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Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety
ACTUAL READER FEEDBACK “This book saved my life. Every tip is natural, just the way I want to treat my anxiety.” “Play It Away really hits on what ‘living in the moment’ is all about. Reading this book has been one of the most valuable investments I’ve made, both professionally and personally.” “I work in the mental health field, so I have read my weight in self-help books. I would highly recommend this to anyone wrestling with anxiety. Or really, just anyone.” “When reading Play It Away, I felt as though I was talking with a friend over a beer, rather than reading a book pointing out what I was doing wrong. Charlie relates to the reader in an extraordinary way and offers tangible advice that doesn't seem out of reach. This is certainly a different kind of self-help book that I will keep on my bookshelf for years to come.” “Living on the road for the better part of 7 years representing and speaking for Tony Robbins landed me in the adrenals burnt out, depressed, poor digestion, and miserable. It was pretty hard to be a ‘motivational speaker’ when I was actually dying on the inside. Charlie's book serves as a great reminder to enjoy life more, and also provides the necessary "how to" information and practical advice to enjoy life and be more productive. Highly recommend this book to anyone who is busy and wants to enjoy their life more.” “It might be because I see so much of myself in the author's story, but this book has already changed my life. It reminded me of all of the things that I used to fill my free time with that I completely abandoned, and it gave me concrete, actionable ways to re-integrate them into my life. I've already recommended this book to over a dozen good friends. It's a very solid read.” “I've been feeling 98% back to my former self 98% of the time. Sometimes I have a hard time believing the five months that I was crippled with anxiety even happened. My confidence is back and I'm having fun again.” “After reading your book, everything clicked for me. There are so many parts in it that I can relate to; the anxious feeling from coffee, lack of sleep, too much time spent on my laptop/iPhone, and so many other things. I can’t explain how nice it was to know that someone finally understood AND has solutions to change those feelings. The answers I’ve been searching for and asking doctors about for almost the last 3 years, you were able to summarize in one book.” “Play It Away is a gift. It’s totally changed how I think about my interactions with friends, women, and people I meet for the first time. I'm more open, playful, and happier overall since reading (and applying) this book.” “This book provides simple but profound advice on how to gift yourself with a stress-free, happier existence.” "What a truly inspiring and incredible read for anyone struggling with anxiety or depression. The author's style is so full of energy and bubbly, it made me want to go out and take my own adventure.”
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2014
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March 9, 2014
It was alright, and some good tips here and there. The central thesis is a good one. It's just very... location specific. He keeps recommending that you go outside to play, how important the sunshine is. Well that's fine... If you don't live in, say, England.
Ideal if you live in California and have the salary to afford foods he recommends. And ability to just change your job, as is one of his recommendations. Myself, I can't just go hop into some ideal job, or just "change projects" like he recommends. He also might want to follow his own advice and use Numbeo to look at how much more expensive his recommendations are for people in other parts of the world (where they/we can't just up sticks and leave).
There's a lot of these books coming out of the tech community in California, and I'd like to see just one written with a little humility about how possible this stuff is. Too often they're written by people who just cannot imagine that other people can't just go join them in their tech haven. Indeed, by the very make up of society, only very few people *can*. This kind of attitude is shown, for example, in him suggesting you tip your bus driver or garbage man. What if that *is* my job?
Again, he might recommend you just learn to play, but that's easy to say when you're in his very particular set of circumstances, where you aren't stuck in a 9-5 up the top of a building in a city that sees sunlight 5 days a year. This book is great if you work on "projects", where you can just decide you'll go play catch in the park. I think authors like this simply can't imagine the possibility that anyone doesn't live like them and their friends - I'm starting to think they're actually blind to how everyone else lives, and think it's as easy for everyone as it is for them in their privileged position.
Now don't get me wrong. I love Charlie Hoehn's writing, and I've tried to work on the kind of things he says, and I've shared it with other people. But there's this inherent blindness to how real people actually live.
The book is alright, but to be honest you could have got the central thesis across in a short article, which I think he already has. The book is a list of exercises that I'm not really sure justified a book in itself or the cost of said book.
Ideal if you live in California and have the salary to afford foods he recommends. And ability to just change your job, as is one of his recommendations. Myself, I can't just go hop into some ideal job, or just "change projects" like he recommends. He also might want to follow his own advice and use Numbeo to look at how much more expensive his recommendations are for people in other parts of the world (where they/we can't just up sticks and leave).
