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📖 BOOK SUMMARY: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" examines the concept of "flow," a state of intense focus and enjoyment resulting from a balance between challenges and skills. The book explores how flow contributes to happiness and meaning in life, discussing its application across various activities, from sports and art to work and relationships. Csikszentmihalyi investigates how controlling consciousness through goal-setting and attention management can enhance well-being, even amidst challenging circumstances. He further examines the role of culture, social structures, and personal resources in fostering or hindering the experience of flow. Finally, the text offers practical strategies for cultivating flow and improving the quality of life.

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