Did you see Simone Biles’ incredible comeback at the 2023 World Championships?

After stepping away from competition to prioritize her mental health, she returned stronger than ever, winning four gold medals and becoming the most decorated gymnast in history.

What truly struck me, though, wasn’t just her medals. In her interviews, Biles repeatedly emphasized something far beyond traditional "mental toughness" training.

“It’s not about pushing through anymore,” she said. “It’s about finding that inner alignment where everything just flows naturally.”

This got me reflecting on how we often approach performance psychology:

• We try to "pump ourselves up" with motivation.
• We rely on visualization techniques.
• We use positive self-talk.
• We set SMART goals and create detailed action plans.

But elite athletes like Biles are tapping into something deeper. They’re discovering that peak performance isn’t about sheer willpower or forcing progress. Instead, it’s about aligning your inner state so that excellence happens naturally and effortlessly.

Think back to those rare moments in your life when everything just “clicked.” Success felt effortless, almost second nature. Maybe it was during:

• A crucial presentation that flowed seamlessly.
• A negotiation where you instinctively knew the right thing to say.
• A creative project where time seemed to disappear.
• An important decision that felt completely right.

These weren’t moments of intense striving. They were moments of perfect inner alignment.

Here’s the fascinating part: science shows that these “flow states” are linked to specific brainwave patterns—patterns vastly different from the stressed, over-striving state most of us live in daily.

Speaking of inner alignment, I recently learned something extraordinary from Morry about accessing these natural flow states more consistently. It’s an entirely different approach from anything I’ve encountered before.

If you’re curious about moving beyond traditional performance psychology, you’ll want to take a closer look.

I’d love to hear your thoughts: when have you experienced that effortless, natural alignment with success?