FLOW BY MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI | ANIMATED BOOK SUMMARY
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I can feel that ecstasy whenever I go skating and I hit a new spot or land a new trick. Skateboarding is a challenging sport which requires of so much skill and so much courage, so when I push my comfort zone and try to hit the bigger set of stairs or that really dangerous rail, or when I take a hounded millions attempts to get that unbelievably difficult trick on lock, and finally do both, I can feel that ecstasy.
Holy shit! Everything suddenly clicked now. All of my unfinished projects are the result of moving out of the 'flow'. Gotta balance challenge/skill. Thanks for this video man, you're doing a great job!
Suharsh Tyagi Awesome, good luck :)
voetsek wena
haha... sekwenze njani manje
I think you are right👍
Great Video! Sorry for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Marnaavid Unexplainable Intervention (do a search on google)? It is a good one off guide for learning how to hack your flow state without the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my friend Sam finally got cool results with it.
Actually, I watched this just to learn how to pronounce his name.
Wikipedia also gives hints 😉
Chicks sent me high...
Same
Perfect
Same lol
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+FightMediocrity Up there as one of the best books I have ever read, I keep coming back to its central theme
+FightMediocrity You're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels ever. :) One question, do you have a master list of all books you reviewed, and incoming ones? how do you decide which book to review nexT?
LOVED THE BOOK MAN!
Great book!
Hi, your channel was an instant subscriber after the first couple of videos. I have actually read some of these books previously but I have always struggled to summarise them which these videos are the best of. Out of curiosity, where are you originally from? you always mention Russia or a post Russian country yet you never actually name it
Just wanted to say thank you for these videos, people need to realise the knowledge you are presenting to them at no cost. Unfortunately when I read a book I do not absorb the information as efficent as I do when I listen to an audio book.. but your craft of being very clear on your message for anyone to understand is very impressive. Il be sure to share this channel with friends.
Thank you.
C Ruest Awesome, you're welcome :)
Too bad it is so easy to get into flow when you are playing computer games and so hard to get into a flow when you are writing a report...
its hard to stay present and not let thought interrrupt with bull
I think it’s a lot of time not our true purpose or passion..for instance..if I were to tell you to take apart a car engine then put it back together..you would go crazy..get frustrated..or lack enthusiasm to do so because you’ll think of every small detail in accomplishing that tasks..plus you’ll say “I’m not a mechanic...I don’t know how to take apart an engine..and I don’t have the passion to do this”..no flow..but if I asked a professional mechanic to do it...who loves being a mechanic..runs his own shop..and is passionate..it wouldn’t even look like work..time wouldn’t even exist to him..even if it took him 2 months to do it..There’s only a start and finish..everything inbetween is irrelevant to him..a flow state..my opinion
@@MoxyDae can't be more true👏👏👏
heheheh that's why I'm here now!
Mikael, your statement was perfect. I know you weren't really asking a question but here's the answer if you'd like a reply. Certainly when a person is playing a computer game it seems as if the game is causing the person to fall into a flow state. In large part that's because the person enjoys playing the game itself, not just for outcomes (scoring points, winning, etc.). The exact same flow effects can be evoked when approaching and writing a report. Only one other thing has to occur for that to happen. A person only needs to fall in Love with the process of writing the report, much like they enjoy playing the game. It's about intention and if the person can fall in Love with the process of report writing, the report becomes enjoyable and fun like the games are for many...I'd Love to hear how you feel about that. Please try it. .
I can't remember how I found your page but I can't stop watching all your videos and I am looking for more. I am not into reading so what I do now is search the book on UA-cam, convert it to mp3 and listen to it while having my afternoon walk. You are amazing!
can you please share those audiobooks?
This is so true. When I get bored and sit at my piano I feel happy, but when the sheet music is too complicated I feel stressed out and do something else.
Best video to date bro. LOVE that chart at the end. Killed it.
