I think I've just found the solution to Brute's opiate-related constipation problem.BRUTE wrote:...
heroin puts humans into flow like a motherfucker. doesn't mean it's great. leads to constipation... for life guidance, brute loses his shit...
Is Flow about maximizing happiness? I always thought about Flow as some disjoint positive-psychology term relating to optimum working conditions, rather than a life philosophy.GandK wrote:...My happiness isn't related to skill or challenges or tasks or activity in any way that I can see...
Need to get work done? Is it boring? Do Pomodoros.
Is it not boring? Can you actively frame the work and alter your physical working conditions? If yes go for Flow.
If I'm reading for studies I NEED SQ3R reading and Pomodoros to keep me on track.
If I'm programming or doing calculations by hand: Flow!
I think this is one of the most profound insights a human can attain. Information/knowledge is regurgitated to unfathomable extent. The collective improvement of humanity comes down to perhaps a thousand outstanding individuals. You can sell a book/video/course when you can frame ancient knowledge in a way that is conducive to your intended recipients. Witness Your Money Or Your Life turning personal finance into something that is entertaining and thought provoking at the same time. This is why communication skills trump expert knowledge when it comes to the written medium. Framing old shit in new terms sells.ThisDinosaur wrote:...Its all the same shite...