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Ep399 - Daniel Goleman | Social Intelligence

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The Inverted U Relationship and Achieving Optimal Performance with Flow

The relationship between engagement and performance follows an inverted U curve, known in psychology for a century. A low HPA axis level indicates boredom and disengagement, with a fuzzy brain pattern and strong daydreams. As motivation increases due to challenges or deadlines, cortisol levels rise, leading to higher performance. The optimal zone for performance is marked by 'flow,' where attention is fully focused and undistracted, as studied by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

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