The document outlines a three-stage framework for experiencing and sustaining 'flow', a mental state characterized by complete immersion and engagement in activities. It discusses essential elements such as developing a flow mindset, preparing for flow through clear vision and training, and sustaining flow by embracing creativity and connection. Each stage emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation, mastery, and mental management to optimize performance and enhance experiences.

2. From the ordinary
to the extraordinary

3. 3 Stages - 21 Elements
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4. Stage 1
Flow Mindset
• Flow Seeker
• Authentic Reality
• Intrinsic Choices
• Mastery
• Positive Risk
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5. Stage 2
Preparing for Flow
• Clear Vision
• Integrated Training
• Congruent Process Goals
• State Management
• Sufficient Challenge
• Shifting Perspective
• Intense Sensory Experience
• Deep Focus
• Brain Waves
• Instant Feedback
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6. Stage 3
Sustaining Flow
• Engage and Play
• Radical Responsibility
• Absolute Trust
• Creativity
• Connection
• Energetic Momentum
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7. - Stage 1 –
Initially we must educate ourselves and
learn to change our mindset. If we
change our approach and allow a flow
mindset to embed in our psyche, flow
states will become second nature and a
standard way of operating as required.
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8. Flow Seeker
Flow is a unique state that we can learn to
embody, sustain, and recreate. Opportunities
for flow exist all around us. When our mind is
searching for opportunities to find flow in our
day-to-day, we create a powerful intention
and start opening the gates to flow.
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9. Authentic Reality
Finding our true north frees us from our
automated patterns of insanity that otherwise
keep us shackled to the comfortable and
‘normal’. In flow, there is no room for mind-
games; we must open our eyes to the honest
reality of any experience.
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10. Intrinsic Choices
Flow is an autotelic experience that drives us to
want more. No rewards, no hidden agendas,
nothing but love for the task at hand. If we want
to engineer flow, we must empower ourselves
and own our choices.
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11. Mastery
Striving for excellence gives us an unlimited
scope to perform, whilst a desire to win induces
fear that pollutes our mind and body limiting our
ability. When we aim to master the task, we learn
to become the master of our minds. In doing so,
our biggest challenges become our greatest
opportunities.
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12. Positive Risk
Taking positive risks forces us out of the
comfort zone and into the zone of processing
novel experiences. There is no failure, only
feedback.
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13. Preparing for Flow
The second stage is for the time leading
up to a special event or anticipated flow
moment. It is in this stage that we fine-
tune our mental approach and focus,
taking the ordinary to the optimal.
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14. Clear Vision
Flow appears when we have crystal clear
visions that act as blueprints for the body to
perform from.
Dream a dream and let the film roll.
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15. Integrated Training
Sustained flow comes from increased
exposure to flow. If we train in flow, prepare
for flow, flow will find us when we need it
most.
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16. Congruent Process Goals
When all our facets are aligned we create a
highly focused and powerful force that can
Fire on all cylinders. When our attention is
placed on the process rather than the
outcome, we start speaking flow’s language.
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17. State Management
Managing our emotional reactions and
manifested feelings is essential in creating a
channel for flow to flourish. By understanding
our emotional landscape we learn to choose
that states we require to sing our favourite
song.
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18. Sufficient Challenge
The challenge needs to be equal to, or slightly
above, our level of skill for flow to arise. It’s
time to up our game and jump in the deep end.
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19. Shifting Perspective
By changing our perspective of the event we
can gain essential insight and pick a relative
perspective to find flow.
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20. Heightened Sensory Experience
The higher our sensory input the more incoming
information is at our disposal. Furthermore, the
more intense our surroundings, the deeper our
flow experience. If the situation isn’t turning us
on, turn up the volume!
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21. Deep Focus
When we recognise control is an illusion, we
paradoxically allow ourselves to tap into a realm
of supreme competence and deeply focus on the
next step. Where our attention is highly focused,
flow with follow.
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22. Brain Waves
Alpha, theta, and gamma brain wave
frequencies, so often found in trance states,
prime our minds for flow.
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23. Instant Feedback
Flow demands high-speed bandwidth and
minimal blockages to allow for instant feedback.
When we learn stretch time and lose self-
consciousness, we experience the present in all
its glory.
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24. Sustaining Flow
Once in a flow state, sustaining it for any
length of time is often the common pain
point. The third stage is designed to keep
us plugged in and immersed in our flow
experience.
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25. Engage and Play
In flow we are positively engaged in every
interaction, just as we are when we play. Our
pursuit to add value to every situation forms
positive tornados that spiral into flow.
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26. Radical Responsibility
Adopting a ruthless responsibility of our
performance empowers absolute commitment
and exceptional solution orientated abilities.
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27. Absolute Trust
During flow our mind displays absolute trust of
our innate and trained ability. Flow requires a
hard line between mind and body; a self-belief in
our capacity. No limits, no holding back!
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28. Creativity
Flow uses extraordinary pattern recognition to
link new ideas and effortlessly do the
impossible. Flow induces creativity, and
creativity induces flow.
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29. Connection
In flow self-consciousness disappears, and we
become highly connected to our surroundings
as our delusions of separateness are exposed.
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30. Energetic Momentum
Flow naturally snowballs, attracting luck and
momentum like a magnet. Flow is also a
demanding state that requires unrestricted
free-flowing energy. Therefore, recharging and
managing our battery levels is essential for this
type of peaking.
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