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The psychology of the state in which people feel fully absorbed in what they do
1990Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi studied people who lose themselves in activities such as climbing, chess or surgery. He calls this state flow and explains the conditions that create it. The book argues that such experiences are a reliable path to happiness.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a research-based book on focus and happiness.
What you will get
A foundational book in positive psychology.
Flow Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Psychology · Focus · Happiness
Length
336 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and the people he studied.
Setting
Work, play and daily routines.
What makes it different
A research-based account of what makes experience feel good.
Feel
Clear, serious and encouraging.
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