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May 2021
18m 41s

You Need A Hobby. Here's How To Find One

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When was the last time you did something just for fun — not to make money, or be productive, or because someone else wanted you to? In this episode, a knitter, a rock climber and a cocktail enthusiast teach us how (and why) to find a hobby.

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