Flow: Getting into the zone at work

The document discusses flow, a mental state of complete absorption and focus in an activity. It summarizes research by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi who coined the term "flow". The document then provides a system for harnessing flow with 9 components: clear goals, concentration, loss of self-consciousness, distorted time perception, immediate feedback, balance of ability and challenge, sense of control, intrinsically rewarding actions, and narrowed focus on the activity. It recommends setting goals for work sessions, limiting distractions, getting feedback through early releases, and training attention. Integrating these components can help produce better work in less time while finding the work more gratifying.