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Steven Kotler: The Psychology of Aging Well and Why Your Best Years May Still Be Ahead of You | Health and Wellness | YAPClassic

Jun 12, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

Steven Kotler once believed physical and mental health decline was an inevitable part of aging, until peak performance science challenged his assumption. To test the research, he learned to park ski at 53 and discovered that the right training and mindset can dramatically improve brain health, creativity, and performance well beyond midlife. In this episode, Steven unpacks the science behind cogn…