How To Enter Flow State In 11 Minutes (Step by Step)

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  • @riandoris
    @riandoris  10 місяців тому +11

    Get the FREE One-Month Day checklist here: www.flowstate.com/onemonthday
    Rían here. Thanks for watching! Turns out, achieving that "in the zone" feeling isn't random. It's a cycle with four phases.
    With the science-backed techniques in this PDF, you can master entering and exiting the flow cycle several times a day to exceed a month’s worth of work in 11 hours.

    • @joeycusack8314
      @joeycusack8314 10 місяців тому

      Can’t wait to read. Any idea when it’s likely due out?

  • @AdrianMark
    @AdrianMark Рік тому +554

    Quite possibly the most valuable video I've watched on UA-cam. Keep pushing this boulder up the hill Rian, your message will without doubt, be well received when you get there.

    • @riandoris
      @riandoris  Рік тому +41

      Thank you for your kind words, Adrian

    • @maxdrvn
      @maxdrvn Рік тому +9

      this is a million sub channel in a matter of months

    • @serinadelmar6012
      @serinadelmar6012 Рік тому +1

      @@maxdrvnwithout doubt.

    • @xdgamingz6960
      @xdgamingz6960 Рік тому +2

      Sisyphus moment

    • @Rahulsaini-fc1pv
      @Rahulsaini-fc1pv Рік тому

      Wow. Since this is most valuable video, can you be more specific what value it has added to your daily life?

  • @dhrutube
    @dhrutube 14 днів тому +2

    I usually take down notes in my journal for videos like these, and I realized I entered flowstate by the 2-minute mark. Truly on command!

  • @deajenaecarter7043
    @deajenaecarter7043 2 місяці тому +9

    This is so interesting. I experienced flow state yesterday. I was able to engage in my work and not avoid it after affirming myself with positivity. I slept SO GOOD easily and was ready to get up and do it all over again. I literally thought “what the heck this is new (being excited for the day) but I like it” You just explained why THANK YOU!

  • @kyujeans1
    @kyujeans1 Рік тому +211

    00:00 Flow States are part of a four-stage cycle
    01:19 Meditators experience relaxation response, while extreme athletes achieve seemingly impossible feats.
    02:48 The flow cycle can be used intentionally to drive oneself into the Zone every day with consistency.
    04:14 Struggle phase is necessary to experience flow
    05:34 Flow State: The process of achieving optimal performance and creativity.
    06:52 Flow State clears allostatic load and promotes recovery
    08:17 Flow cycle helps in achieving productivity
    09:35 Engaging in the struggle is the hardest part of the flow cycle to master.

  • @Net_Flux
    @Net_Flux Рік тому +249

    I believe these are the types of topics which must be taught in school itself. Thanks for your work.

    • @riandoris
      @riandoris  Рік тому +17

      You are welcome!

    • @50shadesofskittles9
      @50shadesofskittles9 Рік тому

      They won't do that. The education system wants you to remember info not be creative. It's a system of control, to funnel people into working for others, mainly corporations.

    • @ReapingTheHarvest
      @ReapingTheHarvest Рік тому

      School is for brainwashing and enslavement.

    • @aveesha.2022
      @aveesha.2022 23 дні тому

      Fr tho😅

  • @freak7053
    @freak7053 Рік тому +40

    I was in a flow state watching this, so focused! the delivery of the speech is flawless

    • @areafiftygames623
      @areafiftygames623 11 місяців тому

      same

    • @lol-em6bj
      @lol-em6bj 11 місяців тому +1

      unfortunately passive flow is what you experience while captovated by technology not actual flow

  • @phoenixj1299
    @phoenixj1299 9 місяців тому +4

    Flow state was a normalcy in ancient india. Later east and south east china adopted it and followed the practice of being in the state of flow everytime through practices like zen meditation etc.

  • @shrutibhattar3762
    @shrutibhattar3762 9 місяців тому +2

    Hey Rian, thanks man so much for explaining such a complicated concept extremely well and yet it such a way that’s easily understandable manner.
    Also how you related it with the relaxation of Shavasana was really commendable.
    I was really looking for something like a process to understand and get into flow and this video has just put and end to my search.
    Thank you so much once again .

  • @phoenixj1299
    @phoenixj1299 9 місяців тому +4

    Dharana (one step lower than the state of meditation/Zen) is required to be in the state of flow. Meditative state or zen state is an advanced state where people can naturally stay in the flow state for extremely longer period of times and direct these flow state in every aspect of life.

  • @brownzoomer
    @brownzoomer Рік тому +22

    Thank you Rian for tapping into Ancient Indian wisdom to explain Flow Focus. The flow states have been written in Yogic Indian literature over thousands of years ago in the form of Hollotropic breathing etc. Great to see our society engaging in ancient knowledge.

