Flow, Mastery and the League of Extraordinary Dancers

June 02, 2010 by Eddie Colbeth in Motivation 3.0

The League of Extraordinary Dancers performance at the February 2010 TED is the most amazing performance I’ve ever seen. Have you ever watched the TED videos? How about the performances? I’ve overlooked the performances until last week. I recently stumbled upon The LXD (League of Extraordinary Dancers) performance at this year’s TED. LXD is an example of taking optimal experience to its outer limits. These dancers are fully engaged in their art, they have to be extremely dedicated to develop this level of skill.

Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi's TED Presentation

May 18, 2010 by Eddie Colbeth in Motivation 3.0

Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi's TED Presentation on creativity, fulfillment and flow. Author of "Flow, The Psychology of optimal experience"

If You Want To Hit The Target, Aim High!

May 18, 2010 by Eddie Colbeth in Motivation 3.0

I saw a Viktor Frankl video this morning on the meaning of life. Dr. Frankl was a neurologist, psychiatrist and a holocaust survivor. It’s a short video and to the point. Aim high to achieve results and that the drive for finding meaning in work and in life is one of our highest drives. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi says that to experience Flow, we must have tasks that make us reach just beyond our grasp.