When I first started listening to “The Rise of Superman” by Steven Kotler I was really hesitant to continue. The tagline for the book is “Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance”. I was a little put off by the story after story about surfers, rock climbers, skiers, and skateboarders. I didn’t think it would be what I was looking for at all. I’m so glad I kept going!
Einstein. You say his name and people think “genius”. He definitely fits the traditional definition. He taught himself advanced math at the age of 12. When he was 26 he had published articles that turned the scientific world upside down. His work has changed how we see not only the world but the universe.
This little book has changed my life! I have purchased over a dozen of them and given them away. I want everyone to have it.
My family and I have been following the Leadership Education homeschool philosophy for over 12 years. When I was first introduced to it by reading Oliver DeMille’s book Thomas Jefferson Education, I was immediately drawn to it. With a quote –
Simplicity is the most difficult thing to secure in this world; It is the last limit of experience and the last effort of genius. – George Sand
I’ve heard throughout my life that we each have a mission or purpose. I’ve taught the Hero’s Journey – Campbell’s classic deconstruction of almost every story ever told – and how to apply it to your own life. I’ve seen the power of teaching this and believing it. But I’ve also seen its problems.
