⚡️How to Cultivate Mental Playfulness
Welcome to this issue of the Dialogic Learning Weekly. My name is Tom Barrett; thanks for taking a look at the newsletter. Every Friday, I curate ideas, inspiration and insight about leadership, learning and innovation. If that sounds like the stuff you are figuring out, too, you are in the right place.
Inspired by Bill Watterson, for issue 217, we have a little about time, creativity, and some ideas on leading a creative life.
Bill Watterson on Creative Work
My current inquiry revolves around how I invest my time and the value I create. Over this week, I have been reflecting on essential questions about my work and business.
Bill Watterson’s insight — the Calvin and Hobbes creator — during his commencement address for Kenyon College has been ringing in my ears. I revisited his speech this week. Let me share a few select lines about creative work with you, coupled with my thoughts.
It’s surprising how hard we’ll work when the work is done just for ourselves.
