Interview with Mike Montague

Published: June 20, 2023, 7 a.m.

Let\u2019s PLAY!!! You know that I\u2019m all about Exponential Success. Leveraging success happens when you actively promote (and leave room for) creativity. And the best way to get creative? PLAY!!!

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Mike Montague is a master. He grew up with Creative Nerdery - a term from his family about the play they engaged in. Along Mike\u2019s path, he was a DJ, a computer geek, and a radio host. These days, he\u2019s a corporate speaker and occasional Karaoke DJ.

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Here are some of the key insights from today\u2019s podcast:

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The pressure to have fun can suck the fun out of the situation (wedding, vacation, etc.) So relax a bit. Take the pressure off.

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The benefits of play include:

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  • Creativity\n
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    • Where stress demands that you find that one right answer, play evokes a level of permission to play as a path to seeking alternative answers.
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  • Confidence
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  • Conditioning, both mentally and physically
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  • Communication
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  • Culture - be deliberate about the culture you\u2019re building for yourself
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Great memories are made in the dynamic movement between chaos and order

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Get away from your usual confines of where you live or work. Get outside!

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A.I. might be great. Humans can engage meaningfully with other humans. Play, laugh, build, and know when to break the rules.

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Get to www.PlayfulHumans.com/Quiz

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Find play in what you do!

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Remember too, that as you look towards building a future that\u2019s amazing and truly igniting your trajectory, get to www.ExponentialSuccessSummit.com