He’s one alternative “Purpose” position.
I wonder…Can the driver of being Curios replace Purpose? (see what I did there?)
As I’ve aged—up into the second half of a century—I’ve found the ability to learn new things pretty amazing and critical to growing.
With the invention of the interweb, I’ve been able to find information (real and fake) instantly. I can think of anything and find its data—often in great detail (Wikipedia)—from many sources in text, images, audio, video, and with the proper tools augmented/virtual reality.
Data Everywhere
I can gather this data from almost anywhere. I mean that in two ways 1) I can be on a desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone, vehicle, etc. and 2) the information I find can be from sources all over the world and even the skies above.
I then try to turn this data into information. A process of processing.
I now have the ability to find what I want, when I want, and for the price I want. I can get free data or take courses from 10-20 minutes up to 30-50+ lectures online. I can learn things in different languages and have them translated on the fly.
I’ve been able to control and fix things by finding the resources online.
I often think about the future, as I do about the technology of the past. To me, the key to keeping my brain engaged is centered on my curiosity to gather new information.
As I get older, I find history more interesting. Maybe it’s because I have more history myself. Side thought: When did my music become classic rock?
So, do I have or need purpose?
Can I just be interested? Can I be engaged? Can I test and try different things?
Are the Purpose Police out there knowing that I should be better? That I should have a defining reason for my day, or getting out of bed?
Deep down, and even on the surface, I believe learning more makes for a better life. Maybe it’s that simple.
*** Nothing in this article is to be construed as financial advice. I am not a financial planner, nor do I pretend to be. You should always consult your own professional when seeking advice. This post is not a piece of literary mastery, just a random thought I had.