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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, born on September 29, 1934, in Fiume, Italy (now Rijeka, Croatia), is best known for his pioneering work on the psychological concept of "flow." Csikszentmihalyi introduced this theory in his seminal book "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" (1990), which explores the state of being fully immersed and engaged in activities. more Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, born on September 29, 1934, in Fiume, Italy (now Rijeka, Croatia), is best known for his pioneering work on the psychological concept of "flow." Csikszentmihalyi introduced this theory in his seminal book "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" (1990), which explores the state of being fully immersed and engaged in activities. During the 1970s, he conducted extensive research on happiness and creativity, leading to the development of flow theory, which describes how people find genuine satisfaction during a state of consciousness characterized by complete absorption in an activity. Csikszentmihalyi also served as the head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago and later as a distinguished professor at Claremont Graduate University. His work has profoundly influenced the fields of psychology and education. less

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"Work is a lasting way to manage time and the self"
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"One of the most effective ways to improve a job's flow potential is to structure it so that it resembles a game"
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"Attention shapes the self, and is in turn shaped by it"
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"The elements of strength, clarity, and simplicity contribute to the beauty of a flow activity"
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"The roots of happiness grow deepest in the soil of action"
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"Only when a person’s skills are fully involved in overcoming a challenge that is just about manageable, so that one forgets everything else, does the activity become effortless and spontaneous"
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"We cannot deny the facts of nature, but we should certainly try to improve on them"
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"Alone we bear our responsibility to perpetuate this harmonious order, this saving grace of directed consciousness"
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"Flow is the process of achieving happiness through control over one's inner life"
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"The most important step in emancipating oneself from social controls is the ability to find rewards in the events of each moment"
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"The pursuit of a goal brings order"
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"When a person’s entire being is stretched in the effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile, it is impossible for the ordinary problems of life to seem important"
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"It is impossible to accomplish anything without focus"
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"Goals transform a random walk into a chase"
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"One must develop the skills that will enable one to find enjoyment and purpose regardless of external circumstances"
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