It's O.K. to Play
30 Days to a Ridiculously Wonderful Life
By Tara Marcus and Evan Marcus
Husband and wife team Evan and Tara Marcus pen the definitive book on how to turn the most serious issues in life into a game. It's O.K. to Play offers practical ideas for becoming more joyful and effective, both professionally and personally.
Play — for many, a lost ability — can be one of our greatest allies. It allows us to discover new ways of doing things and to produce results faster, with less struggle. It can help change the thoughts and life patterns that keep us trapped in fear, worry, and doubt. By becoming masterful in the art of play, you gain skills that are widely transferable — from managing your time to strengthening relationships.
For twenty-five years, Evan and Tara have explored the power of play and learned how to harness it, consulting with some of the largest companies in the world. Now you can benefit from their insight too. Take on a “Game for the Day” and discover the power of play for yourself. Here's to a ridiculously wonderful life.
How It Works
Each of the 30 days pairs a short story or insight from Evan and Tara's own lives with a “Game for Today” — a simple, practical prompt you can put into practice immediately. There's no right way to use the book: start in the middle, start at the end, or work straight through. Just start.
One example: facing an overwhelming pre-vacation to-do list, Evan and Tara turned it into a scavenger hunt, assigning points to each task by importance and difficulty — and found themselves energized to get it all done, and having fun along the way.
Who It's For
Anyone who feels stuck in unproductiveness, tightness, or fear — at work, at home, or both — and wants a practical, playful way back to joy, creativity, and results.
The Payoffs of Play
Readers report:
- I am happier and more productive
- I laugh more and worry less
- I am more confident and more patient
- I have a greater sense of direction
- I feel less isolated, and my life is richer
- I am less critical of myself and others
- I experience more joy and have more energy
- …and more
Foreword by Dr. Stuart Brown, MD
Founder and President of the National Institute of Play
“Play is a serious strategy for accessing more happiness and for tapping into our untapped potential… What is Play? It is a state of being that is intensely pleasurable. It energizes and enlivens us. It eases our burdens, renews a natural sense of optimism, and opens us up to new possibilities. It makes us smarter and more adaptable.”
“Life is a game, play it.”
— Mother Teresa
What People Are Saying
“This book will help you get your smile back.”
“This book can change so many people's lives! What is so incredible is that it merely takes a shift in consciousness to reframe how we see everyday activities. You have done this in a way that is do-able, manageable and uncomplicated.”
“After reading this book, I remembered that I own my own mind.”
Continue the Journey
ISBN: 978-1-4392-3228-6
Authors: Tara Marcus and Evan Marcus
Illustrated by: John Oles
Design by: Hedy Sirico
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