#100
Mentioned in 107 episodes

Flow

The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Book • 2008
In this classic work, Csikszentmihalyi investigates 'optimal experience' and reveals that true happiness and satisfaction can be achieved through a state of consciousness called 'flow.

' During flow, individuals experience complete concentration on the task, clarity of goals, and immediate feedback.

The book demonstrates how this positive state can be controlled and how it can improve the quality of life by unlocking meaning, creativity, and peak performance.

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Mentioned in 107 episodes

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Cal Newport
in the context of deliberate practice and its relation to flow states.
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David Heinemeier Hansson
read this book to understand how to get better with flow.
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Dan Koe
to explain the importance of enjoying what you learn.
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John Vervaeke
when discussing the concept of flow state and optimal experience.
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Dan Koe
when discussing the concept of flow state and productivity.
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David Senra
in relation to the concept of autotelic activities.
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Cal Newport
when discussing the concept of flow and its limitations in deliberate practice.
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Hector Hughes
in relation to happiness and alignment in life.
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Mike Schmitz
as a frequently cited book in productivity discussions.
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159: The Art of Note-Taking
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Shaan Puri
when discussing a company he invested in.
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John Vervaeke
when explaining the concept of flow state and its connection to shamanistic practices.
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Dan Koe
when discussing the concept of flow state and productivity.
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Dan Koe
while discussing the concept of flow state and its connection to peak experiences.
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Alex Honnold
when discussing Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's work on flow state.
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Nilay Patel
as impacting the animation industry.
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