The habit of Ferocity. Peak Performance Primer.

by Steven Kotler

The book provides a framework for peak performance based on 5 motivational forms to be stacked upon each other, some goal hacking and insights on grit formats. Finally, the book discusses flow (as part of the 5 motivational forms to be stacked) and 19 flow triggers. Very insightful read.

Can be downloaded on the homepage of the author.

Genres: Self Help

87 pages, ebook

Published January 1, 2018

About the author

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and co-founder and director of research for the Flow Genome Project. His books include the non-fiction works "The Rise of Superman," "Abundance," "A Small Furry Prayer" "West of Jesus," and the novel "The Angle Quickest for Flight." His work has been translated into more than 30 languages. His articles have appeared in over 60 publications, including The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, Wired, GQ, Outside, Popular Science, Men's Journal and Discover.

He also writes "Far Frontiers," a blog about technology and innovation for Forbes.com and "The Playing Field," a blog about the science of sport and culture for PsychologyToday.com.

He lives in New Mexico with his wife, the author Joy Nicholson.

Reviews

[MindOverMatter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lacks references, on page 39 I was wondering whether he talks about deliberate practice (also outside of physical exercise - he only suggests to work out and I do not understand whether he means it really that physical). So, I felt there were more questions than answers there. But altogether I thoroughly enjoyed the booklet and it is quite insightful and interesting.

[Helfren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. Interesting prospect with very doable idea. Loved the writing structure and input from this.

[kit · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is pretty great. step by step recipe for peak experience. includes ways to stack motivations, cultivate deeply ingrained resource-habits, etc.