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In our rush to grow up, we often forget one of the greatest sources of creativity, connection, and joy—the power of play.
In this story about my daughter’s “last” Halloween and an Elvis-wig tradition from my first job in rural Wisconsin, I argue that play is essential, not childish. Whether leading a team, raising a family, or simply living fully, staying playful keeps us young at heart and open to possibility. Because the moment we stop wearing costumes, we stop growing.