In this episode, we will explore the autotelic personality and the aspects of the self essential for peak experience in work, sport and indeed, life. We will also explore the nine optimal conditions for Flow according to psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. High performance in all domains of work and play requires it, and the degree to which we may cultivate these aspects of personality will almost certainly influence our performance results. Want to become a better actor, writer, craftsperson, athlete or businessperson? Consider these 9 aspects of the autotelic personality and work consistently to build them in yourself.
About Larry Maguire
I'm a work and business psychologist, writer and researcher working one-to-one with people seeking to find clarity and direction in their work and career. I also work with business owners and organisations on leadership, culture, and psychological wellness.
[…] is no past or future, only an ever-changing present moment in which we exist. The experience of Flow state is the felt reality of that moment and it is in that state that we reach our […]