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    The Science of Flow: Peak Performance Unlocked

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    29 sept 2025
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    Discover the neuroscience behind flow states and clutch performance in sports. Learn practical techniques to access optimal performance zones and transcend your limits.

    The Science of Flow: Peak Performance Unlocked

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    “

    Flow happens when challenges exceed your skills by about 4 percent—that sweet spot where it's difficult enough to be engaging but not so hard that you become anxious.

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    Peak sporting performance and flow state

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    Fuentes de conocimiento
    The Rise of Superman
    Psychological States Underlying Excellent Performance in Sport
    link
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10413200.2016.1272650
    Flow State: The Science Behind Optimal Human Performance
    link
    https://greymattersjournal.org/flow-state-the-science-behind-optimal-human-performance/
    Mind gym
    Factors influencing the occurrence of flow state in elite athletes
    link
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10413209508406962
    Flow training, flow states, and performance in elite Athletes
    link
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322676335_Flow_training_flow_states_and_performance_in_elite_Athletes

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    Opening & Welcome

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    2

    Topic Introduction & Source Material Setup

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    0:51
    1:18
    1:28
    3

    The Neuroscience Behind Peak Performance

    1:51
    1:58
    2:18
    2:30
    2:52
    2:55
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    Two Distinct States of Excellence

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    4:13
    4:16
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    The Challenge-Skill Balance and Optimal Arousal

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    5:29
    2:30
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    Training and Developing Flow States

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    1:28
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    Practical Applications for Our Listeners

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    Wrap-up & Closing Reflection

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