The Art of Impossible

A Peak Performance Primer

By: Steven Kotler

Narrated by: Fred Sanders

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.

Read the actual book

I bought this book after listening to a podcast and was excited to hear the ideas that Steven had for accessing flow in everyday life. However the reader of this book doesn’t portray much enthusiasm. I had a really hard time connecting with the message in some places along the way. I have ordered myself a physical copy and look forward the reading it myself.

Wow, ahhmazing, life-changing insights

- Are you an athlete? Read this book!
- Are you a parent? Read this book!
- Are you a teacher? Read this book!
- Are you a human? Read this book!

READ. THIS. BOOK.

Roadmap to flow

A great build off of the Rise of Superman. This is a great read and a must read for flow junkies snd peak performance seekers.

Simply packed with usefulness

Most of us want to progress into something, whatever it may be, it is sometimes hard to find the time/drive/etc to do the work we know is necessary for it. This book not only explains why that is so but is packed with useful resources, information that I can confirm pushed me (at least) to be more driven and more consistent into my personal development. Don't expect a "recipe" here but you will find an understanding of why some "recipes" might not work for you and how you can make your own, how you can control your drive and flow and seemingly turn "no time" into useful optimal time without it being a disruptive influence in your life.

Truly awesome

This is one of the better books I’ve listen to this year. I would say it’s on my Top list of books I would recommend.