A flowchart illustrating the Goldilocks Rule: how challenge level affects motivation, leading to a flow state and continuous improvement.

graph TD
    A[Challenge Level] -->|Too Easy| B(Boredom, Lack of Motivation)
    A -->|Too Hard| C(Anxiety, Loss of Motivation)
    A -->|Just Right (Goldilocks Zone)| D{Peak Motivation, Flow State}
    D --> E[Continued Improvement]
    E --> F{Increased Ability}
    F --> G[Seek New, Slightly Harder Challenges]
    G --> A

A flowchart illustrating the relationship between habit formation, boredom, seeking novelty, and the importance of consistency in achieving mastery by embracing boredom.

graph LR
    A[Habit Formation] --> B{Routine & Predictability}
    B --> C{Decreased Interest, Boredom}
    C --> D{Seek Novelty, Variable Rewards}
    D --> E[Potential Derailment of Progress]
    E --> F{Fall in Love with Boredom, Professional Approach}
    F --> G[Consistency & Continued Progress]
    G --> H[Mastery]