Stealing fire how Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALS, and maverick scientists are revolutionizing the way we live and work

The author Steven Kotler and high-performance expert Jamie Wheal spent four years investigating how Silicon Valley executives, the Navy SEALS, and maverick scientists are harnessing rare and controversial states of consciousness to solve critical challenges and outperform the competition.--Adapted f...

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Main Authors: Kotler, Steven, 1967- (Author), Wheal, Jamie (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, [2017]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:The author Steven Kotler and high-performance expert Jamie Wheal spent four years investigating how Silicon Valley executives, the Navy SEALS, and maverick scientists are harnessing rare and controversial states of consciousness to solve critical challenges and outperform the competition.--Adapted from book jacket.
Physical Description:ix, 293 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-276) and index.
ISBN:0062429655
9780062429650
Author Notes:Steven Kotler is an author, journalist, and the co-founder and director of research for the Flow Genome Project. His books include The Rise of Superman, A Small Furry Prayer, West of Jesus, and The Angle Quickest for Flight. He is also the co-author of Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think and Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World.

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