There are plenty of lifelong learners out there. The workforce isn't 'full' of them because the workforce isn't 'full' of people who have something that can be

There are plenty of lifelong learners out there. The workforce isn't 'full' of them because the workforce isn't 'full' of people who have something that can be called a career. Being able to self-actualize to some degree is a fantastically powerful ability, everything else stems from there. You don't need to, and shouldn't, wait for a manager to tell you that. Plenty of companies rely on the fact that their employees have weak hands; it's not in their interests to help you.