I am effortless effort, timeless time
The concept of flow has changed my life. Flow is a state of optimal experience.
When you get Reps of Deliberate Practice and gain a certain level of competence, then getting more reps creates a Feedback Loop of deeper focus and Flow-like experiences.
Read how Flow is similar and different to Wu wei.
For a guide on maximizing your flow, go here: FlowCreation MOC.
The thing about Flow is that you can’t directly create it; you can only create the Conditions of Flow. Here are the conditions:
The Three Major Conditions of Flow
The three conditions of flow, as described by Mihaly are:
- Clear proximal (nearby) goals
- Clear and immediate feedback
- A balance between perceived challenge and skill
- From [Conditions of Flow](./Conditions of Flow.md)
Interestingly, Flow is similar to other domains of effort that worsen the harder you try, because Flow, Insights, and Acting cannot be forced (not included in Ideaverse for Obsidian).