  • @scottromsey4214
    @scottromsey4214 Рік тому +13

    I can honestly say that your videos are so of tbe most insightful, valuable and self developing content I've managed to find. Keep up the incredible content. I make comprehensive notes from each video and Ive seen such an incredible difference in my life in learning about the flow cycle and how to tap into it during the course of my life. You've made a dramatic difference in my life.

    • @riandoris
      @riandoris  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate your kind feedback!

  • @Lazh-_-
    @Lazh-_- 6 місяців тому +3

    When I casually clicked this video I didn’t know what a jem it is. Thank you! I really needed this.

  • @suhailgulzar9422
    @suhailgulzar9422 Рік тому +39

    This instructional video is of the highest caliber. I have gained a great deal of knowledge from it, and I encourage you to continue producing such high-quality content. Your efforts are deserving of far greater recognition.

  • @mustbecome
    @mustbecome Рік тому +108

    Those who have researched Flow properly understand THIS critical truth about reaching a flowstate:
    To be in flow, you must pursue something that is just out of your current abilities.
    Too hard = Anxiety
    Too easy = Boredom.
    Thank you for the great video Rian.

  • @nvoxwesss
    @nvoxwesss 10 місяців тому +1

    really underrated for the significance for it's topic. As a guy who has attention-span problems, this really helps my situation. Thank You

  • @gladysb6589
    @gladysb6589 6 місяців тому +3

    Why didn't I find this video earlier? Could have saved me months of struggle with focus and getting things done.

  • @Tekerowww
    @Tekerowww 11 місяців тому +13

    This video is straight up gold, thanks for all the knowledge

  • @successprotocols
    @successprotocols Рік тому +14

    The info is extremely valueable, and the editor has done the perfect of job with pacing & catching attention - watched full video without skipping a second

  • @Butlerd
    @Butlerd Рік тому +4

    🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
    00:00 🧠 Understanding the Flow Cycle
    - Flow is cyclical, not like a light switch.
    - The four stages of the flow cycle.
    01:09 🧘 Origins of the Relaxation Response
    - Dr. Herbert Benson's research on meditation and relaxation response.
    - Triggers for the relaxation response, including deep breathing and prayer.
    - How the relaxation response can lead to insights and Aha moments.
    02:15 🏄 Rise of Extreme Sports and Flow
    - Extreme athletes achieving remarkable feats and experiencing flow.
    - The key pattern to these physical feats and the concept of flow.
    - Mapping the flow cycle with Stephen Cutler's research.
    03:25 💪 Using the Flow Cycle Intentionally
    - How to intentionally use the flow cycle for peak performance.
    - The first phase: Struggle and its characteristics.
    - The importance of not interrupting the struggle phase.
    05:04 🔄 Flow Cycle Phases 2 and 3: Release and Flow
    - The second phase: Release and its role in the flow cycle.
    - How to shift from beta to alpha brainwave frequencies.
    - The main event: Flow State and its characteristics.
    06:55 🛌 The Fourth Phase: Recovery
    - The importance of recovery in the flow cycle.
    - Neurochemical replenishment and clearing allostatic load.
    - Recognizing and enjoying the flow Afterglow.
    08:30 🤔 Challenges in Engaging the Flow Cycle
    - The challenge of starting to struggle in the first place.
    - Avoidance and engagement as critical factors.
    - Mastering the flow cycle for repeated use.
    10:39 ☕ Pro Tip: Caffeine Mastery
    - Using caffeine to engage the flow cycle more efficiently.
    - Shortening the struggle phase and staying in flow.
    - Rapidly moving through the entire flow cycle with caffeine.
    Made with HARPA AI

  • @deepanshusingh9919
    @deepanshusingh9919 Рік тому +20

    Dang! This video totally cleared up a bunch of stuff I've been low-key wondering about for years. I got some awesome data points that I wanna dig deeper into. Thanks a lot! ❤️

  • @itsShadowmonarch
    @itsShadowmonarch Рік тому +2

    4:15 that's what happened when i get advanced calculus, now i can solve it.. Thnxx mann, i am following ya!

  • @jacopochiari4051
    @jacopochiari4051 Рік тому +4

    This channel is a game changer. High quality information, excellently put together.

  • @sabianf
    @sabianf 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this video, Rian. The more I learn about your and Steven's flow model, the more similarities I see between it and gamification (Atomic Habits, etc) in terms of anchoring reward to struggle and building this into a habit/cycle.

