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…new research is finding that better work gets done when workers have more control over and predictability about their time and workflow, and when managers focus on the mission…
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…research has found that when people have a sense of choice and control over what they do with their free time, they are more likely to get into flow, that engrossing and timeless state that some call peak human experience.
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The highest, most satisfying experiences in people’s lives [occur] when they [are] in flow.
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The concept of flow… introduced in the mid-70s, was not an immediate game-changer… But ever so slowly the ground might be shifting.
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As the data on worker disengagement… reveal, the costs – in both human satisfaction and organizational health – are high when a workplace is a no-flow zone.
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…a number of companies… have realized that creating flow-friendly environments that help people move toward mastery can increase productivity and satisfaction at work.
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When what [people] must do exceeds their capabilities, the result is anxiety. When what they must do falls short of their capabilities, the result is boredom. But when the match is just right, the results can be glorious. This is the essence of flow.
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As wonderful as flow is, the path to mastery – becoming ever better at something you care about – is not lined with daisies and spanned by a rainbow… Mastery hurts.
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If people are conscious of what puts them in flow, they’ll have a clearer idea of what they should devote the time and dedication to master.
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…those moments of flow in the course of pursuing excellence can help people through the rough parts.
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