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The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer

Steven Kotler
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The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Steven Kotler

The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer, Steven Kotler guides individuals to achieve peak performance by integrating insights from neuroscience and psychology. The book outlines strategies for overcoming obstacles, maximizing potential, and achieving extraordinary feats through focused practices, motivation, and flow state optimization.

Informative

Inspirational

Challenging

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.4

5,947 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer by Steven Kotler is praised for its engaging exploration of achieving high performance, blending neuroscience, psychology, and personal anecdotes. Readers appreciate its practical guidance and motivational tone. Criticisms include its dense content, which some find overwhelming, and a focus that may not resonate with all readers.

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Who Should Read The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer?

Readers who enjoyed The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer by Steven Kotler are often success-driven individuals seeking practical strategies to enhance productivity. Fans of Atomic Habits by James Clear or Grit by Angela Duckworth would appreciate its insights on high achievement and mental resilience.

4.4

5,947 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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