Mastering Flow

"When in flow, the individual operates at full capacity." -Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, father of flow

"When you get in that zone, it's just this supreme confidence; you know it's going in. It's not a matter of if... it's just that it's going in..." -Kobe Bryant, basketball legend

From top athletes and successful coaches to world-class creatives, famous artists, and major companies like Toyota, Patagonia, and Ericsson-they are all singing the praises of flow.

Flow is the state of total absorption in an activity. Everything feels smooth and fluent, easy and effortless. You feel confident and in total control. Freed from worries and self-doubts, you're able to perform to the best of your ability. Flow is special because it combines high enjoyment with high performance.

Decades of research have shown that flow holds the key to peak performance, skill development, and well-being-that's why flow is sought after by high performers all over the world. As Nils Salzgeber puts it: Fulfilling your potential depends on your ability to experience flow.

Mastering Flow takes you on a groundbreaking exploration into the fascinating world of flow and shows you how to experience this elusive state with greater ease and frequency.

You'll learn:

• Part 1: The Basics-Discover how flow is defined, when and where it happens, personality traits that support or hinder your ability to experience flow, the neuroscience of flow, and much more.

• Part 2: The Benefits and Risks-Flow is powerful, but it's neither good nor bad in an absolute sense. Discover the many benefits of flow - performance, creativity, confidence, etc. - and its dangers.

• Part 3: Making it Happen-Your toolkit. Discover mindsets, routines, and habits that facilitate flow. Learn how to structure your life, tweak your surroundings, and manage your thoughts and emotions. The promise is simple: Apply what you learn and you'll experience more flow.

By unlocking flow, Mastering Flow promises to help you feel and perform better, fulfill your potential, and find lasting happiness.

"Nils Salzgeber provides a thoughtful perspective on flow. His enthusiasm for the concept of flow shines through in his writing, which brings together a variety of work that has helped to establish flow as a key psychological concept that brings enjoyment and meaning to life."

- Sue Jackson, PhD, Author of Flow in Sports and Experiencing Flow

"Finally, a book that brings you up to date with the science of flow, in a practical and accessible manner. Mastering Flow is the most comprehensive and useful book on flow I've read. . . Consider it a must-read."

- Patrik Edblad, author of The Self-Discipline Blueprint

"Mastering Flow offers a wonderful perspective on achieving joy and productivity through flow states. Very highly recommended."

- Jamie Michele, Reader's Favorite

"As someone who knows what it's like to experience a lot of self-doubt, anxiety, and distraction, the thought of finding stillness and happiness in flow was very encouraging and refreshing. I recommend it to all who are looking to find joy, fulfillment, self-confidence, and a holistic and mindful state of being in their lives."

- Lindsay DeRollo, Reader's Favorite

"You know the feeling of satisfaction that you get when you read a book that perfectly captures what you've once experienced? That's what I felt while reading Mastering Flow. . . I can see many amazing performances and contributions in art, businesses, and sports being attributed to this book's lessons in years to come."

- Foluso Falaye, Reader's Favorite

"Nils has distilled an astounding amount of relevant research and produced a highly enjoyable, thought-provoking, and practical read. Quoting many of the big thinkers he has successfully brought the relevance and importance of flow into the 21st century. Enjoy!"

- Simran Thind, Life Coach

"If you enjoy the works of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Steven Kotler, you'll love Mastering Flow."

- Thibaut Meurisse, author of Master Your Emotions

Nils Salzgeber is a #1 bestselling author and co-founder of NJlifehacks, a platform dedicated to optimizing well-being through the integration of ancient wisdom and modern science. His latest book, Mastering Flow, is the result of a rigorous four-year investigation into the science of flow. With hundreds of scholarly citations, this meticulously researched book can be regarded as the most comprehensive and practical guide on flow in the 2020s. It offers readers a wealth of actionable strategies grounded in cutting-edge research. Nils resides in Thun, Switzerland

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