Steven Kotler

The Bizarre Superstitions of Top Adventure Athletes

Athletes and adventurers use rituals to get ready for big moments—whether it's wearing a new pair of socks on summit day or bouncing the tennis ball exactly seven times before bashing a serve. Does it work? Steven Kotler explores the cutting edge of neuroscience, plus a little bit of black magic, to find out.

The High-Tech Race to Monetize Your Flow State

Risky pursuits like BASE jumping offer a buzz better than any drug. New technologies provide the same rush without the danger.

Sick Puppies

Running a DIY dog-rescue operation is never easy, but when you've got two dozen misfit animals under your care, you need a way to let off steam.

A new bio of Miki Dora, the original maverick surfer, gets his story right

Nine Reasons to Buy the Malloy Brothers a Beer

How do three guys who get paid to surf the world, shoot movies, and design sweet gear still make you want to pick up their tab?

A legendary swimmer takes on the Amazon

In his brazen adaptation of the bestseller Fast Food Nation, Richard Linklater looks to jolt America out of its quickie-burger habit with a tale of tainted meat

A new class of hotels pitches boutique offerings to thrill-seeking hipsters