Hello book friends, welcome to continue to be a guest in the little book boy's reading circle, today we will continue to talk about this book, the law of entropy increase, yesterday we talked about the smallest closed-loop attempt, that is, to find something that is not risky, but the benefits may be great to do, such as before changing jobs, you have to ask yourself, once you leave, you can't get along, can you find a job similar to now, if you can, you can boldly try. There are also examples, writing articles, is there a risk, obviously the risk is not big, the big deal is to waste time and physical strength, and if you can't do it, you will think of other ways. If it's made, everyone else will love it. Including short**, you try to do it, one person and one mobile phone, and there is no big cost. If you can't do it, you won't lose much, and if you do, won't it be a new breakthrough?So this kind of thing has to be done more.
On the road to entropy reduction, we need to uphold a mindset - continue to work and wait for compound returns. After a day or two, there may not be any obvious results, and after a year or two, there may not be any significant progress. However, keeping improving, persevering, may inadvertently create amazing results. Just like Ma Yun initially docked **, not C-end sellers**, but in the end it was the latter who succeeded.
So, what is flow?Flow refers to a state of intense concentration, as if the passage of time has become irrelevant to us. We can call this state "mental negative entropy". In this case, we forget about the passage of time and only know to devote ourselves to something. On the other hand, if we feel that doing things is very boring, or even like years, then this state will make us feel miserable. For example, some teachers' lessons can feel like time flies by like a snail, which is extremely uncomfortable.
Maybe you've had that experience before. When I spoke to a friend in Tianjin, he described his daily life in the office, starting to pack his things at 4:30 every day, sitting in his seat until 5 o'clock, and then leaving in a hurry. He wasn't in a hurry to get his job done, he just didn't want to stay in the unit for too long. This is a unique state of flow.
In short, to achieve entropy reduction, we need to persevere, continue to work, and let the accumulation of time turn into compound interest returns. At the same time, flow is also an important path that allows us to forget the passage of time and devote ourselves to things. Whether in academic research or daily life, one should not give up the opportunity to pursue entropy reduction, because in this way can long-term happiness and joy be obtained. In this busy world, there are always people who are so distracted by trivial matters that they don't see things getting better, no matter how hard they try. However, it is only those who find their passion that can open the path of flow and show true self-realization. Just like the author's team, even though the members are billionaires, they are still keen to chase the wrecking goal, and forget all their worries all day long. It's because they've found their love, and that love brings their hearts to the highest level.
The state of flow makes people forget everything, time seems to pass quickly, and people are addicted to it, as if they are in another world. This state will make people forget about tiredness and feel extremely happy. In this state, one gets a deep sense of accomplishment and endless pride even if it's just writing a short melody.
However, not all of us find our passion, especially in this fast-paced society. Therefore, we need to find another way to integrate flow into our lives.
In our daily lives, when we encounter setbacks, we might as well stop and think about what we really want. As long as we find that love, that pure preference, we can open the path of flow, enjoy that feeling of fullness and pleasure, and fill our lives with color. The author divides satisfaction into two categories, like a huge four-dimensional space. The first is the first quadrant, where there are high returns, but the enjoyment of a short half-life of life, such as a game, is intoxicating. However, after the game, coldness and regret followed, and the joy of the past was quickly forgotten. This fleeting gratification is often seen as a waste of life.
The other quadrant is the second quadrant, where the returns are meagre and the half-life is equally short, such as being in a daze, shopping, or doing something extremely tedious, mediocre and unsatisfying. This is like a desecration of life, which is deeply regrettable. The author had retired for a while, thinking how wonderful it was to be free of wealth, and his daily life consisted of taking care of the house, walking the dog, and watching a football game, but it didn't take long for him to feel extremely irritable because he couldn't accept such an empty life. As a result, he realized the importance of work and relaxation, and that it was not enough to be busy, and it was difficult to accept too much comfort. As the old saying goes, "work and rest are combined", and only through hard work can we reap satisfaction. This is also the reason why the author has been back on the entrepreneurial path since 2016. "The third quadrant, high yield, long half-life, full returns, long-lasting, refreshing when dry, and even more satisfying after consummation. If you complete a major project in the workplace and win praise from your leaders and colleagues;Or if it is a family, giving birth to a cute little life, happiness will be in the heart. And this kind of happiness, the more the amount, the deeper the feeling, as if time is also accelerating. The author has set an example for us. He founded the Reading Club, which benefited many friendsIt also raised funds to set up ** to solve the wealth management problems of thousands of familiesFinally, build nursing homes to take care of the lives of hundreds of elderly people. With such a complete merit, he has a rich feeling after retirement, and the value he has created will accompany him on the journey of life. As far as the "fourth quadrant" is concerned, despite the meager returns and long half-lives, perseverance will eventually lead to extraordinary results. For example, fitness workouts may seem like a week is no different from the past, and even a year is difficult to see a huge difference, but after 10 years of perseverance, the gap between others and you will be clear. In the author's opinion, there is no comparison in size or thinking, and the two are in very different fields. Many would argue that to be successful, you have to get involved in Quadrant 3. However, the author's point of view is quite the opposite. He believes that the real force that can defeat entropy growth lies in the fourth quadrant. Once we can create a state of flow in the fourth quadrant, we will be able to continue to accumulate in this dimension, and the cumulative effect of this power will become stronger and stronger, and it will be easier to achieve the desired goals in the third quadrant. Therefore, we need to start accumulating from the bits and pieces around us, rather than chasing big things from the beginning. Only by doing every ordinary and trivial thing well can we finally achieve great things. However, since these accumulated ventures tend to pay off slowly and are not easy to trigger flow, we need to find our own ways to motivate, such as going to the gym, which may seem boring but fun when accompanied by a beautiful and handsome coach. The same is true of reading and Xi, if there is no profit, it is difficult to keep the reader going, but if it can be profitable, people tend to become very engaged. Therefore, shareholders are essentially a group of people with rich knowledge reserves, but most of them have taken the wrong path and have not transformed knowledge into wisdom. The above are five ways to stimulate flow. First and foremost, focus is key. This goes without saying because it has to be built on your true passion. It's like fishing, someone is able to stare quietly for hours, and that's how flow is manifested. Although this state may seem incredible, we can also experience it in our daily lives. Our brains have a unique bandwidth that allows us to enter a state of distraction only when we are fully engaged in something. But it should be pointed out that this concentration can also be artificially cultivated.
