What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?

With so many high-achievers in our community it was super interesting to learn about the moments when they lose track of time. We’ve highlighted some of those conversations below.

Darin Miller

I completely lose track of time when I’m writing. It’s all about dropping into what I’ve come to think of as ‘The Zone.’ I don’t require a quiet corner or special music or anything else, really. Just as long as someone isn’t trying to directly interact with me, I can write in the middle of a noisy, crowded room. Read more>>

Chrissy Kratsas

Ever since I can remember, making art was my way of escaping reality. Some people journal, or write poems to overcome some of their battles, but for me it’s always been art. Sometimes it would be a craft, starting out drawing with crayons or stamped flowers found in my grandmother’s Blumengarten. I loved keeping a sketchbook of drawings of random objects around me. Read more>>

Lauren Connolly

I lose track of time when I’m fully engaged in something creative or meaningful—whether that’s working on a project I care about, brainstorming new ideas, or collaborating with others to solve a problem. I love that feeling of flow where everything else fades into the background. Read more>>