Flow Stacks - Creating a Nootropic Stack for Flow States | Mastering Ultra Instinct Part 3

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Also, many thanks to Grant who filmed a number of the clips of me training used in this video (and others).
Flow states are states of heightened focus that bring about enhanced reflexes, a sense of time dilation, creative problem solving, and a feeling of infallible calm.
Nootropics are supplements, medications, and other compounds used with the somewhat-transhuman goal of enhancing human cognition to enhance productivity and performance.
Seems like a match made in heaven, right?
In this video, I discuss multiple different strategies you can use to try and achieve flow states through the use of nootropics and supplements.
There are more options over at the blog post, but the stacks I found most effective were Adapt-232, Caffeine + L-Theanine, and a general 'brain health' stack.
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[@Elixerbot28]

It's amazing how enjoying a task completely is now called flow sate. When you were a kid it was called play.

[@jannis7366]

3 times in my life, I think, I had something like a flowing state. It's hard to describe, but it feels amazing. I know it sounds weird, but my first and second time was in a video game. Suddenly my head was completely empty. I did not think of anything. Everything I saw was in slow motion and it feels like someone else controls my body. It was like i am just a spectator. All of this is clear to me after it happened. My third time was in physical education at school. It was a one against one in the high jump and I want to win and then it happens again.

[@Adam.Reader14]

very interesting

[@TheBioneer]

No that makes a lot of sense. The first time I experienced it was playing MicroMachines with my mate and the weird thing is we both experienced it at the same time. Computer games are perfectly designed for stimulating flow for a number of reasons actually

[@dimitar2367]

ditching coffee ,doing cardio(slow jogs) 2xWeek , ashwaganda, have done wonders for my energy ,sleep,mood etc.

[@muratdural8724]

One of the best channels that I have subscribed. Always keeps interest with the topics

[@TheBioneer]

Thanks! :-D

[@ocaraevil]

one of the best? im sorry for you. wtf a training video why would anyone need flow state to workout? want to be in flow state sleep and eat well done. now just put the work and train a lot(a f lot) in what you want to achieve the flow.

[@muratdural8724]

@@ocaraevil if you can read Im not talking about this particular video. For me it is one of the best and most interesting channel not just because of the topic but at the same time the information that put in the video. I can easily see that there is lots of work done which I truly respect.

[@eastside2669]

Before the pandemic i lived in flow state almost constantly.. now i want to get my stress under control and get back. It was the best time ive ever had. Almost felt divine and had the highest Performance in every possible field. when in flow you get a higher feel of Spirituality and connectiveness to the world. like your melting with what youre doing or with someone youre meeting

[@coreyryan9703]

The best way I can identify with a “ flow state” is as a musician the feeling creativity in the sense of my whole body being in a sort of faithful alignment where it comes natural and it’s like walking a tight rope without ever thinking to look down .. it’s a larger than myself kind of disposition.

[@jeffa.8976]

Flow states, man its hard to explain it but doing hot laps on a motocross bike, or grappling, martial arts sparring and fighting sometimes your mind goes blank and your mind transforms your soul. I've experienced it. Unfortunately some weird auto immune type conditions ruined my body and life, I cant get into flow state anymore

[@ivankrylov6270]

"You cant just keep taking stimulants to keep boosting youself further" Me looking at my fourth coffee: ...

[@phillipbenoit5179]

Haha take a vacation then return to that😉

[@hyper_fn_al1459]

and its a quad shot xD

[@benbutton5835]

Could you do a video on Viking/knight training and their mindset

[@heathvolk3410]

I second that motion.

[@aurelienyonrac]

Read the translation of Beowulf. That should do it. Basically go in the woods wearing animal skin and become wild again. The animal skin will merge with yours (i can personally attest of that). Once fully animal have the animal skin ripped off of yours. (Super painful) You just gained the ability to tap fully into the animal your are, congratulations. Then there are substance that enhance your ability to focus on fighting, unfortunately it can impar your ability to distinguish between friend and fow. (Bezerk mode) Ointment to regenerate health , like yarow. It does tap into the occult and so there us a high price to pay. Fear, anxiety, madness for example. But you feel great for one battle. Interested? I learned that from The Teaching Company (audio format)

[@TheBioneer]

They are definitely in line for future 'Legendary Training' episodes :-D

[@dylancarson4538]

@@TheBioneer time to look thought your channel to find it

[@veejayroth]

I wouldn't group together "knights" (aristocratic cavalry) and "vikings" (nordic pirates).

