The fun formula

Joel Comm argues that the route to greater success at work and in life runs through fun. Whether you hold a salaried job at a large firm, freelance alone in the gig economy, or have just started your own business, the constant pressure of work and rapid technological change can take a toll. Comm contends that the relentless grind often promoted as the key to achievement can bring physical illness, emotional exhaustion, and a sense of inner emptiness.

His alternative is to focus on what you care about: your passions, your curiosity, and the activities that give you real enjoyment. According to Comm, this approach produces stronger results in any field and a richer personal life. The book draws on anecdotes from his own experience and from the lives of others, both famous and unknown, to illustrate its ideas.

The Fun Formula offers a practical plan for adjusting how you think and how you spend your days, so that you can shape a life centered on meaning and happiness.