Get the FREE One-Month Day checklist here: www.flowstate.com/onemonthday Rían here. Thanks for watching. The flow channel is unbelievably powerful. When you expand it, there’s virtually no limit to what you can take on. Forget feeling overwhelmed. With the science-backed techniques in this PDF, you can explode your flow channel permanently by exceeding a month’s worth of work in less than a day.

Here is a summary of the key points from the video: The video discusses the phenomenon of "hysterical strength," where people are able to exhibit extreme, superhuman strength in life-threatening situations due to a flood of adrenaline. This reveals that humans are capable of handling much more than we think. It introduces the concept of the "flow channel," the optimal state of challenge-skills balance where we experience peak performance and flow. The width of the flow channel determines how much challenge we can take on while remaining in flow. Most people have a narrow flow channel, meaning they can only access flow under limited, ideal conditions. However, it's possible to rapidly "explode" your flow channel and greatly expand your capacity to handle responsibility and challenge while accessing flow. The process for exploding your flow channel involves: 1. Overload - Take on 10x more responsibility than you're handling now, to an almost unfathomable degree. This intensity forces an expansion of capacity. 2. Adapt - Deploy all your skills and resources to handle the overload. This cracks open latent resilience reserves you didn't know you had. 3. Deload - Drop back down to your original workload level. Now everything feels smooth and easy compared to the overload. Overloading, adapting, and deloading stretches your flow channel permanently. A workload that used to be overwhelming now allows you to access flow. This expansion of capacity enables greater performance and responsibility.

Man you've changed the way I process and think about a lot of everyday things. Thank you so much for providing all these valuable insights for free!

Whoever is editing these videos, give him a raise!

Another point I'd like to add on increasing the zone of focus - Start doing things imperfectly Let me explain it to you with an example: Let's say you're only able to get into low state when you sit in your cubicle and wear a certain type of formal wear. Now your brain is programmed in search a way that you're only going to get in the flow state if these conditions are met and it isn't going to get in the flow state if the conditions are not met. So if you want to increase your zone of focus you can start things imperfectly by changing the conditions and the surroundings. You can get ready in your pyjamas at home and try to focus. Initially wont be able to tap into the flow state but overtime within a few days you will be able to do it. And finally there will be a time when you'll be able to tap into your low state literally just after waking up because your body's trained to get into flow state without adjusting a lot of external variables!

Wow. Really blew my mind with this one. I 100% agree, the human mind can adapt when pushed properly. I remember being terrified of cold calling for business. It would take me an hour to build up the courage to do one. Then I set myself a goal of doing 30, back to back without stopping. It was very hard the first time, but I found it much easier to just do it, and I became significantly more skilled than those around me. I would have a quick break by walking around the block a few times and focusing on breathing. Then I would go back and do another 30 none stop, rinse and repeat. I managed to get to doing well over 100 calls a day, in a very competitive tech sales role where my co-workers maybe did 10. Magnified over weeks, I was doing 100x more than anyone else, and outperforming everyone. When I was getting too much business in, I dialled back the prospecting, just doing 30 calls a day instead of 120 was like child's play. And I was still doing 3x more than anyone else.

Engineer time! she did not lift a 3,300lb car. HOWEVER. Not downplaying the feat. But here are the numbers. The 64 Chevrolet Impala SS (likely to be worked on by a car enthusiast) weighs 3,700 lbs (we'll say 3,300.) Every inch the car gets off the ground, is another x pounds she has to lift. Now, I couldn't find the stat for that specific spring, but I can extrapolate via the halfweight (Same way we add unsprung mass to the wheels; half the weight of the suspension arm is counted as unsprung.) 3,300/2=1650 Assuming a 40/60 balance to the front for the engine, that's 80% of 1650 or 1320 lbs supported by the rear springs. now, assuming that the spring rests at 50%, which is not common but it's the benefit of the doubt in her favor, at (Rear Spring Relaxed Length:) 16.44 inches, 50% is 8.22 inches, so the car is putting 1650/8.22lbs of force per inch of spring or 200lbs per inch. A very soft spring. So for every inch she lifted the rear end of the car, 200 lbs. I think she would've been able to lift 2-4 inches off the ground, enough to get the kid out, but she did NOT lift 3,300lbs of american steel. Sorry to be a killjoy, but look at it this way, that's still 400-800 lbs. (This assumes the front suspension was not functional and entirely rigid as otherwise it would be sprung mass and I wouldn't be able to do the calculation as i'm not that advanced yet lol).

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Damn. I've been doing the overload-adapt-deload principle for as long as I can remember. It feels so nice to hear it from someone else.

