Comments on: Focus and Flow for the Insanely Interested http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/ Insanely Interested in Everything Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:29:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: There is Something About Focus | Insanely Interested http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-17214 There is Something About Focus | Insanely Interested Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:41:11 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-17214 [...] Click here to read the rest of Joshua Clanton’s article on focus and the state of flow! [...] [...] Click here to read the rest of Joshua Clanton’s article on focus and the state of flow! [...]

]]> By: Joshua Clanton - Design for the WEB http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-7584 Joshua Clanton - Design for the WEB Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:47:39 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-7584 Shirley, that is often true of me as well. That's one of the reasons that I use "central hubs." That way, even if I've burnt out on one thing, there are several other things that I may be able to get into flow with. Of course, the ultimate test is what works for you! Shirley, that is often true of me as well. That’s one of the reasons that I use “central hubs.” That way, even if I’ve burnt out on one thing, there are several other things that I may be able to get into flow with.

Of course, the ultimate test is what works for you!

]]> By: Shirley http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-7464 Shirley Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:19:32 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-7464 Very interesting. I think I was born to flow. Although like Pepez it is easier to maintain for short periods. I love to ingest new ideas and points of view. Then I need time to digest the new info. After that I loose interest for a few days, or even a month or so, then it will come back to me at a later time and I'll again experience flow with that idea. Maybe that's just how the creative process works for me. So far it works, so I'll go with it. Very interesting. I think I was born to flow. Although like Pepez it is easier to maintain for short periods. I love to ingest new ideas and points of view. Then I need time to digest the new info. After that I loose interest for a few days, or even a month or so, then it will come back to me at a later time and I’ll again experience flow with that idea.

Maybe that’s just how the creative process works for me. So far it works, so I’ll go with it.

]]> By: Joshua Clanton http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-6850 Joshua Clanton Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:50:28 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-6850 @Mason: That's a great idea! I think I've been unconsciously using triggers like that, but I never really thought about trying to create the triggers. Instead I just relied on the ones that had accumulated naturally (like my fiction writing being easier in longhand while pacing in the outdoors). @Mason: That’s a great idea! I think I’ve been unconsciously using triggers like that, but I never really thought about trying to create the triggers. Instead I just relied on the ones that had accumulated naturally (like my fiction writing being easier in longhand while pacing in the outdoors).

]]> By: PIBlog » Blog Archive » On productivity, flow, and the “big block” http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-6815 PIBlog » Blog Archive » On productivity, flow, and the “big block” Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:40:18 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-6815 [...] Clanton posted a guest post on Jarkko Laine’s blog yesterday, talking about how to get into a state of “flow” [...] [...] Clanton posted a guest post on Jarkko Laine’s blog yesterday, talking about how to get into a state of “flow” [...]

]]> By: Mason http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-6813 Mason Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:20:40 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-6813 Hi Josh and Jarkko, Great article, with some definite insight for us insanely interested in everything types. Personally, I've learned to focus myself by using simple Pavlovian triggers. First, I find an activity (usually a bit productive) that I can easily get interested in and focus on. Once I have that activity, I set up specific environmental triggers (like music or location) that I then associate with the activity (and by extension, focus and interest). Having built up the association in my mind, which seems to work despite my being aware of it, I can trigger myself into the "flow" using the right environment and the right triggers (classical music all the way). Great article, thanks again, - Mason Hi Josh and Jarkko,

Great article, with some definite insight for us insanely interested in everything types.

Personally, I’ve learned to focus myself by using simple Pavlovian triggers. First, I find an activity (usually a bit productive) that I can easily get interested in and focus on. Once I have that activity, I set up specific environmental triggers (like music or location) that I then associate with the activity (and by extension, focus and interest).

Having built up the association in my mind, which seems to work despite my being aware of it, I can trigger myself into the “flow” using the right environment and the right triggers (classical music all the way).

Great article, thanks again,

– Mason

]]> By: Joshua Clanton http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-6806 Joshua Clanton Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:49:22 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-6806 That should read "oldest of six siblings." That should read “oldest of six siblings.”

]]> By: Joshua Clanton http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-6805 Joshua Clanton Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:48:57 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-6805 @Paul: I know what you mean about not even wanting to start on some projects unless you've got a big block of time. I <a href="http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2007/12/31/big-blocks-one-simple-step-to-becoming-more-productive/" rel="nofollow">wrote about that</a> not too long ago. Planning things out on paper seems to help me as well. I'm not sure what it is, but sometimes the feel of pen and paper just helps me feel like I'm doing something more real than if I'm sitting in front of my computer all day. @Jarkko: Thanks for inviting me. It was extremely cool to write for you and your readers! I know a little something about flow when surrounded by babies/kids. I'm the oldest six siblings. :-) @Paul: I know what you mean about not even wanting to start on some projects unless you’ve got a big block of time. I wrote about that not too long ago.

Planning things out on paper seems to help me as well. I’m not sure what it is, but sometimes the feel of pen and paper just helps me feel like I’m doing something more real than if I’m sitting in front of my computer all day.

@Jarkko: Thanks for inviting me. It was extremely cool to write for you and your readers!

I know a little something about flow when surrounded by babies/kids. I’m the oldest six siblings. :-)

]]> By: Jarkko http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-6799 Jarkko Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:11:39 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-6799 @Joshua: Thanks for the post! I love it. Next I'd love a follow up on how to foster flow when you have a baby in the house ;) Hmm... I will write that one as soon as I find out the answer. Unless someone already knows how to do it and can share the secret with me. @Paul: A browser in Python? That sounds like an interesting project. Now I just have to go to your site and look for more information on it. @Joshua: Thanks for the post! I love it. Next I’d love a follow up on how to foster flow when you have a baby in the house ;) Hmm…

I will write that one as soon as I find out the answer. Unless someone already knows how to do it and can share the secret with me.

@Paul: A browser in Python? That sounds like an interesting project. Now I just have to go to your site and look for more information on it.

]]> By: Joshua Clanton - Design for the WEB » Blog Archive » Link: Guest Post on Insanely Interested http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/comment-page-1/#comment-6779 Joshua Clanton - Design for the WEB » Blog Archive » Link: Guest Post on Insanely Interested Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:31:24 +0000 http://jarkkolaine.com/2008/01/14/focus-and-flow-for-the-insanely-interested/#comment-6779 [...] Just wanted to let everyone know that I have a guest blog up at Insanely Interested (Jarkko Laine’s blog). The title is Focus and Flow for the Insanely Interested. [...] [...] Just wanted to let everyone know that I have a guest blog up at Insanely Interested (Jarkko Laine’s blog). The title is Focus and Flow for the Insanely Interested. [...]

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