Flow State with Bobby Lyte

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Welcome to Flow State! A podcast designed to help you focus. I'm your host, Bobby Lyte, a DJ and producer, here to provide a curated playlist of minimal, instrumental, electronic music - the soundtrack to your work. The show follows the Pomodoro technique - 30 minutes of music for you to work to, followed by a 5 minute break.

Episodes

A new perspective on "multitasking" + Richard Feynman's creative use of working memory

This this TALK ONLY episode of Flow State, Bobby shares his favorite analogy for working memory to help us understand the fallacy of "multitasking" He also shares the creativity employed by Richard Feynman to solve quantum mechanics or crack safes. Lessons we can learn from to bring order and simplicity to an otherwise complex world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flow-state/message

Apr 10, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The struggle phase of flow, the neuroscience of deliberate practice and a story about the Beatles

This this TALK ONLY episode of Flow State, Bobby reminds us that flow does not exist without struggle, by definition. He shares the neuroscience that emphasizes the importance of deliberate, focused practice and how The Beatles' early days in Germany was the perfect breeding ground for their talent as musicians and performers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flow-state/message

Apr 05, 2024•8 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast

Announcing the New Patreon Tiers // Sign up before September 8th!

Excited to announce the new Patreon tiers! I explain all the details in this video. In this video I walk through a document explaining the new tiers. You can review this document yourself here: New Flow State Patreon Tiers . If you're interested in any of these make sure to sign up before the prices go up on September 8th, 2023. Thanks for listening and being here with me as we work together to our most fulfilled, joyful and creative selves - our flow state :). --- Send in a voice message: h...

Aug 17, 2023•10 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S5.E4 // A Life of Mastery // Achieve mastery in your desired fields, listening to your inner force and drowning out the noise of social pressure.

Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Leonardo DaVinci - these great masters of their time are considered geniuses. But this form of mastery is actually available to all of us. In this episode, Bobby Lyte discusses the book Mastery, by Robert Greene, which aims to share and educate a path towards mastery for all. A quote from the book: "In our culture we tend to equate thinking and intellectual powers with success and achievement. In many ways, however, it is an emotional quality that separates ...

Jun 15, 2023•10 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S5.E3 // The last of the human freedoms // Observing and choosing our response to stimulus through the gift of self awareness

In this episode, Bobby Lyte talks about the unique human gift of self awareness and our ability to choose our response to stimulus. He shares stories of Victor Frankl, whom, while in Nazi imprisonment, discovered what he called, "the last of the human freedoms". Understanding and practicing our use of this gift is the foundation of a life of autonomy and freedom. We are, whether conscious of it or not, responsible for our lives. ..:: Patreon for Weekly Music, Merch and More ::.. Want a...

Apr 21, 2023•11 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

```VIDEO``` | LoFi Chill | WORK WITH ME // Season 1, Episode 1

WORK WITH ME in these video versions of Flow State :). Featuring LoFi Beats for you Chill Workday :) All Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) // Video This is the video version of Flow State! Come work with me, Bobby Lyte, host of the Flow State podcast as we take a trip down memory lane starting with season 1, episode 1! // Format In this session we have two 30 minute LoFi sessions with a 5 minute break in between.  // Talk During the 5 minute break Bobby Lyte talks about the science o...

Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

```VIDEO``` | WORK WITH ME | Keyboard ASMR // Season 1 Episode 1

WORK WITH ME in these video versions of Flow State :). Featuring keyboard typing sounds for you ASMR lovers. Full episode w/ music for focus: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3whLBHQtmQ9BOi6IWtKSa4?si=dca3a468d97041b1&nd=1 // Video This is the video version of Flow State! Come work with me, Bobby Lyte, host of the Flow State podcast as we take a trip down memory lane starting with season 1, episode 1! // Format In this session we have two 30 minute sessions with a 5 minute break in between. ...

Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S5.E2 // Embrace Limitations // The Laziness Lie, Creativity Destruction, Leveraging Constraints for Creativity

Full transcript of episode: https://read.ourflowstate.com/transcripts/building-on-your-strengths ..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to and share specific topics I've discussed - from deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Flow State Patreon Page ::.. Want access to music designed for focus, every week? It's called Weekly Flow, where Bobby Lyte shares playlists (Spotify, ...

Feb 26, 2023•9 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S5.EPISODE 1 // Building on your Strengths // Doubling down on your strengths, listening to your flow triggers and defining your own standards for work

Full transcript of episode: https://read.ourflowstate.com/transcripts/building-on-your-strengths ..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to or share a specific topic I’ve discussed. Eventually I may even expand on the topics, with longer talk only episodes discussing deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Flow State Patreon Page ::.. Want access to bonus music and live sessio...

