Flow State Unlocked with Rían Doris

How To Make The Right Decision Every Time | Ep 11

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Dec 29, 2023
Explore the balance between intuitive and deliberate decision-making, emphasizing the benefits of high-level intuition. Learn the importance of problem identification and the role of the subconscious mind in decision-making. Embrace intuition for confident choices and reject products that contradict brand values.
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INSIGHT

Two Decision-Making Systems

  • We make decisions using two systems: intuitive (System 1) and deliberate (System 2).
  • Over-relying on System 2 leads to slow decisions, stress, and self-doubt.
ANECDOTE

Flow State on the Mountain

  • Rían Doris describes experiencing effortless, intuitive decision-making while in flow state running down a mountain.
  • This highlighted the contrast with his struggles to make a simple college decision.
INSIGHT

Flow State and the Brain

  • Flow state relies on System 1 thinking (intuition) and transient hypofrontality (quieting of the prefrontal cortex).
  • This allows for faster, more efficient pattern recognition and instinctual decisions.
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