There's a lot of these books coming out of the tech community in California, and I'd like to see just one written with a little humility about how possible this stuff is. Too often they're written by people who just cannot imagine that other people can't just go join them in their tech haven. Indeed, by the very make up of society, only very few people *can*. This kind of attitude is shown, for example, in him suggesting you tip your bus driver or garbage man. What if that *is* my job?
Again, he might recommend you just learn to play, but that's easy to say when you're in his very particular set of circumstances, where you aren't stuck in a 9-5 up the top of a building in a city that sees sunlight 5 days a year. This book is great if you work on "projects", where you can just decide you'll go play catch in the park. I think authors like this simply can't imagine the possibility that anyone doesn't live like them and their friends - I'm starting to think they're actually blind to how everyone else lives, and think it's as easy for everyone as it is for them in their privileged position.
Now don't get me wrong. I love Charlie Hoehn's writing, and I've tried to work on the kind of things he says, and I've shared it with other people. But there's this inherent blindness to how real people actually live.
The book is alright, but to be honest you could have got the central thesis across in a short article, which I think he already has. The book is a list of exercises that I'm not really sure justified a book in itself or the cost of said book.
September 16, 2014
Since I'm only giving this 2 stars, I feel like I should start out by saying that I didn't hate this book. It was short, succinct, easy to read, and did have a few nuggets that I found interesting and/or helpful. I am in 100% violent agreement that people should work less and enjoy life more.
That said, I did a TON of eye rolling as I read this. You gave yourself an anxiety disorder because you work too much? I mean, I know there are people who do this and I'm not saying that Hoehn's anxiety wasn't real or problematic for him, but good grief, talk about the epitome of a "first world problem."
If you are anxious and work too much, try doing any/all of these things: work less, sleep more, eat healthier food, don't watch depressing news, spend more time with loved ones, spend at least a few minutes every day doing something that makes you happy, get some fresh air.
There, I just rewrote this book in one sentence. You're welcome. :)
That said, I did a TON of eye rolling as I read this. You gave yourself an anxiety disorder because you work too much? I mean, I know there are people who do this and I'm not saying that Hoehn's anxiety wasn't real or problematic for him, but good grief, talk about the epitome of a "first world problem."
If you are anxious and work too much, try doing any/all of these things: work less, sleep more, eat healthier food, don't watch depressing news, spend more time with loved ones, spend at least a few minutes every day doing something that makes you happy, get some fresh air.
There, I just rewrote this book in one sentence. You're welcome. :)
March 24, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've been a licensed therapist for many years and worked with countless anxiety sufferers who wanted the magic secret to eliminating anxiety without changing any of their destructive habits.
One of my standard questions is "what do you do for fun?" The answer always speaks volumes.
I loved Charlie's story because he makes a point of telling the struggle of feeling driven to work all the time and showed just how that breaks down your physical and emotional state.
No playing won't solve all of your problems. But the break and subsequent shift in perspective will put you in much better shape & frame of mind to deal with them. Well done.
One of my standard questions is "what do you do for fun?" The answer always speaks volumes.
I loved Charlie's story because he makes a point of telling the struggle of feeling driven to work all the time and showed just how that breaks down your physical and emotional state.
No playing won't solve all of your problems. But the break and subsequent shift in perspective will put you in much better shape & frame of mind to deal with them. Well done.
December 6, 2014
How, exactly, should we judge a self-help book?
