I Wish I Knew The Real Reason I Was Lazy Earlier (Wasn't Distractions)

This invisible enemy is destroying your productivity.
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Rían Doris is the Co-Founder & CEO of Flow Research Collective, the world’s leading peak performance research and training institute focused on decoding the neuroscience of flow states and helping leaders and their teams unlock flow states consistently. Clients include Accenture, Audi, Facebook, Bain & the US Airforce.
Along with being listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 Rian's thought leadership has been featured in Fast Company, PBS and Big Think and he hosts Flow Research Collective Radio, an iTunes top 10 science podcast.
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Rian holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) from Trinity College Dublin, an MSc in Neuroscience at King's College, London and an MBA. Rian is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Birmingham-focusing on how flow states affect perceived meaning in life.
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Prior to co-founding Flow Research Collective with Steven Kotler, Rian worked with NYT Bestselling Author Keith Ferazzi, and 12X NYT Bestselling Author Dr. Dan Siegel, distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
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[@riandoris]

Get the FREE One-Month Day checklist here: www.flowstate.com/onemonthday Rían here. Thanks for watching! Ever feel like tiny hassles are holding you back? Science reveals this "friction" is crushing your focus and blocking your flow state. With the science-backed techniques in this PDF, you can delete systemic friction from your life and exceed a month’s worth of work in less than a day.

[@bilalMalic0001]

Props to editing team

[@riandoris]

Thank you!

[@bilalMalic0001]

@@riandoris Hey Rian! I'm also an editor and would love to exchange insights with your team. Can I reach out to you on Instagram? Looking forward to connect with you..🙌

[@Dishes_delicious]

Yesss the editing on these videos is class - some of my fav I’ve see.

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Definitely, I actually recently showed another video on this channel as an example of what good editing looks like for a client. Love it, content too, exquisite.

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I think it's a little much

[@holdenlager]

I can’t get enough of your content. I’ve implemented your morning routine and it has unlocked a whole new Me.

[@riandoris]

It’s the best morning routine in town 😎

[@wade4846]

Has it improved your life? Wondering if the tips really work

[@flappiv]

It does but at the end after few days you need to recharge by watching his videos again. To keep self reminding his techniques... That's all maybe known as consistency.

[@skidibidup]

@@wade4846 I have seen/figured out way many tips hacks along the years but seperated... This dude just perfectly sums them up in a model. just do go for it.

[@smileyginger1]

I've been on the "friction reduction" mission this year. It started in my kitchen, of all places, with constantly having to "move this thing to get to that thing to cook the thing," every time I wanted to cook the simplest meal. It's gradual, because sometimes you get so used to the constant "toe stub" you just assume that's how it's got to be. But as I identify those spots - whether it's decluttering or putting organization tools in place to make staying on top of things easier - my aim is by the end of this year to have created a home conducive to work work and creative work without having to re-prep my spaces every time.

[@FrodosBeutel]

0:00 Intro 0:29 Friction explaination 3:09 Friction as a Deterrent - Add Friction to non-work 4:17 Friction as a Catalyst - Remove Friction from your work 6:45 Systemic Friction - Remove Interruptions

[@riandoris]

Thanks for noting this for everyone ✅

[@indiequa]

Favourite channel ever. I just love how the videos work with people’s natural attention retention, theyre punchy, informative and relatable. Life has changed so much since I subscribed. Thank you very very much

[@riandoris]

Wow, thank you!

[@anaghnair]

ma man dropping bangers after bangers

[@LittleTimmyO]

True

[@spontaneousbootay]

I realized the other day on mushrooms that the reason for my outbursts of frustration is because of all the cumulative points of friction set up throughout my day. And the fix is to take care of each one. This video was the perfect follow up.

[@riandoris]

Thanks for watching.

[@NatalieOlaArt]

Great insights about friction! Reducing systematic friction for me has been largely about dealing with things in the past, having processed and put away, so no emotions rise to create friction through triggers. Having dealt with everything up to the current moment leaves me with full ability to focus on the task or day in front of me.

[@snferbadogan]

Value in this channel is unmatched. Taking my ventures to a whole new level with these strategies Cheers Rian!

[@riandoris]

Thank you for watching!

[@_cr8ive_]

Makes 100% sense . . . The systems demands keep you drained. 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@nidalshaikh9855]

What i learned with flow that our subconscious mind probably control for our over-all decision even before you take decision...this is tremendous to understand...on this flow topic...thanx rian keep that good work...

