About Finding Flow - Exploring Peak Performance and Optimal Human Consciousness
In Finding Flow, hosts George Rushin, competitive cyclist, jiu-jitsu practitioner, and agile project management specialist, and John Honeycutt, corporate strategist and performance coach, discuss topics related to the unique state of consciousness called Flow State, and dive into details and principles of neuroscience and peak performance, and offer practical take-aways and actionable challenges for listeners interested in finding their flow and experiencing optimal human consciousness.
Episode 17: Gamification and the future of Finding Flow
Episode at a glance:
In this episode, George and John discuss theories around gamification in games and in life. They also discuss the plans for the show in the future.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching
21 Jun 2021
Episode 16: Do Less
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In this episode, George and John discuss the common traps of doing "more" and being "busy" and talk about how to design your life around focus and intention.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching
14 Jun 2021
Episode 15: Agile Science and the Ideal Work Day
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In this episode, George and John talk about societal norms and measures around workplace productivity and wonder if we aren't coming up short by just putting in long hours.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching
30 May 2021
Episode 14: Slow Flow
Episode at a glance:
In this episode, George and John slow down and look at the benefits of tempering your speed with everything you do to allow for enriched life experiences and more readily available access to flow.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching
16 May 2021
Episode 13: Living the Good Life (Part 2)
Episode at a glance:
In this episode, George and John dive deep into the ultimate aim of all personal development - feeling good and producing results - and discuss different philosophies, practices, and methods for increasing happiness and truly experiencing the good life.
Episode links:
Authentic Happiness (https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Happiness-Psychology-Potential-Fulfillment/dp/0743222989/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=authentic+happiness&qid=1619006908&sr=8-1) - Martin Seligman
Flourish (https://www.amazon.com/Flourish-Visionary-Understanding-Happiness-Well-being/dp/1439190763/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=flourish+seligman&qid=1619006925&sr=8-1) - Martin Seligman
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching
25 Apr 2021
Episode 12: Living the Good Life (Part 1)
Episode at a glance:
In this episode, George and John dive deep into the ultimate aim of all personal development - feeling good and producing results - and discuss different philosophies, practices, and methods for increasing happiness and truly experiencing the good life.
Episode links:
Authentic Happiness (https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Happiness-Psychology-Potential-Fulfillment/dp/0743222989/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=authentic+happiness&qid=1619006908&sr=8-1) - Martin Seligman
Flourish (https://www.amazon.com/Flourish-Visionary-Understanding-Happiness-Well-being/dp/1439190763/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=flourish+seligman&qid=1619006925&sr=8-1) - Martin Seligman
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching
8 Apr 2021
Episode 11: Intrinsic Motivation and Flow
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In this episode, George and John discuss motivation as a driving factor for peak performance and how a specific form of motivation - Intrinsic Motivation - can skyrocket your achievement and trigger flow states. They provide actionable practices for designing a life of greater intrinsic motivation and flow and share advice on how to fine-tune your motivation for the best performance.
Episode links:
Art of Impossible (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Impossible-Peak-Performance-Primer/dp/0062977539/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12MJHJMOOA8B4&dchild=1&keywords=art+of+impossible&qid=1617794114&sprefix=art+of+imp%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1) - Steven Kotler
Flow (https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=flow&qid=1614173135&sr=8-1) – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Mindset (https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Carol-S-Dweck-audiobook/dp/B07N48NM33/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18VIHF3IZQEMQ&dchild=1&keywords=mindset+carol+s.+dweck&qid=1614173190&sprefix=mindset%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1) – Carol Dweck
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching
28 Mar 2021
Episode 10: Easefulness & the Tao of Flow
Episode at a glance:
In this episode, George and John discuss how the ancient wisdom of the Chinese philosophy of Taoism and its focus on effortless action perfectly align with the principles and findings of modern neuroscience and flow psychology. Learn how to be totally immersed in the present moment, fully engaged with your work, and completely in the flow of effortless peak performance.
Episode links:
Tao Te Ching (https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Te-Ching-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061142662/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=tao+te+ching&qid=1616584848&sr=8-6)– Stephen Mitchell
Flow (https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PM4MXEVBPM9&dchild=1&keywords=flow+csikszentmihalyi&qid=1616584892&sprefix=flow+czik%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-1) – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Highest Life Design
21 Mar 2021
Episode 9: Breath, Heart and Flow (Part 2)
Episode at a glance:
In this episode, George and John discuss how to develop conscious influence over our nervous systems through intentional breathing and wearable technology. Learn more about the impact of a balanced nervous system and how to immediately improve your emotional resilience, health and well-being, athletic performance, and more.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - John's Business
Breathe: The New Science of a Lost Art (https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=breathe+nestor&qid=1615380642&sr=8-1) - James Nestor
Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork (https://www.amazon.com/Just-Breathe-Breathwork-Dan-Brule-ebook/dp/B01HMXRYPQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NF6GB141A6L8&dchild=1&keywords=just+breathe+dan+brule&qid=1615380698&sprefix=just+breathe%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1) - Dan Brule
Heart Breath Mind: Train Your Heart to Conquer Stress and Achieve Success (https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Breath-Mind-Conquer-Achieve/dp/1328604403/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=leah+lagos&qid=1615380769&sr=8-1) - Dr. Leah Lagos
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Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor (https://www.polar.com/us-en/products/accessories/h10_heart_rate_sensor)
Whoop Strap (https://www.whoop.com/)
Elite HRV (https://elitehrv.com/)
