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Work As Flow, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Re-read Chapter 7, Wk 8

Chapter 7 of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow is titled, “Work As Flow.” Work is one of the largest single blocks of time adults carve out of their 168 hours of breath... Read More

The Flow Of Thought, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Re-read Chapter 6, Wk 7

While Chapter 5 of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow focuses on the body’s impact on optimal experience, in Chapter 6 we move upstairs. Chapter 6, titled The Flow of Thought, focuses on... Read More

The Body In Flow, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Re-read Chapter 5, Wk 6

Chapter 5 of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow is titled, The Body In Flow. This Chapter deals with the kinesic contribution to optimal experiences and flow. The word contribute is an important... Read More

The Conditions of Flow, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Re-read Chapter 4, Wk 5

Flow states just don’t occur randomly. They require several factors to align.  Some factors can be “arranged” while others are context-driven or part of a large feedback loop. I find... Read More

Re-Read Saturday Replay – The Goal by Eli Goldratt Conclusion

Goldratt’s The Goal was the first book in my re-read series. I am away this weekend to attend a funeral for a family member therefore I thought I would reshare... Read More

Enjoyment and The Quality of Life,  Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Re-read Chapter 3, Wk4

Chapter 3 of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow is titled Enjoyment and The Quality of Life. This chapter resonates strongly with me. I have always struggled with the idea that lounging around... Read More