These People took the Play It Away Challenge. Here’s what happened.
Last week, I challenged my readers to go out and play. To combat stress, to forget about anxiety. The results were awesome.
Why Do Adults Stop Playing?
Dr. Peter Gray, play researcher and author of Free to Learn, attributes suppression of play to school. We learn in school that everything is "work" and play is only a reward for work.
This Cop Quit His Job and Rediscovered Himself through Play
I received a message from an old friend today. We’ve known each other since we were about 12 years old, playing little league baseball together.
Nearly 20 years later, he told me that he’d just quit being a cop. Here is his message.
How to Be Friends with Other Species
Heartwarming commercial showing interspecies friendships. It reminded me of Stuart Brown’s research, and the story he tells about the polar bear that played with a sled dog for weeks.
What I Learned Auditioning for Richard Linklater’s Film
I’m not an actor. I’ve never auditioned before. Here’s what happened when I tried out for a movie role, for one of the greatest directors of our generation.
Here’s What You Can Expect from a Speech on Play
Here's a short clip from a talk I gave where 100 people played Rock Paper Scissors tournament-style, becoming their victor's #1 fan after losing. The energy steadily escalated until everyone cheered for the two remaining players - no falling asleep, just Aerobies and fun.
Science Says: Kids Learn Better after Recess
Eagle Mountain Elementary offers tripled recess time and character development to promote better behavior and academic performance. Brain imaging research supports the program's goal of promoting overall growth in students through physical activity and unstructured play.
7 Lessons Learned from Hosting Recess for Adults
Everyone says they want to want to work less and have more fun… but is that really true? I started a meetup group called “The Recess Project” to find out.
How to Be a Better Friend
My late 20's unfold, unveiling a sorrowful truth: scarce encounters with cherished friends. Occasional rendezvous remain unsatisfying amidst busyness we embrace. Burdened by stress and haste, the year concludes, counting mere glimpses shared, a testament to our fleeting togetherness.
Tony Hsieh Quotes on Happiness
Reflecting on 'Delivering Happiness', Tony Hsieh's words resonate deeply: “I made a list of my happiest periods - none involved money. It dawned on me, happiness lies in creativity, inventiveness, and building things.”
