Episode 81: How to Have Fun and Play More with Mike Montague
April 20, 2022
Play isn’t just for children, it’s also an important part of adulthood.
On this week’s show, I’m joined by a man who has built a truly one-of-a-kind community for adults to rediscover their natural inner child’s playfulness, creativity, and need for social connection.
Mike Montague is the speaker, writer and fellow podcaster behind Playful Humans. He defines play as something you do just because you enjoy it. It makes you feel like the best version of yourself—and takes full focus to bring you into that present moment.
The challenge that high achievers often face with hobbies and passion projects is being driven by the need to achieve. Listen to hear Mike share how we can reorient our thinking to have more fun.
We covered:
- Striking the right balance between a successful life vs. an enjoyable life
- Why we lose our sense of play with age and how we can get it back
- How to find more time and satisfaction by creating a “reverse bucket list”
- The magic of making connections with peers who share your hobbies
- Breaking down the 5 P’s (play, pause, ponder, practice and perform)
- How to reduce the guilt of saying “no” to things you don’t want to do
