Steven Kotler: The Psychology of Aging Well and Why Your Best Years May Still Be Ahead of You | Health and Wellness | YAPClassic

About this episode

Steven Kotler discusses the science of aging well and how to maintain peak performance at any age.

Steven Kotler once believed physical and mental health decline was an inevitable part of aging, until peak performance science challenged his assumption. To test the research, he learned to park ski at 53 and discovered that the right training and mindset can dramatically improve brain health, creativity, and performance well beyond midlife. In this episode, Steven unpacks the science behind cognitive decline and shares how entrepreneurs can stay sharp, motivated, and high-performing at any age. In this episode, Hala and Steven will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) The Myth of Aging Decline (07:08) How Movement Keeps You Sharp (14:26) Breaking the “Too Old” Mindset (22:39) Letting Go of Old Shame (29:26) Protecting Brain Performance After 40 (37:12) How Age Improves Thinking (42:03) What to Look for After 50 (44:58) Why You Should Never Skip Leg Day (46:57) How Authentic Learning Boosts Motivation (52:00) Skills Older People Are Actually Better At (54:32) Blue Zones and Healthy Aging Steven Kotler is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. He is the founder and executive director of the Flow Research…

People in this episode

Host: Hala Taha

Guest: Steven Kotler

Topics covered

• psychology of aging
• peak performance
• cognitive health
• entrepreneurship
• motivation
• physical health

Keywords

• aging
• brain health
• creativity
• performance
• motivation
• physical activity
• mindset
• cognitive decline

Sponsors

Indeed

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flow Research Collective

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