Finding Flow

The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life

By: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

Part psychological study, part self-help book, Finding Flow is a prescriptive guide that helps us reclaim ownership of our lives.

Based on a far-reaching study of thousands of individuals, Finding Flow contends that we often walk through our days unaware of and out of touch with our emotional lives. Our inattention makes us constantly bounce between two extremes: During much of the day, we live filled with the anxiety and pressures of our work and obligations, and during our leisure moments, we tend to live in passive boredom. The key, according to Csikszentmihalyi, is to challenge ourselves with tasks requiring a high degree of skill and commitment. Instead of watching television, play the piano. Transform a routine task by taking a different approach. In short, learn the joy of complete engagement. Though they appear simple, the lessons in Finding Flow are life altering.

©1997 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (P)2015 Gildan Media LLC

Really enjoyed it.

It wasn’t exactly what I thought it was going to be but I got a lot of it. Definitely worth a listen.

excellent material, strong concept

had read before and this was a tremendous great refresher. combines some universal thoughts that work.

Less scientific, more philosophical & socialist

Was expecting more sound reasoning than general philosophizing and socialist rhetoric, especially after hearing so many people refer to this author so highly :/

Finding Flow

Important message that can help one lead a fulfilling life. Serves are a good reminder about prioritizing your life.

finding flow

i love the concept and the simple solutions to living at one. Well worth a listen

A must read for every human!

This book should be added as a must to every person’s early education. Perfectly explaining the most fundamental aspects of happiness and self-fulfillment. Listened to it in one session! Do yourself a favor, read it!

Life purpose and life changing book!

Perfect timing in my life to enter Flow; amazing insights and Psychological observations to support a great life. Amazing work Mihaly and great Narrator Sean.

Keep m hooked until the end

Excellent piece of work, very informative and very well written, love the narrative and way of thinking, very recommend.

Excellent Content

Great read and constructive content for daily life. a diamond in the fluffed up self-help books.

Becomes Religion at the End

I was looking to understand more about flow, which was indeed part of the book. But it is also full of personal opinion and his beliefs about a replacement for religion.