EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 14 MIN
EP. 35 - Living in the In-Between and The Art of Playfulness.
from Sutterfaction · host Evan Sutter
In this episode, Evan explores:Why adulthood and seriousness aren't the same thing.The hidden cost of chasing certainty.Lessons learned across corporate life, entrepreneurship and fatherhood.Why children navigate uncertainty differently from adults.The connection between curiosity, playfulness and resilience.A memorable lesson from a ninety-year-old friend who reinvented his favourite sport during COVID.How building SwiftReporter reinforced the belief that work should support life—not consume it.Why managing your attention matters more than managing your calendar.The idea that resilience is less about control and more about adaptation.Memorable Quotes"Perhaps the central question isn't how to eliminate uncertainty. Perhaps it's how to move gracefully with it.""I no longer manage my calendar. I manage my attention.""Maybe adulthood isn't about losing our playfulness. Maybe playfulness is what lets us navigate uncertainty.""Life isn't a problem to solve. It's always been a negotiation."Resources📖 Read the accompanying Field Note:https://www.evansutter.com/fieldnotes/living-in-the-in-between-the-art-of-staying-playful🌐 Learn more:https://www.evansutter.comIf this episode resonated...Please consider following Sutterfaction, leaving a review, or sharing this episode with someone who's navigating a season of change.New episodes are released regularly, exploring happiness, work, creativity, leadership and the ongoing pursuit of living a meaningful life.
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What if the goal of adulthood isn't to eliminate uncertainty—but to become better at navigating it? In this episode of Sutterfaction, Evan reflects on the changing seasons of life, from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, fatherhood, international keynote speaking, and building SwiftReporter. Along the way, he explores a simple but profound idea: perhaps growing up doesn't mean becoming more serious—it means becoming more adaptable. Drawing on personal stories, observations of childhood, and lessons learned from friends old and young, Evan unpacks why playfulness isn't about being childish. It's about staying curious enough to keep learning, courageous enough to change direction, and flexible enough to embrace life's inevitable uncertainty. Because life isn't a problem to solve. It's a negotiation.
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