440: Meditation, Journaling, and Gratitude: Tap Into the Three Habits for High Performance State of Flow with Enthusiastic Clay Green

Clay Green, speaker, trainer, and expert. What do you want to do better, in both your business and your life? What ever that "thing" is, Clay can help you apply high performance principles to achieve, excel, and get more out of life. To break the usual destructive patterns blocking your way, have self-awareness and move forward, you need to apply the three fundamental principles: meditation (2-5 minutes a day), journaling, and gratitude.

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We also talk about getting into the flow state and its four stages:

struggle: where you're focused on a problem
release: get away from the problem and take a break
flow: get inspired
recovery: coming back to reality

Quotes:

“You cannot stay in a state of flow 24/7—you can't, because your body is burning energy. You have to fuel, you have to rest, and your brain has to recover.” – Clay Green

“Control your mind so that you can control your day.” – Clay Green

“My first and most important lesson that I teach people is: think—do not react.” – Clay Green

Takeaways:

02:31 High-performance habits like meditation, journaling, and gratitude form a foundational framework for personal and professional success.

13:02 Breaking complex goals into manageable daily practices helps overcome mental barriers and achieve long-term transformation.

22:21 The state of flow can be intentionally accessed through specific habits, allowing for heightened productivity and creativity without extreme risks.

32:41 Meditation is a powerful tool for controlling your mind and improving daily performance, requiring just 2-5 minutes of consistent practice.

38:56 Entrepreneurs often get stuck by reacting emotionally instead of thoughtfully processing challenges, which blocks their potential for growth.