Achieving North Star-ness
But achieving North Star-ness is genuine calmness when you’re no longer fighting yourself. And because humans have evolved to co-regulate, a calm leader can literally reset everyone’s nervous system. ...more
Martial Arts ,tips and exercises Resilience Joy And Fun Play Flow State &Imposter Syndrome
August 25, 2026•2 min read
Eudaimonia over Living a Life of Flow
“I didn’t think that was possible,” I said, “Everything I’ve read says, and my own experience is, that it’s a cycle and you can’t stay in Flow State all the time.” “No, you can,” he said, “But there ... ...more
Flow State ,Eudaimonia
April 29, 2026•2 min read
Flow State Comes Later
The sweet spot for entering Flow State is an activity that requires 4% more skill than you currently have. This means you must rise to the occasion. Unfortunately, this also means that frustration is... ...more
Resilience ,Flow State
December 18, 2025•2 min read
No Flow Without Frustration
“You’re better with tonfa than I was at your rank,” my Sensei recently said. “I think it’s a natural weapon for you.” “Natural? Remember my first day with them?” I asked, “How much I cried?” ...more
Martial Arts ,Personal Stories Mental Health Hygiene Resilience &Flow State
December 17, 2025•2 min read
Transform Hyperfocus to Flow State with Curiosity
You can’t turn on Flow State like a switch, but you can create the conditions to help you move into it more easily. A good place to start is curiosity. Curiosity itself can spark dopamine—the feel-g... ...more
Flow State
December 03, 2025•2 min read
Hyperfocus vs Flow State
♦️ Both are intense, but… Hyperfocus traps your attention; Flow State harmonizes it. The brilliance that burns too hot versus the brilliance that shines. ...more
Flow State
November 20, 2025•1 min read
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