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The Science of Extraordinary Performance: Your Masterclass Workbook With Steven Kotler
The Science of Extraordinary Performance: Your Masterclass Workbook With Steven Kotler
EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE
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WELCOME TO YOUR MASTERCLASS WORKBOOK
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of This Masterclass
1. Print this workbook before the Masterclass so you can take notes as you
listen. You can also download and type directly in the workbook to save paper.
2. Review the contents of this workbook before the Masterclass so you know
what to expect, and you can best set aside private time before, during, and
after the Masterclass to complete the activities.
3. You can pause the Masterclass video to take notes or fill in the blanks by
clicking on the video screen.
4. Think of how you can quickly implement the secrets revealed in this session
to instil the Habit of Ferocity in your life.
5. During the Masterclass, use the dedicated space on the right column to
write down ALL interesting new ideas and inspirations you get while listening -
that way you won’t lose the most relevant information to you.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Table of Contents
5. REFLECTION …………………………………………………….…………………..……10
• The right question can spur your unconscious mind to feed you the right
answers.
6. TESTIMONIALS ………………………………………….…………………………11-13
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1. PRE-MASTERCLASS EXERCISE
Start with Intention
Write down and set your positive intentions here. What are your intentions for
joining this Masterclass? What do you hope to leave with?
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2. SELF-ASSESSMENT QUIZ
Assess your current performance levels with this self-assessment. How true are
these statements to you?
Rate yourself on these statements on a scale from 1 to 10.
Rate 1-10
(1 - least true; 10 - most true)
1. I always have the clarity of goals and produce the best results.
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3. THE SCIENCE OF EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE
Follow along the Masterclass and fill in the blanks. You can pause the video to write
down your answers or take notes on the right. Click on the video to pause. But
pay attention, because you cannot rewind!
2. Strategies to Achieve the Habit of Ferocity
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Action Steps
Notes
Make a list of 25 things you’re _____________ about:
1. 16.
2. 17.
3. 18.
4. 19.
5. 20.
6. 21.
7. 22.
8. 23.
9. 24.
10. 25.
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Strategy #2: The Power of __________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________
Autonomy is the desire to ____________ our own ship. We pay more attention to what
we _____________ to do.
With Autonomy, you get your ___________________ to work for you, not against you.
There are 6 kinds of Grit, all of them need to be ____________________ and each needs to
be _____________ independently
Training yourself to be best when you are at your worst doesn’t make challenges
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4. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Complete this quiz after the Masterclass to solidify your learning.
1. What are the extrinsic and intrinsic motivators that you know of? What do you need to do
with them to instil the Habit of Ferocity?
2. Why is it very important for us to get clarity of our passions? According to Steven, how can
we find them?
3. What does “the power of autonomy” mean? Why is it considered as one of the core intrinsic
motivators?
4. According to Steven, why do we need to train and automatize grit?
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5. REFLECTION
The right questions can spur your unconscious mind to feed you the right
answers. So ask yourself… (Use an extra piece of paper if you need to).
1. Imagine: What could you achieve if you could always maximize momentum and
speed, if you could automate the hard things? Think about your biggest dream.
2. How will your life change once you start implementing the Habit of Ferocity in your
life?
3. How can you contribute more to your family, relationships, yourself, and community
if you can automatize all the preconditions to achieve the impossible?
4. What is the one thing you can do right now to show your commitment to changing
your default setting to be more ferocious in attacking your dreams?
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6. TESTIMONIALS
~Jason Silva
Futurist, Host of National Geographic’s Brain Games
~ Howard Bloom
Neuroscientist, Author of the Lucifer Principle and
Global Brain
~ Re/Code
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"Bold is a visionary roadmap for people who believe
they can change the world - and offers invaluable
advice about bringing together the partners and
technologies to help them do it."
~Bill Clinton,
42nd U.S. President
~Elon Musk,
Founder of SpaceX and Tesla
~ Timothy Ferriss,
Investor and #1 NY Times Bestselling Author of
The 4-Hour Workweek
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“At a moment when our world faces multiple crises
and is awash in pessimism, Abundance redirects the
conversation, spotlighting scientific innovators
working to improve people’s lives around the world.
The result is more than a portrait of brilliant minds –
it’s a reminder of the infinite possibilities for doing
good when we tap into our own empathy and
wisdom.”
~Arianna Huffington,
CEO, Huffington Post
~ Peter Diamandis
Founder of the X Prize, Co-Chairman of Singularity
University, Bestselling Author
~ Ray Kurzweil,
Director of Engineering at Google, Author of How to
Create a Mind and The Singularity is Near
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