[@notmirmujtaba]

He's the one Stop for all Productivity Problems...

[@kawaii_princess_castle]

This is incredible information!! Thank you so muchhh!!! 😂❤🎉

[@marinapereira.33]

Your content is simply amazing. Everything I was looking for to take my life to a whole new level of performance. Thanks a lot!

[@menacingskull740]

thats soo true the hard part is applying it the right way its like ur saying what it is but u dont know how to do it in a way make it flexible or like strategize with it the way u explain it is so intuitive

[@mad_max99]

Energy in your videos is unmatchable.🔥

[@rymag556]

Life changing work! Taking my sales team to the next level with all of this.

[@TheExecutor_96]

these videos on focus is crazy valuable thank you for this

[@renefrance8630]

I'm going through this exactly rn, like my coworkers all around talk to the phone some listening to music. I'm like tf you guys even really focusing. It's alot different and better if I'm alone in my house. I focus and get things done better when there's no distraction

[@iamonline3221]

You, Blondy, changed my life so radically , thanks , can't be thankful enough .

[@shijinbadarudeen9920]

This is a wonderful strategy and the book atomic habits explained it very well. The less friction you pre designed into a task then that task is more likely to accomplish and vice versa.

[@riandoris]

Thanks!

[@ISFPorINFPRobin]

With adhd this tasks add even more friction, but I tryed to just force my self with willpower, but it got harder and harder every time

[@aaronbong]

Great video as always! A lot of other creators always "reuse" their content in a different way. But, you always have a totally different advice every single video, thank you for that. Could you make a video about night routine as well? It doesn't seem to be talked about much, or at least, not as much as a morning routine. (which you made and it was great as well). Thank you!

[@riandoris]

I appreciate that!

[@TheIllerX]

Good video and advice. This is the main idea of the book "Atomic habits" by James Clear, which is really excellent.

[@riandoris]

Great book! I recommend it highly.

[@vividchilling2492]

10/10 book!

[@ashwinmarskole5597]

yeah

[@johnrichadante5803]

My mother is the number one friction, shouting at me when I'm studying

[@thomasfrade3727]

Real

[@MartinsBaklansJr.]

Fr

[@sarthaksharma369]

thank you so much rian yours are the only video on youtube which really help me improve and and absolutely practical in real life please keep this up and thank for your help

[@riandoris]

Very happy to hear this 🫡

[@astroboy1102]

Thanks Rian...it will help a lot ❤

[@riandoris]

Glad I can help!

[@dokwonsuh]

He forgot to mention the meteor that falls on your house every morning, right after the phone calls to different time zones.

[@petar2680]

I believe you absolutely! I see how your neck has always focus and flow to your head

[@boratlion8613]

Hey Rian! Thank you. Great work. You have an amazing ability for defining the problem, explaining it clearly and then solving for it in an engaging and entertaining way. Keep up the good work and thank you again, truly appreciate you for the value you’re providing us.

[@riandoris]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JLArts55]

I found this video very interesting because I did the removal aspect about a week ago. I made seperate channel playlists for videos I've intended to watch, but could never find the time to do so, including this channel.

[@bhavya_sodhi]

THANKS BRO YOU ARE HELPING ME A LOT YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING GREAT

[@riandoris]

Thank you for all the support!

[@cynthia_g_]

Perfect timing as I'm planning my weekend work! Thanks for this.

[@riandoris]

Enjoy the work!

[@chriskaplan6109]

Brilliant. Good editing and delivery. Understanding these three dimensions of friction, especially systemic friction, was very powerful!

[@riandoris]

Thank you very much!

[@GrimFowler]

Jocko taught me to grunt the word "good" at distractions and then crush the task anyways. dog sh!t in the floor and youre late for work? GOOD. now you know how to get ready faster. lmao

[@amishay9130]

Awesome analysis of human behaviour. Whatever you said is very related to me

[@RNBLOVER4LIFE1]

I'm So in love with this channel. Sheesh

[@FictionNerd]

Your Every Single Video Makes Me More Productive. Thanks A Lot.

[@riandoris]

Great to hear!

[@davida1606]

I sat down to get a design job done, due today, and got self distracted setting up a Ring Doorbell and then sharing it for about 2 hours.

[@huck9293]

Wow, a 10 minute video about removing little distractions!

[@NinaRoseTreasures]

Thank you for the wonderful content! 💫

[@Net_Flux]

Thank you. Keep up the good work.

