In The Zone
Simon Hartley
July 3, 2023 DOI: 10.4324/9781003181491-2 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | The chapter proposes that flow, 'the zone', peak performance, and peak experience can be understood through the accounts of those who have experienced them, including world-record-breaking athletes, and through existing research on peak performance states. It argues that entering 'the zone' depends on certain key ingredients, which the chapter sets out to identify. |
Abstract
This chapter explores concepts such as flow states, being in ‘the zone’, peak performance and peak experience. It draws on accounts of those who have experienced flow states, including world record breaking athletes. The chapter also identifies some of the key research in peak performance states and the key ingredients required to enter ‘the zone’.