#34 - Flow: How To Unlock Insane Focus On Demand
In this episode, I explore the concept of 'Flow', a unique state of consciousness where one is completely immersed in an activity, leading to heightened focus and creativity.I kick off the episode with exciting news from lumii, our innovative team that's now grown to four members. We were thrilled to introduce two new team members - Maximilian Freiler, a leading Wim Hof instructor in Europe, and Miika Kuisma, an exceptional front-end engineer and musician. Maximilian is set to create an exclusive mini-podcast series about the Wim Hof method, while Miika will be composing music for our lumii app’s guided meditations.For our first-time listeners, lumii is more than just an app. It’s a comprehensive method designed to help you assess and improve various aspects of your life with the support of expertly curated tools and guidance. We're on the brink of launching early access to lumii. If you also want to get early access, visit lumii.io! On a personal note, I am now a High Flow coach, certified by the Flow Research Collective. This organization, steered by the renowned neuroscientist Steven Kotler, dedicates itself to the neuroscience of peak human performance, focusing especially on the state of flow.The main segment of this episode delves into the intricacies of Flow. This state is where work feels almost effortless, and you find yourself completely absorbed in what you're doing. It's characterized by a sense of fluidity and an almost out-of-body experience in productivity. Flow is not just a fleeting moment of clarity; it's backed by extensive research. Over ten thousand papers have examined flow, linking it to enhanced learning, creativity, and productivity. Achieving flow is a skill that can be cultivated. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the father of flow, along with Steven Kotler, have identified several key aspects to achieving this state. These include recognizing and eliminating flow blockers like phone distractions, enhancing flow proneness by optimizing one's physiology and environment, utilizing flow triggers such as clear goals and immediate feedback, and understanding the flow cycle which emphasizes the importance of recovery after achieving flow.Looking ahead, I plan to delve deeper into each aspect of flow, offering more insights and practical tips in our upcoming episodes. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on harnessing the power of flow in our lives. Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey.Links:* Flow Research Collective * Jeff Bezos on banning PowerPoint in meetings at AmazonFeedback, questions, or wanna simply say hi? Then contact me at gerhard@lumii.io or on Instagram @thehighflowcoach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.howtounreasonable.com