Can you Have Fun AND Be Successful? - E7 [Creative Flow]

About this episode

In this episode, Ben Gluntz and guest Alaina discuss how having fun can enhance success and the importance of balancing work with play.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Alaina, who shares why having fun is her secret competitive edge. We explore how joy and success aren’t opposites—they actually fuel each other. We talk about balancing the grind with moments of play, and how not taking life too seriously can actually propel you forward. If you’ve ever wondered how to succeed and still love the ride, this conversation is for you! Listen on Spotify 🎙️: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0DYP6LY..⁠⁠⁠. Listen on Apple 🎙️: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..⁠⁠⁠. Listen on Amazon 🎙️:⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/157..⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram📲: www.instagram.com/createdtocreateshow Follow us on TikTok 📲: www.tiktok.com/@crevtedtocrevte

People in this episode

Host: Ben Gluntz

Guest: Alaina

Topics covered

• fun
• success
• joy
• balance
• creativity
• play

Keywords

• fun
• success
• competitive edge
• joy
• balance
• creativity
• play

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