Books by author: Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi

"Flow" is the state of being highly engaged in an activity that requires skill and attention. It's the kind of state where you get lost in what you're doing and lose track of time. When I bought this book, I was under the impression that it would give hints for reaching a state of "Flow", and that these techniques would be useful for improving productivity and enjoyment at work.

Well, what I found instead is closer to a book of New Age spiritualism. Csikszentmihalyi argues that being in the "Flow" state is what makes life worth living (I agree that it's a rewarding state, and one worth seeking out, but his stance is extreme). He spends a lot of time arguing that watching television is a bad use of time (no kidding, really?). There are a few interesting passages, but overall this is a very lightweight book.