Did Play it Away actually help with my anxiety? Absolutely. There are some really neat little tricks in here, and I’m quite grateful for some of the advice and stories contained in the text. For those reasons alone, I’ve recommended this book to others. Easy then: ★★★★★
But wait a minute… was this book really just a few interesting little tidbits stretched into a full-length publication? Did this occasionally come across as an attempt to monetize and create revenue from Hoehn’s own personal experiences with anxiety and panic? I’m afraid that’s the impression I got. And is the central premise of “play-cures-anxiety” a little overwrought and overestimated? I’m sorry yes. Is Hoehn an amateur with no qualifications on this topic? I think so. And --- yikes --- does Hoehn keep mentioning Timothy Ferriss, who literally advocates “just-write-a-book-about-anything-and-some-sucker-will-surely-buy-it”? Cringe. Let me revise my score: ★
OK… let’s just split the difference: ★★★
Did Play it Away actually help with my anxiety? Absolutely. There are some really neat little tricks in here, and I’m quite grateful for some of the advice and stories contained in the text. For those reasons alone, I’ve recommended this book to others. Easy then: ★★★★★
But wait a minute… was this book really just a few interesting little tidbits stretched into a full-length publication? Did this occasionally come across as an attempt to monetize and create revenue from Hoehn’s own personal experiences with anxiety and panic? I’m afraid that’s the impression I got. And is the central premise of “play-cures-anxiety” a little overwrought and overestimated? I’m sorry yes. Is Hoehn an amateur with no qualifications on this topic? I think so. And --- yikes --- does Hoehn keep mentioning Timothy Ferriss, who literally advocates “just-write-a-book-about-anything-and-some-sucker-will-surely-buy-it”? Cringe. Let me revise my score: ★
OK… let’s just split the difference: ★★★
March 22, 2014
*Spoiler alert* This book contains some good material that will be very familiar to anyone who has ever read anything (or even skimmed a blurb) from the self-help or popular psychology genres.
The author simply points out that being a workaholic will eventually result in serious psychological issues, and doing things that are enjoyable will aid in recovery. Thank you for that, Dr Obvious. It's a pleasant enough read, with a lot of humour and some good suggestions, but there's nothing new here.
Interestingly, Hoehn states that he used to work for Tim Ferriss, author of a number of popular self-help books. The fact that Hoehn ended up completely burnt out and on the brink makes me very skeptical of any of Ferriss' recommendations for a happy or healthy life!
The author simply points out that being a workaholic will eventually result in serious psychological issues, and doing things that are enjoyable will aid in recovery. Thank you for that, Dr Obvious. It's a pleasant enough read, with a lot of humour and some good suggestions, but there's nothing new here.
Interestingly, Hoehn states that he used to work for Tim Ferriss, author of a number of popular self-help books. The fact that Hoehn ended up completely burnt out and on the brink makes me very skeptical of any of Ferriss' recommendations for a happy or healthy life!
April 27, 2023
Quick and easy no bullshit lifeprotips type guide for reducing anxiety.
Key Message: Treat life like play and you will reduce your anxiety.
The methods described in the book will only work for specific people.
My first reaction was that this guide was only for privileged, upper-middle-class, working individuals who can afford to sell all their furniture and move to another town on a whim. I realised that for those who suffer from serious clinical anxiety, resolving their mental health is priority number 1 and taking these big steps should be commended and celebrated.
I am lucky and fortunate to not suffer from anxiety so this book was not so relevant to me. I would recommend Dr Julie's book instead "Why hasn't anyone told me this before" which is a more detailed and researched-backed guide than this personal recount.
Key Message: Treat life like play and you will reduce your anxiety.
The methods described in the book will only work for specific people.
My first reaction was that this guide was only for privileged, upper-middle-class, working individuals who can afford to sell all their furniture and move to another town on a whim. I realised that for those who suffer from serious clinical anxiety, resolving their mental health is priority number 1 and taking these big steps should be commended and celebrated.
I am lucky and fortunate to not suffer from anxiety so this book was not so relevant to me. I would recommend Dr Julie's book instead "Why hasn't anyone told me this before" which is a more detailed and researched-backed guide than this personal recount.
August 12, 2017
This book was promoted well, by both the author and by his ex-boss, Tim Ferris. But it's pretty shit. Well, rather, it's pretty shit unless you have extreme anxiety and no ability to get out of your hole. In that case, I imagine it might be useful for you.
But if you want a book about how play is good for you as a grown-up, save your money.
I'm not often that blunt when it comes to books. The truth is, though, that this book would have been better as a newsletter. It's a little bit about the nature of play and how it's beneficial to you, and a bunch of tips and things you can do. And links to online resources where you feel like the author just wants to sell you stuff.
There's not much more I can say about this really. It's a short read, I found very little of interest or use to me personally (though I am a highly reflective, deep thinking, kind of person), and most of what's in it wasn't new to me.
If you're interested in play as something to build back into your life, it might be more worthwhile to seek out the bONE book on which the author based this one (Play: How it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, and invigorates the soul, by Dr Stuart Brown), and read it in the original.
