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our minds don’t have the processing power to take in all the information surrounding us. Our senses would be overwhelmed by light, color, sound, and smell. We would not be able to distinguish one object from another. To navigate our way through this immense world of data, we learn early in life to focus on information that appears essential or of
... See moreRick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being: The Sunday Times bestseller
Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
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Play stimulates the parts of the brain involved in both careful, logical reasoning and carefree, unbound exploration. Given that, it should hardly be surprising that key breakthroughs in thinking have taken place in times of play. Hallowell writes: “Columbus was at play when it dawned on him that the world was round. Newton was at play in his mind
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What would it mean to live more playfully? First, it would require us to reject work that is not intrinsically motivating and to build working conditions that are joyfully engaging. Second, it would require that we de-emphasise the importance of work for finding personal fulfilment and meaning in our lives. Despite work being central to who we are
... See moreAlec Stubbs • The Achievement Society Is Burning Us Out, We Need More Play
But Brown argues that play is not an option. In fact he writes, “The opposite of play is not work—the opposite of play is depression.” He explains, “Respecting our biologically programmed need for play can transform work. It can bring back excitement and newness to our job. Play helps us deal with difficulties, provides a sense of expansiveness,
... See moreBrené Brown • The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Adults spend their free time with escapist distractions (anything that will fill your mind with something that's not your real life); ‘should-ing’ themselves into productive hobbies; or taking care of all the many “to dos” that never seem to add up or count for anything. Where is the play? Where is the time for our minds to wander? Our curiosities
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