Ever believed you had to sacrifice well-being for success? Jim Steele shatters this myth in "Unashamedly Superhuman."
Steele isn't claiming to be superhuman in the comic book sense. He's talking about tapping into abilities we all possess but rarely access intentionally. After testing techniques from business titans like Richard Branson and scientific minds like Stanford's Professor Huberman, he delivers a roadmap structured in three powerful sections: BETTER (aka expanding potential), SMARTER (aka rewiring mindset), and STRONGER (aka optimizing physiology).
As his colleague Oliver Medill notes, the strategies have been "hard-earned by the author himself. This isn't just theory or research." Whether you want to unlock your potential or wish you could perform at higher levels sustainably, this book promises one thing: applied properly, it will change your life. Starting now!
Summary
Congratulations! You've just speed-read your way through Jim Steele's guide to becoming marginally less disappointing to your childhood self! Remember when you thought you'd be fighting crime in a cape by now? Well, ADAPT-ing and habit stacking aren't quite as glamorous, but hey—it's something! Now go forth and be unashamedly... well, human. With maybe just a dash of super!
The Real Meaning of Unashamedly Superhuman
Remember when you were a kid and absolutely believed you could fly, control the weather, or lift a car? Jim Steele starts his book by tapping into this childhood fascination with superpowers. He's been asking adults at conferences worldwide which superpower they'd choose if they could have just one. The results? Flight consistently wins first place, followed by super strength, elemental control (weather manipulation), mind control, and a tie between shapeshifting and invisibility.But as we said earlier, Steele isn't selling...
Get BETTER With The ADAPT Framework
Let's start with a quick experiment. Raise your arm as high as you possibly can. Got it there?Now... raise it a tiny bit higher.You just did it, didn't you? That extra inch wasn't impossible after all. That small space between "I can't" and "I just did" is exactly where your untapped potential lives. It's always been there, waiting for the right circumstances to reveal itself. And the ADAPT framework breaks down the process of accessing this hidden potential into five...
Riding the Wave of Flow
When was the last time you felt in flow? You know, that magical zone where you're crushing your work and time flies by? Yeah, that one. It's awesome when you're there, but getting there isn't as simple as flipping a switch, is it? In fact, there's a whole cycle involved, and knowing it might just save you from banging your head against the wall when flow seems out of reach.So here's the deal. The flow cycle has four phases: Struggle,...
The Physiology Edition of Unleashing Your Inner Superhuman
We all want more energy, better performance, and the ability to crush our goals. But how do we get there? According to Steele, the answer lies in our physiology – that final, crucial piece of the superhuman puzzle.Steele says it best himself: "Although Part IV is titled 'STRONGER,' this is about more than just physical strength. It's about hacking our own biochemistry to improve our performance." No sci-fi tricks or questionable supplements here – just smart strategies tailored to your...
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About the Author
Founder of The Holistic Performance Lab, Author of Unashamedly Superhuman, Motivational Business Speaker
Jim Steele is a motivational business speaker awarded Speaker of the Year 2025, Best Live Speaker and Best Virtual Speaker at the annual Speaker Awards, a regular podcast guest and trusted voice on corporate performance and developing an empowered workforce.
More on: https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/jim-steele/
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