  • @kubakielbasa5987
    @kubakielbasa5987 6 місяців тому +3

    Flow is an addictive drug that makes you better rather than worse like most do

  • @oll5668
    @oll5668 Рік тому +1

    I always used this feeling of pain or uncomfortableness that I feel when I start something to know if I'm on the right track, and always persevered through the pain, I guess I was doing the right thing. Thanks for the video.

  • @khadijah830
    @khadijah830 10 місяців тому

    no wayy! that’s whyyyy aku asyik banyak reflect lepas solat!!!

  • @JoshuaSeage
    @JoshuaSeage Рік тому +70

    I watch an obscene amount of YT and know when I see something amazing. So I want to congratulate you on this channel.
    I don’t know if you have a full team behind this, but the video/audio editing, script, story telling, captivating approach to education, is incredible.
    Well done, this channel is going to go crazy. If people didn’t know about Flow…. They will soon. Look forward to the next one!

    • @blessedbells
      @blessedbells Рік тому

      I hope watching 'obscene' amount of YT is paying you in great ways in life and i hope you have an interesting life offline otherwise you are missing the whole point , bless ya!

    • @JoshuaSeage
      @JoshuaSeage Рік тому +1

      @@blessedbells Thankyou blessedbells it sure does, I learn a lot - then I share it to the world through my platforms and put it into practise everyday.

    • @ABC-jq7ve
      @ABC-jq7ve Рік тому +3

      I agree. I’ve went through a lot of the self help guys on here but Rian is different. I would say he is the Andrew Huberman for productivity

    • @riandoris
      @riandoris  Рік тому +5

      Wow Thank you.

  • @godxtan6416
    @godxtan6416 11 місяців тому +1

    This video helps me a lot, I was figured out struggle and release but i was unaware about other two flow and recovery, i was thinking "what am i missing it".Thx buddy you added value in my life❤

  • @MichaelTheLastOne
    @MichaelTheLastOne 11 місяців тому +1

    Flow is amazing, in dodgeball i was able to pull craziest looking dodges just thanks to it

  • @AmirYoucefDAANE
    @AmirYoucefDAANE Рік тому +2

    this is by far the best video on this subject . quick , simple and efficent thanks a lot

  • @liamitalia
    @liamitalia 11 місяців тому +1

    I didn't realise how much I needed this video thank you

  • @pgul6272
    @pgul6272 10 місяців тому +14

    1-25m work
    2- 10m do nothing stare at a wall
    3-work harder 45m
    4-brake 15m
    Repeat

  • @triplespace007
    @triplespace007 2 місяці тому

    Completely different take on what flow state is. What you explained is literally what I do whenever anything goes wrong. Can't sleep? Relax until I'm focused enough to stay awake to a point of no return. Also not sure if I would say flow is like a boulder rolling down a hill, because YOU are the boulder. It's just things are so seamless and easy to grasp.

  • @LevelingUp7
    @LevelingUp7 Рік тому

    Euuhh, this is the type of content i would actually literally pay banks to learn about and u guys doing it for free? U guys are legends!!

    • @riandoris
      @riandoris  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching.

    • @LevelingUp7
      @LevelingUp7 Рік тому

      ​@@riandoris Cannot not watch your videos! With pleasure!

  • @spikeytortle595
    @spikeytortle595 11 місяців тому +2

    Im a minute in and this has taught me more than school

  • @halseysterlver5189
    @halseysterlver5189 Рік тому

    wow. This video is interesting, I never saw struggle as the pathway to the flow state, always as an obstacle between it. You're right, the reason I struggle is because I am trying to go into the state, if i wasn't entering that zone, I wouldn't feel struggle/stress at all. Thankyou!!!

  • @akioasakura3624
    @akioasakura3624 10 місяців тому

    the best flow video on youtube tysm for ur vids sir

  • @777wolf77
    @777wolf77 Рік тому

    Quite exciting to see a human explaining how to flow like a god.
    Thanks for the masterpiece.

  • @AbdullahJahangirr
    @AbdullahJahangirr Рік тому +2

    Literally every single of the video is life changing

  • @somuchbetteroffthisway
    @somuchbetteroffthisway 2 місяці тому

    Great video. Understanding these processes really helps me try to "hijack" the frustration of ADHD, not having enough dopamine in the brain feels like the surfing analogy of paddling out and failing over and over. I would be interested to see research into flow state's differences in ADHD, the "hyperfocus" we reach feels much like this deep flow state but intense and uncontrollable... like creative madness... I once wrote a novel-length story in 20 hours, no sleep, forgetting to eat and only breaking for the bathroom. But, we have to spend far longer in the struggle zone, and the 'flow' activates less often 😥 Medication helps, but not in learning how to direct where the focus should go.
    I'm hopeful that understanding the methodology here can help me unlock and channel that focus in a healthier way.

