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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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Flow

  1. IDEA 1

    Optimal experience

    Flow is total absorption in an activity, where time seems to disappear and self-consciousness fades. People describe it as among their best moments.

  2. IDEA 2

    Match challenge to skill

    Flow happens when a task stretches your ability without overwhelming it. Too easy is boring; too hard is anxious.

  3. IDEA 3

    Clear goals, quick feedback

    Knowing what to do next and how you're doing keeps attention locked in.

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