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What does it mean?
Even mature adults retain a childlike sense of wonder and playfulness deep inside.
In plain terms
Adults still have a playful inner child.
What can you take from it?
Keep your sense of play alive.

Where it applies

  • personal development
  • parenting
  • workplace culture

Putting it to work

  • encourage play at work
  • balance responsibility and fun

Questions to consider

  • What childlike joy have you lost?
  • How do you nurture your inner kid?

Another view

Not all adults prioritize or wish to access this childlike side.

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