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Adults need to make time to play / You're still never going to get to retire / Start planning your next Sleepcation, which is apparently a thing

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Adults who still “play” are happier and less stressed — which is great news, because apparently we also need $2 million to retire. Today on News Sidequest, we talk about burnout, play, the future of retirement, and why waiting until you’re 70 to enjoy life might be a risky strategy. Plus: spicy chicken crimes, city-killer asteroids, automation anxiety, and one very good dog. Get full access to News Sidequest at newssidequest.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adults who still “play” are happier and less stressed — which is great news, because apparently we also need $2 million to retire. Today on News Sidequest, we talk about burnout, play, the future of retirement, and why waiting until you’re 70 to enjoy life might be a risky strategy. Plus: spicy chicken crimes, city-killer asteroids, automation anxiety, and one very good dog. Get full access to News Sidequest at newssidequest.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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