Why do I want to be in a perpetual flow state in my career?
This isn’t just limited to my career but generally I always want to be in flow. Is there any other way to live?
Flow is the feeling of nothingness, oneness, and infinity all at once. Flow doesn’t feel like work. If it does, then it’s not flow.
Everything comes with ease. “Hard things” become easy when you’re in flow. Because there is no actual hard or easy. Those are just words we use to put us in a certain state of mind. When I run, there is a noticeable difference in the weight of my legs and how easily they move when I say “I am indefatigable” to myself. Compared to “Aww shit, we still have 5 more miles to go?” and complaining about it.
When I’m running, the fewer mile markers there are, the more focused I become on my breath. Judging the result too often. That’s why I feel better checking my phone less often when I run longer distances.
In those instances, I’m focused on the result (how far I’ve run) rather than the process (enjoying the run).
So what are hard things in my life?
Changing certain addiction habits. Articulating ideas effectively. Having tough conversations with people that I tend to avoid. Feeling overwhelm at work with the amount of things I have the responsibility and pressure of accomplishing (though it’s better now than it was a month or two ago). Sharing feelings vulnerably. Executing vs strategizing, preferring the latter naturally even when the former is required. Being concise with my points. Showing external confidence even though I’m internally confident. Having to be decisive. More specifically, discerning when to ask questions and when to give an answer, showing that decisiveness. Actually getting to world-class in something, not just a jack of all trades. Following through on everything I do. Especially as it relates to people.
Looking at all these items, it’s clear there are certain themes. Emotional intelligence. Communication. Resolution. As in resolving things. Being more straightforward in what I want, emotionally, personally, professionally.
I like how I’ve started to structure my work around things that are resolved and unresolved. Because I can complete a task and still have the reason why I did that still be unresolved. I think it can be summed up in one line that I will build into my identity: I resolve compassionately, decisively, and articulately with ease.
Having things be unresolved, at my career or otherwise, is just a hindrance to that flow state.
So if I want to be in perpetual flow, then I must focus on resolving matters.
Easy!
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