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Flow

The Psychology of Optimal Experience

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Flow

By: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Narrated by: Donald Corren
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Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s famous investigations of “optimal experience” have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience teaches how, by ordering the information that enters our consciousness, we can discover true happiness and greatly improve the quality of our lives.

“Explore[s] a happy state of mind called flow, the feeling of complete engagement in a creative or playful activity.”—Time©1990 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (P)2024 Recorded Books Creativity Creativity & Genius Emotions Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Happiness
Meaningful Living Guide • Fascinating Concept • Timeless Wisdom • Engaging Flow Activities • Personal Fulfillment Insights
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In the beginning I was fascinated by the power of the concept of flow! Snd I still am. The book post me a bit in the let’s say second half, but probably it was just me, lost in other thoughts! Definitely a recommendation, a must read/listen again for me and most likely a potential top ten book in my physical shelf! 🙌

Pretty sure that this is a pearl

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The book I needed to hear to understand that it’s okay to love what I love doing, and why I have my existential crises.

Wisdom

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I finished this listen in bed before I began the day — one of my favorite ways to enjoy audiobooks — then headed off to the bathroom to begin my morning routine. Stepping on the scale even half-asleep, it dawned on me that I was already engaging in a “flow” activity, as defined by the author. I was meeting his four requirements: 1) a defined goal (in my case, getting down to 170 lbs.) 2) a clear set of rules (weighing in on a scale, in the buff, daily) 3) utilizing a skill (or, in this case, a discipline - dieting) and 4) getting "feedback" from the scale.
Did I find this enjoyable, as the author promises? I have to say yes, particularly since I was about 4 lbs. under my usual, even after all the Christmas dinners and desserts I had gobbled.
Keep in mind that the book is about 30 years old, so there are occasional parts that sound dated. But that’s irrelevant in this case. Happiness hasn’t gone out of style lately, and most people are still in the dark as to how to find it.
The narration in this one, particularly considering the range of concepts covered, is another thing of that flows quite well.

Incisive and intelligent

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I was waiting for my epiphany moment with this book as it was recommended to me by therapist but it never connected.
I don't regret the time spent but wouldn't read/listen to it twice.

Never Delivered

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una gran forma de entender cómo funciona tu atención en diversas condiciónes y un inglés sencillo de entender

libro genial

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A timeless guide to meaningful living
This book goes far beyond productivity or motivation. It explores the science of happiness through deep insight into how humans find joy in being fully immersed in what they do. “Flow” helped me recognize how I lose track of time when truly engaged in work, learning, or even a good conversation—and why that state is so crucial to fulfillment.

Timeless Guide

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I like the way he present. Interesting. The book is also fascinating. I gain some insights.

The narrator is excellent.

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Nothing ground breaking or eye opening, however, still a good listen on a boring road

Okay book

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A masterpiece! About to start my second listening. Great addition to the library. Buy this book!

Excellent work!

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Very comprehensive treatment of its topic. Excellent exploration of various issues that come up in this arena.

Excellent thesis

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