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Flow State Unlocked with Rían Doris

How To Get Years of Your Life Back Today | Ep 20

Apr 8, 2024
Rían Doris, Co-Founder & CEO of Flow Research Collective, discusses reclaiming time by eliminating life maintenance tasks and prioritizing flow-inducing activities. Learn about dumb optimization, streamlining tasks, and optimizing for fulfillment to lead a more productive and fulfilling life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Lower life maintenance load by prioritizing meaningful activities for enhanced focus and peak performance.
  • Regularly audit and eliminate non-essential tasks to optimize time for meaningful engagement and flow state.

Deep dives

Understanding Life Maintenance Load and Autotelic Activities

Life maintenance load refers to the everyday tasks that consume time and energy, such as food preparation, commuting, errands, and household repairs. These tasks, while necessary, do not contribute to progress or enjoyment and can impede personal growth. Autotelic activities, on the other hand, are intrinsically motivated activities that bring joy and fulfillment, like learning, hiking, or spending time with loved ones. Engaging in autotelic activities drives flow state, enhances focus, and triggers the release of dopamine, leading to increased motivation and engagement.

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