Unlocking Human Performance: The Power of Flow | Steven Kotler | TEDxABQ

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  Taking time off and pushing boundaries in action sports led to significant improvements in human performance.
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  Action-adventure sport athletes have achieved more impossible feats than any group in history by tapping into a state of consciousness known as flow.
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  Flow is an optimal state of consciousness where we are fully absorbed in a task, and contrary to popular belief, it is not the result of using more of our brain, but rather using less as our prefrontal cortex deactivates.
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  When we are in a state of flow, our prefrontal cortex shuts down certain functions like time perception and self-criticism, allowing us to experience liberation and improved performance.
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  Flow, a state of heightened performance, increases risk-taking, creativity, physical performance, and cognitive abilities by releasing five powerful neurochemicals, making it one of the most addictive and motivating states that can boost productivity by 500%.
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  Flow is a state of enhanced creativity and learning achieved by combining novel and old ideas, and can be accessed by anyone through 20 triggers, with focus being the first trigger.
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  High-performing individuals and organizations, including action-adventure sport athletes and Navy SEALs, focus their attention on triggers that drive them into the present moment, allowing them to achieve tremendous amounts of flow and performance.
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  Building organizations around triggers that maximize flow can lead to significant increases in performance, productivity, and creativity, and it's up to individuals to decide how to utilize this information.