At age 9: “Okay, it’s time for y’all to come inside and clean-up for dinner.” At age 12: “I know y’all go to the park to play football after school, but I need you home by 5 to do homework and get ready ... Continue Reading
Find Your Flow State to Access Peak Performance
The flow state. Some people think it’s a myth, an urban legend, a rumor that top athletes and performers spread to throw others off of their trail. But for those that have experienced this phenomenon, it ... Continue Reading
The Elusive Flow: Finding Ultimate Human Performance
One moment you’re grinding it out on a long run, and then suddenly something shifts. You find yourself at one with your body, your breathing relaxes, and your mind focuses. At this moment, your running ... Continue Reading
Don’t Sweat the Technique: Finding Flow as an Athlete
I was sitting in acting class the other night and we were talking about technique. My acting teacher was talking about her recent foray into CrossFit and drawing a parallel to work as an actor. She was ... Continue Reading
Being in the Zone: The Flow State in Athletic Endeavors
Sometimes in an athletic endeavor, you can’t go wrong. You anticipate next steps, you are right where you need to be, and you feel invincible. You might describe it as being “on” or “on a roll.” A good ... Continue Reading
