{"product_id":"flow-the-psychology-of-optimal-experience-by-mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-3537ah","title":"Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi","description":"\u003cp\u003eCsikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . The manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is illuminating. -Los Angeles Times Book Review  The bestselling classic that holds the key to unlocking meaning, creativity, peak performance, and true happiness.   Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's famous investigations of optimal experience have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi (the leading researcher into ‘flow states' -Newsweek) demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience teaches how, by ordering the information that enters our consciousness, we can discover true happiness, unlock our potential, and greatly improve the quality of our lives.  Editorial Reviews  Documents a set of scientific discoveries about human nature that actually illuminates the life experiences of all persons. - Howard Gardner, author of Frames of Mind  Flow is important....The way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism, but in mindful challenge. - New York Times Book Review  Rethinks what motivates people. - Newsweek  An intriguing look at the age-old problem of human happiness. - Library Journal  [A] passionate and eloquent defense...[of] intellectual as well as emotional commitment to pleasure, for society's sake as well as our own. - Booklist  Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . a deep cultural critique . . . the manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is illuminating. - Los Angeles Times Book Review  Explore[s] a happy state of mind called flow, the feeling of complete engagement in a creative or playful activity - Time magazine  The insightful analyst Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi argues that the key to gratification is completely absorbing work-he calls it ‘flow.' - Salon.com - From the Publisher  Explore[s] a happy state of mind called flow, the feeling of complete engagement in a creative or playful activity - Time magazine  The insightful analyst Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi argues that the key to gratification is completely absorbing work-he calls it ‘flow.' - Salon.com  Flow is important....The way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism, but in mindful challenge. - New York Times Book Review  Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . a deep cultural critique . . . the manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is illuminating. - Los Angeles Times Book Review  Rethinks what motivates people. - Newsweek  Documents a set of scientific discoveries about human nature that actually illuminates the life experiences of all persons. - Howard Gardner  [A] passionate and eloquent defense...[of] intellectual as well as emotional commitment to pleasure, for society's sake as well as our own. - Booklist  Rethinks what motivates people. - Newsweek  Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . a deep cultural critique . . . the manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is illuminating. - Los Angeles Times Book Review  [A] passionate and eloquent defense...[of] intellectual as well as emotional commitment to pleasure, for society's sake as well as our own. - Booklist  Flow is important....The way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism, but in mindful challenge. %COMM_CONTRIB%New York Times Book Review -   Aristotle observed 2300 years ago that more than anything men and women seek happiness. Csikszentmihalyi (psychology, Univ. of Chicago) has for 25 years made similar observations regarding ``flow,'' a field of behavioral science examining connections between satisfaction and daily activities. A flow state ensues when one is engaged in self-controlled, goal-related, meaningful actions. Data regarding flow were collected on thousands of individuals, from mountain climbers to chess players. This thoroughly researched study is an intriguing look at the age-old problem of the pursuit of happiness and how, through conscious effort, we may more easily attain it. Recommended for general readers.-- Terry McMaster, Utica Coll. of Syracuse Univ. Lib., N.Y .  - Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41843916963914,"sku":"3537ah","price":9.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/3537ah.jpg?v=1764507636","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/flow-the-psychology-of-optimal-experience-by-mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-3537ah","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}