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December 20, 2019 65 mins

Gary Ware [EP 123] talks about his experience in the improv world, why space and rest is important for creatives and how we should start thinking - "What is the best that can happen?"

Show Notes:

4:58 - Wanting to be a music teacher. 

10:27 - "There comes a point when this is not the place for you ... "

13:29 - How improv has changed Gary's life. 

19:05 - "No mistakes, only gifts ... "

21:15 - "Creative professionals need rest ... need space ... "

24:23 - Convincing companies that play is important. 

29:35 - "Your heart is like a GPS ... "

36:08 - Einstein and the patent office. 

44:15 - "Instead of getting furious, get curious ... "

48:12 - The love for Super Mario Bros 3

51:20 - 6th-grade band teacher, Mr. Evans. 

54:07 - "It's not about the work ... "

60:22 - "What is the best that can happen?"

64:56 - "Put one foot in front of the other ... "

How to reach Gary: Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook 

Book Recommendations:

Play by Dr. Stuart Brown & Christopher Vaughan

Chief Joy Officer by Richard Sheridan

I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart

Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull & Amy Wallace

SuperBetter by Jane McGonigal

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