I mostly agreed with your first paragraph, but then the examples killed it for me. Especially the second one: what a profoundly sad existence that someone woul

I mostly agreed with your first paragraph, but then the examples killed it for me. Especially the second one: what a profoundly sad existence that someone would define their learning interests by what their boss recommends, with the sole goal of advancing one’s career. It isn’t even guaranteed the advice would be useful—bosses can be incompetent and petty too. And pray tell, if your boss follows that same advice, where does it stop? When does anyone have one original thought to pursue? Food in the grocery store is stocked by corporations who have no concern for your health and want to fill you up with addictive fat and sugar. Eat instead natural ingredients, preferably from local growers or a farmer’s market. Don’t limit yourself to local careers if nothing calls to you. Dare to dream even just a big bigger. 401k is a US concept. Most of the planet doesn’t live there.