Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Estudio exhaustivo sobre el“estado de flujo”para correr mejorSi se le pregunta a cualquier corredor comprometido, este dirá que para el éxito en el deporte es fundamental tener una buena salud emocio

El objetivo principal de este libro es reflexionar, desde un enfoque interdisciplinar y multidimensional, sobre el significado del ocio en la actualidad, así como subrayar sus potencialidades para el desarrollo humano. Se ofrecen para ello las reflexiones

Quest-ce que vivre, sinon etre heureux ? Mais quand et pourquoi sommes-nous heureux ?" Heureux qui na pas encore lu Vivre, il a devant lui des moments de plaisir intense. " David Servan-SchreiberVoici, enfin traduit en français, lun des grands classiques de la psychologie du XXe siecle. Des sa parution aux Etats-Unis, le livre de Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi a ete salue comme un ouvrage fondateur : pour la premiere fois, grace a la methode originale mise au point par son auteur, la question du bonheur recevait une reponse factuelle, depassant les debats philosophiques. Que dit Csikszentmihalyi ? Pour lessentiel que les moments de joie et de satisfaction dans notre vie ne sont pas associes a de simples " loisirs ", mais a un certain etat psychologique, caracterise par un sentiment de fluidite mentale et dintense concentration sur des taches qui mobilisent toutes nos competences. Cest a letude de cette " experience optimale ", des moyens de latteindre et de la generaliser quest consacree la majeure partie de Vivre. Car, comme le dit Csikszentmihalyi lui-meme : " Maitriser son experience interieure, cest devenir capable de choisir la qualite de ce que lon veut vivre. Si ce nest pas le bonheur, cela y ressemble. "

SINOPSIS DEL LIBRO ORIGINAL: Esta obra ha sido escrita en base a los estudios que su autor, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, ha realizado durante más de veinte años sobre los "estados de experiencia óptima". Esos estados son los momentos en los que las personas se sienten inundadas de un profundo sentimiento de placer creativo. Son espacios de concentracion activa en los que el ser es absorbido por lo que esta haciendo y se fusiona con esa accion. En "Fluir" sale a la luz que la clave de estas experiencias optimas esta en un estado de conciencia al que el autor denomina, precisamente, fluir. En este libro encontraras la explicacion de como este fluir puede ser provocado y controlado voluntariamente. Puesto que todo el mundo tiene alguna vez en su vida alguna experiencia optima, el autor aconseja que nos detengamos a reconocer sus caracteristicas para potenciar ese sentimiento de fuerza, de superacion del ego limitado, de ese momento sublime en el que el tiempo parece desaparecer y con el todos los conflictos. "Flujo" sostiene que vivimos nuestras vidas distraidos, ansiosos, tan centrados en recompensas materiales y en elogios que nos perdemos de nosotros mismos, y propone centrarnos en las recompensas intrinsecas e inmateriales, actitud con la cual podremos acceder a ese estado de flujo puro que nos llevara a los mejores resultados y a la felicidad.

What really makes us feel glad to be alive? This classic work of psychology from world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is your essential guide to unlocking a happier, more fulfilling state of being.[He] has done more than anyone else to study this state of effortless attending ? Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and SlowMr Csikszentmihalyi illuminates the accuracy of what philosophers have been saying for centuries: that the way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism but in mindful challenge ? The New York TimesElegantly written ... it is more relevant than ever The TimesEnlightening, thought-provoking, relevant -- ***** Reader reviewI actually struggled to put it down -- ***** Reader reviewIt will definitely help me structure and control my mind better -- ***** Reader reviewIf you are searching to add meaning to your life, or to gain more enjoyment from the life that you have, reading this book is a must -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************************************Control of consciousness determines the quality of lifeCombining over 40 years of ground-breaking research with practical advice, world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals the key to optimal experience: flow.Arguing that the human brain is most happy when engaged in the meaningful pursuit of a goal - anything from sport to learning a language, from enjoyable work to practising music - he demonstrates that the need to concentrate and lose yourself in the moment is the key to finding inner peace, happiness and order in the midst of our chaotic lives.

What does it mean to carry out "good work"? What strategies allow people to maintain moral and ethical standards at a time when market forces have unprecedented power and work life is being radically altered by technological innovation? These questions lie at the heart of this eagerly awaited new book. Focusing on genetics and journalism-two fields that generate and manipulate information and thus affect our lives in myriad ways-the authors show how in their quest to build meaningful careers successful professionals exhibit "humane creativity," high-level performance coupled with social responsibility. Over the last five years the authors have interviewed over 100 people in each field who are engaged in cutting-edge work, probing their goals and visions, their obstacles and fears, and how they pass on their most cherished practices and values. They found sharp contrasts between the two fields. Until now, geneticists values have not been seriously challenged by the demands of their work world, while journalists are deeply disillusioned by the conflict between commerce and ethics. The dilemmas these professionals face and the strategies they choose in their search for a moral compass offer valuable guidance on how all persons can transform their professions and their lives. Enlivened with stories of real people facing hard decisions, Good Work offers powerful insight into one of the most important issues of our time and, indeed, into the future course of science, technology, and communication.

