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Flow State Unlocked with Rían Doris

Flow: Become Undefeatable in 4 Simple Steps | Ep 01

Sep 22, 2023
Learn about the four stages of flow and how to consistently access flow states for peak performance. Understand the importance of the struggle phase and how it contributes to achieving flow. Explore the four steps of achieving flow: struggle, release, flow, and recovery. Discover the significance of recovery and the flow afterglow. Gain insights into the challenge of engaging in the struggle phase and the importance of struggling gracefully, releasing rapidly, flowing deeply, and recovering aggressively.
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Quick takeaways

  • Flow cycle consists of four phases: struggle, release, Flow state, and recovery.
  • Entering the Flow state requires stepping back from the task and allowing the subconscious mind to take over.

Deep dives

The Flow Cycle: Struggle

The first phase of the Flow cycle is struggle, characterized by hard work and pushing cognitive and physical limits. It involves high levels of stress and the release of stress neurochemicals. Interrupting this phase resets the cycle and requires more willpower to get back into the struggle. However, persisting through the struggle leads to the reward of Flow.

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