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FAREWELL

193 - Playing Games (even ones we don’t like)

Oct 18, 2023
The podcast explores playing games and pursuing work for intrinsic reasons, discussing the innate nature of mammals to engage in playful activities. It highlights the importance of reflection, surrounding oneself with the right people, and aligning activities with values and goals.
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  • Engaging in real-life interactions during book events grounds the impact and concepts of the book in reality, contrasting with the less fulfilling experience of selling books online.
  • Defining the game one wants to play and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals helps align pursuits with core values and clarifies what success means.

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Finding Fulfillment in Real-Life Interactions

The speaker emphasizes the importance of engaging in real-life interactions with readers during book events, as it grounds the impact and concepts of the book in reality. They contrast it with the less fulfilling experience of selling books online. While acknowledging the necessity of online sales for financial reasons, they stress the need for balance and constraints to prevent online selling from becoming the sole focus.

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