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Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, a renowned psychologist best known for his work on the concept of ”flow,” has offered many insights on creativity, happiness, and human potential. Here are some notable quotes from him:
1. **On Flow:**
– ”Flow is being completely involved in an activity for its own sake. The ego falls away. Time flies. Every action, movement, and thought follows inevitably from the previous one, like playing jazz.”
2. **On Happiness:**
– ”The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times… The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.”
3. **On Creativity:**
– ”Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives… Most of the things that are interesting, important, and human are the results of creativity.”
4. **On Living a Meaningful Life:**
– ”To live a meaningful life, one must have a purpose. It should be a goal that is challenging but not impossible to achieve, one that requires effort but gives satisfaction.”
5. **On Consciousness:**
– ”The control of consciousness determines the quality of life. The more a person is able to control what happens in his or her mind, the more fulfilled the person is likely to be.”
6. **On the Nature of Work:**
– ”If work is structured so that it provides opportunities for action, clear goals, and immediate feedback, the work itself becomes a source of motivation.”
These quotes capture Csíkszentmihályi’s profound understanding of what drives human fulfillment and how people can find joy and meaning through deep engagement in their activities.