Steven Kotler
Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Steven Kotler—New York Times bestselling author, three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, and pioneer in applied performance neuroscience.
Steven has flown a MiG-17 into unconsciousness, been dropped 150 feet into a circus net, and broken more than 80 bones—all in pursuit of decoding human potential.
He's the founder of the Flow Research Collective (Forbes called it one of the fastest-growing companies in America) and author of 15 books, including Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, and The Art of Impossible—translated into 80+ languages and considered foundational texts in performance science.
His peer-reviewed research and research-backed training has transformed performance across 156 countries and 28 industries—from Navy SEALs and Olympic athletes to leaders at Google, Meta, and Microsoft.
What you'll find here: deep dives into flow states, altered consciousness, and the neurobiology of peak performance.
The Mindset Shift That Extends Your Lifespan by Decades
Can You Really Change Your Brain?
Did You Know These Experiments Changed Psychology?
AI Hype vs Reality with Steven Kotler, Peter Diamandis, Mo Gawdat
Can ChatGPT Make You Smarter?
How Your Brain Predicts Reality | Flow, Intuition & Mental Flexibility
Why Most Writers Get Stuck And How To Fix It
Peak Performance Starts Here (But Most People Skip It)
You’re Wasting Your Life (Here’s the Math)
Exponential Optimism Cultivating a Longevity Mindset | with Dr Peter Diamandis
5 Minutes of Drawing or Dancing Can Change Your Mood Forever
Flow's Frequencies: What Brain Scans Tell Us About Creativity with Dr. John Kounios
Beyond Consciousness: Unlocking Flow Through Meditation with Dr. Richard Davidson
Exponential Optimism: Cultivating a Longevity Mindset with Dr. Peter Diamandis
Beyond Aging: Unlocking the Mindful Body with Dr. Ellen Langer
Beyond Performance: Exploring Purpose-Driven Identity with Dr. Michael Gervais
The Secrets of High Performers
Does Getting Into Flow Sharpen Minds? 🧠 #flow #peakperformance #agingwell #ytshort #ytshorts
How To Write With Flow?
Is Leg Strength the Secret to a Longer Life?
The Deliberate Play Approach
Fast This Way: World-Renowned Biohacker's Fasting Strategies with Dave Asprey
Altered States: The Commonalities of Altered States of Consciousness with Steven Kotler
Master Flow Triggers: Start Finding Flow Consistently with Steven Kotler
Stealing Fire: How To Get In And Stay In Flow with Steven Kotler
Neurotheology: The Coexistence Of Science & Spiritual Experiences with Dr. Andrew Newberg
The Basics of Flow: Mastering The Fundamentals of Flow
Staying Calm Under Pressure: How Forward Movement Kills Anxiety
Master Optimal Performance: How To Get Into Flow Under Pressure
The Simplicity Of Flow: How The Average Person Can Tap Into Flow with Steven Kotler