14 Mar 2021
Episode 8: Breath, Heart and Flow (Part 1)
Episode at a glance:
In this episode, George and John discuss how to develop conscious influence over our nervous systems through intentional breathing and wearable technology. Learn more about the impact of a balanced nervous system and how to immediately improve your emotional resilience, health and well-being, athletic performance, and more.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - John's Business
Breathe: The New Science of a Lost Art (https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=breathe+nestor&qid=1615380642&sr=8-1) - James Nestor
Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork (https://www.amazon.com/Just-Breathe-Breathwork-Dan-Brule-ebook/dp/B01HMXRYPQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NF6GB141A6L8&dchild=1&keywords=just+breathe+dan+brule&qid=1615380698&sprefix=just+breathe%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1) - Dan Brule
Heart Breath Mind: Train Your Heart to Conquer Stress and Achieve Success (https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Breath-Mind-Conquer-Achieve/dp/1328604403/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=leah+lagos&qid=1615380769&sr=8-1) - Dr. Leah Lagos
Corsense HRV Finger Sensor (https://elitehrv.com/corsense)
Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor (https://www.polar.com/us-en/products/accessories/h10_heart_rate_sensor)
Whoop Strap (https://www.whoop.com/)
Elite HRV (https://elitehrv.com/)
7 Mar 2021
Episode 7: Liberate Yourself from Mental Slavery
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In this episode, George and John take a deep dive into two of the states of consciousness that rob most of us from Flow and Peak Performance – Overwhelm and Exhaustion. They discuss how to address overloaded cognition and decision fatigue and provide actionable strategies and challenges to reduce cognitive load and eliminate decision stress. Take these practices on and enjoy a more flowing, free, and meaningful life.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/) - John's Business
Essentialism (https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-rsf1_0?cv_ct_cx=essentialism&dchild=1&keywords=essentialism&pd_rd_i=0804137382&pd_rd_r=1fa122d2-a1c0-48eb-80b5-0f549a484987&pd_rd_w=joUWC&pd_rd_wg=wH5zq&pf_rd_p=5168df84-062d-4bdf-8a6e-2680813bd42f&pf_rd_r=YP7CYBT1NGRDXVYXXKDW&psc=1&qid=1614777193&sr=1-1-7bf78e84-8ef2-4f13-9926-bee5153e81cb) – Greg McKeown
Thinking, Fast and Slow (https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-and-Slow-audiobook/dp/B005Z9GAJG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3HUMTGZ4025G0&dchild=1&keywords=thinking+fast+and+slow&qid=1614777242&sprefix=thinking%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-2) – Daniel Kahneman
Deep Work (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Cal-Newport-audiobook/dp/B0189PVAWY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=deep+work&qid=1614777276&sr=8-1) – Cal Newport
28 Feb 2021
Episode 6: Becoming Autotelic - Flow as a Trait
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George and John discuss how to move beyond the current state of your personality and cultivate a more flow-prone personality. That is, having more enjoyment and engagement while creating better results – all as a state of your default being. In this wide-ranging episode, they look at how to reduce anxiety and depression, eliminate stress, and provide actionable strategies to intentionally cultivate flow experience and ultimately a personality that is geared for flow state.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design: www.highestlifedesign.com (http://www.highestlifedesign.com/)
Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin Hardy, PhD: https://benjaminhardy.com/personality-demo/ (https://benjaminhardy.com/personality-demo/)
Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202 (https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202)
Grit by Angela Duckworth: https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/ (https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/)
Mindset by Carol Dweck, PhD: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 (https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322)
21 Feb 2021
Episode 5: Sleeping Giant
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In this episode of Finding Flow, George and John get into the science of a good night's sleep and the ripple effects quality sleep has on peak performance and flow. They also discuss some common myths around sleep and provide steps you can take today to improve your sleep quality.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design: www.highestlifedesign.com (http://www.highestlifedesign.com/)
15 Feb 2021
Episode 4: Dancing with your Biology and Navigating the Flow Cycle (Part 2)
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In this episode of Finding Flow, George and John dive into the intricacies of working with your unique biology and energy patterns for maximum performance and access to flow, and discuss their approaches to navigating the phase of flow consciousness, from struggle, to release, to flow, to recovery.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design: https://www.highestlifedesign.com/ (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/)
Stealing Fire: Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal: http://stealingfirebook.com/ (http://stealingfirebook.com/)
The Breakout Principle by Herbert Benson & William Proctor: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Breakout-Principle/Herbert-Benson/9780743223980 (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Breakout-Principle/Herbert-Benson/9780743223980)
14 Feb 2021
Episode 3: Dancing with your Biology and Navigating the Flow Cycle (Part 1)
Episode at a glance:
In this episode of Finding Flow, George and John dive into the intricacies of working with your unique biology and energy patterns for maximum performance and access to flow, and discuss their approaches to navigating the phase of flow consciousness, from struggle, to release, to flow, to recovery.
Episode links:
Highest Life Design: https://www.highestlifedesign.com/ (https://www.highestlifedesign.com/)
Stealing Fire: Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal: http://stealingfirebook.com/ (http://stealingfirebook.com/)
The Breakout Principle by Herbert Benson & William Proctor: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Breakout-Principle/Herbert-Benson/9780743223980 (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Breakout-Principle/Herbert-Benson/9780743223980)
24 Jan 2021
Episode 2: Defining Flow
In this episode, John and George answer some of the most important foundational questions around flow from a neurological standpoint.
What is flow and the flow state?
What happens to the brain during flow?
What are the benefits of flow?
How do you engineer your life for flow?
They also share some of their own experiences of flow states and talk about how they create opportunities for flow every day.
18 Jan 2021
Episode 1: On Demand Peak Performance
John Honeycutt and George Rushin describe the mission of Finding Flow, give their backgrounds in peak performance and set the course for episodes to come.
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