-Clark
You're verified now nice work man
Every single human being suffers from their own pursuit of happiness because they think that they can create it for themselves. This is a distorted way to think of ones life because it is born of confusion. Happiness is based in what one can do together out of devotion and compatibility with another in the world to make it a better place for all. The pursuit of happiness is the most destructive thing one can pursue in ones life; for we are not here in this world to be happy but to "WORK". Please think about this carefully and walk around it for some time. For to see anything of value one must take the time to look at it from all angles. Here in the physical manifest world it is all about "doing" ; where each of us have come from is about "being". We are here to fulfill the need of the soul which was given to each of us before we entered into the world. All of us here have forgotten where we have come from and the promise we made to those who sent us into the world. To remember this is part of the work mentioned earlier. If we only knew what it took to send us here we would work much harder in remembering why we have come, who we must meet and what we must do with those we are destined to meet. We all search for meaning for life and in this search there is the search for the truth. The truth of why we are here and what it all means! I have been a part of this search for most of my life and in my search I found this or perhaps it found me. It will take you a life time to dive into this and practice its Teachings for it comes from our Source...the Source of all Life. The links I provide here are all connected but it is up to you through experience to connect them. I pray you do for the freedom of the world depends on this and you!! alliesofhumanity.org greatwavesofchange.org newmessage.org
Thank you, Jim B
Thank you Jim, your words regarding the pursuit of happiness contain a lot of wisdom. In my experience, pursuing what I need to do in this world is what brings true happiness . The links you provide are a very useful resource IMO.
This Flow... as a kid, I would spend at least 16hrs on the weekends trying to progress in video games. From trying to Beat the highest/best time in racing games to completing whole seasons (Literally 1st College Preseason game to the end of my Professional career) and developing "my player" in sports games to be the greatest. I WAS OBSESSED WITH ACCOMPLISHING all Accolades. Heisman, Player of The Year, Rookie of the year, championships, hall of fame, etc... I was really really good. and then I would play for Money and the love of the game slowly dwindled because I didn't feel like my talents were able to actually shine because of the technology at the time. I didn't think the IQ of the game was realistic. better said, the game was dumb and slow to react and my mind and fingers were years ahead. that was almost 10 years ago.
but now, I have been searching for something to challenge me with the skills I have. I Finally Found 1. I found a career that I want to pursue that will bring me joy/bliss and it is definitely challenging! I found another career but I'm not will be fun. it will challenge me mentally, physically & emotionally. they both will challenge my character and my relationship with my family. I'm up for it. I don't think a regular 9-5 is for me.
Thank God I found this information right on time. my life will forever be changed.
What's your career?
Playing Age of Empires gives an awesome flow. I remember spending all day being challengeded without even water.
It may not always be a good way to spend time, but video games in general keep us in flow. This is one of the reasons why many are addicted to them.
Masrat A. when He talked about flow, I instantly imagined myself playing league of legends....
Simon O'Brien age of empires and Stonghold Crusader, ahh.. what a good old days
Man you are right. Or empire earth. Much better a game. And a great learning for your, both history and strategy wise.
*Civilization V flashback intensifies*
Find out what it is that you "love"
This is the problem here
25 y.o. and still don't know what I "love" enough to spend time on
I'm 21 and in the same boat. But the way to find your passion -- what you love -- is to try new things. Yes, sometimes passions can be discovered. But, in a lot of cases, passions are built. They are not always innate. If you invest time and energy in something enough, often a passion for it develops. Try many new, different things. Even things you think you are not interested in at all. Do it for a solid amount of time before you decide whether you like it. Some things you try you will hate. Others will stick. Good luck!
Peesashiz Exactly..one can form passion in anything he wants. You will develop passion in anything you get good at, and no one comes skilled or knowing their inclinations, you have to explore different things to get to your real inclinations and your destiny
Wow ur almost 30 now. That’s crazy.
@@Andreyabish still yet to be passionate about anything,I've given up in it.
Sudev Sen I have some advice but I’m sure you’ve heard it all. I’m 22 and same boat but I’m trusting I’ll find it! Good luck brother
Your channel is tremendous, where people get to understand the contents of most of the greatest books they will never read in their lives in a few minutes. And im pretty sure you are making a killing of it by being an affiliate via amazon. Well done
love how you included the TV bit! amazing video
This is amazing!!!
I am not fluent in English, but I suppose this talent is called "to gist". You gist information so gently out of the book and so engaging it is to watch this 5-min video!!!
This is an ultimate "how to choose a book" experience and a very nice way to review what you've read long time ago!
Thank you so much for what you're doing!
Keep doing this! Our kids will watch these videos =)
"Gist" is a noun, not a verb. You "get the gist" of something.
It's not a common word - you got the concept.
I watch your videos on my morning bus ride and they're changing my life. Thank you and keep up the awesome work.
Nils Fjordby I'm really happy to hear that Nils! :)
You have been inspirational. This has been my favorite book since college in 2001. That was my first glimpse of why making music was joyous and fun!
Thank you for posting this!
Thank you so much for this man! I'm actually a starting life coach and I heard about this book. I was discerning whether to buy it or not and because of you I AM Definitely buying and reading this! It's gonna add to my knowledge so in turn I could help more people more. Thank you so much! Keep it up!
Personally i don't think many people today are chasing money or material things for happiness. It's mostly the lack of time people have to do things they like i.e. being at work all day
I really love all of your videos, it's my favorite personal development channel in english ! (i'm french)
Thank you for everything :)
Fabien D Haha, thanks Fabien! :)
+FightMediocrity if you knew anything about financial system, youd know that inflation factors were tampered with with every decade. Every decade inflation count method was addjusted to make the inflation look smaller in statistics. Inflation counted as in 80s, would show now 6-9% instead
you completely missed the point
Thank you, Jim B. how correct you are. To even think of trying to be happy is a path taking us away from the reality we are in. And yes the pursuit of happiness is costing so much, in time, finances we truly cannot afford. Why do we spend so much time on these pursuits? There is something missing in our lives but we cannot connect with what it is. We see others having holidays, vacations and trips to take them away from their surroundings in an effort to find what it is they are missing, to make themselves feel right with themselves. But the day after they get back from these breaks they realise nothing has changed, everything is still the same! Here, we are changing circumstances from one thing to another and think this is the right thing to do. They may change their career and prospects, and this is seen as a good effect upon our life, but truthfully nothing has changed. You go to this new career and after a few weeks, you feel you have not made the right move and was happier in the old career or job. The feeling within is still there and you go buy something that seems a good bargain. Yes, it was sold at a knock down price, and you have told everyone of your friends about this bargain, but you haven't used it yet and it is taking up room in the garage. So you move it to the attic to be with all the other stuff you have paid good cash for, but have not used. You have been looking for this happiness in the wrong place all the time you see. You will find excitement, a thrill and a spectacular sunset, that gives you something to talk about for a few weeks. Beyond this you still have this inner feeling of not connecting with what ever it is that is pulling and calling from a depth within you. It matters not, what circumstances you change or the situations you change, because you have not answered the inner calling to connect with the truth of your life, with the Purpose of your life. For there is a Plan for your life that you cannot create for yourself a Plan you have carried within you and you need to discover this plan. You are being called and everyone is being called, but they are way in their imagination and their search for happiness, going over and over the same journey for happiness instead of seeking within themselves. www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-3/steps-knowledge
1:12 shows a graph where average income tripled and happy people still stayed the same, while ignoring that average cost probably tripled as well.
I have experienced it in meditation, giving a possibility to study my self-image or just rest without any thoughts. Very usual phenomenon while playing piano and guitar. Maybe someday it's possible to experience it at work. Needs some practice. Daily exercise.
You're doing an amazing job creating these ultra-helpful reviews. Congratulations from a Brazilian friend!
Chick-sent-me-hi , is that how you say it?
