Using The Power of Fun's definition that true Fun is a combination of connection, playfulness, and flow, I realize it's challenging to achieve all three simultaneously. I thought I needed playfulness, but
playfulness is tricky without connection—there's too much room for misinterpretation. You can create connections in small amounts, such as while working in the studio, conversations on walks, or learning to fly fish. Talking while doing is one of the easiest ways to bond with someone. One of my hosts, One of my hosts, Anna, opened up with questions and stories while kayaking; Mike, Anna's partner, and I schmoozed over afternoon drinks, the three of us over dinner prep, eating, and cleaning up, Chris, a potter, when we were fly fishing, and Suzanne, a natural tour giver, when showing off her new town. These shared experiences are what make journies meaningful and fun.