Professions and Work
Developers of computer software reference getting into a flow state, sometimes referred to as The Zone or hack mode, when developing in an undistracted state. Stock market operators often use the term "in the pipe" to describe the psychological state of flow when trading during high volume days and market corrections. Professional poker players use the term "playing the A-game" when referring to the state of highest concentration and strategical awareness, while pool players often call the state being in "dead stroke."
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“A person of twelve professions and thirteen failures.”
—Trans. by Johanna C. Prins.
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“A person of twelve professions and thirteen failures.”
—Trans. by Johanna C. Prins.
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