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Steven Kotler

3 reviewed book summaries currently available on Globusz Books.

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The Art of Impossible

Ever feel like the ‘impossible’ is just a fancy word for ‘way too hard and not worth the hassle’? Steven Kotler says you’re wrong—and that cracking the code on peak performance isn’t some magic trick reserved for superheroes or Silicon Valley geniuses. It’s science, messy human psychology, and a bit of neurochemical wizardry anyone can learn. So, what if busting through your limits was less about willpower and more about hacking your brain’s own settings?

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The Rise of Superman

Ever wonder why some people seem to tap into superhuman focus and skill when the stakes are sky-high, while the rest of us fumble through endless distractions? Steven Kotler’s take on ‘flow’ isn’t just about adrenaline junkies doing death-defying stunts. It’s about hacking your brain to cut through the noise and actually get stuff done—without losing your mind in 2026’s chaos of notifications and burnout.

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The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance

Ever wonder why some people seem to perform like superheroes when the stakes are sky-high, while the rest of us fumble through our day? Steven Kotler’s "The Rise of Superman" dives into the brain’s secret sauce—flow—and how extreme athletes tap into it to pull off mind-blowing feats. Spoiler: it’s not magic, but it might feel like it.

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