I'm so fortunate to have been involved with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a career. it's a double-edged sword because my "play" is often infected with negative aspects of work, culture, or personality, and that's an issue you don't run into if you can keep the two realms separated (at least not as much).
Overall, it keeps me playful, feeling like a kid at least some of the time, and I remember who I was growing up.
I'm so fortunate to have been involved with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a career. it's a double-edged sword because my "play" is often infected with negative aspects of work, culture, or personality, and that's an issue you don't run into if you can keep the two realms separated (at least not as much).
Overall, it keeps me playful, feeling like a kid at least some of the time, and I remember who I was growing up.
That's awesome that even part of your work feels like play. I hear you though on how the work aspect can sometimes "infect" the play aspect.