  • @PamMoore-m8m
    @PamMoore-m8m Рік тому +1

    The cycle of flow here is the masculine avenue. This process for me is more about practice in contrast to struggle. The verbiage here is the over blown masculine psychedelic hyped mind state.
    6:51

  • @raoabdulhadi6149
    @raoabdulhadi6149 Рік тому +1

    🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
    00:00 🌊 *Flow isn't an on-off switch; it's a cycle of four stages: struggle, release, flow, and recovery, key to consistent peak performance.*
    01:09 🧘 *Physiological relaxation responses similar to meditation can be triggered by various activities, quieting the prefrontal cortex and fostering unique insights.*
    02:15 🏄 *Extreme athletes experiencing "flow" demonstrate razor-sharp focus, leading to extraordinary physical feats, paving the way for understanding the flow cycle.*
    03:40 ⚙️ *The struggle phase, the first step of the flow cycle, involves pushing limits, inducing stress, and battling the urge to quit-an essential precursor to achieving flow.*
    05:31 🌬️ *Release, the second phase, offers a break from active engagement, allowing the subconscious to take over, crucial for triggering the relaxation response before entering flow.*
    06:14 🚀 *Flow, the peak of the cycle, manifests as a rapid acceleration of focus and creativity, driven by a mix of neurochemicals, enhancing performance and pattern recognition.*
    06:55 💤 *Recovery, the final stage, enables the body and mind to recuperate from the exertion of the Flow State, replenishing neurotransmitters and reducing accumulated stress.*
    08:30 🌊 *Understanding the flow cycle allows intentional navigation through its stages, recognizing where one is and what's needed to enter flow repeatedly.*
    09:56 🔄 *Initiating the struggle phase, the hardest part of the cycle, is crucial; avoidance stalls the cycle, while engagement sets the flow cycle in motion.*
    Made with HARPA AI

  • @amitsingh-yk3ps
    @amitsingh-yk3ps Рік тому +2

    🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
    00:00 🌊 *Understanding the Flow Cycle*
    - Flow is a cyclical process with four stages: Struggle, Release, Flow, and Recovery.
    - Dr. Herbert Benson's research on the relaxation response and Stephen Cutler's study of extreme athletes contributed to mapping the flow cycle.
    03:40 🏋️‍♂️ *Struggle Phase: Key Insights*
    - Struggle is the first phase of the flow cycle, involving hard work and pushing cognitive and physical limits.
    - Stress neurochemicals like norepinephrine and cortisol are released, creating a feeling of unsolvability, but interrupting this phase resets the cycle.
    - Persisting through struggle is crucial, as it is a sign that you're on track for flow.
    05:31 🧘‍♀️ *Release Phase: Techniques and Benefits*
    - Release is the second phase, where stepping back allows the subconscious to take over.
    - Brainwave patterns shift to alpha frequency, and Benson's relaxation response is triggered.
    - Suggestions for release include taking a boring break, paying attention to surroundings, or engaging in simple activities.
    06:14 🚀 *Flow State: Characteristics and Neurochemistry*
    - Flow is the main event, characterized by razor-sharp focus and heightened creativity.
    - The brain produces Theta wave patterns, and a cocktail of neurochemicals like dopamine and serotonin is released.
    - Flow is a state of deep absorption and high pattern recognition, driving peak performance.
    07:48 😴 *Recovery Phase: Importance and Techniques*
    - Recovery is essential after the Flow State, allowing the body and mind to recuperate neurochemically.
    - Active recovery methods such as ice baths, saunas, and quality sleep reduce allostatic load and boost resilience.
    - The flow afterglow, a satisfying feeling of accomplishment, is experienced during recovery.
    09:13 ⚙️ *Mastering the Flow Cycle*
    - Starting the struggle phase is a challenge; it involves overcoming avoidance or engagement gaps.
    - Engaging in the struggle is the hardest part to master, but once achieved, moving through the flow cycle becomes easier.
    - Gracefully persisting through struggle, releasing rapidly, flowing deeply, and recovering aggressively are key aspects of mastering the flow cycle.
    Made with HARPA AI

  • @KuraiCrys
    @KuraiCrys 11 місяців тому

    fun thing, a while ago when i would enter flow state, sometimes id realize that im in it and that would snap me right out of it, so i eventually learned how to realize im in flow state without interrupting it
    very cool 👍

  • @ABHEEeeee
    @ABHEEeeee 11 місяців тому

    I've experienced flow state many times while playing badminton
    I like to call it awakening

  • @TheZGALa
    @TheZGALa Рік тому +1

    So good. I am so grateful to have come across your iterations of this work at this time, as I am working on my own book, The Shift, and I consider understanding this Flow Cycle to be an important key to self mastery. Great video! Thank you.

