Welcome to Day 5 of Sacred Paws Summit

Finding Flow: A Mindset Journey to Happiness

SHORT SUMMARY:In this enlightening discussion with New York Times bestselling author and animal rights advocate Steven Kotler, Steven shares his insights on the neurobiology of optimal performance, the positive emotional experiences of dogs, and the importance of empathy across species. Discover how a positive mindset towards aging can lead to greater longevity and explore the role of flow in healing and communication, including the cutting-edge use of AI in understanding animal language.

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Steven Kotler

Steven Kotler

New York Times bestselling author, Journalist, Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, renowned worldwide for his expertise in human performance. With 11 bestselling books to his name, including titles like “The Art of Impossible” and “The Future is Faster Than You Think,” Kotler’s work spans multiple Pulitzer Prize nominations and translations into over 50 languages, gracing the pages of prestigious publications like the New York Times Magazine, Wired, and the Harvard Business Review. A dedicated environmentalist and animal rights advocate, he co-founded Planet Home, an initiative tackling environmental challenges, and The Forest + Fire Collective, focused on forest restoration. Together with his wife, Joy Nicholson, he co-founded Rancho de Chihuahua, a hospice and special needs dog sanctuary, reflecting his lifelong commitment to compassion and innovation.

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Cathy
1 year ago

I really enjoyed this session.
Interesting to notice the masculine energy of Steven Kotler and his assertiveness in building a shelter for old and sick dogs. It is interesting to see the different energy of the male ind female speakers in this seminar.

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