What was the last fun project you worked on?

If you’re like most people then you probably only work on projects that are necessary and not just for fun.

But who has time for fun projects?

Well, I’d venture to guess that you do, but your time is probably spent elsewhere.

Now, I’m not suggesting you build a life size model dinosaur, unless of course you want to. No, what I’m suggesting is that you make or build something small. Something you can put your name to and say, I built that. Not for a sense of pride, although nothing wrong with having pride in your work, more for a sense of accomplishment.

In today’s world of knowledge work, rarely do you experience the satisfaction of making something tangible; expect of course if it’s your job to do so.

Humans were designed to be builders and makers, but because you can now purchase anything you want to, there is very little reason to make or build anything of your own.

As I said earlier, you don’t have to start with something big and complicated; it can be as simple as a small paper origami project, just something to get your dormant natural builder synapses firing again. So, carve out an hour or two for yourself this week, fire up your creativity and use your hands to build something. Who knows, you might just end up building that giant dinosaur after all.

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