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meta/site/garden/index.md

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 ## Thoughs
 
+ - [Fun Can Work](thoughs/fun-can-work.md)
+ - [End of Growth](thoughs/end-of-growth.md)
  - [Expressing Myself](thoughs/expressing-myself.md)
  - [My Gender](thoughs/my-gender.md)
  - [I Disabled Copilot (here)](thoughs/i-disabled-copilot.md)

meta/site/garden/thoughs/end-of-growth.md

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+# The end of growth
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+I fear the end of my growth as a person
+I've seen some adults who stop growing 
+When things die they stop growing; when I stop growing I will die
+
+But not today, I have been growing a lot lately, I have been more political, more engaged with the world, and have been expressing myself more and more. This feels good

meta/site/garden/thoughs/fun-can-work.md

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+"Fun Can Work." I saw this phrase on a photo of a slide in a talk given by @TodePond, and without any context, I thought it was a great phrase. I don't know what the presentation was about, but I tried to imagine what it could mean based on my own work experience with my current team at Odoo. Here is what I came up with:
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+# Fun Can Work
+
+Fun can be an integral part of the work experience—not through games, but by cultivating an environment where enjoyment and productivity go hand in hand.
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+ - **Positive Team Culture**: Foster open communication, celebrate achievements, and build strong relationships. When team members feel valued and connected, collaboration thrives.
+ - **Creative Freedom**: Encourage innovation by allowing team members to explore new ideas and approaches. Give them the autonomy to experiment without fear of failure.
+ - **Flexible Work Practices**: Offer flexibility in work hours and locations. Trust your team to choose when and where they're most productive, boosting satisfaction and efficiency.
+ - **Meaningful Work**: Align tasks with individual passions and strengths. Clearly communicate how each person's contributions impact the bigger picture, adding purpose to their efforts.
+ - **Celebrate Successes**: Recognize both big wins and small milestones. Shared celebrations boost morale and reinforce a positive work environment.
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+By embedding fun into our everyday work experience, we can create a dynamic atmosphere where we can feel are more engaged, creative, and motivated. This natural integration of enjoyment leads to happier teams and better results—proving that fun really can work.