Common Management Errors (106)

Cvi) Not realising the Importance of Play (usually play is associated with children and it is an important part of their learning.
Unfortunately adults think of play as a
"...purely recreational activity with little value beyond the immediate pleasure it brings..."
Seph Fontane Pennock, 2023e

However, play is an important and integral part of life, ie
"...By creating a safe space devoid of real-world consequences, play effectively becomes a low-stakes training environment. It can encourage people to overcome the fear of leaving their comfort zones and experienced the related benefits as a result. This makes it an excellent tool for personal growth.....it can help us get back in touch with who we actually are. It can also help us figure out who we want to be and what we want out of life..."
Seph Fontane Pennock, 2023e
"...the drive to play freely is a basic biological drive. Lack of free play may not kill the physical body as a lack of air, food, or water, but it kills the spirit and stunts mental growth..."
Peter Gray as quoted by Seph Fontane Pennock, 2023e

In current times, play is competing with screen time and social media.
Play can be a great way to meet new people; generally people who are more playful are simply more fun to be with.
Remember: humans are social creatures that prefer to live in groups.
As adults we tend to separate work from play; need to find ways to include play with work, ie
"...What seems like work to other people it feels like play to you?..."
Seph Fontane Pennock, 2023e)