In Episode 31 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns with a solo episode centered on longevity, mindset, and growth through different seasons of life. He reflects on aging in hip-hop and the importance of taking care of his body so he can keep performing at a high level for years to come. Harry answers fan questions about whether certain words naturally steer his freestyles in predictable directions, the core skills every great freestyler should develop, and how he works to maintain a healthy work-life balance while staying creatively sharp. After reacting to a fan-submitted freestyle, he closes out the episode the way he always does—with an off-the-dome recap freestyle that ties it all together.

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SHOW NOTES

New Blue Sun - Andre 3000

https://open.spotify.com/album/33Ek6daAL3oXyQIV1uoItD?si=QIQBrDK7S0CMJoQPpd0rrQ

Pharrell Replies To Fans Online | Actually Me

https://youtu.be/eRefd27Y3Vk?si=FUEXxLhrEgstj_Mh

Charlie Parker Omnibook

https://bookshop.org/a/102858/9781458440778

Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner

https://kennywerner.com/effortless-mastery

Artist, Craftsman Entertainer - The Burden Of Success (Flow State Episode 23)

https://youtu.be/NNQ9w9h8EZk?si=pvBVmQNYrBCBOlEB&t=2544

Setup Punchline Foundation - Performance vs. Practice (Flow State Episode 15)

https://youtu.be/LSaCtbrUE_c?si=IZX626MTCxt97aBt&t=2310

How To Get Better At Freestyle Rapping - Setup, Punchlinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP5kZreliBI

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:57 Aging in Hip-Hop

00:29:53 Eliminate All Distractions

00:36:56 Q1: Do certain words always pull you in the same direction?

00:49:22 Q2 Part 1: What are core abilities for a pro freestyler?

01:11:03 Q2 Part 2: Are craftsman and artist traits the most important?

01:17:27 Q3: What’s your take on work-life balance?

01:25:18 Freestyle Submission - Tyler D.

01:31:54 Closing Freestyle