#15 in Self-help
Flow
- 320
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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Our view
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Flow” makes a clear case that happiness comes from deep absorption in a demanding task. The psychologist names and examines a state most people know from experience, when attention narrows to the work at hand, and builds his picture of a satisfying life around it. At over three hundred pages, it suits readers who want the idea argued in full rather than summed up.
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About the book
What really makes us feel glad to be alive? This classic work of psychology from world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is your essential guide to unlocking a happier, more fulfilling state of being. '[He] has done more than anyone else to study this state of effortless attending' ? Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow 'Mr Csikszentmihalyi illuminates the accuracy of what philosophers have been saying for centuries: that the way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism but in mindful challenge' ? The New York Times 'Elegantly written ... it is more relevant than ever' The Times 'Enlightening, thought-provoking, relevant' -- * Reader review 'I actually struggled to put it down' -- * Reader review 'It will definitely help me structure and control my mind better' -- * Reader review 'If you are searching to add meaning to your life, or to gain more enjoyment from the life that you have, reading this book is a must' -- * Reader review Control of consciousness determines the quality of life Combining over 40 years of ground-breaking research with practical advice, world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals the key to optimal experience: flow.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 156 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 51% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Self-help average of 7.7. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 38 | 24% |
| Hardcover | 7.8 | 118 | 76% |
Frequently asked
How long is Flow?
It has 320 pages — shorter than 72% of the ranked books in Self-help.
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