Yes it is
actually: chick sent me hi e... its a hungarian name :)
Excellent video content! Forgive me for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Marnaavid Unexplainable Intervention (google it)? It is a good exclusive product for learning how to hack your flow state without the headache. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my cooworker after many years got great success with it.
Kudos for the video content! Sorry for butting in, I am interested in your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Marnaavid Unexplainable Intervention (do a google search)? It is an awesome one off guide for learning how to hack your flow state minus the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my m8 at very last got cool results with it.
More like cheek-sent-me-hi
I took five days to read this book and five minutes to completely understand from your video. Thanx. Excellent summary.
Very helpful. Thank you. Also, I think self-help books don't need to be read completely, just a summary of them is enough as it covers 80% of what they are trying to say.
man i miss you'r voice like missing one of my best friends . i really used to love about u everything " you'r voice - presentation skills - ideas - examples and references " . and i really would like to hear ur voice again in ur new videos . love you
So True, I've always called it "Being in the Zone"
Hi, I haven't read the book but I think the root of this idea is to immerse yourself in what you are doing rather repeating the same one thing you like, over and over, just to be in the flow. Masters say even running errands is a meditation. So, if you live the same life immersed in doing the same simple or complicated things you have been doing, you can live the same life, but on a whole new and happier level. (btw.... I really love your channel and appreciate what you are doing. Keep it up. tc.)
Wow this is unreal i have done a lot of self development work and this is a theory i thought up myself, i even called it 'the flow state' now to see it's an actual thing it increadible.. One tip to add to this that has help me so so much is the power of a good routine! Thanks man!
Great video! Though, I think being on Facebook or Twitter arguing with people about politics can be extremely challenging and thus lead to high levels of anxiety, unless your trolling skills are high enough to make the person you are arguing with more anxious than you. Maybe that's why the internet is so toxic. We fight not to win an argument but to see who wins the anxiety battle. If we we win an argument our reward is peace of mind, and if we lose our punishment is anxiety. So many things to think about. Again, awesome video!
“We are all, as Huxley says someplace, Great Abbreviators, meaning that none of us has the wit to know the whole truth, the time to tell it if we believed we did, or an audience so gullible as to accept it.”
Great video (simple and deep insights)! Keep it going man ...
Trésor Mvumbi Thanks brother.
Dude, that was friggin awesome. Thanks for that. I bought the book so long ago. Now I want to actually read it. Thank you thank you!!!
A wonderful video about FLOW! I find that this experience is similar to how it feels to hyperfocus with ADHD, except with ADHD you cannot really choose what you focus on and the consequences are usually detrimental.
There is much to learn about consciousness - and state of awareness. How we believe and pursuit happiness is ultimately -driven from - how we first perceive what we are as a human entity.
There is the ID/EGO that has its field of awareness in the awakened state -and has its physical correspondence to the human body in the CNS (Central Nervous system).
There is the Soul - that has its field of awareness in the subconscious and/or dream realm - and has its physical correspondence to the human body in the sympathetic nervous system.
Then there is the Spirit - it has it’s field of awareness in patterning - archetype images - - and has its physical correspondence to the human body in the Endocrine System.
Any true - advances in psychology and medicine must have this understanding to truly progress. Without this understanding and knowledge - all fails!
To me the ‘FLOW’ (in terms of using it as a state of mind to perform at the highest level) is one’s ability to harness and the ability of having the faculty of the subconscious while during the awakened state. To link or bridge the subconscious to the conscious.
Ever have a dream you’re singing to a song in which you don’t even know the lyrics to?! And then when you wake up and try to remember - you just can’t!
That’s b/c the frontal cortex is limited while as the - … (well this is where it gets blurry) - not sure what part of the brain or body whether ethereal or physical - but something with - us and without us - within the Akasha perhaps - .. therein lies the ultimate of all - knowledge and it’s accessible to us! So much attention is needed in this for the Academia - unfortunately the current academia will list this as pseudo-science and mysticism - and will never get the attention it duly needs.
