to achieve significant accomplishments.

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