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Flow

By: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Ph.D.
Narrated by: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Ph.D.
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Summary

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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©1994 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Ph.D. (P)1994 Nightingale Conant
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This book should be taught at school

'Flow' should be the subject for a class held once a week at secondary schools across the world.

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Great content and retro feel

As a teacher, lots of my colleagues talk about this book. I don’t know how the content of the audiobook compares to the actual book, there’s always more in the book, but this audiobook has plenty in it and has the advantage of hearing the content delivered by the author himself, which I loved. It’s like listening to to very wise and interesting grandad! I even loved his accent. Some people’s reviews have complained about musical interludes and sound quality. I thought the sound quality was fine, even through headphones. And the musical interludes give the audiobook a real retro feel, and helped me to separate the chapters so I could digest before moving on. Some audiobooks just whine on and on with no pause but not this one. I’ll definitely be listening to it again.

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good

the ideas are good but it was very hard to listen to had to stop listening a few times.

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Read this to become happier

A very good book that makes you think about your life, and makes life more enjoyable

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An Awesome Read!

Fantastic read. Revelatory, insightful and very informative. Flow is a place where every human being should endeavour to spend the vast majority of their time.
I am so looking forward to reading it again and again!
Well done Mihaly! Loved it!

Mervyn Barrett
Inevitability Coach at 5sense Management Technologies Ltd


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Too vague

The stories/talks are really quite vague and mostly state the obvious. I was hoping for some more detailed information/tactics but maybe the actual book contains this. The concept of flow is understandable and definitely worth further study.

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Inspiring

For anyone who cares to feel alive and honor their heart and personal unique gifts.

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Insightful. A must read!

Fascinating insight in to how and why we should strive to achieve ‘FLOW’ within our lives. I would also include this in a list of 10 must read business books.

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Simply Loved The Flow

One of the best Audio books I've experienced. Very genuine in its delivery and useful content you can relate. Masterclass by the Author. Thank you Sir !

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Meanders Well

Narration was old, but it fit, as it was coming from the master of flow. Made a lot of sense. Felt good to know I'm in flow. Some thoughtful and poignant parts. Would recommend 👍

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