up:: [[Concepts MOC]] tags:: #concept # Flow *I am effortless effort, timeless time* The concept of flow has changed my life. Flow is a state of optimal experience. When you get [[Reps]] of [[Deliberate Practice]] and gain a certain level of competence, then getting more reps creates a [[Feedback Loop]] of deeper focus and [[Flow]]-like experiences. Read how Flow is similar and different to [[Wuwei 无为]]. For a guide on maximizing your flow, go here: [[How to Flow]]. The thing about Flow is that you can't *directly* create it; you can only create the [[Conditions of Flow]]. Here are the conditions: ![[Conditions of Flow#The Three Major Conditions of Flow]] Interestingly, Flow is similar to other domains of effort that worsen the harder you try, because Flow, Insights, and Acting cannot be forced.