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Why decision-making is easier in flow state
According to John Hopkins neuroscientist Charles Lamb, when in peak performance or flow state...when you are "in the zone" -
- The self-monitoring part of our brain is deactivated (as shown by fMRI).
- It means, no more second-guessing or interference from our voice of doubt.
- And so, risk-taking becomes less frightening and we act without hesitation.
- All this lets us flow at a faster pace.
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Runner's high decoded
In the runner's high or "flow" state where we feel best, perform best & are on a roll with rapid-fire problem-solving:
- Any brain structure that would hamper the heightened awareness & attention state, is shut off.
- Brain waves hover between day-dreaming and the radical idea-comb...
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"It's an efficiency exchange. We're trading energy usually used for higher cognitive functions, for heightened attention and awareness."
- DR. ARNE DIETRICH
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Why the hype
Researches believe most athletic gold medals, world championships, significant progress in the arts, and major scientific breakthroughs come from a flow state.
It's called "flow" because every action and decision leads seamlessly, fluidly to the next.
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