On today’s episode, we have Jamie Wheal from the Flow Genome Project discussing his latest book Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work. This book is right in line with my philosophy and what I believe to be missing from the health and fitness industry. This interview is going to radically upgrade your life as we discuss how to live leaner, more productive, and satisfying lives. Listen now for more!   Brief Bio: Jamie Wheal, Executive Director of Flow Genome Project, is a leading expert on the neuro-physiology of human performance. His work ranges from Fortune 500 companies like Cisco, Google, and Nike, to the U.S. Naval War College and Red Bull. He combines a background in expeditionary leadership, wilderness medicine and surf rescue, with over a decade advising high-growth companies on strategy, execution and leadership. He speaks to diverse and high-performing communities such as Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Summit Series, and MaiTai Global on the intersection of science and high performance. At the Flow Genome Project, he leads a team of the world’s top scientists, athletes and artists dedicated to mapping the genome of the peak-performance state known as Flow. He lives on the Colorado River with his wife Julie, their two kids Lucas and Emma, and a righteous Golden Retriever named Cassie.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Jamie’s journey into optimal human performance (06:38) Why we learn best by experience (16:13) 5 Ways to become more self-aware (39:30) Why solving problems needs higher consciousness (25:06) The benefits of trying new things (23:28) How physical activity reduces stress and anxiety (27:52) Embodied Cognition: what it is & why it’s important (16:53) 7 Steps to peak performance (42:09) Why brokenness in the place of restoration (50:51)   Resources: Book: Stealing Fire   Connect with Jamie: Website LinkedIn   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to the ASK TED section. Are you tired of following a fitness routine, eating healthier foods, and not be seeing the weight come off the way you hope? Take my FREE Quiz now and find out how to fix that today. Until next time! Ted