[@rew23able]

It's seriously one of the best channel out there providing proper info backed by science .....I am also trying the stack that you mentioned for a month or so to see the effect

[@eddiedavisjr9771]

Great video! For me l-tyrosine and NAC seems to help me feel better and avoid that ‘burn out’ feeling after a period of stress, especially taking stimulant meds. I’ll have to try out the adoptogens though!

[@daviddolfin4112]

A long journey but you now have eighty plus thousand subscribers. Congratulations! 🎉

[@TheBioneer]

Thanks! Yeah it has been a long road but loving every minute. 100k will be an epic day :-D

[@rooost9856]

@@TheBioneer 1 mill will be another!

[@climbing_thomas]

that aged well :D

[@jamessutton3572]

One of my favorite channels by far...I reluctantly suggested for you to work on your presenting and wow, you've gotten so much better!!! Content is always A+, triumph is a beautiful thing.

[@erichibler2112]

Love your insights and excellent research Adam. Your information whether you are quoting research results or self testing is quite valuable.. Keep up the good work Brother 💪

[@gageabdul]

I watch you on Android Authority and KZbin recommended this video. Now I'm subscribed.

[@iananthony2578]

Great video and great channel I always was fascinated with what that state of flow was and how it seemed to come randomly but was always amazing when it did. I do very physical labor type work and I noticed my body was able to work harder and more effectively when in this state as well. Amazing

[@TheBioneer]

Thanks! Yeah you can certainly work through fatigue if you're focussed enough!

[@kyrinthekid]

I’ve had add my whole life and it’s always been hard for me to focus on things that didn’t matter to me, hence why I did really bad in school. But would always hyper focus on things that interest me, it happens quite often to me when I’m running working out, or even drawing. I will forget i’m Listen to music I won’t remember what anyone said to me. But I think having add helps me tap into flow state more easily but it has a cost, I go through life mostly unaware of the things that don’t interest me I feel my mind shutting off when doing things that are not engaging

[@monsieurLDN]

Try to make these uninteresting activities more interesting then

[@onsacs]

Thx bionner cuz of your tips i was enable To activate flow and ui alot. Il give some example: one time i was doing Dodgeball and i saw a ball that was to close to me to react but my body auto Dodge that ball it was crazy! 2) time was not long time ago so i was sparring with a friend he could't hit me once in a fight of 2-3 minute and there was a ball in my back i dint know it was there it went toward and i dodge without noticing! but amyway i have plany more but il leave it off here

[@gotchanacionazteca5515]

Awesome video! it's great the way that in which you explain things and elaborate whole ideas, very easy to digest.

[@Lukegear]

Thinking about brain recuperation is quite an interesting approach, I think I may have been in a constant state of burnout for the last 4 years... I have never performed well at university, just the bare minimum and, ocasionally, somewhat better than some of my colleagues if I had some background in a particular subject. I've never understood where my brilliance and power could have gone to, but this video may have pointed me to something interesting...

[@TheBioneer]

Thanks! This was the main thing I hoped people would take away from the video. Instead of trying to force yourself to become wired, take care of your brain so when you need it, it's there. Taking some time to actively recover mentally makes a huge difference to your performance often :-)

[@dennismaddison5702]

Man! I love these videos! I've been binging them here and there for a few weeks. These videos would be on a completely different level if Bioneer would cite studies similar to Jeff Nippards videos. Love them all the same. cheers!

[@raed6994]

Haven’t even watched the video but I already clicked the like button because I know it’s gonna be good.

[@heathvolk3410]

After seeing that this video was finally out, I became inspired to create a playlist for myself of all your videos, and others, that relate to this topic in some way. Hopefully, this will help with my "learn everything" goal I mentioned to you in another comment some time ago. I named the playlist "Cosmic Instinct." Why? because the term was too awesome not to use. I've also renamed my "learn everything" goal so that I now refer to it as "Become Batman." Greatest goal ever, if you ask me. Anyway, Thanks for the video and keep up the good work.

