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In response to the immediacy of pain, people skip the diagnostic work of locating the source(s). The cycle of addressing symptoms instead of their causes amplifies negative outcomes. Mastering the ability to address root causes instead of symptoms becomes a crucial focal point in enhancing our decision-making intelligence.

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Think back to a time when a decision that you made led to more downstream negative consequences. How did the symptoms and pain you were experiencing lead you to solve the wrong problem? And, looking back, what do you now see as the root cause?

The skills needed to engage in playfulness may not be what you think. Playfulness is a state of being, while play is the performance. We discuss what can be learned when we take ourselves less seriously, highlighting how specific forms of play can fast-track the development of trust and resilience, reveal fresh insights, alleviate stress, and minimize risk, all of which significantly improve our decision-making abilities. Consider the unique kind of intelligence, freedom, and potential that emerges when you let go of inhibitions, take new risks, and embrace unconstructed playfulness.

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When you encounter playfulness in others, what surfaces for you? Are you intrigued or put off by a seemingly wasteful or less productive approach? Consider how a playful approach may surface new types of less visible intelligence.