Our modern world assumes there has to be a rigid separation between work and play. But the conventional path of finding a job and climbing the ladder of advancement is something that no longer works for many people. A growing number of people are asking: how can I build a life I don’t feel the need to escape from?

It’s possible to do work that genuinely feels like play, and when you pursue this path it unlocks all kinds of incredible opportunities and puts you on the path to mastery. In this video I’ll share some ideas and psychological strategies on how you can do this, and we’ll look at the remarkable story of Yoky Matsuoka.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The rigid distinction of work and play in modern life
03:19 - Part One: Yoky Matsuoka’s Story
04:41 - Narrative identity and the story of your life
08:17 - David Galenson and Conceptual innovators vs. Experimental innovators
10:14 - Peter Sims and the power of making “Little Bets” in your life
13:19 - Carol Dweck and the power of growth mindsets
18:45 - Part Two: Robert Greene and how to reach for mastery
19:37 - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on creativity

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