    • @quantumpotential7639
      @quantumpotential7639 Рік тому +1

      I so need this book!!! When is this Shift coming out and where do I order?
      Here's some potential flow copy you can use to help promote and market this game changing masterpiece that will change the world.
      "When the Shift hits the fan, be prepared to be BLOW people / your customers away"
      "When you need to get your SHIFT together ..
      "Get Your Fricking Shift Together"
      I have more, but I'm suddenly out of flow 😔
      Now do you see?
      I need to get my SHIFT together ..
      And without this book, I can't!! 😔
      Thanks

    • @TheZGALa
      @TheZGALa Рік тому

      Thanks! That made me laugh out loud. Presale coming soon! @@quantumpotential7639

  • @JacquelineFierro939
    @JacquelineFierro939 Рік тому

    I’ve watched many videos on the topic of flow , this is the best explanation by far I’ve seen 👏👏👏

  • @Jish-n1w
    @Jish-n1w Рік тому +2

    It’s crazy, as a gamer I’ve been using the flow cycle to be the best I can be at a game for yeeeaaarrrsss, and I’ve never noticed! :0 XD

    • @sandyer.
      @sandyer. 11 місяців тому

      I can relate but I think I do it wrong because I just zone out, but still have a pretty fast heart rate, so I needa improve.

  • @markellybonny6612
    @markellybonny6612 Рік тому

    You have to let things go to and sometimes you have to stay calm and when you're prayin you feel it too, I sometimes feel the flow too

  • @NomadicMoood
    @NomadicMoood Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the breakdown! I really hope you'll touch upon the "getting started" part in your future videos. It really is THE ultimate struggle to start...

  • @CryptoWealthGroup
    @CryptoWealthGroup Рік тому

    0. Avoidance - challenging yourself to do something productive (from no task to productive one)
    1. Struggle - stress trying to push you away from the task (need to be experience and pass thru it) - Beta wave
    2. Release - period of relaxation and comfort (subconscious take over from conscious effort) - Alpha wave
    3. FLOW - increasing in creativity, focus and pattern recognition (release of dopamine, serotonin, endorphin, oxytocin ) - Theta wave
    4. Recovery - active and passive (physical and mental exercises)

    • @proavij
      @proavij 11 місяців тому

      So if i want to study smthg so how should i get in the flow state?

  • @harshjoshi5242
    @harshjoshi5242 Рік тому

    That was in front of me all the time but you made me recognize it. Thanks ❤

  • @Nabih01369
    @Nabih01369 Місяць тому

    This is golden. Thank you so much sir!

  • @nourkhoueiry6169
    @nourkhoueiry6169 Рік тому +1

    It's safe to say I'm obsessed. Though, I'm still unsure of the technique; lets take an example where I'm applying flow to studying:
    1. Start studying
    2. After approximately 30 minutes, engage in dopamine deficient exercises (staring at the wall)
    3. Back to working in flow
    4. Recovery
    is that right or did I mess up somewhere. Thank you, I would appreciate your help Rian.

    • @nourkhoueiry6169
      @nourkhoueiry6169 Рік тому

      I'm also unsure when should I move from struggle to release. and then from release to flow.

  • @DavePhan-l5c
    @DavePhan-l5c Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this
    Your knowledge changed my life forever.

  • @Happy_Human-nh4ec
    @Happy_Human-nh4ec Місяць тому

    Lemme watch this video in a deep flow state listening to every work and fully present with what he is saying

  • @parthdudani8429
    @parthdudani8429 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE YOUR WORK Rian!
    Your message and videos are easily one of the most helpful ones EVER!!!
    I am aspiring business owner myself and it'd be an honour to meet you someday and collaborate with the Flow research collective!
    I share your videos with my friends and family regularly and will keep doing so in the future!! Thank you so much for making this priceless information so accessible for all! I hope your channel gets much more than millions of views that it undoubtedly deserves!
    P.S.: Absolutely love the editing and the visuals too!

  • @laurarubinsteinmedium
    @laurarubinsteinmedium Рік тому

    Is so cool to discovery that I was doing this naturally, but now that I understand the why is easier to use ♥ thank you

  • @kumokingtv
    @kumokingtv Рік тому

    HOLY SHMOLY, this is some serious gold! Wow, I was wondering why pairing up walking to and from the café and then sipping my cold brew right as I sat down for work, made it so much less of a struggle. Thank you so much for this!

