Explore the concept of 'flow'—the state of optimal experience. The book 'Flow' was written by Dr. Mike Csikszentmihalyi in 1990. I worked for Dr. Mike for six years as a research associate (yes, I know he signed his books 'Mihaly,' but he always insisted I call him 'Mike') . He was an amazing mentor and friend and he is greatly missed. In honor of his birthday, I cleaned up the audio on a lecture he delivered on flow and added some visuals.
Dive Deeper: Discover the attributes of the flow state, such as intense focus, a sense of clarity, and the merging of action and awareness. Understand how deep engagement can lead to enhanced happiness and productivity. Learn about the benefits of being in flow, including increased creativity, better performance, and greater overall satisfaction in life.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Childhood and War
00:51 Discovering Psychology by Chance
01:57 The Pursuit of Happiness
02:42 Understanding Creative Ecstasy
06:13 The Flow Experience
08:15 Measuring Flow in Everyday Life
08:45 Challenges and Skills: Pathways to Flow
10:12 Addressing Apathy and Enhancing Flow
Books: I'd recommend the book "Finding Flow" over the book "Flow" for anyone who is new to his work!
Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life https://amzn.to/4gr1O0B
Flow: The Classic Work on How to Achieve Happiness: https://amzn.to/3XyKHkD
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