Creativity: Flow and the psychology of discovery and invention
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Summary
Key Facts and Insights from the Book
- Creativity is not a trait: Csikszentmihalyi argues against the common perception of creativity as an inherited trait. Instead, he sees it as a process that can be nurtured and developed.
- Flow: Flow is described as a state of complete absorption in an activity, where the individual is so engrossed that they lose track of time and their surroundings. This state is often linked to peak creativity.
- The creative personality: The author outlines ten paradoxical traits of the creative personality, highlighting the complexity and often contradictory nature of creative individuals.
- Systems Model of...
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