Tag Archives: flow

Much That Matters Cannot Be Measured

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Christopher Chase

This painting was done last year by my son Andy, the day before his 13th birthday. He started it in the morning and I helped by advising him as he worked on it all through the day. It’s the best … Continue reading →

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“Anything Can Be Great…”

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Christopher Chase

In this scene Fast Eddie (Paul Newman) is bothered because he was called a born loser. He then describes what the game of pool is like when he’s in a state of flow, optimal focused consciousness… Fast Eddie: I coulda beat … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative Systems Thinking | Tagged creative by nature, creative systems, Csikszentmihalyi, flow, mindfulness, optimal experience, paul newman | 4 Comments

Understanding How Our Brains Learn

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Christopher Chase

Over the last 30 years or so, researchers in cognitive science, education and developmental psychology have discovered some amazing things about how the human brain works, how our minds are naturally configured to develop skills, think creatively and continuously learn. … Continue reading →