[@thatbodybuildingguyyoulike9228]

Also, if you're interested in Ultra Instinct, I would suggest talking to the Koga Ninja.

[@dionteburch3752]

my flow state automatically turns on when its a near impossible situation or if its a very important moment

[@TheBioneer]

Awesome! Which says to me that your baseline is good and healthy to begin with :-)

[@dionteburch3752]

@@TheBioneer i will tell 2 times it happened to me. both happened when i was playing baseball in health class i was not ready for the ball to go my direction and i wasnt paying no attention after i heard the ball got hit out of no where i because focus only to the ball without hearing noise around me and just caught it really easy. the second time was a line drive and it was fast it was hit by the same person and my instinct jumped in the speed of the ball and i caught it cause i really couldnt think i just did with out really focusing on the speed and distance

[@vishakv9056]

Really good information and very well done video... Keep it up mate.. Hope to see more interesting video.

[@StimParavane]

I saw your Shaolin video. MIght I suggest you engage with Sifu Wong Kiew Kit (as you quoted from one of his books) and do one of his intensive qigong courses in order to experience a spontaneous flow of Qi (chi) throughout the body? The Qi generated will flow to whichever part of the body needs healing, clearing away energy blockages and negative emotions and restoring good health. It requires no drugs and the Qigong state of mind that you need to enter is a form of Zen meditation in itself. Qi-flow is well known in both the Shaolin and Wudang traditions and requires nothing other than the qigong forms used to generate it.

[@MuscleUpBook]

Well articulated.

[@Alex-yr8iy]

I was waiting for this, thanks bro

[@TheBioneer]

Thanks for watching! Makes sense given your profile pic :-D

[@Alex-yr8iy]

@@TheBioneer yea, and what had me hyped is that ultra instinct is a real life thing and thanks to you I'll get it at the age of 14 , wish me luck✌️✌️💪💪👍👍👍

[@gusjeazer]

Awesome I sights!

[@AndrewHR1178]

Hey Bioneer i just out of the blue thought that itd be neat if you might go over the training of assassins in assassins creed. Stuff like agility, reflex and other skills they might train. Itd definitely be interesting

[@bobbyjoefit]

great summary in the opening four minutes.

[@DivyaPanchal-fc6gs]

I think I have had something like flow state a lot of times. It’s mostly occurs when I am around friends and loved ones as its makes he focused on one thing and that being having fun

[@thestonemaroc]

This channel deserves more views.

[@acidzoodoo]

Ashwagandha is awesome! Give a try on PRL 8-53 memory enhancer, it works great for me

[@Mc.Scrumpy]

What would you suggest for those who work in a fast-paced work environment such as Warehouse? I work about 8 to 10 hours a day 5-6 days a week at FedEx Ground, the environment in the building is often hot and we have to keep up a certain rate everyday and constantly lifting 30 to 130 lbs. I've been suffering from burnout for weeks now and I've been working there for quite a while. On top of it all, I have weekend classes

[@MrDrSonGoku]

IDK if this has anything to do with flow states, but when I use to workout doing only push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and pullups with 60 seconds rest between the sets maxing out each and every set. I noticed that the first 4-7 sets I would do fewer and fewer each set but then hit a bottom number and I could hit that each time, but then after I got to the 10-15 set rang my reps actually would start going up again. Not by a significant percentage, but maybe 1-4 more than what I would bottom out at for a few sets. I never got past 20 sets because it was too time-consuming, so added weight and notice the same thing after building up to that level with weight.

[@arrowhead7269]

Have you seen “Peaceful Warrior”? That’s a great movie about living in the moment.

[@the-dashing-d6046]

This happens to me at work either right when I’m working extra late and the new shift comes in or when I’m doing a bunch of different tasks I usually don’t have to

[@sethmcdonald4]

Like the goku part of the utra instinct form off of dragon ball super but you are right though you cant train hard every day on the same stuff over and over you get burned out thats the reason why I do different things into my workouts besides the same thing and rest is always good I always give myself 2 days off from training were I have time recover so that helps me out plus drink precoreworkout protein drinks when do my workouts to get the energy flowing

[@tentaplayz3691]

After watching this video, I kept occasionally dropping things (clumsy me!) but my arms would move all on their own and before I even knew what happened I had caught it, or my knee would shoot out and trap the object between it and another object, let's say a wall then then I would come to my senses and use my hand to pick it up. For the first 2-3 times this happened I would say to myself "So this is the power of Ultra Instinct?" but jokingly of course. However this has now happened more than 15 times and I still haven't broke my streak. I have never dropped something without dropping it. Once I was holding three eggs with two hands, the third one dropped and I caught it between the two other eggs and none of them broke!