  • @rbluejazz94
    @rbluejazz94 Рік тому

    Channel is going to blow up, been looking forward to your new releases .

  • @natashkeplaatjies741
    @natashkeplaatjies741 Рік тому

    Most valuable and amazing and most informative video on flow.

  • @Knowledgeitspower7
    @Knowledgeitspower7 2 місяці тому

    Great video thank you God bless you all ❤

  • @neillunavat
    @neillunavat Рік тому

    this video is invaluable. I wish i had watched this months ago.

  • @mayharmon6948
    @mayharmon6948 Рік тому +13

    Wonderful content. I would ask how one knows the difference between struggle caused by an ineffective method of learning and/or working, and struggle that is a genuine result of challenge. Certainly one needs to be on the lookout for the pain we get when we just don't approach things correctly.

    • @bobbyprashanth
      @bobbyprashanth Рік тому

      Any challenge,the scalable or not is determined once you take a plunge into it

  • @srsoria
    @srsoria Рік тому +2

    Flow states are cyclical and part of a four-stage cycle. Understanding these stages is crucial for consistent access to flow.
    [00:00](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Flow States are part of a four-stage cycle
    [01:19](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Meditators experience relaxation response, while extreme athletes achieve seemingly impossible feats.
    [02:48](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) The flow cycle can be used intentionally to drive oneself into the Zone every day with consistency.
    [04:14](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Struggle phase is necessary to experience flow
    [05:34](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Flow State: The process of achieving optimal performance and creativity.
    [06:52](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Flow State clears allostatic load and promotes recovery
    [08:17](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Flow cycle helps in achieving productivity
    [09:35](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Engaging in the struggle is the hardest part of the flow cycle to master.
    ---------------------------------
    Detailed Summary for [How to Get Ahead of 99% People Using Flow State](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) by [Merlin](merlin.foyer.work/)
    [00:00](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Flow States are part of a four-stage cycle
    - Flow States are not like a light switch, they are cyclical
    - Understanding the flow cycle is key to accessing Flow States consistently
    [01:19](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Meditators experience relaxation response, while extreme athletes achieve seemingly impossible feats.
    - Meditation triggers the body's relaxation response.
    - Triggers for the relaxation response include deep breathing, prayer, and showering.
    - The relaxation response leads to unique brain connections and insights.
    - Extreme athletes achieve record-breaking feats over time.
    - Examples include Laird Hamilton riding 70 and 80-foot waves, Tony Hawk performing the first 900-degree aerial spin, and Tom Shar accomplishing a 1080-degree spin at age 12.
    - Stephen Cutler identified the key pattern to achieve each physical feat.
    [02:48](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) The flow cycle can be used intentionally to drive oneself into the Zone every day with consistency.
    - Struggle is the first phase of the flow cycle and involves hard work pushing cognitive and physical limits.
    - Struggle is characterized by high stress, the release of norepinephrine and cortisol.
    - Dopamine is released during struggle, which soothes our system and heightens pleasure.
    - In this phase, our problems seem unsolvable.
    [04:14](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Struggle phase is necessary to experience flow
    - Interrupting the struggle phase resets the cycle
    - It takes up to 23 minutes to regain focus after interruption
    - Many people spend their careers without experiencing flow
    - Persisting through the struggle leads to the reward of flow
    - Linking struggle to the reward of flow makes it easier
    [05:34](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Flow State: The process of achieving optimal performance and creativity.
    - The brainwave patterns shift from beta wave frequency to alpha wave frequency.
    - The Flow State is characterized by increased creativity, insight, focus, and endurance.
    - The release of neurochemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins further amplify these effects.
    - After the Flow State, recovery is needed for the body and mind to recuperate.
    [06:52](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Flow State clears allostatic load and promotes recovery
    - Flow State expands neurotransmitters
    - Recovery is essential for memory consolidation
    - Active recovery is important for brain and physiology
    - Active recovery reduces allostatic load
    - Flow Afterglow brings a sense of satisfying fatigue
    - The neurochemistry of flow lasts for an extended period
    - The flow afterglow promotes a parasympathetic state
    - A parasympathetic state leads to calm and deep sleep
    - Deep sleep clears metabolic waste from the brain through the glymphatic system
    [08:17](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Flow cycle helps in achieving productivity
    - Experiencing flow increases the desire for it and pushes oneself to reach new levels of productivity
    - Understanding the flow cycle helps to know where to go next to get into flow again and again
    - Starting to struggle in the first place is a challenge that occurs before the flow cycle begins
    [09:35](ua-cam.com/video/bzW-zV4JhK4/v-deo.html) Engaging in the struggle is the hardest part of the flow cycle to master.
    - The process of struggle begins and you're on your path to release into flow.
    - If you avoid the struggle, you'll never get into flow in the first place.
    - Once you master the struggle, moving through the rest of the cycle becomes easier.
    - You can struggle gracefully, persisting through the discomfort, knowing that flow will be on the other side of release.
    - Releasing rapidly by dislodging your attention allows effortless subconscious information processing to take over.
    - To flow deeply, block distractions, maintain impulse control, and ensure not to squander the deep state of flow you're in.
    - Recover aggressively by clearing allostatic load from your system rapidly.
    - By watching the video 'Caffeine Mastery' you can make it easier to engage in the flow cycle and shorten the struggle phase.