For example, if children are allowed to concentrate as much as possible while writing homework, parents can avoid distractions. For example, when a child is concentrating on homework, parents should not suddenly ask, "Have you eaten?""Or rush to deliver fruit. Because this will not only distract the child, but it will also affect their ability to concentrate. It is worth noting that poor Xi performance in primary and secondary schools is often strongly related to a lack of concentration. In this regard, excellent parents also show a high degree of awareness, and they will focus on cultivating their children's concentration. For example, when they go home each day, ask them to repeat what they have learned that day and then make an assignment plan, such as 20 minutes to do math problems and 30 minutes to read Chinese. This kind of exercise can effectively improve your child's concentration.
Overall, focus is a key factor in triggering flow. But without the support of sufficient enthusiasm, it is not easy to achieve good results. As the saying goes, "Sincerity is spirit." "Only when you truly love and dedicate yourself to it can you truly experience the beauty of flow. This is the second path of flow, the clear pursuit of goals, the dismantling of big tasks into small ones, and then the continuous effort. For example, for children to learn Xi English, they need to master 6,000 vocabulary words, which requires adding 50 new words and 50 Xi words every day. After 200 days of perseverance, the goal can be achieved. Of course, you can also gradually increase the number, at the beginning you can start by adding 20 new words and 20 Xi compound words every day, and wait until the child has formed a good Xi habit, you can gradually increase the number, such as the author's writing, the initial goal is to start with 3,000 words a day, and now it has gradually increased to 10,000 words a day, and the intensity of this effort is still increasing.
The third path is timely feedback. The importance of timely feedback is emphasized in the gamification mindset we mentioned earlier, and it has been hailed as the biggest ingredient for success. The most important reason why online games are so attractive is that you can gain experience points and equipment by defeating a monster, so that our efforts can be quantified and we can see the long-term results in the future. However, in real life, we lack such feedback and we are unable to establish a link between success and action. Many people give up halfway through the path of learning Xi or fitness, but modern learning Xi software has changed this by building such a system. For example, a person who learns Xi English uses word trainers Xi software for daily training, and each training session earns corresponding points. When he accumulates enough points, he can redeem them for his favorite toys to motivate himself to keep completing tasks. Such a system not only allows children to reach their full potential, but also allows parents to enjoy the fun of education while silently supporting.
Of course, for adults, we can also try to use this feedback mechanism to promote our own growth. We can share our Xi and expect appreciation and recognition from others, so as to stimulate our enthusiasm Xi for learning. In fitness and at work, sharing your results by taking photos can motivate yourself to keep going until you finally achieve your goals. It is with the help of external feedback and supervision that we are able to improve our abilities and achievements more effectively.
It can be said that this feedback mechanism is like the "koi system" in our lives, which can not only make us more determined in the process of pursuing our dreams, but also allow us to continue to progress in pleasure, and make our lives more fulfilling and meaningful because of its existence. Let's focus on the fourth path, the overall performance of self-challenge, where the level of challenge and skill complement each other. A deeper understanding of what it means is that the core meaning is that if the challenge is not enough, the skill is not enough, and the experience is boringConversely, too much of a challenge and a lack of skill can also cause anxiety and stressThe state of flow can only be achieved if the challenge is moderate and the technique is skillful. It's like a world champion playing chess with you, and if you lose three games in a row, he's probably not interestedOnly when the two sides are equal can the game be exciting and fun.
Tomorrow, we will learn how to get rid of your worries and go on a journey of flow together. Let's look for activities in our daily lives that can improve both our ability to challenge and improve our skill level, so that we can enjoy them better.