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Mentioned in 105 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 105 episodes

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Mentioned by Dan Koe when discussing the concept of flow state and productivity.
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Mentioned by Cal Newport when discussing the concept of flow and its limitations in deliberate practice.
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Mentioned by John Vervaeke when explaining the concept of flow state and its connection to shamanistic practices.
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Mentioned by Dan Koe when discussing the concept of flow state and productivity.
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Mentioned by Dan Koe while discussing the concept of flow state and its connection to peak experiences.
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Mentioned by Alex Honnold when discussing Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's work on flow state.
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