On this episode of Flow Over Fear, Adam shares three key elements of flow. These elements were originally posed by Mihayi Csikszentmihalyi, the godfather of flow research, and recently referenced in the book 10x is Easier Than 2x, by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. The three elements presented are:
Clear and specific goals
Immediate feedback
Making sure the challenge or risk of the activity is beyond our current abilities
Adam Hill emphasizes the importance of aligning goals with core values and finding deep meaning in them to achieve relevance. We explore the concept of the "three C's dream" - being convicted, courageous, and clear in our aspirations. In tackling challenges that slightly exceed our current abilities, we are able to continuously improve and find flow. The importance of feedback, persistence, and curiosity are highlighted, as well as the need to overcome embarrassment and ego to seek that feedback. Adam shares his personal journey of learning to swim, starting in a pool and ultimately preparing for his first Ironman, emphasizing the importance of setting clear, specific goals and gradually challenging oneself to exceed their comfort zone 5% at a time.
Ultimately, we learn that focusing on where our energy goes and being open-minded and objective in receiving feedback are crucial for continuous improvement. Join us as we uncover the power of pushing boundaries and pursuing challenges beyond our current skill level on this episode of Flow Over Fear.
Overview
[00:02:09] Removing obstacles to find flow and progress.
[00:04:48] "Top book for setting big goals."
[00:07:56] Relevance is key for fulfilling, meaningful goals.
[00:10:27] "Enjoy the journey, reflect, and progress daily."
[00:15:50] Embrace feedback, remove ego, seek improvement.
[00:18:46] Push boundaries 5% for continuous growth.
[00:22:56] Growing courage and comfort zones in increments.
