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The Savvy Snippet: Do You Play At Work?

December 17th, 2007 by Cristina Favreau

What we really want to do is what we are really meant to do. When we do what we are meant to do, money comes to us, doors open for us, we feel useful, and the work we do feels like play to us. — Julia Cameron

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on 17 Dec 2007 at 4:01 PM Donna Toothaker

Hi Cristina,

I love this! And I truly believe it. My husband and I both own businesses, and there’s a monumental difference in how we enjoy them. I love my work, it does feel like play most days. He is overwhelmed, stressed, unhappy with his – he is definitely not doing what he is meant to do – and it shows.

I’ve never heard this quote. It’s a keeper!

Thanks,

Donna
on 17 Dec 2007 at 4:17 PM 1st VA - Virtual Voice » Play at work?

[...] I just read a great quote that I’m not sure I had heard before, over at Cristina Favreau’s The Savvy Entrepreneur blog. [...]
on 18 Dec 2007 at 1:02 PM Ricardo Bueno

I love the quote!

There’s nothing more exciting…more rewarding…than to enjoy what you do every day!
on 17 Dec 2007 at 6:20 PM Cristina Favreau

Donna, thanks for sharing the difference between playing at work and having no fun at all. I hope your husband finds his true “calling”! And thanks for the link love!
on 18 Dec 2007 at 3:22 PM Cristina Favreau

Ricardo, I selectively choose my Savvy Snippets, so I’m glad it resonated with you!
on 27 Apr 2008 at 6:37 PM The Savvy Entrepreneur » Blog Archive » Fightin

[...] Here I am having fun and really enjoying what I do. I choose my hours. I choose the people I work with. I have a hard time leaving my office because I’m just so passionate about what I do. I can play with the kids, and do work while they nap. Reminds me of this week’s The Savvy Snippet — as opposed to him, I’m PLAYING and having FUN all day! [...]