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Ep. 132 - The Art of Peak Performance

Season #1 Episode #132

Can you imagine performing at your absolute peak in every area of your life? 

 

In today's episode, we're going deep on the psychology of flow states - those unexpected moments of total absorption, laser focus, and euphoric engagement with the task at hand. We'll explore why mastering the flow state can skyrocket productivity, creativity, confidence, and fulfillment. Ashton shares proven techniques to help you find your flow triggers, enter these states more effortlessly, and harness flow to actualize your potential in sports, business, relationships, and beyond. 

 

If you want to expand your limits and actualize your dormant abilities, you won’t want to miss this.

 

To learn more about Ashton, listeners can visit his website at Valkere Investment Group!

 

 

[00:00 – 08:23] Five Flow State Blockers

  • Distractions: noise, notifications, and interruptions break the focus and prevent the deep concentration necessary for flow.

  • Negative thinking and a fixed mindset: self-doubt, criticism, and negative self-talk, which hinder confidence and block the flow

  • Wrong challenge or skill ratio: if tasks are too challenging or too boring, then there’s no motivation to induce flow.

  • No clear goals: unclear or vague goals can lead to a lack of direction and make it challenging to stay engaged in a certain task.

  • Excessive pressure: working too hard, overthinking, and overtraining lead to unrecovered burnout.

 

[08:24 – 17:05] Flow State Triggers

  • Passion, purpose, and curiosity act as internal triggers, creating a complete awareness of the activity.

  • Setting well-defined and specific objectives provides an essential roadmap for focused efforts.

  • Balancing challenge and skill: challenging tasks lead to heightening our skills to the next level and gaining awareness and concentration for the activity.

  • Risk: accepting challenges and engaging in activities that involve a certain level of risk leads to flow.

  • Creativity: experimenting with ideas encourages creativity and breaks away from routines.

 

[17:06 – 24:35] Optimizing Workspace for Flow State

  • Organizing materials beforehand and maintaining a minimalist setup enhances mental clarity.

  • Incorporating natural light and creating a comfortable, ergonomic workspace improves energy and mood.

  • Limiting digital clutter, turning off messages, and refraining from web surfing contribute to maintaining focus.

  • Establishing a pre-flow ritual signals the brain to enter a focused state, facilitating a seamless transition into flow.

 

Resource Mentioned
The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance

 

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Website: Valkere Investment Group

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Key Quotes

 

"If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there. Unclear or vague goals can lead to a lack of direction and make it challenging to stay engaged in the task." – Ashton Levarek

 

"Find joy in pursuing your passion, align it with purpose, and witness personal growth that positively impacts others." – Ashton Levarek