When learning a skill (for me it’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Ido Portal movement) I can get into the flow very quickly and stay deeply concentrated for at least t

When learning a skill (for me it’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Ido Portal movement) I can get into the flow very quickly and stay deeply concentrated for at least two hours. This concentration speeds up learning, in my experience. I notice I don’t get distracted easily. For example, when a teacher stands next to me while I’m doing an exercise. I notice him, a thought arises in my head that he is looking at me. However, I’m not attached to that thought and can continue focusing on the drill at hand. I like this feature. The non-linear nature of learning a skill has become less distracting. When learning isn’t progressing, I notice the thought. Since my internal state is less dependent on emotions, plateaus are less discouraging. It is still discouraging, but much less for me that it used to be. Also, I think my learning itself goes quicker. My hypothesis is that my mind is getting used to non-standard states of consciousness (through meditation), which increases its “flexibility” and adaptability. Learning a new skills, in a sense of directing the mind into new territory (of yet to be learnt material), seems to go quicker. The downside is that I cannot do tasks with 50% focus. I’m either in the flow or I’m not doing anything. This starts to apply to almost any daily activity. I’m slowly getting used to it. Hope this helps.