[@riandoris]

Thanks, will do!

[@Mayaanillusion]

Rian, great video and love your content. Had a question- what about our internal friction? When we don't feel like doing the work. When everything is set up but there seems to be this resistance from within that stops you from going forward. Also, what are your thoughts on animedoro study technique? Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!!

[@Net_Flux]

Rian would advise against animedoro. Your breaks must be more boring than your work so that your dopamine hit from your work is higher, prompting you to get back to work.

[@hassaanahmad3179]

you literally have the best self helping videos out there i can easily see you getting more sucessful in some time. More power to you and please upload videos more consistenly. Love you a lot.❣

[@riandoris]

I appreciate that!

[@xentity2714]

So one of the application of flow is plan ahead of time so that you can done you work and rest more than work more

[@chrislords_dpt]

Only seen a couple of your videos but they’re all 🔥 you need more subs!

[@SunDerick]

Amazing! 🎉 I will always like the channel📖.

[@riandoris]

Thank you so much!

[@harshkhosla5561]

Your work did changed by life for the Better 😀

[@riandoris]

Very happy to hear!

[@MindMatters-t9q]

Hey Rian. Sometimes, I open KZbin, but can't decide what to watch. My brain forces me to open KZbin and learn something new, and this keeps me into a delusional of learning something new, but when I open, I can't decide what to watch. How and why does this happen and how to fix it. Thanks Adi

[@AnilKumar-st7do]

Sir, I am haking Flow ondemand on Task, Tqs to you, Steven Kotler and Father of flow MCM...

[@EdwardFisherTradiy]

outstanding

[@craigseganti8999]

Excellent. I read FLOW when it first came out and it is one of my ten most influential books. I could do without all the sound fx in the videos, I find them distracting. I really wish school districts would latch onto this concept rather than all the CRAP taught at professional developments. I am a little torn about the video on less hours for more productivity. I want to be working on skills all the time as a music producer - Da Vinci is my model, it seems he worked more than 3-6 hours a day. Thoughts?

[@avenuee2738]

Amazing amazing videos

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intro was an amazing hook point

[@DeadbeatGamer]

This is why i cover my tv with a blanket

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This channel deserve more subscribers fr

[@WYLOEvelin]

Flow state comes with EGO development. Look the 10 fetters. One by One. ❤

[@dqueezytv]

I like this guy

[@КириллЖихарев-п1ю]

It's like in Atomic Habits from James Clear

[@spontaneousbootay]

Its exactly that

[@LittleTimmyO]

Everything about being better comes back to that book. What James clear did in that book was take all the habit information out there and make it simple and easy to hear and implement. But again and again, consistency is the hardest part of being better.

[@username604error5]

FRICTION is such a DRAG 😂 … and GRAVITY is such a DOWNER … PS I like soup ❤

[@willyengcahyo4581]

Only three words. "Make it easier."

[@DSGQR]

There so much in your videos. It would be awesome if you provided a PDF cheat sheet of each video. It could be a lead capture method too for you.

[@amolnar1]

What do people who can apply this advice even do everyday for a job? In my job as a corporate IT low level manager there is literally nothing but friction all day long from bosses, useless administrative demands that result in little more than someone else checking a box, fire drills to deal with mostly related to politics as everyone scrambles to give the impression they know what’s going on to someone else… I’m jealous of this lifestyle (work style?) I see all over KZbin on productivity videos where people seem to be in control of their own lives enough to even decide what they will do with their day and how. Most often it seems their primary job is making KZbin videos about productivity. I like and appreciate the research, info, tips, and ideas but….

[@KooKoogm]

Awesome videos. Thanks for the great info. The music volume on this one is too high and makes it hard to concentrate on what you are saying. I suppose a compression is in use on the music track, but the threshold is not enough.

[@vividchilling2492]

I really like you bro, these flow videos have helped me alot 🙏🙏🙏

[@vividchilling2492]

Atomic habits?

[@Matinirx]

Thank u for great content 🤘🏻❤️

[@riandoris]

Thanks for watching!

[@smartify5389]

rian i have a question. how do i study in noisy environments, without interuppting flow? pls answer

[@ssehe2007]

Sweet work station

[@GameDeveloper-nq6zi]

Can you please make videos without the overly dramatic music and sounds . or release ones without editing . I love your content , its one of a kind . But I cant listen to it for any longer than 30 seconds . Maybe I'm somewhat ADHD or autistic , idk . But I would love to know if anyone else has the same feelings ? After I listen to these vids , I need to do a 10 min silence meditation to make my mind calm again 😟

[@talalkhalid2920]

I feel the same way. It's just wayy too much. But perhaps people like it. I can't get through most or his videos though.