It's disappointing, because with the right guidance from a good editor, publisher or agent, this book could have been a powerhouse. It could have been a deep examination of life in the fast lane, of the fears and troubles of lifestyle creation. It could have been a very interesting autobiography.
Instead, it's thin on autobio, unimaginative in its tips, and full of calls to action.
Just read the guy's blog instead. It feels more honest.
But if you want a book about how play is good for you as a grown-up, save your money.
I'm not often that blunt when it comes to books. The truth is, though, that this book would have been better as a newsletter. It's a little bit about the nature of play and how it's beneficial to you, and a bunch of tips and things you can do. And links to online resources where you feel like the author just wants to sell you stuff.
There's not much more I can say about this really. It's a short read, I found very little of interest or use to me personally (though I am a highly reflective, deep thinking, kind of person), and most of what's in it wasn't new to me.
If you're interested in play as something to build back into your life, it might be more worthwhile to seek out the bONE book on which the author based this one (Play: How it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, and invigorates the soul, by Dr Stuart Brown), and read it in the original.
It's disappointing, because with the right guidance from a good editor, publisher or agent, this book could have been a powerhouse. It could have been a deep examination of life in the fast lane, of the fears and troubles of lifestyle creation. It could have been a very interesting autobiography.
Instead, it's thin on autobio, unimaginative in its tips, and full of calls to action.
Just read the guy's blog instead. It feels more honest.
June 29, 2017
Superficial at best
Not sure what I was expecting from a Tim Ferris apprentice. Sounds more like a pamphlet from someone trying make money off of a serious common illness with cheap marketing tricks. Do not recommend.
Not sure what I was expecting from a Tim Ferris apprentice. Sounds more like a pamphlet from someone trying make money off of a serious common illness with cheap marketing tricks. Do not recommend.
April 5, 2016
Great, quick read (finished it in one sitting at a cafe)! It's such a simple but powerful reminder of just how important play is in life, especially when dealing with major anxiety, stress, and/or panic attacks.
Had quite a few, "holy shit that sounds so much like me!" moments in this. I don't think this book will magically unravel years of anxiety and stress-related issues, but I do see it as a very powerful tool.
A standout passage that really resonated with me:
"It took me a long time to see it, but I finally realized: I really don't function well when I approach life as Work. I have to think of life as Play. Otherwise I take everything way too seriously, my health and happiness plummet, and the work I produce is awful.
When I tackle my work with a sense of play -- voluntarily, because I'm inherently attracted to it -- my creativity and optimism soar. I fall in love with the process. My playful energy becomes contagious, and I'm able to create unique art with the people around me."
YES.
Had quite a few, "holy shit that sounds so much like me!" moments in this. I don't think this book will magically unravel years of anxiety and stress-related issues, but I do see it as a very powerful tool.
A standout passage that really resonated with me:
"It took me a long time to see it, but I finally realized: I really don't function well when I approach life as Work. I have to think of life as Play. Otherwise I take everything way too seriously, my health and happiness plummet, and the work I produce is awful.
When I tackle my work with a sense of play -- voluntarily, because I'm inherently attracted to it -- my creativity and optimism soar. I fall in love with the process. My playful energy becomes contagious, and I'm able to create unique art with the people around me."
YES.
June 26, 2019
Really enjoyed this read. Only takes about an hour and has lots of actionable material for making me less anxious.
Also cool to read behind the scenes stuff from the guy behind some huge launches (which btw, Charlie, would be a lot of fun someday).
Also cool to read behind the scenes stuff from the guy behind some huge launches (which btw, Charlie, would be a lot of fun someday).
October 25, 2022
This is a book by tech bros for tech bros. Not that there weren’t good bits, but the idea that you should get outside for meetings and ignore the news isn’t super practical for 95% of job holders LOL.
February 9, 2022
The world is a playground! Life is good. Play it away. :)
September 10, 2019
A solid, quick read with very actionable advice. I didn't try every suggestion the author had but the ones I did act on made a difference, and I think the author would support this approach.
In a nutshell, we are the creators of our own anxious lives and the more we feel we "don't have time" to be playful, the more we perpetuate our own misery. As the book wonderfully puts it near the end, play "isn't an escape from the real world - it's a chance to reconnect with it."
If you work at a job where you're on the computer most of the day and you feel like you never have enough time to get everything done, or even to get your life in order, this book could be a valuable dose of perspective.
