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Understanding the Flow State: Two Important Sets of Conditions
The flow state is characterized by a sense of atonement with the environment, and it is distinct from pleasure. Two important sets of information flow conditions are necessary to be achieved for there to be a state of flow, which are often misrepresented as only one.
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The flow state occurs when the demand of a situation is slightly beyond one's skills, which is distinct from pleasure and explains why people engage in activities like rock climbing.
2:17:49 - 2:19:40 (01:51)
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The flow state occurs when the demand of a situation is slightly beyond one's skills, which is distinct from pleasure and explains why people engage in activities like rock climbing. Two important sets of conditions are necessary for achieving the flow state, which are often misrepresented or overlooked.
ChapterUnderstanding the Flow State: Two Important Sets of Conditions
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When in the flow state, people experience a strong connection with their environment and a tremendous sense of grace and realness while engaging in activities such as sparring.
2:19:40 - 2:22:34 (02:54)
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When in the flow state, people experience a strong connection with their environment and a tremendous sense of grace and realness while engaging in activities such as sparring.