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Flow

Written by: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Ph.D.
Narrated by: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Ph.D.
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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 Library section along with the audio.

©1994 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Ph.D. (P)1994 Nightingale Conant

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Not the actual book

Quality of audio is week and chapters are not in sequence as the book of paperback version

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Still recommend but before you purchase note this:

I apologize for such a low review. However I felt that the book was very repetitive. Often I found myself wishing to get to the next chapter as I felt I extracted the main point or the message. This book could have been marginally shortened to have a more objective, direct and insightful message. Overall I did enjoy the book. Great idea and message. Very thankful for the insight.

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A must read

An in depth analysis of what make a life what it's actually meant to be. A positive, enjoyable, personal journey.
A lot of common sense and research based facts, for all ages. Without boring technical jargon.
This should be a high school text book, due to emense influence of technology on the young minds.
For sure the best book of its kind.

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Listened for a second time

I have this in my audible library to enjoy again and again. Great relaxing style of presenting by the author and really valuable content. Highly recommend!

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False Advertising

This is not an audiobook, it is a recording of an interview done with the author. This is misleading and almost cost me one credit as I need the audio version of the actual book: Flow the psychology of optimal experience.

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A book everyone should read

Life correcting/changing book. A powerful book with great tips for all aspects of life the life purpose career section was a part I really connected with.

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Cllassic concepts, worth a read.

After hearing about this book and seeing references to it in many other books, I decided to give it a read. This book is simple to understand and full of interesting information. There is probably something in this book for everyone, especially those looking at their purpose and seeking ways to engage more deeply in life. Recommended!

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Disappointing

Heard a lot about the book however it just a lot of content that could have been communicated in one chapter

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Very insightful

Loved all the stories told to illustrate the concepts. Fascinating. Recommended reading to all looking to improve their lives.

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Amazing but please...

Can you please loseth the medieval soundtrack omg.

That would make it much easier to enjoy.

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