Flow

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi · 1990

Deep engagement needs a task worth giving attention to.

Big Idea

Csikszentmihalyi explores deep engagement: an absorbing activity can become rewarding through attention and meaningful challenge.

Challenge and skill

Engagement grows when a task stretches ability without becoming overwhelming.

Clear goals

Knowing the next task helps attention settle on the activity.

Feedback

A visible response to effort helps a person adjust while working.

Absorption

During deep engagement, self-consciousness and the usual sense of time can recede.

Everyday application

Creative work, learning, and ordinary tasks can offer opportunities for focused involvement.

Notooo Take

Choose a manageable challenge and remove one interruption before starting.

One Thing to Keep

Deep engagement needs a task worth giving attention to.

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