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Biography: Mihaly Csíkszentmihalyi is best known for his work in psychology, par... more Biography: Mihaly Csíkszentmihalyi is best known for his work in psychology, particularly for introducing the concept of "flow," a state of deep immersion and optimal experience in activities. Born in 1934 in Hungary, he emigrated to the U.S. where he became a prominent psychologist, authoring influential books like "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience." less
"Work is a lasting way to manage time and the self"
Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Personal development, Productivity, Discipline
"One of the most effective ways to improve a job's flow potential is to structure it so that it resembles a game"
Tags: Employee engagement, Work motivation, Work efficiency
"Attention shapes the self, and is in turn shaped by it"
Tags: Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Perception, Identity, Psychology
"The elements of strength, clarity, and simplicity contribute to the beauty of a flow activity"
Tags: Mindfulness, Strength, Focus, Well-being, Beauty
"The roots of happiness grow deepest in the soil of action"
Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Mindfulness, Positivity, Growth
"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"
Tags: Mindfulness, Challenge, Engagement, Concentration, Spontaneity
"We cannot deny the facts of nature, but we should certainly try to improve on them"
Tags: Philosophy, Innovation, Optimism, Nature, Environment
"Alone we bear our responsibility to perpetuate this harmonious order, this saving grace of directed consciousness"
Tags: Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Responsibility, Awareness, Balance
"Flow is the process of achieving happiness through control over one's inner life"
Tags: Mindfulness, Happiness, Inner peace, Psychology, Well-being
"The most important step in emancipating oneself from social controls is the ability to find rewards in the events of each moment"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Inner peace, Freedom
"The pursuit of a goal brings order"
Tags: Motivation, Personal development, Achievement, Purpose, Focus
"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"
Tags: Motivation, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination, Perspective
"It is impossible to accomplish anything without focus"
Tags: Motivation, Success, Determination, Mindset, Focus
"Goals transform a random walk into a chase"
Tags: Motivation, Success, Determination, Ambition, Purpose
"One must develop the skills that will enable one to find enjoyment and purpose regardless of external circumstances"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Mindset, Happiness
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