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Flow

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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Flow

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990

Book Brief

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Flow

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

334

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

88,999 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read 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.

4.3

88,999 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

334

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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