Why this videos doesn't get 1M views yet?!??!? It's so good... No.. it's great, I completely agree and now I understand more also know how to push my limit.

One time I hit an Elk in Colorado and it flew through the air and landed right in the middle of the highway. A semi was coming and I worried it would get in an accident trying to miss the dead Elk. I sprinted out, grabbed it by the back hoof, and moved it to the side of the road. I didn't even feel the weight or rather it felt like lifting a feather.

1. Overload 2. Adapt 3. Deload

This information literally is trickled gold. I just wanted to say that your videos really help me in my professional life. Thanks a lot, Rian!

I just wanted to share my story of how these video(s) have made me much more focused , I suffer from a condition called Cerebral Palsy characterized by hyper tonality and muscle tremors , and the other week I broke my left wrist and for the duration of recovery through till now I have been in high pain , nauseated and dizzy , and because of just how off balance I am I have been in a state of moderate depression and at least for me that depression has manifested as a stronger and stronger action potential, which finally broke through last night in the form of an intense run, I normally run at 2.2 MPH And yet I pushed through and hit 2.8 on my mill , a 5% increase and at least for a few weeks that depressive mindset has been put to bed , thank you - The Humble DarkStar

Super insightful as always! I've found Overload-Adapt-Deload works in a different context-- while lifting at gym-- In a single set, it's possible you're not lifting your max weight-- only made noticeable when you consciously go for weights seemingly bigger than you can handle-- and then when you go back to what you were lifting before they feel so light! Excited to try this out in every area e.g. social situations, not just at work!

This is a really convoluted way to describing stretch goals and their benefits.

The only channel you can trust about flow research in youtube is this channel . I watched and searched everywhere and found it most working and accurate!

Man, I am preparing for my med entrance exam and ur video has helped me get out of my mental rut. I have been rejecting myself and having self doubts and indulging in escapism with high stimulation which leads to further doubts. Your video has helped me take one step out of this. Will update once I try this! Thank you

Yepp that throwing in the lake happened to my friend as well. So cool

Thankyou sir for this beautiful knowledge about our brain and life.

You Summarized the journey of Learning and handling life in the most entertaining Format possible. I watched the entire video without Pausing and rewatched a few parts of it. Best 20 Minute video I have ever watched. Bless You.

Thank you Rian sir 🙏🙏

I was thinking about this just the other night haha. This channel has completely changed my life especially working in my best cognitive zone! Ty I had a tbi aswell and this definitely helps me.

Excellent as always. Thanks for taking the time to make and share these.

Beyond impressive! Every single time. And I can’t believe how these superhuman feats can become accessible!! I love this channel and what you guys do at Flow Research Collective so much. 🔥 I wonder if that employee would suddenly strart his own business or if you’ll decide to let him continue running it. 🤔

Your channel has helped me immensely. So unique and things I’ve never heard of. Thank you!

You Are Heavily Underrated Sir.

What a video😱worth watching

One of the most useful videos on KZfaq. Thank you 🙏🏽

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thank you!

Thanks man... I really needed this... More than I can convey.

I can relate 💯, it work , I want to add that as he mentioned the point that it should be apply to one area of your life at a time is imp else there is risk of burning out. However even in case of little Burn out you will still get the benifits of increase capacity after a deload. Still go 1 goal @ a time. GL ✌️

Rian you are brilliant, the content you created here is amazing, thank for sharing it with us and keep up the good work

Rian! Love you bro, thank you.

Thank you great video ❤

Man I love the format of your videos

Your talk reminds me of the interview with Jensen Huang, whereby he said that he wouldn’t have done it had he known how stressful it was gonna be.

I ve been doing this since my Secondary School days. Got always overloaded during math and science academic competetions though I always ending up losing the competetions due to some geniuses in my generation. Then when I graduated and got into college to study Engineering, Every Math, Engineering Subjects, Physics are so easy. It seems that during the overloads I experience on my competitions expanded my flowstate for learning. And as an Engineer with lot of responsibs I still practice this overloading up to this day. I practice overloading once a week,During weekends, I study or work on 2 different designs in parallel, and I add some chaos like listening to dubstep or anything catchy. So that when I get to a stressful environment at work (I work at Power Plant) I can adapt easily and activate my flowstate quickly.

The second picture of William James at 12:39 is actually Sigmund Freud.

"You can't do hell week, outside of hell week."

Throwing young officers “into the river” has been a Navy principle for decades

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Thanks sir, for this incredible video. It changes the perceptions that we have on stress.

