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Flow

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi · 1990

Psychology · ranked #4 in category

The psychologist who coined the concept of 'flow' — the state of complete immersion in a challenging activity — presents his research on optimal experience and argues that happiness comes not from leisure but from deep engagement with work and activity that stretches our abilities.

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Category
Psychology
First published
1990 · 1990s
Author
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Standing
Essential Read

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