No Stupid Questions 87. What’s So Great About Retirement?
Feb 20, 2022
Retirement can be daunting, but what does a fulfilling one really look like? Dive into personal stories and the shifting mindset people have post-COVID. Discover how relationships and community can enrich this new phase of life. The discussion also highlights the joy of being active and setting personal goals, as well as the surprising benefits pets bring to aging adults. Plus, listeners are invited to reflect on self-improvement and share their own insights for a more engaging conversation.
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Dubner's Retirement Contemplation
- Stephen Dubner contemplated retiring from Freakonomics Radio due to exhaustion.
- He changed his mind after learning about Senator Chuck Grassley's decision to continue working at an advanced age.
Non-Standard Retirement Paths
- Fewer than 40% of American workers follow a standard retirement path of completely stopping full-time work.
- Many transition to part-time work, re-enter the workforce after retiring, or continue working past 70.
Duckworth's Father's Retirement
- Angela Duckworth's father retired completely from his job as a chemist, against her advice.
- He experienced cognitive decline afterward, raising the question of whether retirement accelerated it.
