Term
Flow
A state of complete absorption in an activity in which you forget yourself and the passage of time. The concept was introduced by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
Stolen Focus. Why You Can’t Pay Attention, Johann Hari
Explained in
- Stolen Focus. Why You Can’t Pay Attention, Johann Hari
- The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, Catherine Price
A state of complete engagement in an activity in which you lose track of time. The psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi described the concept.
- Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
A state of full absorption in a task, when its difficulty matches your skill and you lose track of time. A concept from Csikszentmihalyi.
- The Confidence Gap: A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt, Russ Harris
A state of complete absorption in what you are doing, when you lose track of time. The idea comes from the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
- Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered, Austin Kleon
In the metaphor Kleon draws from Robin Sloan, short, regular posts that remind people you exist.
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Daniel Pink
A state of complete absorption in an activity, described by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. More likely when the task’s difficulty closely matches your skill.
- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
a state of complete engagement in an activity, where everything goes smoothly on its own and you lose track of time