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Scenario

How competition corrupted simple play

My grandmother taught me card games as a kid and we'd play for hours, but now when I play games with friends, someone always suggests we make it 'more interesting' with stakes or competition.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You've lost access to activities that create connection through shared engagement rather than winning and losing.

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 Curiosity as play?”

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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