In a nutshell, we are the creators of our own anxious lives and the more we feel we "don't have time" to be playful, the more we perpetuate our own misery. As the book wonderfully puts it near the end, play "isn't an escape from the real world - it's a chance to reconnect with it."
If you work at a job where you're on the computer most of the day and you feel like you never have enough time to get everything done, or even to get your life in order, this book could be a valuable dose of perspective.
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November 4, 2017This provided a few tips that would be beneficial to everyone.
"Kid's don't run to get in shape; they run to feel the wind in their face and the grass beneath their feet. Kids don't chat over coffee; they make jokes and play games with their friends. Kids don't network; they bond while they're having fun together. There is no ego. There is no guilt. There is no past to regret, and no future to worry about. They just play."
"Kid's don't run to get in shape; they run to feel the wind in their face and the grass beneath their feet. Kids don't chat over coffee; they make jokes and play games with their friends. Kids don't network; they bond while they're having fun together. There is no ego. There is no guilt. There is no past to regret, and no future to worry about. They just play."
January 11, 2016
Anecdotal advice for how one man reduced stress in his life. Easy read with some practical advice for managing anxiety. Many of the concepts and suggestions seemed random, but the overall premise shows some healthy alternatives to start a person on a path to a content and satisfying life.
October 18, 2017
This book is quite specific in its advice, which is why I like it. It's a matter of being able to relate to it, which is why it's not recommendable to everyone though.
August 31, 2019
The central idea of the book—that people are play-deprived and that bringing more play into your life can help you cure anxiety—was very valuable to me. It made me consider if I play enough, or even at all! For that, I thank the author.
However, the reason I give this book only 2 stars is that the author didn't really add his point of view. He just stumbled upon the idea of play in another book (he says so himself) and never developed it further. Hoehn's book is more of a series of generic lifestyle advice (eat healthy food, don't hang out with emotional vampires—really?!). He never describes why play is so important, if there's relevant research, what psychologists say, etc. Also, he insists on group sports as the ultimate form of play (he barely mentions other activities), which can get quite annoying.
So, if you find the idea of play interesting, you can check out the book that Hoehn references: "Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul," by Dr. Stuart Brown.
p.s. Not that it makes a difference, but I didn't actually read the book, I listened to the audio version.
However, the reason I give this book only 2 stars is that the author didn't really add his point of view. He just stumbled upon the idea of play in another book (he says so himself) and never developed it further. Hoehn's book is more of a series of generic lifestyle advice (eat healthy food, don't hang out with emotional vampires—really?!). He never describes why play is so important, if there's relevant research, what psychologists say, etc. Also, he insists on group sports as the ultimate form of play (he barely mentions other activities), which can get quite annoying.
So, if you find the idea of play interesting, you can check out the book that Hoehn references: "Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul," by Dr. Stuart Brown.
p.s. Not that it makes a difference, but I didn't actually read the book, I listened to the audio version.
January 6, 2021
Good idea, bad execution
A very quick read - though I liked the main idea (integrate more play elements into your life and, overall, don't take life too seriously), the whole book could have been packed into a blog post without any important content getting lost.
Personally, two key takeaways for me were:
1. Identify your anchors: what is weighing you down and putting pressure on you, and what can you do about it?
2. Find your play history: find play activities that you used to do as a kid or would enjoy doing now, and integrate them into your life.
The remainder of the book just covered very general advice (eat healthy, get sunlight, sleep enough etc)... there is no necessity to wrap them into a 4 week programme, in my opinion. Overall, I'd say very good idea but poor execution, which is a pity, since the main concept is such an important one. With more research, care and substance, the book could have been much better I believe.
A very quick read - though I liked the main idea (integrate more play elements into your life and, overall, don't take life too seriously), the whole book could have been packed into a blog post without any important content getting lost.
Personally, two key takeaways for me were:
1. Identify your anchors: what is weighing you down and putting pressure on you, and what can you do about it?
2. Find your play history: find play activities that you used to do as a kid or would enjoy doing now, and integrate them into your life.
The remainder of the book just covered very general advice (eat healthy, get sunlight, sleep enough etc)... there is no necessity to wrap them into a 4 week programme, in my opinion. Overall, I'd say very good idea but poor execution, which is a pity, since the main concept is such an important one. With more research, care and substance, the book could have been much better I believe.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 20, 2021
Content – Focused on workaholics and their behaviours turning into other psychological disorders, such as having anxiety. The book itself goes over various ways to reduce stress and “find yourself” and what you do for fun again, however nothing mind blowing.
