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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

Psychology

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

M. Csikszentmihalyi

Discover the profound insights of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on optimal human experience in areas like enjoyment, creativity, and flow. This engaging review sheds light on the balance of skill and challenge necessary for achieving flow, making complex ideas accessible without falling into self-help clichés.

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Abstract
This book review of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's *Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience* discusses the author's research on the positive aspects of human experience, including enjoyment, creativity, competence, and flow. The book presents general principles supported by concrete examples, and while accessible to a general audience, it avoids simplistic self-help advice. The review highlights the book's organization, covering topics such as the components of enjoyment, the relationship between skill and challenge, and the exploration of various sources of flow in different life domains.
Publisher
Journal of Leisure Research
Published On
Feb 13, 1992
Authors
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Tags
flow
optimal experience
creativity
enjoyment
psychology
skill
challenge

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