[@Kingarthurjohn]

Great video as usual Adam,What do you think of the carnivore diet similar to frank tufano’s

[@mattyd7434]

How about benefits of nootropic Mushrooms like cordyceps militais, or ancient herbs that have been scientifically effective in certain areas.

[@brianmccullough8493]

Make a video on Frank Gironda's methods. Love you vids man.

[@flonomcflooneyloo7573]

You know what I do, I somehow figured out how to cause a CCK reuptake inhibition in my body. Research CCK. It's thought of as a gut hormone but it's so much more. With high levels of it, I do not have to sleep, do not have to eat very much (800-900 calories for 55 days last time), and I can work at twice the level. I have these episode of something like the 'manic' state but without depression. Don't ask me how I caused this to happen but it happens four times a year for about 60 days and has been going on for about 18 years.

[@rburns1515]

Can you make a video on training for rowing. Rowing is a sport that requires great power but also lots of mental toughness/endurance. I

[@fabooshka]

Can you do a video on eliminating procrastination and increasing determination?

[@jacksparr0w300]

Summary of my long comment and point : we shouldn't aim at flow state first because to grow, the journey has to be frustrating and challenging to gain a certain degree of mastery. Flow state is high focus with high success rate task and very low failure rate. There is another state where we have a bit lower success rate and higher failure rate. It's like a frustration state, but this one is where we actually learn most. Idk how to describe it, but I remember a expression from a psychology book about humans needing aggression to sink their teeth and devouring frustrating complex problems. In programming and math, it feels like flow if problem is easy enough but but that's only if you've seen similar problem and mastered that sub field. Like a black belt jujitsu practitioner will have flow state available. if it's complicated, failure rate is higher and enduring this frustration state becomes key to mastery. Then after time here, that material success rate gets high and less frustrating, thus transitioning to aquire flow state. On a side note: in a Carl Jung perspective, this is why Vegeta represents the persona (ego/frustration) and Goku the child (unconcunconscious/flow). They approach problems from different utilities of their domains of self.

[@NickHowell-tb9hd]

what is time dilation? ive heard of this a couple times over the years, thanks

[@dell5376]

From your experience , what hepls the most to support in active individual with regeneration energy and focus? I would use it mainly for Gym Workouts, Studying and Gaming.

[@JesperHellvik]

Have you looked into the Paul Stames Nootropic Stack using Lion’s Mane, Psilocybin and B3 Niacin?

[@TheBioneer]

I have not, will look it up thanks!

[@Valdass87]

@@TheBioneer Maybe lion's mane is better option than ashwagandha?

[@MrDragonkarp]

Lions Mane+Ashwagandha+Hemp Gummies been my main brain stack for yrs

[@SupremeBooyah]

@@MrDragonkarp oooo sounds epic, what do you do with your enhanced time?

[@MrDragonkarp]

@@SupremeBooyah Despite my mental health laser focused finishing tasks and training my body hard to be in better shape. New stack for now -Superfood Greens -Blk Seed Oil -Mushroom Coffee -Creatine & Ubiquinol -Hemp & CBD Gummies

[@theboltthrower8661]

Bro I love your vids: "KA KA KA KA KACHIDAZE"

[@isaiahoverholt7592]

Kakarotto I leave the rest to you...ULTRA INSTINCT THEME BEGINS

[@TheBioneer]

Chills!

[@thomasthomas8396]

I think I had this when I was boxing with my cousin I don't remember moving but I landed a hit on him without even thinking about it or doing it it's like my body move on it's own and I didn't remember doing it it just happened idk if it ultra instinct? Or reflects if anyone can help explain ?

[@MetalHermit83]

What if nootropics dont help you focus or "brainfog" I've taken alot of them like ashwagandha, rhodiola etc and they never seemed to work or help, any ideas?

