Flow
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990
334
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1990
Adult
18+ years
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi explores the concept of "flow," a state of intense focus and absorption that leads to happiness. The book delves into the nature of consciousness, strategies for improving life quality, and how flow can be achieved through physical and mental activities, work, solitude, and relationships, concluding that life can gain meaning through goal-oriented effort.
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Contemplative
Inspirational
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Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is praised for its compelling insight into the psychology behind achieving optimum experience and deep engagement. Readers appreciate its applicability to diverse aspects of life but find it occasionally dense and academic, which may challenge casual readers. Overall, it is deemed an influential and enriching read for those seeking to understand and harness the state of flow.
Readers who enjoy Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi are typically interested in psychology, self-improvement, and maximizing personal productivity. Similar works that appeal to this audience include Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow and Steven Kotler's The Rise of Superman.
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334
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1990
Adult
18+ years
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