Flow & Presence: A Better Way to Perform in a Chaotic World | Cory Firth

Описание: What is flow state really — and can you train it?

In this episode of Modern Seeker, Flow expert Cory Firth breaks down the science of flow, nervous system regulation, and peak performance. Trained under Steven Kotler and the Flow Research Collective, Cory explains how flow isn’t just for athletes or artists — it’s a practical skill anyone can develop to stay calm, focused, and effective in a chaotic world.

We explore:

– The connection between flow and suffering
– How nervous system regulation impacts performance
– Why modern work pulls us out of presence
– Flow vs productivity culture
– Identity, meaning, and peak experience
– Staying calm in crisis

If you want to perform at a high level without burning out, this conversation reframes what performance actually means.

▬▬▬ Chapters ▬▬▬

0:00 What Is Flow — And Why It Matters Now
3:05 Breaking Free from Identity Boxes
13:45 The Four Phases of the Flow Cycle
20:50 Common Misconceptions About Flow
28:55 The Productivity Trap & Optimization Culture
40:00 Can Flow Exist Inside Modern Work?
49:00 Challenge/Skill Balance & Building Capacity
1:06:30 Tech, Video Games & Attention Merchants
1:29:00 Identity, Anarchism & System Thinking
1:38:00 Mental Health, Psychiatry & the Banned TEDx Talk
1:43:00 Alex Honnold & the 90-Minute Flow Window
1:56:30 Flow in a Car Accident: Calm Under Pressure
2:02:00 Eliminating Suffering Through Presence

Connect with Cory:
Website: https://coryfirth.com
LinkedIn:   / coryfirth  

Cory's Banned TEDx Talk:    • The TEDx Talk They Didn't Want You To See....  

Resources Mentioned:
Steven Kotler & Flow Research Collective
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Flow research
Robert Scheinfeld - The mind machine
James Clear - Atomic Habits