This week I have the pleasure of connecting with Nick Bottini. Nick and I went through Clarity coach training together. First and foremost he is a beautiful soul, as well as an author and coach working in the music industry. Nick has just released a book Just Play, it’s a beautiful read that I highly recommend to those who are curious about the connection between state of mind and flow state.
In this wonderful conversation Nick and I talk about:
- The psychology of performance;
- Mental health and the flow state in performance; and
- The process of writing a book.
Here are a few thought bomb takeaways:
- Mental health (being mentally healthy) is the same for those in the music industry, sports, artists, business, etc. it’s the same for all humans ;
- Searching for the magic in the success of others is futile, your own magic is within;
- Resilience isn’t defined by hard work, practice, etc. it’s something innate. We don’t have to search for it. It is within each and every one of us; and
- If you go looking for ‘flow state’ outside of yourself you will go on an endless search.
I have to be honest when I first picked up Nick's book I was interested in reading it because he had written it. I wasn’t far into the book when I realized the message in his book is one that all humans, whether performers or not should hear. I encourage you to pick up a copy.
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Until next time: Be well. Be inspired. Be You.