I’m a bit obsessed with the notion of flow. Earlier this year, I’d written about creating a state of flow in a workshop and how you could go about achieving it. Click here. I observed it last week when watching a documentary about the extraordinary snooker player, called ‘Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Edge of Everything.’ Click here for the trailer.
On several occasions, I marveled at his ability. Not only is he a brilliant player, he plays with panache. Both right and left-handed. Amongst his many achievements is holding the record for the fastest maximum 147 break. It was set in 1997 and took only 5 minutes and 8 seconds.
He plays in a perfect state of flow. His mind and body are in perfect sync. He’s focused. He’s consistent. He makes something very difficult appear easy.
It’s a great documentary for those with an interest in mental health. At times it’s dark and gritty, but I was gripped by the way he overcomes his demons and keeps performing. Despite his success, he’s a troubled soul and you can’t help but be moved by the final scenes. No spoilers, but I would recommend you watch it, even if you have no interest at all in snooker.