Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 28.6K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 303 pages.
About Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's 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. Csikszentmihalyi 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 303 |
| Genres | Psychology, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Business, Science |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,619 |
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience is categorized as Psychology, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Business. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
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Based on 28.6K reader ratings, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience?
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience has 303 pages.
Who wrote Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience?
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience was written by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience?
The ISBN-13 for Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience is 9780060920430.0.
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