Flow Radio

The Blueprint to 500% More Productivity

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Sep 18, 2023
Explore the science of flow and how to use it to boost productivity. Learn about the four states of flow, the importance of sleep and recovery, and Steven Kotler's views on nootropics. Discover how to balance challenge and skill levels for increased productivity. Gain insights into resetting the brain, making peak performance visible, and the cautious use of substances. Explore P-Performance Aging and the power of psychological interventions. Learn how flow states can increase productivity and get practical tips to achieve and sustain this state.
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ANECDOTE

Park Skiing Experiment

  • Steven Kotler tested peak performance aging by learning park skiing in his 50s.
  • He then replicated the experiment with others aged 30-70, teaching them park skiing and snowboarding in four days.
INSIGHT

Defining Flow

  • Flow is an optimal state of consciousness where we feel and perform our best.
  • It's characterized by complete absorption, distorted time, and enhanced mental and physical abilities.
INSIGHT

Characteristics of Flow

  • Flow states have six core characteristics: complete concentration, action-awareness merging, loss of self, distorted time, sense of control, and autotelic experience.
  • These characteristics indicate when someone is in flow.
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