Shane Parrish(@shaneparrish):My conversation with @steven_kotler on flow, cognitive performance, and doing your best work. Kotler is the executive director of the Flow Research Collective, where he studies flow and the science of peak performance. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to get so absorbed in what you’re doing that distractions fade. • How to find a challenge that holds your attention without overwhelming you. • Why a hobby you gave up might be worth picking up again. • What frustration tells you when you’re learning and how to respond. • How to focus on work you don’t feel like doing. • How to think clearly when there’s too much information, and you’re unsure what to trust. Listen and Learn (Includes paid partnerships.)

2026.10.27 12:21

My conversation with @steven_kotler on flow, cognitive performance, and doing your best work. Kotler is the executive director of the Flow Research Collective, where he studies flow and the science of peak performance. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to get so absorbed in what you’re doing that distractions fade. • How to find a challenge that holds your attention without overwhelming you. • Why a hobby you gave up might be worth picking up again. • What frustration tells you when you’re learning and how to respond. • How to focus on work you don’t feel like doing. • How to think clearly when there’s too much information, and you’re unsure what to trust. Listen and Learn (Includes paid partnerships.)