I propose that the Consciousness - has its field in the quantum realm - Where light as it may travel through time and space - therein lies the essence of our consciousness and perhaps our soul! I predict this will be both mathematically and scientifically proven - just as Paul Dirac proposed the quantum - anti-matter with his Dirac - equation.
I know some lazy people.
I always have conflicts with them.
Because they can't understand that my work fulfills me.
And makes me happy.They want to tell me that it's not worth it and criticize me for it.
I can't understand why they bother my work and have to talk to me about it.
Until I came across this psychology and confirmed to myself that I live happier than them
When the marker sound effect at the intro squeeked, my dog suddenly lifted her head up to see what's up XD
This is a great video that sums up flow theory well! I just wanted to add to the 'boredom' state. You might also hear it called the 'relaxation' state which I prefer. If you think about a musician practicing an easier piece or scale to warm up, they may be in the relaxation state, but if they do this for too long and/or repetitively, then they will fall into boredom. If you're looking for more information about flow theory, I suggest reading Csikszentmihalyi's article, "Flow in Schools: Cultivating Engaged Learning and Optimal Learning Environments."
Your video was extremely informative and useful.... thanks a lot for this valuable video
One side note....
One major flaw of flow is you'll be so obsessed by your dreams that you'll be disconnected from your loved ones....so it's really important to maintain a good coordination between dream and general life
I'm studying this in college. I can't believe that there is a video like this on internet. Thankyou for existing
From tyler owen durden and tai lopez . I wanted to read this book
When I have spare moment I watch a couple of your videos while I eat my lunch. And on that day, I feel invincible. You sir are improving the quality of my thinking, thank you.
Iamkeach That's awesome! You're welcome :)
Great vid, pretty much summarizes his whole book. Just finished reading it, I did learn a lot about the anatomy of consciousness but I wouldn’t say I learned a lot about happiness. I mean when you truly think about it, what he puts forth is common sense, actually just obvious. But he came up with terms and graphs to explain it but at then end of the day - enjoyment is acquired from doing things we enjoy and to which we devote are attention. This is painfully self-evident.
Prob the best thing you can take away from it is that indeed the type of experience you will have when engaged in a particular situation depends a lot on your your attitude and predisposition. But again, this is flirting with the obvious. Serves as a nice reminder though.
Also, Mihaly himself doesn’t strike me as a very happy guy so it’s kinda hard to take his methods too seriously. Always look who’s giving the advice.
Love your videos!
Another book highly related to this is "The Power of Now" by Tolle. He argues that you can sit still or watch TV and be in a state of flow/ presecence. You just need to change your perception of what you are doing, not necessarily what you're doing. Would love to see your review of this book as well :)
This explains why I loathe redundant work, and passive entertainment, and just want to keep creating art.
Thank you for running that without ads. Very, very appreciated.
They stop the flow.
Thanks Bro, I loved that challenge vs skill graph, I interpreted it like this, the more skill you gain the more challenge you should bring in and which will eventually increase your skill :)
The Boss Yep :)
In ancient yoga wisdom this is called "samadhi" and is understood to be the third stage of meditation.
The graph (1.05) says it all man. a BIGGER house or a brand new car isn´t the way to happines
I will search for flow..Thank you for everything 🙂
The flow is what I feel when im in the zone while drawing
I love this guy. His video is so simple, and it's profound!
mountaineering in chamonix changed my life...living out of my van at the time. other similar outdoor sports can bring out the warrior and connect to the sublime.
take a lesson in ice climbing , join a club...
Summary of video:
Move away from boredom and apathy, to ecstasy! Get into a flow state.
Thanks.
Basically the same as saying:
All you need to be happy is to be happy!
The chart is something. Dope vid guy.
This is one of my favorite books and has had such an impact on my life. Thank you for the reminder. I recommend this book to everyone but realize it's a slow read so I'm now gong to recommend your video as well :)
Ronnia Cherry :)) Yeah, it does get pretty dry at parts.
