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Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life (Masterminds)

by Mi Csikszentmihalyi

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Part psychological study, part self-help book, Finding Flow is a prescriptive guide that helps us reclaim ownership of our lives. Based on a far-reaching study of thousands of individuals, Finding Flow contends that we often walk through our days unaware and out of touch with our emotional lives. Our inattention makes us constantly bounce between two extremes: during much of the day we live filled with the anxiety and pressures of our work and obligations, while during our leisure moments, we tend to live in passive boredom. The key, according to Csikszentmihalyi, is to challenge ourselves with tasks requiring a high degree of skill and commitment. Instead of watching television, play the piano. Transform a routine task by taking a different approach. In short, learn the joy of complete engagement. Thought they appear simple, the lessons in Finding Flow are life-altering.

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From the author of "Flow" comes an illuminating guide to improving the quality of our lives through stimulating challenges. Though they appear simple on the surface, the lessons in "Finding Flow" are life-altering.
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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is professor of psychology and education at the University of Chicago. He is the author of a number of books, including the bestselling Flow, The Evolving Self, Creativity, and Being Adolescent.
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Taylor, April 28, 2009 (view all comments by Taylor)
If you've read his first book on Flow, this book isn't going to offer anything substantially different from the first one. It's a rehash of what he already wrote, albeit a more concisely written rehash. What I don't see is anything substantially new or different. It's a good book to read if you want to familiarize yourself with the concept of Flow, but if you have already read his previous works, save yourself your money and time on this one.
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ISBN:
9780465024117
Subtitle:
The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life
Author:
Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly
Author:
Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly
Publisher:
Basic Books
Subject:
General
Subject:
Applied Psychology
Subject:
Creativity
Subject:
Conduct of life
Subject:
Happiness
Subject:
Personal Growth - General
Subject:
General Psychology & Psychiatry
Copyright:
1997
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Masterminds (Paperback)
Publication Date:
January 1997
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.02x5.34x.52 in. .41 lbs.
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