Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi #2117

Today’s book: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi—a groundbreaking exploration of how to tap into “optimal experience” to live a more joyful, engaged, and meaningful life.

Here’s your 1-minute summary:

• Flow is total immersion. It’s that feeling when you’re so absorbed in an activity that time disappears and you feel fully alive.
• Challenge + Skill = Flow. Flow happens when you match high challenge with high skill—stretching yourself just beyond your comfort zone.
• Clear goals and feedback are key. Knowing exactly what you’re trying to achieve—and getting immediate feedback—keeps you locked in.
• Attention is your most precious resource. Where your focus goes, your energy flows—flow requires full presence.
• The more flow you experience, the richer your life. People who regularly find flow report greater happiness, fulfillment, and life satisfaction.

Flow isn’t luck—it’s a skill. How can you create more opportunities for flow in your work and play today?

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