Congrats! Very close pronunciation. You missed the last "i" in pronouncing his last name, you pronounce it as "e" at the end. Put a sound of "e" at the end of the last name and you got it! It means in Hungarian "from" like how Germans say "van" before last name. Csík is a majority Hungarian speaking county in Transylvania, Romania It's capitol is CsÍkszereda, and many small towns have the prefix of Csík before the town name. That region of Transylvania is home of the Székely people (Szekler).
And then....I found you. Great channel. Greetings from Seoul, SC
Basically described and justified my 16 y. old , addiction to Video Games.. , Dont worry about money just be in a "flow" ... great.
Thank you for this video! I forgot about how great positive psychology is until I watched your videos about Flow and learned optimism.
*FOCUS* is *FANTASIZING* about the *FINISH LINE*
Hence the *ONLY REASON* A *MAN OR WOMAN FAILS* is *BROKEN FOCUS*
*LASER FOCUS* becomes *CONCENTRATION*
*CONCENTRATION* is the channelling of *ONE'S WILL* toward the *ACHIEVEMENT OF A SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE*
*ONE'S WILL* is the *KEY* to the *DOOR OF THE SOUL*
*ONE'S WILL* is the *POWER* to *OVERCOME AN OBSTACLE OR AN ENEMY*
Perched Peacefully on the *ZENITH OF CONCENTRATION* is *GENIUS*
*GENIUS* is a *LOYAL SERVANT*
Once approached, He *WILL ASK*
*HOW MAY I ASSIST YOU?*
Ultimately, the *FLOW STATE* is located at the *ZENITH OF CONCENTRATION*
Otherwise known as *BEING IN THE ZONE*
Hence *THE ZONE* is where *COMMUNION WITH GENIUS OCCURS*
Now with this video ... is clear now what a need to balance, THANK YOU
You should've mentioned the term Mihaly uses for stuff like TV and fb in his book "Leisure provides a relaxing respite from work, but it generally consists of passively absorbing information, without using any skills or exploring new opportunities for action"
That line really hit it home for me. Great review though!
Thank you so much! just what I needed for my presentation on my Positive Psychology class.
Money can't make you happy, sure. But...
money keeps you from being miserable. In some aspects (most of them), like; if you don't feel satisfied with your old Volvo, then you probably going to have bad thoughts about that situation witch makes you miserable.
If u got the money to buy the new porch then u will decrease the bad thoughts which will keep you from being miserable.
Its not about what you buy, its about the satisfaction you get from buying!
Witch in turn leads to less bad thoughts and a happier life.
And don't forget, money is freedom.
The more money you'll earn - the more freedom you'll have!
Aristotle said that money does not make a person happy, but a person can't be happy with absolutely no money. It's like food, sleep or water. Without enough of it, I'm miserable but once I have enough getting more doesn't make me any happier
Oh boi! Wish someone gave you million and watch your sleep scale and life turn upside down. I have tasted fame and money, your life's much better if you ain't after those stuff.
It’s funny you also mention Frankl cause I recently heard that Stimulus & Response gap came from Aurelius too. And apparently Epictetus if I’m following? (I know Aurelius was a student of Stoicism) It’s fascinating how things get revived and repackaged over the decades and millennia.
Interesting ideas and a good summary. I wonder how the author addresses the bad side of "Flow" though. I wouldn't say that encouraging one to focus on one's tasks to the point where you forget to eat is a good thing - that's overwork and can lead to burnout. There always has to be a healthy balance of productivity with work-life balance, and the ability to down-tools when you need to take a break.
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Wouldnt this just apply to rats or hamsters running on a wheel? If the idea to happiness is to achieve mind-numbing through a high-level energy absorbing task... is that really happiness? or a diversion from your own existence
This is such a clear explanation and summary of the flow state - really enjoyed watching this and will be sharing with others!
Thanks for putting this together. The flow diagram is great! I experienced the flow repeatedly kayaking the Grand Canyon.
