EPISODE · Dec 12, 2022 · 10 MIN
Into The Vortex
from The Tutor Podcast · host Neil Cowmeadow
Neil calls his teaching environment ‘The Vortex’ where he loses track of time, days disappear in what seems minutes and he never gets thirsty or hungry. Neil explains the theory behind this altered state of perception. KEY TAKEAWAYS People are happiest when they are in a state of ‘flow’ defined as a state of concentration and complete absorption with the situation or activity at hand. It is an optimal state of intrinsic motivation where it becomes its own reward. BEST MOMENTS ‘With this total intensity you’d maybe expect there’d be some kind of stress but it’s the exact opposite.’ ‘It’s a loss almost of the self into the activity. Musicians often describe this as being in the zone, in the pocket or in the groove.’ ‘For the vast majority of almost everyone else out there, you’ll sound like a bloody nut job when you talk about what work feels like for you.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES The Tutor Podcast www.Neilcowmeadow.com ABOUT THE HOST Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS! CONTACT METHOD [email protected]
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Neil calls his teaching environment ‘The Vortex’ where he loses track of time, days disappear in what seems minutes and he never gets thirsty or hungry. Neil explains the theory behind this altered state of perception. KEY TAKEAWAYS People are happiest when they are in a state of ‘flow’ defined as a state of concentration and complete absorption with the situation or activity at hand. It is an optimal state of intrinsic motivation where it becomes its own reward. BEST MOMENTS ‘With this total intensity you’d maybe expect there’d be some kind of stress but it’s the exact opposite.’ ‘It’s a loss almost of the self into the activity. Musicians often describe this as being in the zone, in the pocket or in the groove.’ ‘For the vast majority of almost everyone else out there, you’ll sound like a bloody nut job when you talk about what work feels like for you.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES The Tutor Podcast www.Neilcowmeadow.com ABOUT THE HOST Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS! CONTACT METHOD [email protected]
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