Today Was Fun, Bree Groff
Today Was Fun, Bree Groff
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Today Was Fun
A Book About Work (Seriously)

Author: Bree Groff

Narrator: Bree Groff

Unabridged: 6 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Page Two

Published: 07/15/2025


Synopsis

“A hands-on, life-changing book about bringing intent to the way we spend most of our time. We've created so many ways to be unhappy with our work, Bree Groff is here to help us change that.”
―Seth Godin, author of The Song of Significance

"I loved this exuberant, practical, inspiring, and necessary book."
—Oliver Burkeman, New York Times-bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals

"Work doesn't have to be grim, nor the source of all your deepest yearnings. It can, instead, simply be fun—one enjoyable thing among many in a full life. I'm convinced!"
—Cal Newport, New York Times–bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work

A refreshing and unconventional take on the world of work.

Today Was Fun challenges the notion that professionalism means being buttoned up and overworked and provides seven key rules for better days at work and in life. It's a book serious in message, playful in tone, and written in snackable vignettes, easily enjoyed.

Bree weaves together personal anecdotes, research, humor, and practical wisdom, outlining a compelling vision of modern workplaces that make people feel human and alive. She provides concrete practices, from Do Nothing Days for inducing brilliant work to building a Portfolio Life that ensures work remains only one of many fulfilling things we do.

An irreverent guide for those who want more than “getting through the week,” Today Was Fun is poised to spark vital conversations about how we spend our days―promoting a fuller, more joyful life both in and out of the office.

About 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 seeks to usher in the future of work such that people have better days—especially Monday to Friday. She lives in NYC with her husband and daughter.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bradley on July 13, 2025

Bree Groff delivers in so many different ways in Today Was Fun. She's insightful and compelling, but also so funny - I laughed out loud reading this book! - while also being vulnerable and grounded. The book is playful without being childish or saccharine. It has grief paired with its joy. It's aspi......more

Goodreads review by Vince on July 18, 2025

What I love about this book is how it acknowledges that most of us actually want to do good work - we're just operating in systems that make it unnecessarily hard. Bree provides both the permission and the tools to create something better. Her advice on building cozy teams that do brilliant work isn......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on July 13, 2025

Bree has a way of seeing the world for all its complexity, yet speaking to the simple truths and pure joys that surround us in a way that feels like the wisdom of an old friend. I find myself continually re-reading her work to find new layers of insight each time, and each time delighted by the expe......more

Goodreads review by Linart on July 27, 2025

What if work could be fun? What if it *should* be fun? I was inspired to listen to stories from Bree Groff and was happy to take away ideas that I'm eager to try out in my own professional life. It's surprising to realize work does occupy about a third of our life, and yet somehow we have come to ac......more

Goodreads review by Katrina on July 18, 2025

Inspiring, actionable ideas about how to make life less about work and how to enjoy work when you’re doing it. Honestly this was exactly the book I needed right now. Can’t recommend it enough for anyone who feels like they need help becoming the master of their own fate when, especially if work is d......more


Quotes

“I loved this exuberant, practical, inspiring, and necessary book. In her often hilarious style, Bree Groff makes a serious argument: that work should and can be a genuinely fun component of a vibrant, fulfilling, connected, and deeply human life.” —Oliver Burkeman, New York Times-bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals

“A hands-on, life-changing book about bringing intent to the way we spend most of our time. We've created so many ways to be unhappy with our work, Bree Groff is here to help us change that.” —Seth Godin, author of The Song of Significance

“In this original and practical guide, Bree Groff offers a powerful argument: Work doesn't have to be grim, nor does it have to be the source of fulfillment for all your deepest yearnings. It can, instead, simply be fun—one enjoyable thing among many in a full life. I'm convinced!” —Cal Newport, New York Times–bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work

Today Was Fun will teach you how to design a living that you enjoy, but also a life that you love.” —Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job

“Bree Groff has accomplished the impossible: to write a book about work that is fun. A brilliant guide that will make you smile, laugh, and perhaps even cry—and your life better.” —Tim Leberecht, co-founder of the House of Beautiful Business

Today Was Fun is a hell yeah! It’s a refreshing take on reframing our relationship with work to make it more joyful. Bree Groff’s characteristic warm and approachable style feels like I’m having a good chat with a friendly and encouraging colleague. It’s the playbook for how to work and lead like a human!” —Ian Sanders, author of 365 Ways to Have a Good Day

“I’m only on page 35 but I am in love. I can hear your voice and sense of humor in every sentence. Reading this book is like having a cup of coffee with you—and a donut of course. I can’t wait to buy 20 copies for everyone I love.” —Shannan Schuster, Bree’s totally biased friend

“Damnit, now everyone knows your leadership secrets that I’ve been using my whole career.” —Brad, Bree’s husband

“An entertaining and trenchant case for humane workplaces and enjoyable jobs.” —Kirkus Reviews

Today Was Fun is a manifesto for anyone who leads with heart and is allergic to buzzwords. It's sharp, fun, and unmistakably human.” —Lauren Currie, founder of UPFRONT

“A must-read for anyone who has ever questioned why we make work so draining. Today Was Fun is both a rebellion and a revelation.” —Greg McKeown, New York Times–bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless