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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is the pioneering individual behind the psychological concept of “flow” or “optimal experience.”  I’ve been meaning to write a review of his book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, for several weeks. Yet, I just can’t seem to figure out how to go about doing so.  This book is so filled with information [...]

Imagine deriving the utmost enjoyment and pleasure out of nearly every aspect of your life.  Listening to music, doing dishes, talking to a friend, cooking a meal, or doing errands– what if you looked forward to all of these activities equally? In Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, he describes a type of [...]