![]() How did hyperfocus allow me to get into a state of flow? So, maybe it’s writing, or finding a good supplier, or vetting out a business idea, or whatever it may be for you- if you tried eliminating everything else even just for a brief period, you would amaze yourself.ĭo not cap flow, and you will find the results from being in the state of flow for a longer period of time significantly more beneficial even if the only thing you changed was not capping flow. Now, I can’t not do anything all the time, but this is a good example of what’s possible with extreme hyperfocus, in a very short period of time. However, with extreme hyperfocus, pretty absurd results were possible. Now, if you’ve been a ForeverJobless reader for a while, you know I’m a relatively slow writer. I might have written close to 18,000 words on the week. This doesn’t include a handful of other 2-300 word notes/ideas I wrote down on other topics. The last week or so I’ve been sick, so not only did I not have much on my to do list because of my elimination spree, but I also didn’t go out at all, didn’t go to the gym, etc… Basically all I did was write. Basically, trying to have as little as possible to do, so that all my time only goes towards doing what I want to do. Over the last month or so I’ve been slowly eliminating things on my to do list. Here’s a personal case study of extreme hyperfocus I shared with the Incubator a couple months back: Results that can be achieved with extreme hyperfocus So many people are obsessed with how they can get in flow state more often, and all the tips and tricks that might help them get in the zone easier.Ī much easier strategy to being in the zone more and maximizing flow state, is just not to pulling yourself out of it once you’re already in. If you already follow my blueprints for how to achieve goals and how to set goals even if you don’t know what you want, then a side effect of that is you’ll already have a decent structure in place for getting into flow state.īut I want to share a simple flow hack that’s much easier than what everyone else tries to do. Well, I set up my life in a way where the times I’m in flow state, I maximize the time that I’m able to stay in it. ![]() I know what you’re thinking, “ what does that even mean Billy? ” Want to know one interesting way that I do this? ![]() When you limit flow, you’re limiting your own success and happinessĪs you know I like to integrate things into my life that make success and happiness easier. ![]() So, when you limit flow, you’re limiting your own success and happiness. Why does this matter? In short, because flow state, or being in the zone is directly tied to your success, and your happiness. They work on things they don’t like, get distracted a lot, and the occasions where they are in flow, they have something on their schedule that will interrupt it. Most people’s lives are set up in a way where it’s difficult for them to even get into flow. In essence, flow is characterized by complete absorption in what one does. What is flow state?įlow is the mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In this article I’m going to share why hyperfocus is so important, and give you an idea to help increase the amount of time you spend in flow state. We structure our lives in a way where flow state is limited, so our results are too, as an accidental byproduct. Ever find yourself in flow state( being in the zone ) and then something comes up to pull you out of it? Most often it’s by our own design.
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