Audio Quality - Audio quality was Good
Overall - Book is good for those wanting basic ideas on how to reintroduce play into your adult life, become less stressed and not work so much/do what you love.
Recommendation - To those who want a basic read, that is not very long. This book will not have any mind blowing life altering advice for anyone, but it is a reminder about how our habits lead to anxiety and other psychological disorders and that work is not everything.
Audio Quality - Audio quality was Good
Overall - Book is good for those wanting basic ideas on how to reintroduce play into your adult life, become less stressed and not work so much/do what you love.
Recommendation - To those who want a basic read, that is not very long. This book will not have any mind blowing life altering advice for anyone, but it is a reminder about how our habits lead to anxiety and other psychological disorders and that work is not everything.
April 9, 2020
Practical summary of many important ideas.
This is a layman’s rendition of the important insights of many positive psychology researchers over the years.
I commend the author on his frat boy done good approach to things. Ultimately, I recommend the book for folks who want a quick and dirty overview of the positive psychology movement. Hopefully, it’ll pique your curiosity to dig deeper.
He writes from a position of significant privilege and is honest about it. However there’s no discounting the value of what he shares.
I’m glad I read it.
This is a layman’s rendition of the important insights of many positive psychology researchers over the years.
I commend the author on his frat boy done good approach to things. Ultimately, I recommend the book for folks who want a quick and dirty overview of the positive psychology movement. Hopefully, it’ll pique your curiosity to dig deeper.
He writes from a position of significant privilege and is honest about it. However there’s no discounting the value of what he shares.
I’m glad I read it.
February 1, 2021
I can't thank the author enough for reading this book. I feel like it saved my life a few times.... we all need to read this book. Those of us who are unhappy, ridden with anxiety, focused on work, forgetting what life is really about. The book is a simple easy read, which rejuvenated my mind. And gave me peace. Simple and easy to follow. Ideally necessary reading when sad or anxious and unhappy with life and unsure why. Thank you Charlie.
May 7, 2022
Very easy read, practical playful approach to recovering form anxiety. It is not substitute to medical attention, but a good tool to enhance it, if you need. I would prescribe it as a preventive tool though. Adults are play deprived. You will find several ideas to start playing and bringing more joy to your life in a day to day basis.
I read it as part of my research while writing Join The Playful Revolution.
I read it as part of my research while writing Join The Playful Revolution.
April 6, 2019
I thought I would like this book but I actually LOVED it. Short, conversational, with a lot of warmth and humour, this book tells the story of a workaholic who found play the cure for his anxiety. Filled with great tips and strategies to help busy, stressed out adults to revive their playful side. I also liked that it was jam-packed but short. Made me want to play frisbee golf immediately!
July 8, 2022
"Play is a state of mind - it’s a way to approach the world. Whether your world is a frighetning prison or a loving playground is entirely up to you" - Hoehn
"In every real man is a child hidden that wants to play" - Nietzsche
Go out and play if you feel like work is everything you do. Don't feel guilty and don't take things too seriously.
"In every real man is a child hidden that wants to play" - Nietzsche
Go out and play if you feel like work is everything you do. Don't feel guilty and don't take things too seriously.
December 16, 2020
Great book with some great ideas
I thought this was a really good book with some great ideas. It isn’t so much a reading book for me but was great for skimming through and grabbing ideas - the point of the book is play not study
I thought this was a really good book with some great ideas. It isn’t so much a reading book for me but was great for skimming through and grabbing ideas - the point of the book is play not study
December 31, 2022
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I have been trying to read more and I think this is a great book to dive into. I have recently been diagnosed with Anxiety and I know I'm a workaholic so reading this really helped me see things that I should be doing.
July 17, 2017
I think it is a great short read. It is going to help you to play more :-)
September 18, 2017
It doesn't matter if you have anxiety or not. This book is filled with practical tips for living with less stress and more energy.
A quick and enjoyable read.
A quick and enjoyable read.
December 25, 2017
I appreciated the authenticity that was discussed throughout the book. Good ideas of how to Play it Away and change up the game of life to stay out of the rut.
January 22, 2018
Essential read for workaholics.
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