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Play around more when you work to boost productivity. Founder of Breakthrough Play, Gary Ware, shares what you can do today.
I’ve known Gary Ware for over 10 years now. He’s a true expert when it comes to play – it’s not just associated with kids. In this conversation, I pick his brains to find out how play can help boost productivity. Day-to-day, Gary helps professionals level-up their confidence, creativity, and happiness using play. He is the Founder of Breakthrough Play, a corporate facilitator and keynote speaker with a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre.
In this interview, we explore how so many of us have been conditioned to play after we work, purposeful play activities, cliffhangers, and the hustle culture.

Talking Points

The productive power of play

The different forms of play

Some distracting play ‘traps’

The infinite versus the finite mindset

Practical applications of play you can do today

Quote
“Play is an advantage.”

Helpful Links

Episode 90: Productivity & Play with Dr. Kirsten Milliken

‘Playdhd’ by Dr. Kirsten Milliken

‘Finite and Infinite Games’ by James Carse

‘The Infinite Game’ by Simon Sinek

‘Unmistakable’ by Sriniva Rao

‘SuperBetter’ by Jane McGonigal

The BIG Ready

World Domination Summit

BreakthroughPlay.com

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If this episode resonated, I’m exploring ideas like these more deeply in my upcoming book, Productiveness. You can follow along as it takes shape at mikevardy.com/productiveness.