  • @roxanne_george
    @roxanne_george 5 місяців тому

    Precious insights, thank you so much! 🔥 I just wondered if the flow state is the same as what athletes call "second wind"?

  • @macinasjianlester2478
    @macinasjianlester2478 11 місяців тому

    the thing about i want to do with flow state is to do it like standing, maintaining balance is just in the back of my head, if i can do that then my stress can be fun

  • @LiauJustin
    @LiauJustin Рік тому

    Excellent video, already becoming addicted to your content after two videos

  • @Outofofficeguy
    @Outofofficeguy 7 місяців тому

    Amazing movement session brother 💫🏌🏿

  • @IFYOUWANTITGOGETIT
    @IFYOUWANTITGOGETIT Рік тому +1

    This was excellent! Great illustrations! Thanks! Keep it up! You’re going to blow up soon!

    • @riandoris
      @riandoris  Рік тому

      I appreciate your support and viewership!

  • @aspect_richmindset
    @aspect_richmindset Рік тому

    It's like "Practice and Practice until you Improve"

  • @willia_mbrown
    @willia_mbrown Рік тому

    What a video. The value is insane!

  • @navjotsinghdhiber3454
    @navjotsinghdhiber3454 Рік тому

    Thank you. Your video has put my life experiences in words

  • @andrewfierce
    @andrewfierce Рік тому

    happy i’m here so early. This channel is going to rocket 🚀

  • @Whatevertheheck
    @Whatevertheheck 2 місяці тому

    Fucking best youtube channel ever. Life changing. If I could only have seen 1 channel in my entire life, it’s this one. My brain finally makes sense now!!!

  • @reversal5504
    @reversal5504 11 місяців тому

    Being a trickster to your brain is like for example you are being comparative about your different situations to focus more stress deduction.

  • @maarshalps7315
    @maarshalps7315 Рік тому +11

    1 struggle - stress, u feel useless and don't stop it. 23mins takes to get into focus.
    2 Release - boring break, 10 min
    3 Flow - Mind takes over
    4 Recovery - active break
    Before - Starting to struggle or avoiding never lets you into this cycle

    • @hkjdfvabe5256
      @hkjdfvabe5256 Рік тому +1

      Could you please explain why I have to "release" after getting into a state of focus? Wont that just disrupt it?

    • @IanGW2005
      @IanGW2005 11 місяців тому

      @@hkjdfvabe5256my take/opinion of it is kind of clearing the brain of the struggle while not stimulating it doing something else, hence why you should partake in a “boring” activity.

  • @DiproM08
    @DiproM08 7 місяців тому

    We are not supposed to interrupt ourselves during the struggle phase as it resets the flow cycle, but that's exactly what the release phase is about: diverting your attention from the task at hand. How do we know when to go (or when we have gone) from the struggle phase to the release phase?
    Also, how is it that the Release phase, which is essentially an interruption from what you're doing, helps you attain Flow State, while any other interruption before the Release phase (during the Struggle phase) resets the flow cycle?

  • @WW_Studios
    @WW_Studios Рік тому +4

    Been loving your channel!! Thank you so much for these vids!! Keep it up :) Leon Hendrix just... with new vids lol

  • @AlonCooperMusic
    @AlonCooperMusic Рік тому

    Amazing. Thank you for this!

  • @faker530
    @faker530 Рік тому

    this is such a great breakdown of this topic , thank you so much

  • @DaneA-x3m
    @DaneA-x3m Рік тому

    great video, I only watched one video and i subscribed. I totally get what you are talking about, this is exactly what I need in my life I am always working too many hours and struggle with fatigue and non-productive days - thanks so much for sharing, I will be using this every day from now on, this is a massive ha ha moment for me to move forward with more certainly in my daily workflow activities. thank you, thank you

  • @hkhj139
    @hkhj139 Рік тому

    This really really works, stealing fire 🔥 made me your fan

  • @TheKalhamma
    @TheKalhamma Рік тому

    Amazing video... I learned a lot.. thank you!

