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“Holy Spirit flowing through their fingers”
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What It Means
State of creative flow where founders feel guided by forces beyond their conscious control
Why It Matters
Describes the mental state that extreme focus methods aim to achieve
When It's True
During periods of deep creative work with minimal external distractions
When It's Risky
When used to justify ignoring practical concerns or market feedback
How to Apply
1
Create environment that enables flow states
2
Eliminate distractions that break creative momentum
3
Recognize and protect periods of high creative output
Example Scenario
“Founder in residency program experiences breakthrough product insights during week of uninterrupted development work”