The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler Summary
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Unlock the science of superhuman performance as Kotler decodes how extreme athletes enter "flow" - that magical state where impossible becomes routine. This NYT bestseller reveals how anyone can access the same psychological triggers that let ordinary people achieve extraordinary feats.
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The Ultimate Performance State: When Humans Become Extraordinary
Imagine jumping off a 100-foot cliff, landing a perfect double backflip on a skateboard, or free-climbing a 2,000-foot rock face without ropes. These seemingly superhuman feats have become increasingly common over the past three decades, not because humans evolved physically, but because athletes discovered a special mental state called "flow." This phenomenon has propelled action sports athletes to redefine what's humanly possible, breaking barriers at an unprecedented rate. Flow represents our most efficient path to mastery, creativity, and deep satisfaction - what psychologists call our optimal state of consciousness. When we enter flow, action and awareness merge, time slows down, and performance soars to extraordinary levels. For extreme athletes, this isn't just about seeking thrills; they've become accidental pioneers of human potential who've cracked the code to extraordinary performance through a simple ultimatum: flow or die. In 1993, twenty-four-year-old skier Shane McConkey attempted a double backflip off a forty-foot cliff - unheard of at the time - and crashed. Discouraged from trying again, he hiked back up and launched himself wearing nothing but ski boots, executing a giant naked spread-eagle. The filmmaker's assessment: "It was fucking genius." This moment marked the beginning of a revolution in human performance. While traditional sports have implemented safety rules, action sports have moved in the opposite direction. Platform diving took over a century to progress from a double front somersault to a reverse four-and-a-half. Meanwhile, Big Air skiing evolved from a Switch 720 to a Double Cork 1620 in just twelve years. In snowboarding, the Baker Road gap grew from 40 feet to 187 feet in fifteen years.
The Science Behind Flow: How the Impossible Becomes Possible
The Neurobiology of Extraordinary Performance
The Chemistry and Social Dynamics of Flow
The Alternative Path to Mastery
Hacking the Flow State
Unlocking Your Extraordinary Potential
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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