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A designer, educator and play expert who invites adults to add more fun, exploration and imagination to their lives. “Inspiring and essential...this book feels sublime,” says Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Great Magic. “It was not only inspiring to read, but exhilarating.” We are all born with a sense of fun. But as we grow up, we learn to suppress this innate instinct, and our lives become governed by “getting things done.” As world-renowned designer Cass Holman explains, this disconnect from our playful selves poses a risk to everything from our mental health to our ability to solve problems and innovate. The science of emergent play is shown to ignite the spark of joy, wonder, creativity, and insight at any age. Here, Holman demonstrates the power of “free play” through open-ended, unstructured activities that we indulge in without a clear goal or purpose. There are many ways to play, and what renews our energy varies from one person to another: whether it is a work of art that we create, an interesting conversation with a stranger, or an experience to change the daily work routine. By incorporating inspiring stories and insightful research, Holman shows us that adopting a playful mindset is crucial to helping us: Overcome fear of failure and embrace new ways of thinking De-stress, recharge, and connect with each other. Developing our creativity at every stage of our lives Find joy in difficult times Fun draws on psychology, history, art, and design thinking to make a powerful case for the critical importance of play for adults in a world obsessed with productivity. A thought-provoking, wise, and lively book that will inspire you to relearn how to play.