Jan 18, 2023•13 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S4.EPISODE 2 // Where, What, Who is Bobby?

..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to or share a specific topic I’ve discussed. Eventually I may even expand on the topics, with longer talk only episodes discussing deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Flow State Patreon Page ::.. Want access to bonus music and live sessions? Or interested in branded merch (stickers, coffee mugs, or hoodies)? Or do you just want to thank B...

Nov 16, 2022•15 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S4.EPISODE 1 // Play // The inherent playful nature of the universe and the neuroscience + health benefits of play

Mar 26, 2022•17 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S3.EPISODE 9 // The Best of Flow State // Accepting the struggle, narrowing your focus to the One Thing and the importance of observing and listening to nature.

..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to or share a specific topic I’ve discussed. Eventually I may even expand on the topics, with longer talk only episodes discussing deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Flow State Patreon Page ::.. It's official, Flow State now has a patreon page. Check it out at: https://ourflowstate.com . Want access to bonus music? Or interested in brand...

Jan 11, 2022•16 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S3.EPISODE 8 // Letting Go // Achieving internal peace, surviving concussion anxiety and Allan Watts on being detached.

..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to or share a specific topic I’ve discussed. Eventually I may even expand on the topics, with longer talk only episodes discussing deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Flow State Patreon Page ::.. It's official, Flow State now has a patreon page. Check it out at: https://ourflowstate.com . Want access to bonus music? Or interested in brand...

Dec 12, 2021•12 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S3.EPISODE 7 // Autotelic Experiences // Thanking Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's for his discovery and research on Flow

..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to or share a specific topic I’ve discussed. Eventually I may even expand on the topics, with longer talk only episodes discussing deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Flow State Patreon Page ::.. It's official, Flow State now has a patreon page. Check it out at: https://ourflowstate.com . Want access to bonus music? Or interested in brand...

Nov 28, 2021•12 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S3.EPISODE 6 // Fear is the mind-killer // How fear hinders creativity and why curiosity might be the answer.

..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to or share a specific topic I’ve discussed. Eventually I may even expand on the topics, with longer talk only episodes discussing deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Flow State Patreon Page ::.. It's official, Flow State now has a patreon page. Check it out at: https://ourflowstate.com . Want access to bonus music? Or interested in brand...

Nov 14, 2021•11 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

Season 3 Intermission

Hey fans! I'm taking a short break from the show to catch a breather and give some other areas of my life time and energy. Not to worry, I will be back very soon. In the meantime please enjoy the existing episodes - if you want even more music, you can also check out the Patreon page (https://ourflowstate.com/).  Can't wait to get back to recording - until then, keep on flowing :). Bobby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flow-state/message...

Oct 18, 2021•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S3.EPISODE 4 // How to Flow

..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to or share a specific topic I’ve discussed. Eventually I may even expand on the topics, with longer talk only episodes discussing deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Flow State Patreon Page ::.. It's official, Flow State now has a patreon page. Check it out at: https://ourflowstate.com . Want access to behind the scenes footage of Bobby ...

Oct 13, 2021•10 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S3.EPISODE 3 // 1% Better Everyday // Using existing habits (e.g. sleeping, eating, etc) to develop new habits AKA habit stacking and the importance of making small improvements daily.

..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to or share a specific topic I’ve discussed. Eventually I may even expand on the topics, with longer talk only episodes discussing deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Atomic Habits by James Clear ::.. " Improving by 1 percent isn’t particularly notable — sometimes it isn’t even noticeable — but it can be far more meaningful, especially in...

Sep 17, 2021•10 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

```TALK``` S3.EPISODE 2 // Morning Walks // Creating a state of alertness without anxiety, blood flow in the brain cures most concussions and human adaptability.

..:: TALK ::.. Welcome to the Talk version of Flow State. In this version, all music is removed so you can re-listen to or share a specific topic I’ve discussed. Eventually I may even expand on the topics, with longer talk only episodes discussing deep work, neurology, peak performance and of course the science of flow. ..:: Flow State Patreon Page ::.. It's official, Flow State now has a patreon page. Check it out at: https://ourflowstate.com . Want access to behind the scenes footage of Bobby ...

Sep 12, 2021•9 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Season 3 // Public Service Announcement

I, Bobby Lyte, host of Flow State am still recovering from a concussion. I miss you all. Wish me luck in this recovery and I hope to get back to flowing with you all very soon in Season 3 of Flow State! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flow-state/message

Jun 25, 2021•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast