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Episode Synopsis
When is the last time you played? Too many adults stopped playing a long time ago. But what if play is not frivolous and immature? What if it’s innovative and generative and interesting and delightful actually makes your life and even your work better, more fulfilling, and more fun?
Today, I’ve invited my friend Dave Bindewald to join me. He runs the Center for Play and Exploration, and he’ll tell us about the work he does around curiosity, divergent thinking, and the freedom to fail.
If you would like to learn more about Dave’s work at the Center for Play and Exploration, you can find his website here.
Send in your questions and delights to [email protected].
Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.
Thanks to Dave, and to my editor, Belle Battista.
Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!
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Today, I’ve invited my friend Dave Bindewald to join me. He runs the Center for Play and Exploration, and he’ll tell us about the work he does around curiosity, divergent thinking, and the freedom to fail.
If you would like to learn more about Dave’s work at the Center for Play and Exploration, you can find his website here.
Send in your questions and delights to [email protected].
Check out our Bookshop to find all the books we’ve mentioned thus far on the podcast.
Thanks to Dave, and to my editor, Belle Battista.
Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!
Thanks for listening!
Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.
Subscribe to the podcast
If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app.
Leave us a review
Ratings and reviews from listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review.
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