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PN: How to get into flow

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Flow is a state of deep immersion into the task which is performed. Everybody was in a state of flow, it happens when you lose track of time because you're so engaged in an activity. To achieve flow the task should be challenging enough.

Principles of flow:

  1. Clarity of goal in the micro and in the macro. It's way easier to do something when you have a clear goal. You need short-term and long-term commitments, think of video games.

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  1. Challenge. It should be neither too easy nor too hard. It should be hard enough for the skill set the person has. It should be something like this: "It's likely that I won't achieve it but it's possible that might achieve it"
  1. Distraction is the enemy of flow. Focus on a single task. Remove everything that could disturb your focus.

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  1. It takes time. Introducing flow will take time. You must practice it. You must build yourself up to the point that it becomes easier and easier.

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PN: How to get into flow: the rules for flow are similar to those of deep work. Use both to get into a godlike state of focus.

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PN: How to get into flow: Flow is a state of deep immersion into the task. There are couple of steps that'll help you achieve that.

PN: How to get into flow