Reading Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience” years ago changed the way I understand human achievement and performance.

In fact, it’s impossible to overstate the inextricability of strengths and flow. Recall a 10-year long McKinsey study that shows top executives as five times more productive when working in a flow state.

Know anyone who would like that kind of return on his or her time?…

Check out Steven Kotler’s FAQ on Flow for the best one-stop primer I’ve found on the subject.

Similar to strengths, you’ll soon find there is a “before” and “after” sea change shift once you understand and begin applying flow into your daily routine.