I’ve been posting about aFunDance and Bias for Action and how it relates to me. This is not really about those around me, but about my own life enjoyment and happiness. I don’t discount other people when I’m considering how I distribute my energy, but I mostly very absolutely think of things I’d enjoy first.
Continue readingI’ve shared my thought that maybe Curiosity can replace Purpose.
Over the past 6+ months with that thought, I’ve realized that for me, yes, curiosity is more my internal driver than finding or having some kind of purpose. Maybe that is true because I’m introverted and feel my satisfaction and energy come from within, far more than any external factors. Maybe I just don’t know good examples of internal purpose.
Continue readingSo again, today I was evaluating an Amazon purchase and trying to decide which item/version was the best for the price. I realized about 10 minutes into my research I needed to stop digging in and just buy the damn thing and not waste my time being an idiot.
Continue readingWe live at full speed much of the time.
We are moving along while working on today’s tasks, focusing on getting things done, all while looking to streamline or optimize our efforts.
Is that just me, or are you one of those logical people? Yes, of course, you are continuously learning and working to better and improve your life. If not, you wouldn’t be reading random-guy thoughts on the web. You would probably be chilling and hanging out.
Continue readingI am not writing this to ask you for money. First, I started my blog because I wanted to go to FinCon 2016 and thought it would be creepy to show up without a “content” site as I learned they are called. Secondly, I did this of my own accord and shouldn’t expect others to fund it/me—whether you’re reading it, enjoying it, finding value or just trying to do the opposite of me.
Continue readingI’ve given this a lot of thought—especially with all the activity around the release of Jordan’s new book.
I’m sure those 3 things will make your life—and the lives of those around you—better.
*** 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.
I was thinking it is now Quarter Two of the millennium—a full 25 years since the new millennium began. 25 years past the computer crisis of Y2K. Past a New Year’s Eve of sitting in a computer room—for reasons I’m not sure. Different jobs, different bosses, family logistics, different cell phones, vacation homes, and account balances.
Continue readingHe’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.