The Pre-Flow Stack
Stack the conditions.
Stack the conditions.
Enter the flow.
Run this before every session that matters.
Five steps. Miss one and you're working against yourself.
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Clearly defined task
The task should have a clear start and end. It should be achievable.
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Optimal challenge-skill ratio
The challenge skill ratio shouldn't feel too boring or too overwhelming that it kills flow.
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Helpful feedback loop
Feedback from self, others, or system that amplifies your deep work. Not rattles you off your center.
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Highest priority task
You haven't unearthed why this task has the highest priority. Why is this the most important thing for you to be doing now?
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No sense of urgency to finish
If you think you have 10 hours to get this done, why would you tap into flow to get it done in 3?
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Don't miss even one step!
You'll fall into the abyss, lose your creativity and suffer a miserable death succumbing to the fury of your own untapped potential.
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Here lies your flow
Taken too soon. Survived by your to-do list and a half-finished Notion doc. Should've stacked all 5 like she said!
D
Defined Task
Vague work produces vague results. Name it exactly or don't start.
E
Edge (Challenge-Skill Ratio)
Boredom kills flow before distraction ever gets the chance.
P
Proven Feedback Loop
Without feedback, you're flying blind at full speed.
T
Top Priority Confirmed
The most important work rarely feels urgent. That's why you choose it first.
H
Heat (Urgency)
Energy in motion creates more energy in motion. Create the necessity.