I think you just need to find something in it that makes it worthwhile. Being a productive member of society is a choice, but not the only way someone could cho

I think you just need to find something in it that makes it worthwhile. Being a productive member of society is a choice, but not the only way someone could choose to spend their time. I think in Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha the author says once someone makes real progress (reaching what he calls arising and passing away) people often feel drawn to meditate full time and may join a monastery. I probably would if I had sufficiently transformative insights that made society's goals seem pointless. I mean, you don't still play the same games or have the same goals as when you were 5. This is a process of realisation and maturity.