Durante mucho tiempo he admirado el trabajo pionero del Dr. Csikszentmihalyi y he intentado aplicar sus conceptos en el campo de juego de fútbol americano. Algunos han etiquetado mi enfoque como "intenso", pero el termino mas acertado podria ser estar "en fluencia". Estar totalmente absorbido en la tarea encomendada es esencial para llegar a ser un campeon en deporte.Fluir en el deporte narra como puedes entrar en esta mentalidad positiva y ganadora.Jimmy JohnsonEntrenador principal, campeon de la Super Bowl con los Dallas Cowboys (1992, 1993)Campeon de la NCAA con la Universidad de Miami (1987)"Fluir en el deporte" es una lectura fascinante. Al fin alguien ha puesto sobre el papel lo que yo siempre exijo cuando trabajo y compito. Para atletas que estan buscando un libro que muestre como maximizar su sensacion de disfrute y desatar su verdadero potencial, este es una mina do oro en informacion"Dan O'BrienCampeon Olimpico de Decatlon (1996)La experiencia de fluir es aun uno de los fenomenos incomprendidos en el deporte. Y sin embargo, es una de las experiencias mas ricas y memorables que jamas un atleta conocera. Algunos lo llaman "experiencia optima"; otros se refieren como estar "en la zona". Cualquiera que sea la etiqueta , fluir es ese estado de conciencia huidizo y deseado que atletas, entrenadores y psicologos han intentado comprender, aprovechar y emplear en su beneficio desde que Mihaly Csikszentmihalyo acuñase por primera vez el termino a principio de la decada de 1970.

Since Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi published the groundbreaking Flow more than a decade ago, world leaders such as Tony Blair and former President Clinton, and influential sports figures like Super Bowl champion coach Jimmy Johnson have all been inspired by the book. In todays corporate upheaval, a new business paradigm is evolving. While many CEOs are being exposed for their greed, truly visionary leaders believe in a goal that benefits themselves as well as others. They realize that it is their vision and "soul" that attract loyal employees willing to go above and beyond the call of corporate duty. And their employees are realizing the same thing: while 80 percent of adults claim theyd work even if they didnt have to, the majority of them can hardly wait to leave their jobs and get home.Good Business starts with the premise that this is an age in which business and work have replaced religion and politics as central forces in contemporary life. The book reveals how business leaders, managers, and even employees can find their "flow" and contribute not only to their own happiness, but also to a just and evolving society. It identifies the factors crucial to the operation of a good business: trust, the commitment to fostering the personal growth of employees, and the dedication to creating a product that helps mankind. Good Business is sure to become a must-read text for anyone who values the positive contributions of individuals in the changing world of business.

"Although the benefits of this study to scholars are obvious, this thought-provoking mixture of scholarly and colloquial will enlighten inquisitive general readers, too." Library Journal (starred review)The classic study of the creative process from the bestselling author of Flow.Creativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ("The leading researcher into flow states." Newsweek) reveals the psychology of discovery that leads to these momentsbe it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the labso that this knowledge can be used to enrich peoples lives. Drawing on nearly one hundred interviews with exceptional people, from biologists and physicists, to politicians and business leaders, to poets and artists, as well as his thirty years of research on the subject, Csikszentmihalyi uses his famous flow theory to explore the creative process and what makes for a creative personality. He discusses such ideas as why creative individuals are often seen as selfish and arrogant, and why the "tortured genius" is largely a myth. Most important, he explains why enhancing personal creativity needs to be cultivated and is necessary for the future of our country, if not the world.Drawing on decades of research and ninety-one interviews with exceptional people, this book demystifies the creative process, revealing:The Flow of Creativity: How to capture the moments of deep enjoyment and peak performancethe state of flowthat are the true reward of the creative life. The Creative System: A groundbreaking look at how creativity arises not from a lone genius, but from the interplay between a person, a cultural domain, and a social field. Characteristics of Creative People: An exploration of the ten paradoxical traits creative individuals share, from playfulness and discipline to the surprising truth about the "tortured genius" myth. Cultivating Your Own Creativity: Practical insights drawn from exceptional peopleincluding artists, scientists, and business leadersthat you can use to make your own life more engaging and fulfilling.

Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . The manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is illuminating. Los Angeles Times Book ReviewThe bestselling classic that holds the key to unlocking meaning, creativity, peak performance, and true happiness. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyis famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work on personal growth, Csikszentmihalyi ("the leading researcher into flow states"Newsweek) demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience teaches how, by ordering the information that enters our consciousness, we can discover true happiness, learn to control consciousness, unlock our potential, and greatly improve the quality of our lives.In this landmark work on the psychology of optimal experience, you will learn how to transform your life:A State of Consciousness Called Flow: Discover flow, the state of total involvement where you experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and lose track of time. Enjoyment and the Quality of Life: Learn how to go beyond simple pleasure to find true enjoyment by ordering the information that enters your consciousness. Work as Flow: Transform your daily work into a more rewarding and enjoyable activity by structuring it to produce optimal experiences. The Autotelic Experience: Find purpose and meaning not in external rewards, but in the process of living itself, turning any activity into an end in itself.

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Durante mucho tiempo he admirado el trabajo pionero del Dr. Csikszentmihalyi y he intentado aplicar sus conceptos en el campo de juego de fútbol americano. Algunos han etiquetado mi enfoque como "intenso", pero el termino mas acertado podria ser estar "en fluencia". Estar totalmente absorbido en la tarea encomendada es esencial para llegar a ser un campeon en deporte.Fluir en el deporte narra como puedes entrar en esta mentalidad positiva y ganadora.

You have heard about how a musician loses herself in her music, how a painter becomes one with the process of painting. In work, sport, conversation or hobby, you have experienced, yourself, the suspension of time, the freedom of complete absorption in activity. This is "flow," an experience that is at once demanding and rewarding--an experience that Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates is one of the most enjoyable and valuable experiences a person can have. The exhaustive case studies, controlled experiments and innumerable references to historical figures, philosophers and scientists through the ages prove Csikszentmihalyi's point that flow is a singularly productive and desirable state. But the implications for its application to society are what make the book revolutionary. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.