Amazing information good sir

This is really helpful thank you so much!

Rian is the Ronaldo of Flow....

I'm curious your opinion on adrenal fatigue and freeze response in relation to this? Love hearing these examples of people that pushed past their capacity successfully, but I feel like a lot of people overload themselves and experience extreme burn out from the overload and don't have that increase in capacity or flow.

Why Am I watching this only for FREE?I'm Grateful and Thankful for your life 💛 Thank you for your dedication to share this kind of knowledge to us. May God shower you more blessings , Miracles and Abundance in your lifem

Your content is great, thank you for making it. I wish you would edit it a bit less sensational. A 20' video cut like a attention grabbing short is just too much (for me). Especially for a company that wants to help with 'focus'.

Saved, watching again…nice work.

most informative and detailed video in this topic

Thank you so much ❤

Literally watching this video from Lawrenceville GA! Hahah crazy!

Insane video advice actually work if applied.

Worth watching a few times.

Amazing this needs to be seen by every one on youtube

This info gave me chills .....😮😮😮😮

I have never experienced before while watching this video🔥 You are doing something very big dude 🎉

Good❤

Quality video!

So true, last year I wrote a realistic normal day goal. Now I laugh at it because I manage now to get so much more done than what I expected. Only possible because of the heavy workload I accepted as a freelancer

I wish there was a shorter version of this more straight to the point..

Your videos are great and so relatable

Got a lot of value

This man has got spirit; he's not a cold logician.

@12:39.. Sigmund Freud

wow!!

Im just a highshcool student as of right now and these methods have increased my ability to the point where people ask me if i study all day the truth is i study no more than 3 hours, thank your ryan

I like this message. Gets me pumped up to try something really hard :-)

Priceless knowledge man love from India ❤❤❤

Amazing analogies 👍

It make a lot of sense to me, and I want to try it at some point. After living in South Side Chicago, I feel safe pretty much everywhere and at anytime in Europe, in contrast to some of my fellow Europeans. But, on the other hand, despite having climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, I still don’t like taking stairs and use the elevator instead, even for 2 floors up. 😂

Interesting

I can’t think of a better example to flow than child birth.

Quality video as always

The info and the delivery is great. This is just my personal view. But the camera angle and the focus. The whole background for me is very distracting for me personally. If you could improve this more it will be amazing. I suggest a closer background. A solid colour background. some trees and a lighting system is enough. I love to see more in the future.

I* just stumbled on your channel and am already addicted

basically shifting focus from outcome to the process. . Involving in the process and forgetting about the outcome. . That doesn't mean you should not think for outcome plan for outcome and do not think while doing the process.

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me watching this one day before exam week at UNI (I haven't started yet) I'm gaslighting myself its a part of stratigic overload.

Hey Rían, a question on the practical use of this with the balance of risk. If you do overload yourself to achieve higher levels of achievability, how do you manage the risk involved if the goals that you have set are too high? Let's say the overload was too much and failure of the task could have mjor consequences. Also, how would you know when to implement this 3 step overloading and deloading system? Would it be a question of how much stress one feels that they are under?

Work big with low stress 1. Overload 2. Deal with overload with everything u got! 3. Deload

Why did they put Sigmund Freud on a William James poster

Does this work in short bursts? Also, what if you don't have a choice between balancing multiple disparate priorities? How can you handle working on two major projects at once as opposed to one and still ensure that you are growing and not causing yourself undue stress by overloading?

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Hi Rian, great video! It kind of reminds me Ultralearning book (also a great read). Do you have scientific papers to backup your claims? I am specifically interested in permanent brain "stretch" from overload of stress.

i would like you to test this theory on e-sports individuals as they are always under big stress and alertness.

Great… please add Chapter headings!

The second photo at 12:39 is of Freud not William James.

omg the background music in this was maddening, it made me so stressed, struggled to listen to the speaker. Really good message conveyed in the video though!

All you say about loading the heavy is true and doable but how do we bring the boredom level down, then we'd still be left with the expanded flow channel no ? And through this we can build on and on through to the anxiety ceiling.

4:39

People who perform well in combat... those are the people you're talking about.

Hey rian, i donno if you'll respond here. In my scenario, I'm learning to become a ux designer. What can i do to make the load 100x here? Apply for job before being readtlt for it? Like for really big companies?

This strategy will demotivate more people than motivate. Hysterical strength is always momentary. You can't sustain it for long without long and consistent deliberate practice. You will feel and realizes the injury caused due to overloading after fight and flight response freezes. if you are familiar with electronic, Hysterical strength is capacitor, not battery.

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