#164 | Logan Tyler - Cultivating Flow

Have you ever been in a flow state?

What does it make you feel?

Logan Tyler is an entrepreneur who uses rock climbing to tap into his flow state and gain perspective. There are experiences in life that are very impactful. Think of the most cherished experiences you’ve had. Most children think of Disneyland with glee. There are experiences out there, within your reach, that will take your breath away and make you feel alive. 

Dry Toolin’

A form of climbing using ice climbing gear, crampons and an ice axe, on rock faces.

Logan dreamed of being a professional rock climber. In 2016, his opportunity was transmuted by a tragic accident. Logan’s accident changed his life substantially. He was no longer the fit, confident, and physically able man he once was. He had his jaw wired shut for 6 months and drank his calories through smoothies. The experience gave him the opportunity to learn new life lessons of listening and stillness. 

The fixed dilemma that he had to face made him soften his heart and polish his mind. The incident changed his perspective forever. He went from a capable and confident person (who rock climbs, skateboards, etc) to being talked down to by others because of how they interpret his condition. That experience was a mirror where Logan saw the human tendency in himself to not pay attention to what’s in front of him and default to his mental model. 

We often live within our mental models and the longer we go without a novel experience, these models seem to diverge from objective reality. I found it beautiful the way that Logan took his accident and saw a story in it that helped himself and others around him.

Logan used to teach kids how to skateboard

Logan is a guide for children and adults, founder of Base Camp Ouray, and he dry tools and rock climbs. He’s been climbing since he was 7 years old!

Rock Climbin’

A form of climbing with no tools to grab and step onto the rock.

Checkout Steven Kotler’s book, “The Art Of The Impossible.”

Steven is a well-studied student of flow with a wealth of resources on the subject.

Scott Rowely has helped Logan with his mental health and pursueing his goals. Logan looks up to Scott and holds his company, Peak Prosper, in high esteem. Checkout Scott’s episode here.