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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Defining the Game You Want to Play
The speaker highlights the importance of defining the game one wants to play and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. They emphasize the need to make conscious choices about the games we engage in and the fields we participate in. They encourage aligning our pursuits with our core values and clarifying what success means for us.
The Trap of Money and Status Games
The podcast explores the pitfalls of getting caught up in the money and status games. They argue that focusing solely on amassing wealth or pursuing recognition can lead to emptiness and a lack of fulfillment. They stress that money and status are fleeting, and true fulfillment comes from autonomy, relationships, and personal fulfillment.
Playing the Right Game in the Right Field
The speakers discuss the importance of playing the right game in the right field. They mention the need to align our pursuits with our core values and ensure that we are spending our time and energy in the arenas that support our desired game. It is crucial to avoid getting caught up in the wrong game or field, as it can lead to dissatisfaction and a lack of fulfillment.
While Brad Stulberg is recovering from covid, Steve Magness is enjoying the cool Texas weather. On today’s podcast, the guys talk about playing games, necessary evils, Fame vs. Recognition, and The Local Global problem.