If a group of people came into a room and were simply instructed to move in ways that felt good, they’d be lost. With no direction, they’d be wondering what the heck they were supposed to do. But, if they were told to move in ways that felt good within a safe, clear structure of movements, freedom would come naturally.
High performers – from professional athletes to scientists – talk about a sweet spot of effort that leaves room for creativity. Improvisation and spontaneity are essential for high-level achievement. It’s in that space we experience the feeling of being ‘in the zone’.