[@nathanielschauss8695]

I take ashwagandha and it's very similar to meditation. I think it's a very good supplement and every man should take

[@TheBioneer]

Different noots and sups effect everyone differently. Best bet is just to try something else if one isn't working for you. Don't ignore the brain fog though, that's the opposite of what we're going for!

[@MetalHermit83]

@@TheBioneer yes, I can't ignore it, been something I've struggled for awhile, tried relying on supplements but after watching your video ive decided I'm going to try a different approach by cleaning up my diet, and trying to consistently meditate daily, cant rely on supplements to cure myself!

[@levansegnaro4637]

Ash has done wonders for me in terms or socializing and anxiety

[@Carljung14]

@@TheBioneer any further info on ashwagandha..I once tried and experienced extreme depression and emotional numbness..

[@milanjoeabraham6595]

Can u do video on mind power training

[@sebastianivan2620]

thank you !

[@matteus006]

So in a pinch, a can of iced green tea may help?

[@TheBioneer]

Absolutely! And ideally yerba mate - which Darwin described as the 'most perfect stimulant'!

[@matteus006]

The Bioneer Thanks man. I'm really trying to get the hang of this for competitive shooting. This particular discipline has a heavy emphasis on speed.

[@kokobeach9653]

Thanks man for this hard time resarch I would add to your stack chaga and question and Meybe mashrooms like shitaki man we should coprate to make pre workout🤔

[@zrod6348]

What would happened if you used all 3 stacks all together? Bad or good?

[@milohookfish6001]

Is there a way to get good at height drops . Specifically strenghthen your bones to jump from heights

[@rangerone1050]

How about wilderness survival training?

[@ghostshooter1914]

What about a stack like Rhodiola, omega 3s and green tea?

[@yorade1]

I'm looking into B vitamin precursors, and caffeine

[@austinkuchar7125]

yoseph Denny I wouldn’t recommend caffeine because of the stress it can put on you

[@jasonlopez5364]

What can help healing speed

[@slushyslushy7777]

I can go into flow by relaxing my eyes, closing them by 1cm, relaxing my muscles, and not thinking.

[@hassanebah4373]

Mushin please

[@hellokitty9603]

What's your height?

[@supt4305]

The epic music was a bit too loud, couldn't hear or focus on what you said

[@jashardwallington]

I think bullet time is a flow state

[@milanoleplusgranddesheros6109]

Great i dont speack english so well maybe you can write more info conclusion in your next video

[@lethaldream50]

cant believe how few views and likes this channel seems to have. doubt it will stay that way if youre smart about it.

[@lethaldream50]

ps. gonna watch all ur vids but have you considered mentioning or covering the differences in how a stack could affect ppl who r genetically female (XX chromosome) like me? also, genetic predisposition to quirky reactions or nonstandard reactions in general? i know not having personal experience makes this difficult. here's another thought: i accidentally got magnesium sulfate poisoning 3 days ago. maybe mention stuff like this too... not everything good for you, is always safe. felt like a bad psychedelic trip combined with bodily torture and death. just my 10c (i'm still gonna keep using magnesium when i actually become deficient again...)

[@nocultist7050]

My flow stack is stacking enough work to do so I can only procrastinate while asleep.

[@the-dashing-d6046]

Thought the opening music was GoT for a sec

[@AmericanFreakShow]

Why can’t we just take all these supplements

[@Skyhigh275]

All you need is salvation.

[@jon...5324]

First

[@adammesheia]

I would pay money to watch your videos and i mean it

[@lethaldream50]

yea i just found this channel and it's the first biohack channel ive found all month that i actually want to see more of

[@Davidbowie2025]

Who else watched this in 1 hour

[@axelhenriksen129]

FiRSt

[@TheBioneer]

Noice!

[@quanmack6332]

DHEA feels like steroids for the brain.

[@yopatricio1391]

I'm Batman. Shhh.

[@paulmurphy3922]

L-Theanine did absolutely nothing.

[@mtango9985]

hahaah you said ''if you found this video useful and helpful'' When are your videos not the greatest thing bridging normal people with becoming superheros.

[@alidursun442]

Please speak slower ,hard to understand....