by Gape Kaplan November 23, 2020

Catching your big O flow, often referred to as finding one's optimal state of productivity, creativity, or well-being, can indeed be a transformative experience. Imagine a moment when everything in your life aligns perfectly, allowing you to perform at your absolute best. This phenomenon is akin to a musician finding the perfect rhythm, a writer whose words flow effortlessly onto the page, or an athlete who enters "the zone," where every move they make is precise and powerful. It's a state of being where time seems to stand still, and you're completely immersed in the task at hand, delivering results that sometimes even surprise you.
Incorporating the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi and Buddha into the narrative of catching your big O flow enriches the understanding of this state with profound philosophical insights. Gandhi, known for his teachings on peace, perseverance, and living with purpose, once said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." This quote underscores the idea that finding one’s optimal flow often involves transcending personal desires and focusing on contributing positively to the lives of others. Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and the nature of suffering provide another layer of depth to the concept of the big O flow. He stated, "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
Incorporating the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi and Buddha into the narrative of catching your big O flow enriches the understanding of this state with profound philosophical insights. Gandhi, known for his teachings on peace, perseverance, and living with purpose, once said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." This quote underscores the idea that finding one’s optimal flow often involves transcending personal desires and focusing on contributing positively to the lives of others. Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and the nature of suffering provide another layer of depth to the concept of the big O flow. He stated, "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
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by str8pressure June 7, 2022

A catch-44 is a situation where funding and support is said to be available from government bodies however defining eligibility for the funding and how to properly articulate the application restricts access by those that most require it.
The term was coined by Hayden Stowell in 2015 in his frustration to establish eligibility for research and development funding from Callaghan Innovation, a Crown entity of New Zealand with the task of making New Zealand business more innovative.
This dilemma further exasperated the fast growing indigenous māori tech start-up community with other Crown entities following suit with confusing and poorly articulated application questionnaires combined with frustratingly inefficient systems to qualify and process submitted applications.
Although conceived in jest based on the paradoxical Catch 22 phrase, the seriousness and frequency of similar dilemma’s saw the phrase become widely adopted in other parts of the world. Catch 44 is now a widely used phrase to describe any situation where funding or valuable contracts have been promoted by either the government or public sectors, however securing them seems virtually un-achievable to all but a very select few for the reasons mentioned above.
The term was coined by Hayden Stowell in 2015 in his frustration to establish eligibility for research and development funding from Callaghan Innovation, a Crown entity of New Zealand with the task of making New Zealand business more innovative.
This dilemma further exasperated the fast growing indigenous māori tech start-up community with other Crown entities following suit with confusing and poorly articulated application questionnaires combined with frustratingly inefficient systems to qualify and process submitted applications.
Although conceived in jest based on the paradoxical Catch 22 phrase, the seriousness and frequency of similar dilemma’s saw the phrase become widely adopted in other parts of the world. Catch 44 is now a widely used phrase to describe any situation where funding or valuable contracts have been promoted by either the government or public sectors, however securing them seems virtually un-achievable to all but a very select few for the reasons mentioned above.
"The state government constantly says how there is significant funding available for projects such as ours. The catch 44 is that it is virtually impossible to secure due to how complicated the application process is."
by Liddle_Razkal July 16, 2018

Exactly how it sounds, the equivalent of saying "Don't trip", basically stop yourself from digging yourself into a deeper hole. Stop asking or worrying about something.
Guy: I'll ask her when the last time she got checked was
Guy2: Catch your feet dude shes going to get pissed if you keep asking her shit like that.
Guy2: Catch your feet dude shes going to get pissed if you keep asking her shit like that.
by G.Moneee April 30, 2009
