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The Goldilocks Rule: How to Stay Motivated in Life and Business
When you enter a state of flow you achieve the perfect balance between challenge and skill. If what you’re doing is too easy, you’ll get bored. If it’s too hard, you’ll feel anxious. It’s got to be just right. The perfect balance between challenge and skill.
Ajit Nawalkha • The Book of Coaching: For Extraordinary Coaches
Finding flow has largely to do with performing tasks that match your skill level. When a task is far beyond your skill level, you will feel defeated. When a task is too easy, you'll be bored. Only when a task is challenging but achievable will you feel good about doing it.
LessWrong • How to Be Happy - LessWrong
Now it’s time. The anatomy of flow is the following:
- The goal: I’d suggest that it is SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound). Specially make sure that it’s not too easy nor too hard, and preferably intrinsic (do it for yourself, not for others).
- Focus: bring your attention to the moment. I don’t think there’s a hack for