“The more a job inherently resembles a game—with variety, appropriate and flexible challenges, clear goals, and immediate feedback—the more enjoyable it will be regardless of the worker's level of development”
— Mihaly Csíkszentmihalyi
Simplified Meaning:
When a job feels like playing a game, it becomes more enjoyable for the worker. Games are fun because they have different tasks, challenges that are not too hard or too easy, clear goals to achieve, and immediate responses or rewards. For example, think about playing a video game where you always know what you need to do next, and you get quick feedback on whether you are doing well. This makes you feel motivated and happy while playing. In the same way, if a job has different tasks that change, goals that are easy to understand, and quick feedback, people will enjoy it more. This enjoyment comes no matter how skilled or experienced they are. So, if you are a manager or designing a job, include these elements to make the work more satisfying for everyone involved.
