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Flow

Written by: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Ph.D.
Narrated by: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Ph.D.
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In flow, everyday experience becomes a moment by moment opportunity for joy and self-fulfillment. Flow is the brain-child of a fascinating psychologist, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a renowned social scientist who has devoted his life's work to the study of what makes people truly happy, satisfied and fulfilled. While much of the study of psychology investigates disorders of the human mind, Dr. Csikszentmihalyi takes a different route. He focuses on the noble side of human nature, our capacity for living a life of integrity, courage, and perseverance. With his landmark research on flow, he reveals what he considers beautiful in life, ways of being and behaving that make people happy, satisfied and delighted to be alive. His insights into the "flow experience" show ways to lessen stress, fear and anxiety while increasing feelings of challenge, joy and excitement. The revolutionary findings of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's Experience Sampling Method offer unprecedented information about the specific ways we can turn life into a continuous high quality experience. You'll discover how anyone can enrich his or her quality of life simply by learning how flow occurs and what it feels like. You'll learn about the key elements of the flow experience including:

  • why it is important to know what you want to do in any given moment
  • specific activities you can do that produce flow easily and naturally
  • how to improve your experience of work so you feel in control and rewarded by it
  • keys to harnessing the power of concentration
  • the difference between pleasure and enjoyment (only one leads to personal growth)
  • how to match challenges with skills to avoid boredom and frustration and maximize enjoyment

Once you experience the exhilaration of the "flow" state of being, you'll want to return again and again.

©1994 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Ph.D. (P)1994 Nightingale Conant

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Absolute gem of book...... Understanding FLOW

A classic way to bring FLOW in our life. Written and Read by the Master.... It's very soul smoothening, elegant, very natural, clear, and in simple way/words explained. Flow is unlimited and essential of every one's life. Explained in detail to all means of our life.... From every day activities to till our death. This is the book for those who can't help by themselves and of course to everyone.

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it has been very motivating listening all through. thank you so much. Examples shared by speaker made to think that we are so gifted and we can enjoy any activity with flow experience

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Loved the topic and narration. Could translate a bit to daily activities. Outlines the mindset needed to make the daily mundane activities (including work) more enjoyable. Has a way to change our outlook on activities that otherwise lead to anxiety and possibly aversion.

Seems well researched. Width of topics is high making it a little hard to complete, though most are relatable.

While he outlines the key reasons on why flow experiences are the way they are, I would have appreciated a lot more depth to the topic.

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Must read

The author has so wonderfully expressed what is at times difficult to explain. In these days of lockdowns when people are struggling to find happiness from external props, this book is very relevant in that it tells you how you cannot find happiness by just lazing around. You need a purpose and targets, variety and challenges. The author clearly tells you how you can achieve moments of flow!

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Excellent Product

I have always known this book as one of the highly sited book or research in the field of psychology and self help genre. it is in the form of question answer session. I guess it is better than the book itself, since the author went in much detail about a lot of topic. definitely recommending all to read or listen to this work. it will definitely change the way you think and live your life.

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Scientific knowledge building of self ....!!!

Njoyed...!!!!
Yes I can experience flow in my 🧬 life....!!!!!
The life experiences and relevance of flow can be observed while listening 🎧 the narration.

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a seminal work...simple yet to so rarely practiced

as most great concepts are....it's endearingly simple... bottomline orderliness of the heart ...is the way to go... enjoyed...hope to get into the "flow"...now.

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Must read.

The topic is great and it has covered the topic very well. This book gives you the path to excel in your calling.

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Wonderful book

I was thinking of reading this book for long time, but reading psychology books can get tough and boring some times. Then I stumbled upon the book in audible. Finished book during my coomute time.
Mihaly has such a simple and clear explanation of everything that each thought strikes you with immense force.
Glad that I could listen
Thank you, Mihaly

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Must of you really want to extract best from life

it's a great audio book. Prof Mihayli shares gear insights really being in the happy state.

I realized that my unstructured empty time was the real issue.

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