Capitalism in America seems to have a particular knack for taking something of real human value and usefulness and turning it into something with monetary overtones. Corporate America is behind “mindfulness” training and awareness because it makes their employees more productive, more accepting of their exploitation, and their salespeople better mentally equipped to push …
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What Is ‘Being in the Zone’? — the Fascinating Psychology of Super Productivity
Being “in the zone” is delicious, immersive, and…kinda trippy. Time collapses. Sound falls away. Suddenly we look up, and it’s 4 a.m. This tunnel-vision phenomenon is reported by athletes, creatives, and psychologists alike as a hyper-focused, sometimes spiritual, state of mind where anything is possible. It’s where we become our most productive, creative, and powerful …