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Nov 20, 2019 22 min

Why Variability Creates Fun

from Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

In episode 341 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with psychologists, therapists and other experts on the science of personal growth. The month of November will focus on the Science and Power of Fun with Organizational Psychologist Michael Rucker. Listen to hear how doing things that bring you joy but then taking a break from them can help you have more fun, why memories from things that are new and not habitual matter, and what the science shows on variety and having fun.

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