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Scenario

When adult play groups become overly competitive

I joined an adult kickball league thinking it would be fun but everyone takes it so seriously that it's just like having another job.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The adult tendency to import achievement orientation into recreational activities can transform potentially joyful play into another source of performance pressure.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Imaginative play — children and adults?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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