#174 - True Flow State - Tim Bui

In the 174th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Flow State Coach, Tim Bui, will talk about why you should pick a time that works for you to meditate, journaling after meditation, the best meditation app that actually works, playing is the key to be in flow state, and more!

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! 

In this chapter, you will discover:

(0:30) Flow state in theory and practice

(0:45) Introducing our special guest Flow State Coach, Tim Bui @timdinhbui

(1:50) Mindset and Flow State

(2:00) First meditation experience for Tim Bui

(2:20) Tim was raised a Buddhist

(3:30) Life was not what I believed it was

(4:50) I felt like I stopped breathing before getting into the flow state

(6:10) “When you let go of your trauma there’s so much more you’re capable of” - Tim Bui @timdinhbui

(10:35) When did Tim start practicing martial arts?

(12:00) How are meditation and flow state practical things?

(12:50) Everything comes down to discipline, consistency, and commitment

(14:00) Feeling love for yourself

(14:40) Meditation is medicine

(15:20) Don’t forget to sharpen the axe

(16:40) Why you should pick a time that works for you to meditate

(17:30) “Whatever shows up when you’re in the flow state is the truth” - Tim Bui @timdinhbui

(18:20) Journaling after meditation

(21:20) “There’s no knowledge more than self-knowledge” - Tim Bui @timdinhbui

(21:40) Should you use meditation apps?

(23:30) Doing it is the best technique

(24:40) Is it teachable to get into flow state?

(25:40) Playing is the key to be in flow state

(26:45) Using flow state in a street fight. Shout out to Sifu Singh @sifusingh

(28:00) Dance to get into flow state

(28:45) Humility is being in flow state

(29:40) How do you help someone get into a practice of finding their flow?

(30:40) What is my intention right now?

(31:15) Eliminate distractions

(32:00) The beauty of music

(32:20) Do people get nervous when they get into flow state for the first time?

(33:20) Being in flow is a feeling of fulfillment

(34:50) Flow state is an act of faith

(36:20) Is it easier to get into flow state when the body is in movement?

(37:15) What are the most common struggles with people that prevent them from getting into flow state?

(39:20) Negative thoughts will get you out of flow state

(41:10) The most common mistakes in goal setting

(44:00) Tim Bui is writing his book and growing his company to make it global

(46:00) The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128 

(47:00) Abundance vs Scarcity

(48:30) Serving people is being the strongest version of yourself

(49:50) Where to find more about Tim Bui @timdinhbui https://www.instagram.com/timdinhbui/