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Thursday
Oct062011

The Importance of Play

Remember that fearless approach to exploration that you had when you were little and attempting something new?  You didn’t think about it. You just proudly marched forward.  You know what I’m talking about.  That fearless exploration where you just started something without making judgements.   That initial questioning about whether or not you were finding success with your explorations did not enter into the equation.  Now, think about your approach to something new today.  No, really!   One of the most difficult things to do as an adult is to allow yourself to try new things with the freedom to make mistakes. 

Channeling that beautifully naïve approach to tackling something new can be the key that unlocks the door to discovery!  Yeah, sure, you are running the risk of failure. You are also broaching a path of discovery that could uncover what may become your best work!  You won’t know if you don’t just dive in and try. 

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