  • @abderrahmanesahraoui3603
    @abderrahmanesahraoui3603 Рік тому

    thank you bro love your videos

  • @larserkelens1645
    @larserkelens1645 11 місяців тому +1

    im watching this in class while the teacher is yapping about some frigin bridges my concentration is on my max

    • @Njingahere
      @Njingahere 11 місяців тому

      I am doing the same i have ADHD so this video is useless to me

  • @phoenixj1299
    @phoenixj1299 9 місяців тому

    outstanding video

  • @amarnathvarma3852
    @amarnathvarma3852 11 місяців тому

    From tommorow im doing somethings like
    After i wake i up i will delay any form of gratification and instead will struggle and do my chores after that i will have a 10 minute break and then after flow at night I'll have a warm shower .

  • @AK-be9gn
    @AK-be9gn Рік тому +7

    I dint understand release part

    • @fsfirouz3102
      @fsfirouz3102 Рік тому +2

      Struggle stage is all about conscious, intentional effort. Release stage is about releasing the will-full effort and allowing your mind to naturally, subconsciously create new neural pathways that support the effort you just put in so that when you return to the task, it’s not as much of a struggle. Seems to me that these 2 stages are interchangeable until we reach a level of mastery upon which time flow-state becomes more accessible

  • @fenfox
    @fenfox 8 місяців тому

    After how long should recovery phase take place - After each block of productive time? Or at the end of the day?
    Also when should I take a 5-10 minute boring break - After how many minutes of struggle?

    • @matheuscabral9618
      @matheuscabral9618 8 місяців тому +2

      I think it depends on what you are doing, if it’s a small task you just did a 5-30 minute break is probably enough, but if it’s something that took you many hours your recovery should probably be at least a good night’s sleep, it also depends on what task you’re doing next. But I think it’s always after each block of productive time. And likewise, depending on how long and difficult your task is your struggle time will also vary accordingly

  • @iSpike
    @iSpike Рік тому

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  • @Lowlevelguy_offcial
    @Lowlevelguy_offcial 11 місяців тому +2

    Soo... Finally found out why I can formulate a business plan to get rich while showering...

  • @ChraO_o
    @ChraO_o Рік тому

    Wow, I thought you could just speed up your mind world to focus faster. I mean I can do this method but I'll try the one on the video's.
    As I rewatched the video, it's actually pretty much my strategy to focus, try to flow your mind. There are methods.
    1) Start: You probably don't know how much you focus during your first try. It has significant focus boost as your *mind* is still *empty* on that information/task.
    2) Forcible: Forcing the focus is definitely a bad idea as not only there's multiple reasons why such as losing some sanity, it also damages you.
    3) Emptiness: The feeling of emptiness is not what you need in the state, it's the thoughts, to activate it. Though your brain still uses its unconscious state, it's still fine.
    4) Adrenaline: Adrenaline has so much advantages, including the focus, to sum this up, it ignores what you don't need for significant physical boost. Disadvantage? It's your own physical state.
    5) Health: You can also boost focus by being healthy, very simple with so many advantages.
    That's probably all of the focus types. These are not variations, you can stack all these and have even more focus than ever before.
    Just kidding.
    6) Manipulation: Manipulate your mind to anything you like, *make thoughts about being that in all aspects.*
    The highlighted ones are very important.
    Third rewatch and noticed how similar it is to mine so I'll also put cycle using definitions above.
    1) Health
    2) Adrenaline
    3) Emptiness
    4) Start
    Why is 4th start? You can say that word is re-start or to start again and be better.
    And yes, gaming has gone further than sports.

  • @howhello354
    @howhello354 2 місяці тому

    Worth it 👌 thanks.

  • @ArtZkofogo
    @ArtZkofogo Рік тому

    Its been 3yrs now,since I ventured into inner engineering it have led me into strange states,I.e studied the Bhagavad Gita,subscribed to many channel's. Today it's your channel. Bro I have learned alot.Shukran!. is our kiswahili word for Thank You.

  • @newworldcrypto5336
    @newworldcrypto5336 8 місяців тому

    Amazing video!

  • @rockyp32
    @rockyp32 Рік тому +7

    WHEN DO WE DO THE 2nd stage?????

    • @mr.gilbert2790
      @mr.gilbert2790 7 місяців тому +1

      If you you struggle enough and acclimatise, you'll find out.

  • @SuccessForeverAstrology
    @SuccessForeverAstrology Рік тому

    You did a great job with this... Well done 🎉

  • @story_teller4268
    @story_teller4268 Рік тому +1

    Can you tell us how to know when to relax after the struggle and how it happens in the real sense do i experience flow right after relaxing or do i need to struggle again