Commentary and extrapolation from Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's theory of Flow State, as applied to the video game EVE Online. Some practical application for emotional management, learning, and systems theory in other endeavors.
Relevant links:
"Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience": https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202
"Is EVE A Bad Game, Or Is It Just You?": https://crossingzebras.com/is-eve-a-bad-game/