Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi explores people who can achieve deep focus and concentration, leading to a state of optimal experience where work and play become intrinsically rewarding.
Rooted in positive psychology, the book explains how intrinsic motivation and structured challenges create high performance and creativity. Csikszentmihalyi argues that true happiness comes from engaging in meaningful activities that stretch our abilities, rather than passive leisure.
The concept of flow is widely applied in workplace productivity and leadership development, helping individuals and organisations foster resilience and achieve peak experience in their personal and professional lives.