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87. What’s So Great About Retirement?

Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth explore the topic of retirement: how to know when it's time, what a fulfilling retirement looks like, and whether they themselves ever plan to retire. The conversation touches on identity, purpose, and the uncertainty of leaving work behind. This episode originally aired on February 20, 2022.

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Highlights

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The Right Time to Retire

The hosts discuss the difficulty of knowing when it’s the right moment to step away from a career.

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What Makes a Good Retirement

What does a fulfilling retirement actually look like? The hosts examine different models.

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Will They Ever Retire?

Stephen and Angela reflect on whether they envision themselves ever fully retiring from their current work.

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