The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done

Fun and success are two sides of the same coin—you can't have one without the other. . Let Dave Crenshawlower your stress, raise your results, and restore recess to your routine. But speaker, consultant, and bestselling author Dave Crenshaw says we've got it all wrong. These fun breaks are scheduled just as solidly as meetings and deadlines and last anywhere from a few minutes to a few weeks. And because fun is too important to be left to chance, Crenshaw provides a systematic approach to make having fun a vital part of your time management plan.Using real-world examples, thought-provoking exercises, and a healthy dose of wit, Crenshaw details a five-stage process that has helped thousands of people find a variety of satisfying oases. Citing scientific evidence and case studies, he explains how these “oases” from the workday desert refresh and recharge us. Fun is considered a diversion, a distraction, and, at best, an occasional reward. This is a book that has real power to change lives, make work more enjoyable and rewarding, and strengthen families and relationships. By making fun a top priority—working meaningful, enjoyable breaks into each day, week, month, and year—we will not only be happier but be more successful too! Crenshaw guides the reader through a personal experiment to discover how regular respites from

Dave Crenshaw is the founder of Invaluable Inc., a coaching and training corporation that has helped transform thousands of businesses around the world. The author of three books, including the bestseller The Myth of Multitasking, he has appeared in Time, USA Today, and Fast Company and on BBC News, and his courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed by millions

About the Author Dave Crenshaw is the founder of Invaluable Inc., a coaching and training corporation that has helped transform thousands of businesses around the world. The author of three books, including the bestseller The Myth of Multitasking, he has appeared in Time, USA Today, and Fast Company and on BBC News, and his courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed by millions