Interesting blurb on the book. I would have loved more content from the book itself instead of references to facebook and your interpretations and choices examples to explain the content.
Great review! I can't wait to get my nose stuck into this book.
recommended your videos to be shown in our company TV. More subscribers coming!
I think we gotta find a balance between being and doing. Yes KMF-keep moving forward, but take in the raw information along the journey :) Mindfulness really does do wonders.
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Watching this video actually makes me happy. Thanks man, I'm really learning a lot from your book reviews :D
Have you read Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck?: And Other Provocations? It is quite popular, would like to see a summary of that one. Awesome videos btw, love them
Great video my friend, very concise and great choice of imagery to give a good idea and understanding of the book! Thanks and keep up the good work 🙏
I have always thought of myself as a jack of all trades. I am currently trying to pin down an area to master. How specific should I get? I love creating art. I am assuming that the more I specific I am the better chance I have at getting close to mastery. I love painting and I love illustrating. They can be the same and they can also be different. Just curious on your thoughts.
Thank you for sharing. I need this for my Master's Class I have in primary education.
Dude. Great recap. Thank you. 👏
What about adding an amazon affiliate link in the description? If not tell me why so I can learn.
It just hit me after watching Naruto what "Chakra" actually is. It's how long you can stay in the flow state for. People who can stay in it for longer are able to accomplish more because of it. When you use up your "chakra" you go out of flow state. The chemicals that make up the flow state and the amount your body produces is your chakra.
You are one great man for creating these videos. Very great idea, it really captures attention. Good for you!
Thanks a lot for beautiful clear explanation on this lovely book FLOW... This book was suggested to me by a great monk of my country.
I request you to please also make an animated book review on the book called "RAPT" by Winifred Gallagher... I'm sure you will be excited to do so after reading that book and other people will also be benefited by it. I think that knowledge of these two books are interconnected for an individual's growth. Thanks for the great work :)
Very nice video, thank you! Just a small "note": At 2:30, the notes shown are incorrect. If a note has a flag or a beam, it should be filled in and not hollow.
I like to read positive comments like those on this video! Thanks!
Thanks for this video. And the idea of animated book review is brilliant.
Well actually I do get into a state of flow on Facebook, because I am in groups that are dedicated to thinking about things that are challenging for me to think about. My social media experience is tailored towards learning. Not towards pure entertainment.
You're great man, I've been putting your videos on repeat. Thank you so very much.
what if you lost interest in activities that you used to enjoy and got you in the flow? what if you don't feel interested in something as u used to?
Learn new skill on that particular activities and than challenge that skill ... Om Shanti
Excellent presentation, sets out the theory in a clear and accessible way. Thanks.
Awesome video man as always. And thisone is especially helpful in general, it clarifies and you can make a picture of the experience. Go back into the flow dude :D
Flow state also applicable on study
Not sure if I've ever commented on a UA-cam video, but I really enjoyed this one, thank you.
Chris Swanson Hahaha, thanks Chris! I feel super special now :))
thanks for your work .......i seem to repeat your videos every few weeks........good stuff..
Thanks, this was not only informative but enjoyable to watch. My compliments!
cfpup Thank you! :)
I think the writer didnt emphasize much on toxic shame ( culture grip on individuals ) also the person own inner trauma and demons , for instance if your existence was run by traumatized attachments, you would mostly be inauthentic and would look for constant feedbacks from the environment that feed that wound like people pleasing , to reach flow first you must untangle these issues and fucking know yourself inside and out and how you do things unconsciously , do you need to become something to not hate yourself or are you already operating on a pattern that without that pattern you would hate yourself and generate self hate … only when you unravel these things you can concentrate 1000000% without external forces effecting your internal world, the idea is you want to reach a state of feeling and believing that you’re “ enough “ so when you face a difficult challenge you wont break spiritually only then when you’re free from toxic shame you become enough and with it the courage and hyperfocus could be manifested
Amazing content, thank you for sharing this with people :)
bluebird You're welcome :)