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What does it mean?
Touring with the band feels more like a joyful experience than work to Monheit.
In plain terms
Touring is fun, not work.
What can you take from it?
Find ways to make your work feel like play.

Where it applies

  • career satisfaction
  • lifestyle
  • arts

Putting it to work

  • aligning work with passion
  • enjoying travel

Questions to consider

  • When does work become play?

Another view

Touring can also be exhausting and stressful.

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