2 — Happiness = Interest + Mastery
You will always be happy to do the things you mastered and can finish easily. That’s the good part of life.
Happiness is a prerequisite of flow. You can only go so far if you’re unhappy doing what you do. Eventually, you will run out of motivation. So, what will you do then?
You will probably procrastinate. You will hate doing those chores using brute force. And you will abandon the project.
Happy tasks, however, will make you connect with the present moment. You will feel in control. And you will experience a sense of timelessness.
So, how can you create happy tasks?
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Discover how to design tasks that spark your flow state with this comprehensive guide. Learn the four key characteristics of flow-inducing tasks and boost your productivity.
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