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#305 - Steven Kotler - A Complete Recipe For Peak Performance

Modern Wisdom

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Flow Triggers - What Are They?

Flow states, as you pointed out, they've got triggers. These are preconditions that lead to more flow. The golden rule of flow is what's known as the challenge skills balance. We pay the most attention to the task at hand when it slightly exceeds our skill set. You want to stretch but not snap. If you have shy, weak, timid people, this is a little difficult because you have to stretch beyond your comfort zone.

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