Why do we stop playing?
When do we stop playing?
And more importantly - WHY?
And why don’t we mix more #business with pleasure?
My four year old makes me embark on things I would ordinarily say ‘nah…not for me….too (insert habitual response here)’. He pushes me out of my comfort zone and I am ALWAYS the better for it.
Today we went to a trampoline park. And during our #playtime it occurred to me that I was #energised, #joyful and fully present. All the things I often achingly strive for in “adult” life.
More importantly, I began to notice all the business skills that I was flexing with a simple act.
#negotiation — working out what games we’d play and how
#courage — I’m the ONLY woman in my 40’s bouncing amongst pubescent smirks
#communication— we were playing dodgeball with younger children, clarity needed
#decisionmaking — as to how and where to bounce so you don’t break a limb
#vulnerability -- This one is for all the mums who'll understand what bouncing can do
#problemsolving -- How do I get through certain obstacle courses, small openings and such with a tad of elegance?
I spent the day with a relaxed clarity and could see several ways how trampolining could be used for solving a range of business problems -- #experientially
The world is becoming hybrid. Why can't we mash #business and #play. Seems they have so much to offer each other........
