I recently heard this story on NPR and loved it. As kids we all played pretty regularly, but if we just continued that into adulthood, we’d be much healthier, and I would argue happier and more productive too.
In Finland most companies subsidize employee sports and recreation to the tune of about $20 a month. That’s nothing relative to the results. What struck me as interesting is that many of the people interviewed for the story do things that are fun to them and part of their lifestyle – soccer, archery, cross country skiing. They don’t limit themselves to the treadmill or the gym.
Listen to the story below or read the transcript. Or, just go out and do something, and while you’re at it, encourage your friends, co-workers, and employees to do the same.
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