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Finding Flow - Exploring Peak Performance and Optimal Human Consciousness

George Rushin & John Honeycuttwww.highestlifedesign.com
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.
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Episodes

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 - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching

Jul 25, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Do Less

Episode at a glance: 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 - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching

Jun 21, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Agile Science and the Ideal Work Day

Episode at a glance: 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 - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching

Jun 14, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 15

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 - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching

May 30, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 14

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 - Martin Seligman Flourish - Martin Seligman Highest Life Design - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching...

May 16, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 13

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 - Martin Seligman Flourish - Martin Seligman Highest Life Design - Flow and Peak Performance Coaching...

Apr 25, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: Intrinsic Motivation and Flow

Episode at a glance: 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 - Steven Kotler Flow – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Mindset – Ca...

Apr 08, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 11

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 – Stephen Mitchell Flow – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Highest Life Design...

Mar 28, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 10

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 - John's Business Breathe: The New Science of a Lost Art - James Nestor Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork - Dan Brule...

Mar 21, 202137 min

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 - John's Business Breathe: The New Science of a Lost Art - James Nestor Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork - Dan Brule...

Mar 14, 202142 min

Episode 7: Liberate Yourself from Mental Slavery

Episode at a glance: 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 - John's Business Essen...

Mar 07, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Becoming Autotelic - Flow as a Trait

Episode at a glance: 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. E...

Feb 28, 202158 min

Episode 5: Sleeping Giant

Episode at a glace: 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...

Feb 21, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Dancing with your Biology and Navigating the Flow Cycle (Part 2)

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/ Stealing Fire: Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal: http://stealingfirebook.com/ The Breakout Principle by Herbe...

Feb 15, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 4

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/ Stealing Fire: Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal: http://stealingfirebook.com/ The Breakout Principle by Herbe...

Feb 14, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 3

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.

Jan 24, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 2

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.

Jan 18, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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