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Today Was Fun

A Book About Work (Seriously)

Bree Groff

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The Modern Workplace Trap+
Redefining Work's Value+
The Power of Colleagues+
Treating the Body as a Tool+
Choosing Brilliance Over Busyness+

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Question 1 of 6
According to the book, what is a common trap people fall into when trying to find meaning in their work?
  • A. Believing that work only counts if it is large enough in scale to change the world.
  • B. Thinking that a high salary will eventually compensate for a lack of passion.
  • C. Assuming that colleagues must become lifelong best friends in order to be effective.
  • D. Believing that wellness programs can fix a toxic work culture.
Question 2 of 6
What specific habit does the author recommend to build psychological safety and clear mental clutter in teams?
  • A. A weekly happy hour to discuss non-work topics and build camaraderie.
  • B. A daily check-in where everyone rates how they are doing on a scale of zero to five.
  • C. A mandatory monthly feedback session between managers and makers.
  • D. A 'Do Nothing Day' dedicated entirely to team bonding.
Question 3 of 6
How does the author suggest companies should realistically address employee burnout?
  • A. By subsidizing gym memberships and providing access to mindfulness apps.
  • B. By implementing stricter deadlines to ensure work doesn't spill into the weekend.
  • C. By removing the causes of strain, such as reducing revenue targets or hiring extra staff.
  • D. By requiring employees to log their sleep and exercise hours to ensure recovery.
Question 4 of 6
Which of the following describes the 'psychology problem' of busyness?
  • A. Managers having more influence over schedules than the people actually producing the work.
  • B. Having 30 minutes of tasks to cram into a 15-minute window, causing constant rushing.
  • C. Taking on extra tasks because leadership is unsure of what to prioritize.
  • D. Feeling a sense of ego-boost from being 'in demand' and finding comfort in checklists.
Question 5 of 6
What is the primary purpose of implementing a 'Do Nothing Day'?
  • A. To give employees uninterrupted time to catch up on administrative tasks and emails.
  • B. To provide a designated day for reflection and idea development without the pressure to produce output.
  • C. To allow teams to socialize and build friendships outside of the formal office environment.
  • D. To rest and recover physically from sleep deprivation and back-to-back meetings.
Question 6 of 6
When deciding which projects to take on to escape the treadmill of endless tasks, what does the author suggest using as a 'useful compass'?
  • A. The potential for a promotion or immediate salary increase.
  • B. The strict strategic alignment with the company's five-year plan.
  • C. The feeling of fear or hesitation, as it often points to where breakthroughs happen.
  • D. The certainty of success and avoiding mistakes to appease shareholders.

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Today Was Fun Summary & Overview

Today Was Fun (2025) is a straight-talking guide for anyone who’s had enough of joyless, grind-it-out workdays. It calls time on the old idea that professionalism means being buttoned-up, overbooked, and running on fumes. Instead, it offers smart, doable ways to make work feel good again – more creative, more human, and a lot more fun.

Who Should Listen to Today Was Fun?

  • ​​People tired of performative busyness
  • Leaders looking to create healthier workplaces
  • Anyone who wants more joy in their work life

About the Author: Bree Groff

Bree Groff, a leading voice in the future of work and company culture, is a senior advisor at the global consultancy SYPartners. Her clients have included C-suite leaders at Target, Pfizer, Microsoft, Calvin Klein, NBCUniversal, and Alphabet. Groff’s self-declared aim is to usher in a future in which people have better days – especially Monday through Friday.

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