Top Articles

A roundup of the week's most popular articles and essays from Playtext.

1. Be Sincere—Not Serious (12 min)

Shifting from a rigid, outcome-focused mindset to a playful, process-oriented approach can enhance enjoyment and effectiveness. Life should be viewed as a dance or a game, focusing on continuous play and enjoyment rather than merely winning.

2. The Battle for Attention (57 min)

How do we hold on to what matters in a distracted age?

3. The Goldilocks Zone (36 min)

An optimistic take on how AI will evolve toward making humans more effective instead of simply replacing them.

4. Being Who You Are While Becoming Better (8 min)

“It’s so simple and trite: Be yourself. The benefits are obvious: Fulfillment, happiness, even success.”

5. The Attention Cottage (6 min)

How to create a space to channel your creative energy.

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