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Only engagement can produce mastery. And the pursuit of mastery… has become essential in making one’s way in today’s economy.
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…engagement as a route to mastery is a powerful force in our personal lives.
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While complying can be an effective strategy for physical survival, it’s a lousy one for personal fulfillment.
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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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…a study… in the United States found that the desire for intellectual challenge – that is, the urge to master something new and engaging – was the best predictor of productivity.
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One source of frustration in the workplace is the frequent mismatch between what people must do and what people can do.
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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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