BOTM #61: Today Was Fun (Sept/Oct 2025)
Book TITLE: ToDay Was Fun - A Book About Work (seriously)
Author: Bree Groff
Who Is This Book For?
Ideal for anyone ready to rediscover joy in their workdays and reclaim time for what truly matters.
Key TAKEAWAY:
Work should be fun and is important, but it isn’t everything. When we seek joy, build connection, and protect our time outside of work, we create more sustainable, meaningful, and humane workplaces.
Key THEMES:
Joy at work. The power of community. Creativity. Boundaries. Balance.
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“Work should be a source of joy, because it’s fundamentally good—and it should be only one of many joys.”
3 REASONS I WANT YOU TO READ THIS BOOK
Main Idea:
Today Was Fun challenges the notion that work must be drudgery. Bree Groff argues that work should be a source of joy—one among many in life. She offers seven fun-first rules to transform our workdays, encouraging a culture where creativity, connection, and well-being are as valued as productivity.
5 JournalLing Prompts:
When did work surprise you with joy this week? What contributed to that moment?
How can you make your workspace or routine more playful or personal?
Who are your “co-shovellers” at work? How do they impact your daily experience?
What would a “Do Nothing Day” look like for you, and how could it spark new ideas?
How well do you balance ‘work’ versus ‘life’ joys? What’s one change you could make to improve that?