Training and preparation are key to entering flow states from "summary" of The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
In action and adventure sports, athletes push the limits of what's physically possible on a regular basis. To achieve this level of performance, they must access flow states, the optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and perform our best. Flow states are characterized by complete absorption in an activity, a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process. However, reaching flow is not a matter of luck or chance; it requires deliberate training and preparation. Athletes who consistently enter flow states have honed their skills through years of practice and repetition. They have mastered the fundamentals of their sport to the point where they no longer have to consciously think about each movement. This automaticity allows them to focus all their attention on the task at hand, free from distractions and self-doubt. As a result, they are able to perform at a level that seems almost superhuman. Training and preparation are the keys to enterin...
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