#104 | The 8 Play Personalities 🎭
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Hello curious minds 🧠
I'm super into lifestyle gamification.
One aspect of lifestyle gamification is the fun of creating your own character. It's kind of like when you play a game and you have to create an in-game character. Except this time, it's not for a game — it's for your real life!
We all have the power to shape who we are.
Your character is a special version of yourself with a set of unique talents, personalities, and values. Creating your own character helps you figure out lots of stuff, like what you want to do, what you don't want to do, how you want to live your life, and more.
Not to mention, making your character is really fun! And for me, it's something I'm always thinking about and working on.
In this week’s newsletter, I want to share something that can help you kick off your own character creation journey: the 8 play personalities.
I stumbled upon this gem in the Feel-Good productivity book by Ali Abdaal.
These 8 play personalities were discovered by Dr. Stuart Brown, a psychologist who's all about play. He talked to over 5000 people from different backgrounds and found out that most of us have one or two favourite play personalities.
Exciting, right?!
So, let's dive into these 8 play personalities and see which ones you vibe with the most! 🎉
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🎭 The 8 Play Personalities
1. The Collector 🕵🏻♂️
Collectors love to collect interesting unique objects and/or experiences. Whether they're building their collection solo or sharing it with like-minded enthusiasts, the thrill lies in acquiring and cherishing their treasures.
2. The Competitor 🥋
Competitors thrive on the adrenaline rush of competition. Whether it's in video games or sports, they're in it to win it. It's all about that excitement of playing to be the best.
3. The Creator 📹
Creators love making things. They find joy in bring their ideas to life. Sharing their creations with others is optional—what matters most is the act of creation itself.
4. The Director 🎬
Directors are natural planners and organisers. They find joy from strategising and executing plans, relishing the power to make things happen.
5. The Explorer 🧗🏻♂️
Explorers have a strong curiosity about the world around them. They love to explore. Whether it's traveling to new places, delving into unfamiliar subjects, or seeking emotional depth, they're driven by the thrill of discovery and adventure.
6. The Joker 🃏
Jokers love to make people laugh. They find joy in humour and lightheartedness. Always up for a good time, they infuse every moment with a sense of fun and mischief.
7. The Kinesthete 🤸🏻♂️
Kinesthetes love moving around and being active. They're like athletes who feel strange if they don't exercise or artists who express themselves through dance. Whether it's playing sports, dancing, or just staying active, they enjoy the feeling of moving and feeling free.
8. The Storyteller 🎨
Storytellers love using their imagination to make stories that entertain people. They can do this by acting, dancing, giving talks, or writing. They're really good at taking you to amazing places in their stories, making you feel like you're right there with them.
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Ryan O. 🎮
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