Andy Seth's Blog
February 7, 2024
The Point of Useless Information
George St. Pierre used flinches, feigns, and pops – all different forms of useless information – to load up the nervous system and worry an opponent.
The overreaction to useless information caused mental fatigue, leading to slower reactions.
And then he’d strike.
Bureaucracy serves a similar function. The indiscriminate addition of people, bills, clauses, guidance, and interpretations creates fatigue in the people who are meant to benefit.
Why is it so hard for:
Low-income families to access SNA...
January 2, 2022
Top 20 Most Conscious Rappers Dropping Wisdom in 2022
Conscious rap has been around for a while but rap is on the cusp of real conscious awakening. What used to be about street violence, getting bands and babes, is transforming into some third-eye spit.
According to Maslow, these rappers are at the pinnacle of self-realization, meeting their most hierarchical needs. The top 20 most conscious hip hop leaders like Common, Kendrick, and Beyoncé are not only soul searching and rhyming real rap wisdom, they’re dedicating their mic to transforming the st...
July 14, 2020
Three Signs Your Team is Working in Flow State
Research shows that flow state at the team level can be more powerful than at an individual level.
Flow can build a high-performing and creative team by promoting optimal experiences, well-being, and meaningful interactions within the right group of skilled individuals.
The point is, flow gives team members at work an opportunity to maximize their potential to succeed.
In the last two articles in the flow state for teams series, I went into the detail on the benefits of flow, the seven essent...
July 7, 2020
7 Things You Need To Know If You Want Your Crew Operating In Team Flow
In the Power of Team Flow, I mentioned,”flow is the holy grail of business—it’s the ability to get top performance from employees through their efforts, above what’s required.”
By creating a framework that fosters team flow, you’ll be able to squeeze every drop of productivity from their workday. Not only will it be like rocket fuel for your business, but you’ll also create a work experience that’s meaningful and inspiring.
After directly implementing techniques for team flow at Flow Marketing...
June 30, 2020
The Power of Flow State For Teams
Flow state is my secret sauce.
It’s how I get into a creative place that allows me to create and boost my productivity. Flow state is integral to everything that I do that I even named my marketing company, Flow.
I’ve done a whole series on Flow State at Work and created a Flow State Canvas, but to recap: flow is the holy grail of business—it’s the ability to get top performance from employees through their efforts, above what’s required.
I’m blessed to work with a wonderful leadership team t...
June 16, 2020
The Energy Cycle Maximizes Your Flow State of Mind
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can not be created or destroyed; it can only be transferred. Despite what we think, it’s impossible to generate new energy within ourselves. However, we can replenish our energy and plug energy leaks so we can more efficiently manage and deploy our power.
We all have different battery sizes, and therefore we all have different abilities to use our energy. However, flow works in the same energy cycle for everybody. By walking through this cycle,...
June 2, 2020
The Golden Rule To Help You Stay in Flow State
What’s the ultimate business skill for 2020?
Getting into flow state to increase your productivity, creativity, and fulfillment.
If you’re interested in building this skill, then it’s time for you to cultivate flow, a period of time where you’re completely absorbed in the task at hand.
Mihaly Csikszentmihaly, the grandfather of flow, was one of the first psychologists to identify and research the flow state.
He found that not only will flow state boost your productivity 500%, but he also argue...
May 26, 2020
Top 10 Slam Poems that Will Light You Up in 2020
Slam poems have played a significant influence in my life to the point where my dad named me after his favorite poet.
Poetry is an awesome creative medium that’s evolved into music, where modern-day poets are lyricists. We enjoy tons of talented artists who put their words to music, but I don’t want us to forget that there are plenty of poets who don’t put their verses to music, and in many ways, their words are just as impactful.
Prose has the power to provide deep insights for self-discovery,...
May 19, 2020
How to Create a Routine To Trigger and Maximize Your Flow State of Mind
Did you know that creating a routine can help you get into a flow state of mind whenever you want?
Getting into flow is challenging for most people because they experience it spontaneously, and it’s seen as somewhat of a fluke occurrence that can’t be replicated on-demand.
The good news is, getting into flow state can be triggered.
Though it’s not as easy as an on-off switch, you can get pretty darn close by establishing a routine that reminds you of the exhilarating feeling of getting into a ze...
May 5, 2020
The Host With The Most: The Power of Hosting Virtual Events, House Parties, Happy Hours, and Webinars
Human connection is a fundamental need, equally important as food, water, and sleep.
When you realize that, then youll see that social distancing does not mean social disconnection.
And in many ways, social connection is bigger than seeing your friends because you miss them.
Social connection is about getting the best out of yourself so that you can operate in a flow state a state defined by heightened focus, peak performance, and a loss of time.
Getting together with people is valuable to...
