Have FUN! – Lesson #28 of 37

Have FUN! – ”You’re having fun? We can change that!” This is a direct quote from one of my former managers. AND, change it I did – before he could kill the joy. Sure, some things in life require the seriousness of a brain surgeon laser cutting someone’s grey matter. Even in that serious business, I would speculate that most surgeons find their work to be fun on some level. One’s fun is another’s toil. 

Steve Jobs used to ask himself this one question each morning, “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” If his answer was negative too many days in a row, he knew it was time for a change. He didn’t essentially equate the question to fun, though it seems to be implied. Some may say, “Yeah, but that was Steve Jobs, he could afford to change up what he was doing.” I say, if YOU are answering that question in the negative too often; YOU can’t afford to NOT change!

The University of Warwick in the UK found productivity of workers to increase by 12% after workers viewed a 10-minute comedy video. Fun also relieves stress, improves connections with others, aids memory, retention, and learning. 

It’s not just about the work you do. It is all parts of your life. You owe it to yourself – If you’re not having fun, you need to change it up and find some fun. Synonyms for fun include: amusing, pleasant, entertaining, and lively. Antonyms include: boring, unpleasant, unhappy, and disagreeable. Which do you choose, the former, or the latter?

Get out there and find your fun! 

Dan