Rise

Wrestling bears, demonstrations of judo prowess and topless photos that exhibit a manly physique – that’s to be expected from certain world leaders. But fielding a squad of machines that can kill independently – that’s more like that moment in Terminator right before Skynet achieves…

Given that the mission of Jordan Harbinger’s Art of Charm podcast and website is to turn “ordinary guys into extraordinary men,” it’s no surprise they had Steven as a guest. Knowing how to trigger a flow state could come in handy for situations in which…

Steven tells a story in Fast Company that we, by now, are familiar with: That hacking into flow can raise your productivity by 5x, that social and environmental triggers are key and that this “optimal state of consciousness” is ubiquitous. The truth is out there….

Our bionic dreams have become scientific realities. Sometimes, in this brave new world, things work out just fine. To find out why this is good news for injured athletes, click here.

In his latest Forbes blog, Steven takes on the grim reaper himself. It turns out that in the not too distant future, we may be able to use science to intercede with eternity. To read more about the latest developments in the science of suspended…

Mindshare Entertainment, the branded entertainment arm of WPP’s media-buying agency Mindshare, has optioned The Rise of Superman to develop a TV series called “Rise.” They are in talks with two cable networks about a 60- to 90-minute documentary or a six- to eight-episode series. To read…

This is a video of our friend Alex Honnold free soloing El Sendero Luminiso in El Portero Chico, Mexico. It may be one of the most difficult ropeless climbs in history. To have your mind blown, click here.

This shot was taken during the filming of the Flow Video series. Starting from the left, that’s Steven, moto-daredevil Robbie Maddison, explorer Mike Horn, and skater Danny Way. None of those great pictures would have flown through the air or onto the page without the help…

What is epiphany addiction? How can flow states lead to amazing wordplay? Host of Nat Geo’s Brain Games Jason Silva talks to Tim Ferriss about all this and more – including the Rise of Superman, in the fifth episode of Tim’s podcast. Check it out…

Step into the future of biotechnology with Steven’s latest Forbes blog. In it, he breaks down recent advances in synthetic biology. To read more about the brave new world of DNA, click here.