[@Lee_pe]

Same. Watched two videos thinking they just might be a liiiiitle overedited. To my taste, too many transitions, sounds, popping letters, images, etc. 😅 It's actually funny commenting about being distracted by too many sparkling things on a video about trying to avoid distractions/frictions.

[@NewMe-lr8jt]

@@Lee_pe 🤣🤣🤣

[@jakefrosher]

Nice❤

[@ankityadav-kg7yf]

yeah its work and i think atomic habit book have same concept like this

[@ItzFisH_]

Can you explain the logic behind the extremely over the top dopeamine spiking editing in every video? I thought we were trying to bring peoples base level down, not up

[@user-te9qh2xk5b]

Hey rian, could you do a video on switching tasks especially if they are unrated to each each other, like from reading to trading to studying for an exam. please.

[@maajstroo]

Awsome video Ryan!

[@riandoris]

Thank you for watching.

[@MisterOne_]

Your videos are so good man, omg

[@riandoris]

I appreciate that!

[@tomhale2966]

curious....what wrap around screen is that? (followup video for desk set up would be awesome!)

[@inkyboi685]

in jjk terms : its like if you got the six eyes so your cursed energy consumption becomes lower and you can precieve and foucus better

[@mujokeric1804]

This reminds me on atomic habits actually, did you leverage any points from the book?

[@YaboyNemonm1]

FOCUS

[@bienaimemastergardykelly9030]

I like your work

[@riandoris]

Thank you.

[@modemode3509]

Why did you delete the video of how to get our focus back in 11 minutes

[@riandoris]

It’s not deleted! We just renamed it and changed the thumbnail ☺️ It’s the second to last video we uploaded still.

[@abhisheks-fh8qi]

swg just got this insight before this vid even released............

[@Your_Target]

But you don’t develop self discipline here which tends to make you base very thing on motivation which is not something you want as it makes you will power weaker

[@swedish_meatballs_]

Halfway through i actually have to disagree with kindle or e books over physical it's conterintutive comeon

[@raygiguette8677]

One time a volcano erupted when I was tring to concentrate. I had to stop everything and call the vet to make sure my dog was O.K.. Then I had to mail his payment before lava destroyed my mailbox. I was still looking for a stamp when lava came rushing through the air vents and I had to jump onto the bed. Three years later, everything was back to normal, but by that time I had lost my train of thought.

[@WendingWayfarer]

Systemic friction: it sounds like you're telling us to clean our rooms.

[@mreese8764]

The audio effects and music are really distracting.

[@user-kelsier]

Oooohhh!

[@riandoris]

💪

[@subscribe7833]

This video is like atomic habits book + hamza discipline video These both variables are applicable for everything While Your video is only for work😮 This is what I really wanted

[@riandoris]

Thank you for watching!

[@denisblack9897]

moral of the story: if you want to get shit done, dont get married

[@UnJoe.]

hidden gold

[@Novasavant]

who's starting their new year with no distractions?

[@prakhar-rn3nr]

Hey Rian I just wanted to know that I am a student and most of my work involves doing practice questions which involve a lot of thinking which generally is above 4% of my skill set so is it still horrible that I can be able to access flow state

[@riandoris]

Have you been recovering with good sleep? Don't push yourself to the limit without healthy rest. It's counterproductive.

[@prakhar-rn3nr]

@@riandoris I am able to get a max 6.5 hour sleep daily and I try to get power naps in between tasks during my day but I try everyday to get my tasks done so that I can get some quality sleep.

[@menacingskull740]

thor but zen

[@anbadspeller4807]

I mean... The phone and social media are also problems lol

[@yogiputindas896]

Foreign version of 'Vidyut Jamwal'😮

[@govardhanyadav7378]

the no of likes of this right this second are 911...........

[@komat1c]

isn't this basically willpower

[@spontaneousbootay]

Pretty much the opposite

[@authaire]

no

[@1d10tcannotmakeusername]

It's the opposite, it's engineering your day so you don't have to use your willpower

[@denisblack9897]

automatic software updates could cause a major cortisol spike i'd say disable software updates, in reality all they do is make things worse