Disciplined Quote by Csikszentmihaly
““But anyone who has experienced flow knows that the deep enjoyment it provieds requires an equal degree of disciplined concentration.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, 1990
Experiencing flow requires deep enjoyment and equally strong disciplined focus.
In simple terms: Flow needs enjoyment and disciplined concentration.
Balance enjoyment with focus.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports
- creative work
- studying
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain concentration?
- What activities bring you flow?
Maintaining discipline can be challenging under stress.