Mihály Csíkszentmihályi

Dr. Mihály Csíkszentmihályi (1934–2021) was a Hungarian-American psychologist and professor who pioneered the psychological concept of ‘flow’—the mental state of optimal immersion in an activity. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, he taught at Chicago and Claremont Graduate University.

He is best known as the author of the international landmark book Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, which has been translated into dozens of languages and revolutionized positive psychology.

Csíkszentmihályi’s revolutionary research on happiness, creativity, and intrinsic motivation has influenced education, business, and psychology worldwide. He remains a towering figure in behavioral science.